As we age, our skin goes through certain changes, with lifestyle factors like sun exposure and genetics speeding up the appearance of age spots – also known as liver spots.
Age spots come in various shapes and sizes, predominantly affecting the hands and face, as these are the areas most exposed to UV light. Overtime, UV light speeds up the production of melanin, the natural pigment that gives skin its colour, and age spots gradually become more prevalent.
Whilst these small brown spots can look suspiciously like melanoma (skin cancer), they’re actually harmless. Before addressing age spots as a cosmetic issue, the medical aesthetics doctor will start by ruling out melanoma, to make sure you and your skin are in good health, first and foremost.
Resurfacing facials and topical creams are non-surgical treatments that can eradicate age spots to rejuvenate your skin. The controlled application of an acid solution triggers healthy skin cell turnover, replacing skin affected by age spots. Topical creams are then prescribed as a take-home solution to interrupt melanin formation, keeping the spots at bay.
After a discussion about your general health and expectations of treatment, a tailored approach is taken to address your unique skin concerns.
The medical aesthetics doctor will identify what depth and strength is necessary for your unique case. The ingredients are then carefully applied to your skin.
No. One of the reasons non-surgical resurfacing facials are so popular is patients can return to their normal activities, without the need for a recovery period.