Now that summer has come to an end, it is time to think ahead and repair the damage that has been done from the season’s intense heat and sun. Some of the most common concerns among clients in the early fall months are pre- mature aging and hyper pigmentation caused from over exposure to the sun. Transitioning from a summer skin care routine to a fall routine not only entails an at home regime of proper care and products, but can also include aesthetic treatments to help facilitate the repair process.

You can switch from products focused on high potency sun protection to those with a “repair and protect” strategy for the skin.  You still need to be very conscious of the sun, even in the fall and winter months, but your nightly routines should have some added Vitamin C and Vitamin A to begin to reverse the damage that was done over the summer.  Treatments such as IPL and Chemical Peels are also a nice way to jump start the repair process. These treatments can be beneficial in reversing some of the summer’s effects on the skin.  At the DermaCenter, our Aestheticians, can customize a post summer treatment plan that fits with your lifestyle.

The two most common aesthetic treatments to help with damage from summer months are the IPL(Intense Pulse Light), or Photofacial, and Chemical Peels.  These procedures are extremely beneficial for clearing the damage off of the skins surface.  The IPL will combat Pigmentation caused by the sun as well as reds caused by Rosacea, and broken capillaries.  A Chemical Peel is a nice way to remove the buildup of dead skin cells that clog pores and sit on the surface of the skin making it look dull and dry.

At the DermaCenter we use peels consisting of medical grade acids that will not completely ablate the surface of the skin which could leave you with weeks of downtime.  With our Chemical Peels, most of our patients notice a “slight flaking” for a day or 2, and then are left with skin feeling smoother, brighter, and a more youthful glow.

We will work with our patients to get them on a good skin care regime appropriate to their skin type to and also combat the signs of aging, and other skin issues.  At the DermaCenter our Aestheticians take a total wellness approach to skin care, through procedures and at home products.  Contact our office at (215)735-7990 for a complimentary consultation.