August 5, 2026
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Undo the Damage: Fraxel® for Summer Sun Spots & Texture

Using dual wavelengths (1550 nm + 1927 nm), Dr. Ron Shelton treated this 23-year-old patient to improve texture, pores, and sun damage. Photos show progression from before treatment, immediately after, and post-operative day 9, demonstrating gradual improvement in clarity and skin brilliance.

Summer’s fun, but your skin remembers. After months of sun exposure, many New Yorkers start noticing sun spots, uneven texture, and dullness creeping in by late summer. If you’re searching for sun damage treatment in NYC, Fraxel® laser treatment with Dr. Ron Shelton offers a proven way to reverse the visible signs of sun exposure and restore smoother, more even-toned skin.

How Summer Sun Exposure Shows Up on Skin

Even with regular sunscreen use, cumulative sun exposure over the summer months can take a toll on the skin. Common concerns patients bring to Dr. Shelton by late summer include:

  • Sun spots and areas of uneven pigmentation
  • Rough or uneven skin texture
  • Fine lines that appear more pronounced
  • A dull, tired-looking complexion

These changes are a natural response to UV exposure, but they don’t have to be permanent.

What Is Fraxel® Laser Treatment?

Fraxel® is a fractional laser treatment that targets sun spots, uneven texture, and fine lines caused by cumulative sun exposure. Rather than treating the entire skin surface at once, Fraxel® delivers laser energy in a fractional pattern, stimulating the skin’s natural renewal process while leaving surrounding tissue intact to support faster healing.

Over time, this process helps improve tone and texture, leaving skin looking smoother, clearer, and more radiant.

Why Late Summer and Early Fall Are Ideal for Fraxel® Treatment

Timing matters with laser treatments. Late summer and early fall are an ideal window to start Fraxel® treatment, since reduced sun exposure during this period allows for optimal healing and helps minimize the risk of post-treatment pigmentation changes. Starting now also means results have time to develop before the holiday season.

Dr. Ron Shelton is recognized as one of NYC’s leading dermatologists for sun damage treatment, with extensive experience performing Fraxel® laser treatments for patients across a wide range of skin types and degrees of sun damage. His approach begins with a thorough assessment of each patient’s skin, allowing him to customize laser settings and treatment plans for results that look natural and refreshed — never overdone.

Patients seeking sun damage treatment in NYC consistently choose Dr. Shelton for his precision, experience, and consistent, satisfying results with Fraxel®.

What to Expect

A Fraxel® consultation with Dr. Shelton starts with an evaluation of your skin’s tone, texture, and degree of sun damage. Treatment sessions are relatively quick, with downtime that varies depending on the intensity of the laser settings used, and most patients see continued improvement in the weeks following treatment.

As with any laser treatment, individual results and recovery vary. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Shelton to discuss whether Fraxel® is the right sun damage treatment for you.