Summer is great for getting outside, but your skin may not be quite as happy about all that extra sun exposure. By the time fall rolls around, you may notice that your skin looks a little different than it did at the beginning of summer.
Maybe you’ve noticed a few new spots, more redness, or just a lack of the brightness and evenness you had before. If you’re ready for a skin reset, fall can be a good time to look at your options for treating some of the visible effects of sun exposure. BBL in Seattle is one option for improving the appearance of sun spots, redness, and uneven skin tone.
Sun damage doesn’t always show up as one obvious spot. Sometimes it’s a few new brown spots on your cheeks or forehead. You might notice more redness around your nose or on your cheeks. Your skin may also look a little dull or uneven compared with how it looked before summer.
These changes are often the result of years of cumulative sun exposure. Even if you don’t burn, UV exposure can contribute to changes in pigmentation, texture, collagen, and elastin over time.
Sunscreen is still one of the best ways to protect your skin from further damage, but if you’re already noticing changes, there are treatments that can help improve their appearance.
BBL uses light to target pigment and blood vessels in the skin. When the light is absorbed by these areas, it can help reduce the appearance of brown spots and redness over time.
The Sciton BBL HERO is a powerful, customizable treatment that can be used for a variety of concerns. Depending on your skin, a BBL in Seattle may help improve sun spots, uneven pigmentation, redness, and overall skin clarity.
It’s also a treatment that can be adjusted to your individual needs. Your provider will look at your skin and talk with you about what you’d like to improve before recommending a treatment plan.
There’s a reason you hear so much about laser and light treatments in the fall and winter. After a BBL treatment, it’s important to be careful about sun exposure while your skin is healing.
As the weather cools down and you’re spending less time out in the strong summer sun, it can be easier to stay on top of sun protection.
Fall is also a natural time to address the changes you may have noticed over the summer. If those brown spots or areas of redness aren’t going away on their own, a BBL treatment may be worth discussing with your dermatologist.
Your experience will depend on your skin and what you’re having treated. During your appointment, your provider will talk with you about your concerns and determine the appropriate settings for your treatment.
After BBL, the treated areas may look temporarily darker, particularly where there is more pigment. You may also experience some redness or mild swelling. These effects typically settle as your skin recovers.
Results aren’t instant, and everyone’s skin responds differently. Over time, you may notice that brown spots and redness are less noticeable and that your skin looks more even and refreshed.
If you’re interested in BBL in Seattle, the team at Miller Family Dermatology can talk with you about whether it’s a good fit for your skin and what you can realistically expect from treatment.
If summer left you with a few more sun spots or areas of redness than you’d like, fall is a great time to start a conversation. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our team provides both medical and cosmetic dermatology, with an emphasis on personalized care and evidence-based treatment.