Calm the Shadows & Restore Balance.
The sun’s powerful rays can harm our delicate skin. Sun damage, or photoaging, occurs when the skin ages prematurely because of the sun’s effects. This happens when ultraviolet (UV) light hits unprotected skin, causing DNA changes at the cellular level.
Melasma is a unique form of hyperpigmentation driven by a combination of internal hormones and external sunlight. Elevated hormone levels—such as during pregnancy, perimenopause, or while using hormonal birth control—"prime" your skin, making your pigment-producing cells hyper-sensitive. When ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun hit this sensitive skin, they act as the ultimate trigger, sending those cells into overdrive and causing the characteristic dark patches to appear or darken. Essentially, hormones load the baseline sensitivity, and the sun pulls the trigger.
Our skincare specialists use advanced, medical-grade, personalized protocols to safely fade hormonal and sun-induced pigmentation without triggering rebound darkness.
Recognizing Signs of Sun Damage
Changes from sun exposure often begin to surface earlier than expected. Common indicators include:
Our Treatments
We target hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and melasma directly through three primary treatment modalities:
Laser Pigment treatment
Specialized, non-ablative laser wavelengths travel deep beneath the surface to precisely target and break up dense melanin clusters without heating surrounding skin or triggering rebound pigment.
Professional Chemical Peels
Advanced, clinical acid peels gently exfoliate sun-damaged outer layers, speeding up your cell turnover so fresh, evenly toned skin can rise to the surface faster.
Medical-Grade Skincare
Targeted, medical-grade home regimens work right at the cellular level to keep pigment-producing cells calm, fading existing spots while shielding skin from new discoloration.
Your VI provider will work closely with you to choose the best single treatment or combination plan for your unique skin type.
How Can You Prevent Future Sun Damage?
It's never too late to start prioritizing prevention. Alongside dermatologists, our providers recommend using a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen to guard against both UVA and UVB rays.
Choose an SPF 30 or higher that is water-resistant for dependable protection. Be sure to reapply every two hours when outdoors—even on cloudy days—and don't forget your hands!
Planning extended time outside? UPF clothing adds another easy layer of defense.
During your appointment, your VI specialist will tailor a prevention and treatment strategy crafted just for you.
Before & After Gallery
See real results from clients who refreshed their complexion at our Milton, New Glarus, and Dubuque locations.