What Causes Sun Spots and Age Spots
Sun spots and age spots are the same thing: flat brown spots where the skin made extra pigment after years of sun exposure. They show up most on the places that see the most sun, such as the face, the backs of the hands, the chest, and the shoulders. Freckles are smaller spots of the same pigment.
Creams and peels work on the top layer of the skin and can take months. A laser goes straight to the pigment, so the change comes faster and with fewer visits.
How Laser Sun Spot Removal Works
The laser sends precise pulses of light into each spot. The pigment absorbs the light and breaks into small pieces, and the skin around it stays untouched. Over the next few weeks, your body clears the broken-up pigment. The spot gets lighter, and many spots fade away.
A session takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Most clients feel a quick snap with each pulse. The treatment is suitable for all skin types.
What to Expect
- Right after: the treated area can look a little pink.
- The next few days: spots often look darker. This is normal and shows the pigment is breaking up.
- One to two weeks: darker spots flake off or fade.
- After 3 to 5 sessions: a clearer, more even skin tone.
Protect Your Results
Sun made the spots, and sun can make new ones. Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, and wear a hat on long days outside. That keeps your skin even after your series.
Many clients pair sun spot removal with treatment for redness and spider veins, because sun damage often causes both. For overall tone and texture, add laser skin revitalization.