Our surgical team regularly sees patients who want help in reversing the effects of sun damage, from slight spots and fine lines to large-scale sagging due to ultraviolet radiation breaking down collagen, elastin, and more in the skin.

First and foremost, our team recommends that patients wear sunscreen, both for everyday skin protection and for particular protection of incision sites after a plastic surgery procedure. Exposure to sunlight can cause scars to darken and become more noticeable.

Beyond that basic of skin care, he also emphasizes that consistency and routine are important in maintaining healthy, beautiful skin long term. An effective regimen can be broken down into three steps:

• removing the old, outermost layer
• infusing the newly exposed skin with beneficial nutrients
• moisturizing the skin to keep it pliant and soft

This is an effective series for anyone, whether they are considering plastic surgery or not.

Our team can answer patients’ questions about plastic surgery, skin care products, and how the two can be combined to rejuvenate an aging face and maintain that newly refreshed looked.