The concern
Years of sun exposure show up as brown spots, uneven tone and a rougher surface — changes that sit deep in the skin and don't fade on their own. Treating the appearance of sun damage is a staged process, built session by session.
What's happening
UV exposure prompts the skin's pigment-producing cells to work overtime, and over years that shows up as sun spots, age spots and a generally uneven tone — sitting at different depths depending on how long the damage has been building. It also affects texture and collagen, which is why sun-damaged skin often looks rougher, not just darker.
Treatment works in stages that match the different depths involved. Laser targets pigment directly, encouraging spots to darken briefly before flaking away over the following days to reveal clearer skin beneath. Resurfacing and skin-quality treatments work alongside it to even out tone and texture more broadly.
The honest part: sun damage can't be undone at a cellular level — what treatment does is reduce the appearance of it, session by session. The single biggest factor in how long that improvement lasts is what happens afterwards: daily SPF, because new damage will form on unprotected skin regardless of what was treated before.
The pathway
Not a single fix, but a considered order — matched to your skin at consultation.
The primary treatment
Targeted laser energy addresses pigment at the depth it sits, with treated spots typically darkening for five to ten days before flaking away to reveal clearer skin. Most clients need a staged series of two to five sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart.
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The supporting treatment
Where texture and overall skin quality are part of the picture alongside pigment, a course of microneedling builds collagen and refines the surface — staged alongside laser sessions rather than in place of them.
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Questions
While sun damage cannot be entirely erased at the cellular level, the visible signs — brown spots, uneven tone, rough texture — can be dramatically improved with professional treatments. At Eternity Laser & Aesthetics in Dural, we use a staged approach combining laser pigmentation therapy, clinical peels, and medical-grade homecare to progressively restore even, healthier-looking skin. Most clients see significant improvement within three to six sessions.
The most effective treatment depends on the depth and type of pigmentation. Superficial sun spots respond well to chemical peels and HydraFacial protocols, while deeper age spots often require targeted laser therapy such as the DEKA pigmentation laser. At Eternity in the Hills District, we perform a thorough skin assessment before recommending a treatment pathway tailored to your specific pigmentation type and skin tone.
Most clients need between two and five laser sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, depending on the severity and depth of damage. Lighter sun spots may respond after a single treatment, while stubborn or widespread damage typically requires a structured series. Your clinician at Eternity will set realistic expectations at your initial consultation and adjust the plan as your skin responds.
Downtime varies by treatment type. A HydraFacial has zero downtime — you can return to your day immediately. Chemical peels may cause mild flaking for two to five days. Laser pigmentation treatment can result in darkening of the spots for five to ten days before they flake away, revealing clearer skin beneath. Eternity Laser & Aesthetics provides detailed aftercare instructions and support throughout your recovery.
Treated sun damage will not return in the same spot, but new damage can form if the skin is not protected. Daily broad-spectrum SPF 50+ is essential after any pigmentation treatment. At Eternity, we prescribe medical-grade sunscreen and vitamin C serums as part of every sun damage treatment plan to help maintain results and protect against future UV-induced pigmentation.
The next step
The clearest way forward is a conversation about your skin.
We’ll assess it in person and tell you honestly what will, and won’t, help.
