Age and Liver Spots

Dyschromia is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin. dyschromia can affect the skin color of people of any race.

Age or “liver” spots are a common form of dyschromia. They occur due to sun damage, and are referred to by doctors as solar lentigines. These small, darkened patches are usually found on the hands and face or other areas frequently exposed to the sun.

Freckles, age spots, and other darkened skin patches can become darker or more pronounced when skin is exposed to the sun. This happens because melanin absorbs the energy of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays in order to protect he skin from overexposure. The usual result of this process is skin tanning, which tends to darken areas that are already hyperpigmented. Wearing a sunscreen is a must. The sunscreen must be “broad spectrum” (i.e. it blocks both ultraviolet A and B). A single day of excess sun can ruin months of treatment.

 

Laser Removal of Age and Liver Spots

There are now several highly effective laser and Intense Pulsed Light treatments. A test spot in an inconspicuous place will need to be done as treatment sometimes make things worse instead of better.

Make an appointment for your free consultation today so we can help you decide the best treatment for you.

 

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Other popular services offered by Biocosmetic Center include the anti-aging benefits of Bio-Identical Hormones, Botox, Facial Resurfacing, Photofacials, Skin Tightening, Dermal Fillers, Laser Removal of Age/Liver spots, Liposuction, Spider Veins, Acne Treatments, Scar Removal, Laser Hair Removal, and more. Biocosmetic Center patients see extreme benefits from their personalized packages put together by our industry professionals.