Residents of South Florida are not strangers to the summer, and they know well the effects of sun exposure, heat, and the outdoors. Overall, summer can take a significant toll on your skin. From sunburns and sunspots to dehydration and dry skin, the experts at Cooper MD Plastic Surgery have the solution to help refresh your skin and bounce back from the summer sunshine.
With non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments to helpful advice on caring for your skin, board-certified Florida native Dr. Jason Cooper wants to help your skin look its best year-round. Here’s how you can restore your healthy, radiant skin after a summer in the harsh Florida sun.
Examining the Impact of Sun Damage
Ultraviolet rays from the sun can damage your skin, causing sunburn and contributing to wrinkles, dark spots, and aging signs over time. UV exposure can negatively impact collagen and elastin in the skin, leading to uneven tone and texture. Repeated exposure can greatly impact your skin’s health and appearance, and can increase your risk of developing skin cancer.
Laser Skin Resurfacing to Refresh Your Summer Skin
Summer frequently results in sun damage—dark spots, uneven skin tone, fine lines, and dry, dull skin. To help rejuvenate your skin after months spent in the South Florida sun, laser skin resurfacing treatments can help address many skin concerns, stimulate collagen production, and enhance your skin’s overall texture. With laser skin resurfacing, you can help diminish the appearance of sun damage and revitalize your skin for a healthy, radiant complexion.
Laser skin resurfacing is effective at treating dull, tired skin and can improve the appearance of:
- Melasma
- Age spots
- Sunspots
- Acne scars
- Surgical scarring
- Uneven skin texture
- Uneven skin tone
- Deep lines and wrinkles (like crow’s feet and forehead lines)
- Fine lines
- Birthmarks
IPL to Restore Your Complexion
The skin is exposed to environmental and sun damage throughout the summer and beyond. Along with the natural aging process, summer can significantly impact the skin, leaving behind lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. With no downtime, IPL photo-rejuvenation treatments can help address an array of skin issues and restore your skin’s more youthful complexion.
IPL, or intense pulsed light, treatments are typically used to restore the skin’s appearance on the face, neck, and décolletage and improve the look of:
- Rosacea
- Hyperpigmentation
- Wrinkles
- Texture problems
- Large, visible pores
- Melasma
- Excessive flushing
- Freckles
- Age and sun spots
- Broken capillaries
- Spider veins
- Stretch marks
Professional Skincare Options
Every patient has different skincare needs. As such, Dr. Cooper offers many different brands of skincare products, including Neocutis, EltaMD, and Skin Medica. During your consultation with Dr. Cooper, he will help you develop a skincare routine using the products to benefit your skin.
During the summer, you may choose lightweight products that won’t clog your pores, and don’t forget the moisturizer to prevent dryness. With unique professional skincare products in different categories, including moisturizers, brightening creams, anti-aging products, cleansers, and sunscreens, Dr. Cooper is sure to address all of your skin concerns, no matter your skin type, age, or the season.
At-Home Skincare Tips
While skin rejuvenation treatments can help renew the appearance of your skin, other factors can influence your skin’s healthy appearance, including things you can do at home.
- Gentle Exfoliation: During and after the summer months, it is beneficial for your skin to undergo gentle exfoliation to eliminate dead skin cells and stimulate cell renewal. Select a mild exfoliating scrub or a product containing alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) to enhance and smooth your complexion.
- Intensive Hydration: Restore your skin’s moisture levels with a hydrating serum or moisturizer featuring hyaluronic acid that can attract and retain water. Choose products with calming ingredients, such as aloe vera and chamomile, to alleviate residual redness or irritation.
- Antioxidant-Rich Products: Exposure to the summer sun can result in free radical damage, accelerating aging. Integrate antioxidant-rich products, including serums with vitamin C or E, into your skincare regimen to neutralize free radicals and safeguard your skin from further harm.
- Use SPF All Year Round: The days of summer and beyond call for sun protection. Especially in Florida, where summer doesn’t exactly end. Be consistent with sunscreen use. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily to protect your skin from harmful UV rays—even on overcast days. Don’t forget to reapply every 2 hours, especially after sweating, as sunscreen breaks down.
- Maintain Hydration: Consuming enough water is crucial for maintaining your skin’s hydration from within, especially during the heat of the summer. Dehydration can dull the appearance of your skin and worsen fine lines. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water each day.
Why Start Now?
As the peak of summer approaches, it is an opportune time to soothe and refresh your skin. Starting treatments and skincare routines now can be particularly beneficial due to reduced sun exposure, which lowers the risk of hyperpigmentation and allows for more effective healing. Additionally, preparing your skin at this time ensures it will be in optimal condition all year long.
Choosing the Right Provider for Your Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
As a Florida native, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Cooper knows a few things about saving your skin from the sun. With a results-oriented philosophy and a natural aesthetic, Dr. Cooper focuses on surgical and non-surgical outcomes that are natural-looking, predictable, and safe. To ensure his patients achieve these results, Dr. Cooper consistently incorporates the newest plastic surgery techniques and innovations.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Cooper has developed a practice philosophy that centers around delivering the best outcomes and patient experience possible. When you choose non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments with Dr. Cooper, you can be sure you’re partnering with a skilled surgeon who has your goals in mind.
Start Your Skin’s Rejuvenation Journey Today!
Help your skin get ready to bounce back from all the summer sunshine with skin rejuvenation treatments and a fresh new skincare routine at home. The experts at Cooper MD Plastic Surgery can help your skin recover and ensure you look your best all year long. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Cooper and his expert team, call us at (561) 406-6574 or complete our online contact form today. We want to help you look and feel your best!