Get Rid of Facial Age Spots before Summer

April 20, 2018

Age spots often seem to appear when you would least expect them. Even if you are now doing everything you can to protect yourself from the effects of the sun, prior sun damage from your younger years and other forms of pollution may be acting together to create brown or black spots on your skin. These spots usually appear on those areas most often kissed by the sun, such as your hands and shoulders. However, they are most disturbing to your peace of mind when they show up on your face.

Signs of Aging & How to Avoid Them

Facial age spots can appear almost anywhere across the face, from the forehead to the cheeks. These spots are usually flat and are not raised like moles are. While they may look hideous to you, they are actually the body’s natural protective response to sun damage. They may also appear due to your genetics or poor liver function. This is why they are sometimes called liver spots.

With the help of an easy, minimally invasive cosmetic treatment at the OC Cosmetic Surgery Clinique in Newport Beach, you can say “goodbye” to your facial age spots in time for all of your summer parties and social events. We offer a variety of chemical peels that have a proven track record in minimizing and even eliminating many age-related skin issues, such as wrinkles and age spots.

We offer a variety of chemical peels, many of which have a proven track record of fading age spots. An alpha hydroxyl peel is a light peel that can help to remove the surface layer of these spots. While one treatment will not get rid of the spots altogether, several treatments spaced a few weeks apart can create amazing results. A medium-depth peel may be better for you if you have a couple of days to heal after the treatment. For this, we typically choose a TCA or glycolic acid peel. If you have very sensitive skin, we may try the lactic acid peel.

We also offer other treatments that could be helpful in getting rid of your facial age spots or at least in fading them. Be sure to ask Dr. Tavoussi if microdermabrasion treatments could help you as well. When you come to our office, we will always begin with a thorough consultation to ensure that you are getting the best treatment for your needs.