Concerns
Sun Damage Treatment in Severna Park and Baltimore
The sun doesn’t discriminate by age, skin type, or even how diligent you are with your skincare routine. Spend enough time exposed (especially without proper protection), and you’re likely to experience skin concerns.
These can manifest differently for different people. For some, it’s a smattering of brown spots across the cheeks, and for others, it may be a patch of skin that turns rough. Either way, we believe you don’t need to lock yourself inside to enjoy your life and maintain healthy, glowing skin. Even if you’ve ignored the damage for a while, you have more options than ever to give your skin another chance.
How Sun Damage Compromises Your Skin
Sunburned or not, ultraviolet rays reach deep below the surface to quietly dismantle the structures that keep your skin firm and even. UVA rays penetrate the farthest, breaking down the collagen and elastin that give the skin its taut and youthful “bounce.” UVB rays damage the skin’s surface and trigger increased melanin production, the pigment behind those stubborn brown spots.
Some people notice the discoloration first, including freckling, sun spots or uneven patches that darken over time. Others see redness and tiny broken capillaries, a clear indication that the sun has weakened the blood vessels near the surface. Then come the textural changes: fine lines, crepiness and a leathery quality to the skin that makes applying makeup more difficult. A sunburn will fade, but the damage it does at the cellular level sticks around (and builds) for decades.
How to Prevent and Treat Sun Damage
Prevention should always be your primary goal. Daily broadband SPF, a wide-brimmed hat and a habit of reapplying every couple of hours can slow new damage dramatically. Realistically, most of us are working with years of accumulated exposure that sunscreen alone won’t undo.
At Profile MD, we build a plan around your skin’s profile rather than reaching for a one-size-fits-all fix. Our providers draw on several Sciton platforms and other advanced tools to target sun damage at its source:
- Halo Laser pairs two wavelengths in a single pass to resurface the skin, fading brown spots and softening fine lines while stimulating fresh collagen.
- MOXI offers a gentler fractional treatment, ideal if you’re addressing early sun damage or want minimal downtime before an event.
- BBL uses broadband light to clear out redness, brown spots and vessel damage.
- Perfect 10 Chemical Peel resurfaces dull, weathered skin to reveal the smoother, brighter layer waiting underneath.
- SkinTyte addresses the laxity and crepiness that often ride along with long-term sun exposure.
Because these treatments work in different ways, our team often layers a few of them into one plan, matching the approach to your skin and your calendar.
Skill You Can Trust, Close to Home
Choosing where to treat your skin matters just as much as choosing how. Dr. Mallalieu is a board-certified surgeon who trained with the Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group and now teaches other physicians the laser techniques he uses every day.
We’re a neighborhood practice in Severna Park, not a national chain, and our patients from across the Baltimore area tend to stick with us because we actually remember their names and their goals.
Let us help your skin reflect the way you feel. Reach out to schedule your consultation and find out which treatments fit your skin best.
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With years of medical experience our doctors, Dr. Jared Mallalieu and Dr. Ross VanAntwerp, specialize in bringing out the best in people through our unique laser and cosmetic procedures. Get in touch with us for your free, no-obligation consultation.