Zentrum für ästhetische Medizin
Lasertherapie und
Dermatologie
Rämistrasse 37
8001 Zürich
Telefon 044 256 19 50
Fax 044 256 19 51
info@causadermis.ch
Lasertherapie und
Dermatologie
Rämistrasse 37
8001 Zürich
Telefon 044 256 19 50
Fax 044 256 19 51
info@causadermis.ch
UV-Protection and Prevention of Wrinkles
UV light undoubtedly is the main cause of premature ageing and the development of most skin cancers.
Most important: Avoid sunburns
Each sunburn increases the risk for skin cancers and their precursors. Apart from the direct effect of the UV-light at the site of the burn, there is also a systemic effect via the immune system of the skin to distant sites.
Please protect children from sunburns. Their immune system may not develop to its full protective level after sunburns.
The tendency to sun-burn varies according to skin type, altitude, place and time of the day.
How to avoid sunburns?
It is best to avoid direct sun light:
- Between 11am and 3pm.
- Wear protective clothing, sunglasses and a hat. Lie under an umbrella. Note that even in the shade you may get a sunburn. We do not see UV-light with our eyes! So even when in the shade apply enough sunscreen.
- Apply a water-resistant sunscreen, with adequate SPF.
An SPF of 10 means that it takes 10x longer to get a sunburn, compared to wearing no sunscreen at all. European and US SPFs differ: US SPF 30 corresponds to 20 in Europe.
Re-apply sunscreen during the day, because it is removed mechanically when drying your skin with a towel, sitting in the sand etc. Apply enough lotion – roughly 30ml for the body. If you don’t, the SPF will be lower than indicated on the bottle.
Tanning Beds
Tanning beds emit UVA-light which tans the skin but is also the main culprit for premature ageing and loss of elasticity of the skin. It does NOT induce vitamin D synthesis. Also some skin cancers are promoted by UVA-light.
Be aware: a deep tan attracts skin cancer.
Self-Tanning Lotions
Are harmless, but they do not protect you from sunburns. If you find self-tan lotions difficult to use, we will gladly help you with it.
1.0 News
Fractionated laser therapies have revolutionized our treatment options for atrophic scars and wrinkles.
2.0 News
Hyaluronic acid: wrinkles and atrophic scars are not only treated symptomatically: it has been known for some time that collagen tissue is stimulated by hyaluronic acid. Also, a new injection technique results in an even better outcome.
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