At Avie! Med Spa + Laser Center, we highly recommend a personalized laser treatment for sun damage in Loudoun County. Not only do we carry the crème de la crème of laser skin rejuvenation devices, Sciton, but we also have years of experience and continued training to deliver the best results.
Sciton devices like HALO, MOXI, BBL HERO, and BBL HEROic are some of our top picks for sun damage repair. With minimal downtime and radiant results, you can improve skin tone and texture, giving you a more youthful complexion.
These treatments may sound too good to be true, so let’s address some of the frequently asked questions regarding lasers and lights.
How Do Lasers and Light Therapy Reverse Sun Damage?
It might seem backwards to harness the power of light to fix damage caused by light. When UV rays hit your skin, whether it’s revealed in a sun tan or a sun burn, it causes inflammation and long-term damage to structural proteins, like collagen and elastin, in your skin. This can lead to premature aging, and speed up the development of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin—among other things.
The best way to reverse that damage is to stimulate your body’s natural healing response with laser and light therapy. Our devices create controlled inflammation and damage that repair—rather than destroy—your skin. HALO, MOXI, and BBL all use light to do this, but they work differently to produce these results.
How Will I Look After a Laser Skin Treatment?
It depends on which device we think will give you the best results. Some devices require no downtime, others require a couple of days to a week:
- BBL HERO and HEROic: Low to no downtime – Your skin may appear a bit pigmented, but it shouldn’t stop you from returning to normal activities. In fact, you can wear makeup immediately after your session.
- MOXI: One day of downtime – Your skin will appear red, and you may notice small microdots where the laser hit your skin, these will heal between 3 to 5 days. You can resume wearing makeup the day after your treatment.
- HALO: At least 4 to 7 days of downtime – Your skin will feel tight and appear red. You’ll want to avoid social situations for a few days. You can wear makeup 3 days after your treatment.
HALO requires more downtime because it removes the top layer of skin to replace old, damaged skin cells with new, healthy ones. During recovery, dead skin will naturally peel, uncovering fresh, healthy skin.
Will I See Immediate Results?
Your sun damage is a result of ongoing sun exposure, so it requires ongoing treatment. For BBL HERO, BBL HEROic, and MOXI, we recommend 3 to 5 initial sessions with maintenance. HALO often only requires 1 to 2 sessions with maintenance. As your body heals, you’ll notice gradual improvements in skin tone and texture.
For best results, we recommend stacking treatments, with sessions of:
- BBL HERO + HEROic + MOXI
- BBL HERO + HEROic + HALO
- HALO + MOXI
What Are the Post-Care Instructions?
Our #1 rule is to avoid the sun as much as possible and wear sunscreen. The duration of this care depends on your treatment, but we encourage you to continue the practice of protecting your skin from the sun for good.
Reverse Sun Damage at Avie!
We hope we answered all of your questions regarding the specifics of laser treatment for sun damage in Loudoun County. If we didn’t, request a consultation so we can talk in person about the benefits of lasers.
If we did answer your questions, you can start the process now with our treatment planning tool. Once we receive your submission, we can book your first appointment to reverse sun damage.
