Sun Damage & Sun Spot Treatment Richmond, BC
Improve the visible signs of years of UV exposure.
Sun damage is the cumulative effect of UV exposure: brown sun spots, redness, rough texture and collagen loss. It cannot be fully undone, but light and laser treatments such as DPL and PicoWay can improve spots and tone, and daily sunscreen limits new damage. At RAAC in Richmond, BC, Dr. Jiang's team assesses first; new or changing spots should be checked by a doctor.
- 3–6
- Typical DPL sessions for sun spots, 3-4 weeks apart; varies
- 7–10 Days
- Treated spots often darken, then flake off after DPL
- Daily SPF
- Limits new spots and helps results last
- 3–6
- Typical DPL sessions for sun spots, 3-4 weeks apart; varies
- 7–10 Days
- Treated spots often darken, then flake off after DPL
- Daily SPF
- Limits new spots and helps results last
What Do You See?
Sun damage manifests in many ways. Identifying your specific concerns helps us build the right treatment plan. Select all that apply:
Most people show several signs of photodamage. Our team plans around pigment, texture and vascular changes together.
Why Does Sun Damage Build Up?
UV exposure adds up over years and causes changes that are not fully reversible. Understanding how helps explain why treatment and daily protection both matter.
UVA: The Ageing Ray
UVA reaches deep into the dermis and damages collagen and elastin fibres. It is a main driver of sun-related wrinkling and sagging.
UVB: The Burning Ray
UVB damages the epidermis directly and can trigger pigment cells to overproduce, creating dark spots and uneven tone.
Melanin Overproduction
Repeated UV exposure makes pigment cells produce melanin unevenly, leaving stubborn brown spots that can darken each summer.
Vascular Damage
UV radiation weakens capillary walls, causing broken blood vessels and persistent redness, especially on the cheeks and nose.
Oxidative Stress
UV generates free radicals that damage cell membranes and DNA, speeding skin ageing and raising skin cancer risk. Any new or changing spot should be checked by a doctor.
How Is Sun Damage Treated at RAAC?
We address photodamage at each level: surface pigment, deeper collagen loss and vascular irregularity.
Layered plan: light-based pigment treatment, chemical resurfacing and collagen support, with daily sun protection to keep results.
1Light & Laser Therapies
DPL Photo Facial
Light Therapy for Spots & Redness
Dual-pulsed light targets melanin and hemoglobin, so brown spots and redness can be treated in the same session. Often used for photorejuvenation.
PicoWay
Picosecond Pigment Laser
Ultra-short picosecond pulses break up pigment particles, which can help with deeper or stubborn sun spots that light therapy does not clear.
V-Carbon Peel
A laser-free carbon peel: an activated-carbon film with mild acids helps clear oil from pores and brighten dull, sun-exposed skin.
How We Approach Sun Damage
Clinic-Based Devices
DPL and PicoWay are clinic systems operated under physician oversight, with settings chosen for your skin rather than a one-size-fits-all spa program.
Fitzpatrick-Aware Settings
Our physicians adjust energy settings to your skin type to balance effect with the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Combination Protocols
Sun damage has several layers, so light therapy, laser and peels are sequenced to suit your skin.
Prevention Guidance
Treatment is only half the story. We advise on daily sun protection to help limit new spots.
Common Questions
Ready to Improve Sun-Damaged Skin?
Book a consultation with our clinical team to assess your photodamage and plan treatment.
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