Sun Damage Treatment in
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Restore clarity, tone, and skin strength after sun exposure at PRFCT.

Sun exposure is one of the primary drivers of premature aging, pigmentation, and collagen breakdown. Over time, ultraviolet (UV) radiation damages skin at a cellular level, leading to sun spots, uneven tone, fine lines, rough texture, and loss of firmness. At PRFCT, we treat sun-damaged skin with physician-led protocols that repair visible damage while strengthening the skin against future exposure.

How Sun Damage Affects the Skin?

Sun damage, also known as photoaging, occurs when UV rays penetrate the skin and disrupt normal cellular function. This process accelerates aging and pigmentation through several mechanisms:

  • Breakdown of collagen and elastin, leading to wrinkles and skin laxity
  • Overproduction of melanin, causing sun spots, freckles, and melasma
  • Damage to the skin barrier, resulting in chronic redness and sensitivity
  • Slower cellular turnover, creating dull, rough, uneven texture
Even low-level daily sun exposure accumulates over time, making early correction and ongoing protection essential.

PRFCT Sun Damage Treatments

Treatment plans are customized based on the depth of pigmentation, texture changes, and degree of collagen loss.

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VI Chemical Peel

The VI Peel is a gentle yet effective chemical peel suitable for all skin types and tones. By combining a unique blend of acids, vitamins, and minerals, the VI Peel works to exfoliate the skin, stimulate collagen production, and improve cellular turnover. The result? Radiant, rejuvenated skin with minimal downtime.

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Cosmelan MD Melasma Treatment

The American Academy of Dermatology defines melasma as a pigmentary condition that causes gray-brown patches, usually on the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead, chin and above the upper lip. This condition does not cause symptoms you can feel, but it changes the way your skin looks, and it can greatly impact the way you feel about yourself. Cosmelan MD Depigmentation peel is one of the most effective treatments for melasma, and is safe for all skin types.

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CO2 Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Our fractionated CO2 Laser provides skin resurfacing by delivering tiny concentrated beams of heat energy into the deeper layers of the skin. This process stimulates new collagen and elastin production. The fractionated method allows for damaged superficial skin to be removed, while the surrounding area is left intact to aid in healing of the treatment area.

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PixiE Laser Treatment

Introducing PixiE, the revolutionary combination treatment that blends the transformative benefits of Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling with the precision of Erbium YAG Laser technology. Designed to rejuvenate and revitalize, PixiE is your ultimate solution for achieving smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin.

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Microneedling

Skin needling is not new, but it is newly popular in the United States—specifically, San Diego. Needling the skin to stimulate new collagen has been used in Europe for at least two decades. Also called Collagen Induction Therapy, microneedling is based on the ability of the skin to repair itself.

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Skin Boosters

Skin boosters are treatments that deeply hydrate, repair, and revitalize your skin. Unlike traditional fillers that focus on adding volume, skin boosters are formulated to improve skin quality by nourishing and revitalizing from within. When paired with microneedling, these skin boosters can penetrate deeper into the skin, stimulating collagen production and enhancing the overall results. This powerful combination provides long-lasting improvements to skin texture, elasticity, and overall appearance.

Complementary Skincare

Perfect Change Serum: Age-Defying + Resurfacing Treatment with 1% Retinol | TCA

Perfect Change Serum: Age-Defying + Resurfacing Treatment with 1% Retinol | TCA

Advanced X6: Exfoliating & Brightening Pads

Advanced X6: Exfoliating & Brightening Pads

C Glow Serum: Antioxidant  Defense + Skin Renewing - 20% Vitamin C | Ferulic Acid | Vitamin E

C Glow Serum: Antioxidant Defense + Skin Renewing - 20% Vitamin C | Ferulic Acid | Vitamin E

SKIN CEO: Supercharged Retinol Serum with Exosomes | Peptides | Antioxidants

SKIN CEO: Supercharged Retinol Serum with Exosomes | Peptides | Antioxidants

Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Tinted Shield SPF 50

Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Brush-On Tinted Shield SPF 50

Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex Tinted SPF 50

Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex Tinted SPF 50

Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Matte SPF 50

Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Matte SPF 50

Colorescience Total Protection® No-Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 - Award Winning All-Mineral Sheer Translucent Sunscreen

Colorescience Total Protection® No-Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 - Award Winning All-Mineral Sheer Translucent Sunscreen

Results Timeline

Improvements in brightness and tone are often visible within weeks of treatment. Pigmentation correction and collagen remodeling continue to progress over several months, depending on treatment depth. Long-term success relies on sun protection, maintenance treatments, and consistent use of corrective skincare.


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Maintaining Results After Sun Damage Treatment

Once sun damage is corrected, protecting results is essential. PRFCT recommends:

  • Daily use of broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen
  • Antioxidant protection to neutralize free radical damage
  • Retinol-based products to promote cellular turnover
  • Periodic peels or laser treatments to maintain clarity and tone


This layered approach helps prevent recurring pigmentation and supports long-term skin health.