Age spots are areas of hyperpigmentation due to an increase in melanin. This occurs due to sun damage. Removing age spots is performed in much the same way you remove any other areas of hyperpigmentation: with a laser.
Age spots and freckles respond well to newly advanced laser treatments, in which the laser light is absorbed by the darkened pigment, thereby lightening or destroying it and leaving the skin looking more uniform in color, texture, and appearance.
When sun damage or visible pigmentation is more widespread, we may recommend a series of BroadBand Light treatments to break up the pigment cells. With this non-invasive, “lunch time” approach, your age spots and sunspots will usually lessen or disappear within three or four weeks.