Years of sun exposure can lead to significant changes in the skin, resulting in issues such as age spots, uneven pigmentation, rough texture, fine lines, and a loss of elasticity. While these transformations develop over time, effective photoaging treatments are available to enhance skin quality and restore a healthier, more youthful appearance.
At Dermal Plus Clinic in Peterborough, we offer thorough assessments and personalized treatment plans specifically designed for sun-damaged skin. Each treatment is tailored to your skin type, the severity of the damage, and your individual goals, ensuring optimal skin rejuvenation.
What is Sun Damage?
Sun damage, commonly referred to as photoaging, occurs when the skin experiences repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation over many years. This UV exposure weakens collagen, elastin, and skin cells, accelerating the aging process and prompting visible changes in the skin. Unlike natural aging, photoaging is primarily preventable with proper sun protection.


Age spots, also known as sun spots or solar lentigines, are flat brown patches that develop on areas of skin exposed to the sun over many years.
They most commonly appear on the:
Although harmless, many people choose to treat age spots to achieve a clearer and more even complexion.
Signs of Sun-Damaged Skin
Sun damage may cause:
Many people experience a combination of these concerns.

Every consultation begins with a detailed skin assessment.
We will discuss:
This allows us to recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for your skin.
Treatment recommendations are personalized according to your skin type and the extent of sun damage, including concerns like age spots and signs of photoaging.
Medical-Grade Skincare
Professional skincare products may help improve skin tone, texture, and overall skin health while supporting long-term maintenance, particularly for age spots and other effects of photoaging.
Chemical Peels
Professional chemical peels effectively remove damaged surface skin cells, brighten the complexion, and target pigmentation issues caused by sun exposure, making them a key component of any photoaging treatment.
CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the most effective treatments for improving sun-damaged skin. It stimulates collagen production and addresses fine lines, wrinkles, and selected pigmentation concerns, including age spots and overall skin rejuvenation.
Microneedling
Microneedling stimulates collagen production, which may improve skin texture, fine lines, and overall skin quality, contributing to a comprehensive skin rejuvenation strategy.
PRP Facial Rejuvenation (Vampire Facial)
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can be combined with microneedling to support skin regeneration and enhance overall skin quality, effectively working against the signs of photoaging.
Polynucleotides
Polynucleotide treatments help support skin repair, improve elasticity, and promote healthier-looking skin, aiding in the rejuvenation process for photoaged skin.
Profhilo® and Skin Boosters
Injectable skin treatments can enhance hydration, elasticity, and overall skin quality, complementing other treatments designed for photoaging and maintaining the youthfulness of your skin.
Protecting your skin is essential for maintaining the results of your photoaging treatment and minimizing age spots. We recommend: Daily broad-spectrum SPF 50+, protective clothing and hats, avoiding excessive sun exposure, consistent medical-grade skincare, and regular skin assessments. Good sun protection remains one of the most effective strategies for skin rejuvenation and combating the signs of aging.
At Dermal Plus Clinic, we take a personalised and medically informed approach to treating sun-damaged skin, including concerns like age spots. Rather than focusing on a single photoaging treatment, we assess your skin as a whole and create a bespoke skin rejuvenation plan designed to improve skin quality while maintaining natural-looking results. Our goal is to help you achieve healthier, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin through evidence-based treatments and realistic expectations.
Please reach us at info@dermalplusclinic.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No. Age spots develop after years of cumulative sun exposure, whereas freckles are usually genetic and become more noticeable with sunlight.
While sun damage cannot always be completely reversed, many of its visible effects can be significantly improved with appropriate treatment and ongoing skin protection.
Yes. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the most effective treatments for improving skin texture, fine lines and many signs of photoageing. Suitability will be assessed during your consultation.
New age spots may develop with continued sun exposure. Daily sunscreen and good skincare are essential to maintain results.
The most appropriate treatment depends on the type and severity of your skin changes. A personalised consultation will help determine the best approach.
Yes. Daily broad-spectrum SPF 50+ is one of the most important ways to protect your skin and maintain treatment results.
If you are concerned about sun damage, age spots or premature skin ageing, Dermal Plus Clinic is here to help.
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