Age spots can be effectively reduced or eliminated without surgery through 4 non-invasive and minimally invasive treatment options: laser therapy, chemical peels, microneedling, and depigmentation protocols. The right treatment depends on the depth of pigmentation, the skin tone of the client, and how many age spots require treatment.
Age spots can be effectively reduced or eliminated without surgery through 4 non-invasive and minimally invasive treatment options: laser therapy, chemical peels, microneedling, and depigmentation protocols. The right treatment depends on the depth of pigmentation, the skin tone of the client, and how many age spots require treatment.
What Causes Age Spots?
Age spots, also called solar lentigines or liver spots, are flat, darkened patches of skin caused by an overproduction of melanin triggered by cumulative UV exposure. They appear most commonly on:
The face, particularly cheeks and forehead
The backs of the hands and forearms
Shoulders and upper chest areas
The lower legs in people with significant sun exposure history
How Does Laser Treatment Remove Age Spots?
Laser treatment for age spots uses targeted wavelengths of light energy to break down the concentrated melanin clusters responsible for the discoloration. The body then processes and eliminates these melanin fragments over 2 to 4 weeks following treatment, progressively lightening the spot.
Laser treatment is precise enough to target individual spots without affecting surrounding skin. Most clients see 70% to 90% reduction in spot intensity after 1 to 3 sessions.
How Do Chemical Peels Address Age Spots?
Facials and chemical peels accelerate skin cell turnover by applying an acid solution that removes the outer layers of damaged skin. As new skin cells form beneath, the concentrated pigmentation of age spots is reduced and distributed more evenly. Chemical peels are most effective for superficial age spots.
What Is a Depigmentation Protocol?
Depigmentation treatment is a structured clinical protocol that uses topical agents, often combined with laser or peel treatments, to systematically reduce melanin production in targeted areas. It is the preferred approach for clients with multiple age spots across a large area or for those with conditions affecting larger sections of skin.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Most clients with isolated age spots see satisfactory results after 1 to 3 laser sessions. Clients with widespread sun damage or deeper pigmentation may benefit from a combination protocol over 4 to 6 sessions.
An individual treatment plan is developed during a consultation at Raleigh Laser and Aesthetics, where the clinical team assesses pigmentation depth, skin tone, and treatment history before recommending the most effective approach.
How Can You Prevent New Age Spots From Forming?
Daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen is the most effective way to prevent new age spots from forming after treatment. UV exposure is the primary driver of melanin overproduction, so consistent sun protection sustains results achieved through professional treatment.
The face treatments team at Raleigh Laser and Aesthetics provides personalized post-treatment sun protection guidance as part of every age spot treatment plan.
Schedule your personalized consultation for treatments in Raleigh today. Our expert team will design a skin care plan tailored to your unique goals and needs.
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