30/06/2025
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🌞 Sun Damage & Facial Pigmentation – What You Need to Know 🌞
Did you know that most facial pigmentation we see in clinic isn’t just from ageing — it’s often caused by UV damage?
One common example is solar lentigines, also known as sun spots or age spots. These flat, brown marks often appear on the face, hands, and chest — areas frequently exposed to sunlight over the years. Even a summer holiday without SPF or regular dog walks without protection can lead to UV-triggered pigmentation down the line.
🔎 Why does it happen?
When skin is repeatedly exposed to UV rays, it responds by producing excess melanin (your skin’s natural pigment). Over time, this can lead to uneven patches or dark spots that persist — even in winter months.
⚠️ The implications?
While usually harmless, these patches can:
• Make skin appear older than it is
• Be confused with more serious skin conditions
• Affect confidence and skin tone uniformity
💡 How do we treat it?
At our clinic, we offer Cryotherapy – a quick, effective and low-downtime treatment ideal for treating sun spots and pigmentation.
❄️ Cryotherapy: How it works
Using a controlled application of extremely cold liquid nitrogen, we target the pigmented area. The rapid freezing causes the pigmented skin cells to break down and shed, allowing healthy, clear skin to regenerate in its place.
✨ Why clients love it:
✔️ Treatment time: under 5 minutes
✔️ Minimal discomfort
✔️ No need for injections or lasers
✔️ Little to no downtime – back to your day straight after
✔️ Long-lasting results when combined with sun protection
📍 Want to know if Cryotherapy is right for your skin?
Book a consultation with one of our experienced aesthetic practitioner Sam
– we’ll assess your pigmentation and design a plan that suits your skin goals.
🔗 thezestclinic.booksy.com
📞 leave a message at 07887 735876
📍 Located in South Glos, Yate, Thornbury, Wotton Glos