As you get older, you'll notice that dark, brown spots begin to appear on your body. These are age spots. For most people, these spots appear around the age of fifty, but they can also appear earlier.
Age spots are harmless and are a natural part of the aging process. But would you rather not think about getting older just yet? Don't worry—it is possible to remove your age spots.
What do you find out?
What are age spots?
First, let’s go back to the basics. What exactly are age spots? Age spots, also known as liver spots or sunspots, are benign discolorations of the skin that usually appear in middle-aged or older people.
They are caused by an accumulation of melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its color, and are often triggered by prolonged exposure to the sun or tanning beds. Age spots are usually brown to black in color, vary in size, and occur mainly on areas of the skin that are frequently exposed to sunlight, such as the face, hands, shoulders, and arms.
👉 Learn more about the causes of age spots in our other article.
Why remove age spots?
Although age spots aren’t dangerous, they can sometimes be considered unsightly. Especially when they appear in visible areas such as your arms or face, you might want to get rid of them. Many people therefore choose to have age spots removed for cosmetic reasons.
Do you have age spots on your face, neck, or other visible areas? Let us pigment spots safely and effectively removed at New Skin Laserclinic.
Types of age spots
So age spots can be recognized as dark spots, right? Well, there are several age spots:
- Lentigo solaris (sunspots): Sunspots are the most common type. These are the dark, brown spots we just mentioned.
- Sebhorrheic warts (age warts): These are wart-like spots, often yellowish-brown in color, that can grow to be several centimeters in size.
- Senile angiomas (blood blisters): Blood blisters , also known as cherry angiomas, are red spots that usually appear on the trunk.
- Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (white age spots): In addition to dark age spots, there are also white age spots. These are small, round, and flat spots on the skin. These small spots never merge to form a larger spot.
Remove age spots
Do you want to get rid of your age spots and are you curious about the different options for removing them? Below, we’ll discuss the most well-known and effective ways to get rid of your age spots.
How to Remove Age Spots Yourself
Of course, you probably want to know first if you can remove age spots on your own. You’ve probably already Googled how to remove age spots on your own. There are countless ways to naturally remove age spots using various products.
Removing age spots with apple cider vinegar or lemon
According to various websites, it is supposedly possible to remove age spots with apple cider vinegar or lemon. Unfortunately, this is not true. Lemon contains a lot of fruit acids that can actually irritate the skin.
Removing age spots with lemon or apple cider vinegar is often not a good idea and can only lead to more serious skin problems. Therefore, never try to treat them yourself with household remedies, and always seek advice from a professional to prevent further damage to your skin.
Remove age spots with cream
There are many different creams on the market that claim to remove pigmentation spots, including age spots. In reality, this isn’t entirely true. While creams may help reduce pigmentation spots slightly, they will never completely eliminate them. Unfortunately, it is not possible to completely remove age spots with cream.
Age spots removal by general practitioner
It is possible to have age spots removed by a family doctor or dermatologist. This procedure involves using nitrogen to freeze the age spot, causing it to fall off the skin on its own. The downside of removing age spots with nitrogen is that it often leaves behind a scar or a white spot, meaning the problem is not completely resolved.
Fortunately, there's another way you can safely and painlessly have your age spots removed.
Remove age spots with laser
The only way to permanently remove age spots is through laser treatment. Removing age spots with a laser is a safe and effective way to get rid of your pigment spots without leaving any scars or damage.
During laser treatment, rapid laser pulses are directed at age spots, breaking down the pigment granules so they can be more easily eliminated by the body. Laser treatment is suitable for all skin types, and usually only one or two sessions are needed. In our other article, we’ll tell you more about laser treatment for age spots.
Removing Age Spots on the Face with a Laser
Laser treatment is also an effective method for removing age spots on the face. Removing age spots on the face with a laser is a safe treatment.
At New Skin Laserclinic, we use the most advanced techniques, which allow us to safely treat the face as well. We use a concentrated beam of light that is aimed very precisely at the spots, ensuring that the surrounding skin is not damaged.
👉 Read more about facial treatments for pigmentation spots in our other article.
Cost of removing age spots
The cost of removing age spots depends on the number of treatments and the number of spots to be treated. Generally, only one treatment is needed to remove age spots. After 4 weeks, you’ll come in for a follow-up, and we’ll determine whether a second treatment might be necessary. Want to know how much you’ll have to pay? Check out our prices for age spot removal.
Preventing Age Spots
It is not always possible to completely prevent age spots, but there are steps you can take to significantly reduce the risk. The most important step is to protect your skin from UV rays by using sunscreen with a high SPF every day, even on cloudy days.
In addition, wearing protective clothing, such as hats and long sleeves, can help during prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding tanning beds and being mindful of when you’re in the sun—for example, by avoiding the sun’s strongest hours between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.—can also help.
Looking to have age spots removed in Amsterdam? At New Skin Laserclinic, we safely treat pigmentation spots and age spots using advanced laser technology.
Remove age spots in Amsterdam?
Would you like to have your age spots permanently removed in a safe and effective way in Amsterdam? It’s important that you always have an experienced skin therapist examine them and don’t try experimenting with all kinds of remedies on your own.
At New Skin Laserclinic, we work exclusively with certified and experienced skin therapists and the best laser techniques. This ensures that we can always provide you with the best advice and safe treatment. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation so we can work together to develop a personalized treatment plan.