Age spots, also called lentigo solaris, are common benign (light) brown pigment spots in the skin. The name age spots has been chosen because these spots often appear in middle age. Among other things, they are caused by sunlight and are therefore common on the face and the back of the hand.
Frequently asked questions about age spotsAt Huidzorg West we can treat age spots effectively and safely. We have several innovative treatment methods to combat this form of skin ageing. During the initial consultation, we will assess your skin and then look at which treatment plan fits best.
The following methods are used for this condition:
In many cases the skin therapists of Huidzorg West use a combination technique for the various age spots.
For example, Huidzorg West has the Nordlys from Ellipse, which is an IPL device and a Gentle max Pro Alexandrite laser.The most suitable treatment technique is assessed for each spot of skin. When an age spot consists of superficial pigment, it can be effectively treated by IPL or Laser.
When the pigment is located more on the skin, treatment by coagulation or cryotherapy will be the first choice. In this way, the right treatment method is selected for each age spot.
Everyone can suffer from age spots. They usually occur around the age of 40. The amount of age spots varies greatly. Some people have only a few, while others develop many age spots. Some causes are:
In addition to the treatments in the practice, the use of proper skin care is of great importance. The Neoretin, Toskani and Neostrata product ranges include products that inhibit the enzyme Tyrosinase, high percentages of Retinol and antioxidants to improve hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone and regulate the activity of pigment cells.It is also important to use a sunscreen with a broad-spectrum filter. At Huidzorg West, for example, we recommend the products of Heliocare. These mineral products have both UVA and UVB filters, as well as visible light and infrared light filters. These filters are of great importance for the prevention of new pigmentation spots.At Huidzorg West we are happy to give you appropriate skin advice.If you want to start with skin care products, take the skin quiz.
See our pricelist for the cost of treating Age spots.