Most people who have age spots do not realize that most of them are actually sun spots. Whether these are freckles or larger spots known as solar lentigos, they are still generally caused by the sun. The more exposure a person has to the sun, the more likely they are to develop these spots, which is why they are commonly referred to as age spots. There are many options to get rid of these unsightly spots, no matter what you want to call them.
Laser therapy is one of the best options for age spot removal. Melanin is designed to absorb light, which makes this therapy very effective in restoring skin tone evenness. There are many different lasers that can be used to remove age spots depending on the severity of your condition and the preference of your doctor that is treating the condition.
An IPL or intense pulsed light source is a great tool for removing brown spots in particular. However, you will need to discuss your treatment options with your dermatologist to see what options you have as well as what will work best for your situation. Sometimes lasers are not effective for everyone, but they are by far the most common method for the removal of age spots.
Age spot removal can also be done with other light therapies. However, it is essential that if you are visiting your doctor to have age spots removed that you be checked for cancer as it is relevant.
Most people think that age spots or sun spots are harmless, but often they end up being precancerous growths and need to be evaluated before laser or light therapy is begun. Treating these with lasers before checking for cancer can lead to a partially removed age spot, which the doctor will not be able to differentiate when it comes to it being cancerous or not. That is why you must check with your doctor to make sure that all of your age spots are not cancerous before treatment begins.
Chemical peels and microdermabrasion are other methods for age spot removal. These treatments generally remove layers of the skin, leaving a diminished or completely disappeared spot when they have been done correctly. These treatments can be useful to those who are not eligible for laser therapy or who want a more affordable alternative to removing age spots. Microdermabrasion is essentially sanding away layers of skin to remove the discoloration, while a chemical peel will eat away layers of skin, which produces the same result as microdermabrasion.
The costs for these age spot removal treatments vary greatly. For microdermabrasion, you can expect to spend between $75 and $300, while a chemical peel will cost $600 to $900 on average.
These are both still much cheaper than laser therapy, but not always as effective. Laser therapy cost varies based on the type of laser used, and can cost between $300 and $5,000 or more. The more intensive a laser is, the more it will cost to have that type of treatment.
Also, you might pay more for your treatment if you require multiple sessions, as many people do. These are some of the options that you have for age spot removal. You should discuss all of your options with your doctor to determine which is best for you.
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