Your Concern
Sun Damage
Repair accumulated UV damage and protect your skin going forward
Understanding Your Concern
About Sun Damage
Living in San Diego or Southern California means years—often decades—of sun exposure. The cumulative effects show up as brown spots (solar lentigines), rough texture, visible redness (from broken capillaries), and accelerated wrinkling. Sun damage is the primary driver of premature skin aging. The reality is sobering: most of the visible aging you see in your 50s was set in motion in your teens and 20s. The good news: We can repair some of this damage and absolutely prevent further deterioration. Our approach combines treatment to address existing damage with aggressive prevention going forward. Chemical peels remove damaged surface layers. Microneedling stimulates collagen remodeling and improves overall skin quality. Results develop over 4–12 weeks, and a series of treatments typically yields better outcomes than single sessions. Prevention after treatment is non-negotiable—without rigorous sun protection, damage recurs.
Common Causes
- Cumulative UV exposure over decades
- Inadequate or inconsistent sunscreen use
- History of sunburns, especially in childhood
- Fair skin type (higher sensitivity to UV damage)
- Outdoor lifestyle without consistent protection
Questions?
(858) 633-5991Recommended Treatments
Tips from Dr. Azi
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SPF 30+ or higher every single day—this is the most important anti-aging strategy you can implement
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Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors; sunscreen breaks down with sweat and water
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Wear a wide-brimmed hat and UV-protective clothing, and seek shade during peak UV hours (10am–4pm)
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Use a vitamin C serum in the morning; it provides antioxidant protection against UV-induced damage
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Get annual skin checks with a physician; sun damage increases risk of skin cancer
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Avoid tanning beds completely; they cause accelerated skin damage and skin cancer risk
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Start treatment early; prevention is far easier (and cheaper) than repair
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The $100 consultation fee is credited toward your first treatment.