Advanced Age Spot Removal for Radiant, Even Skin

Age spots, also called sunspots, liver spots, or solar lentigines, are flat, oval-shaped brown patches that appear on sun-exposed areas like the face, hands, and shoulders. They form when excess melanin accumulates in clusters, triggered by years of UV exposure, aging skin, or genetic predisposition. While harmless, age spots can resemble dangerous lesions such as melanoma. Warning signs include irregular borders, mixed colors, rapid growth, or bleeding.
At Legacy Dermatology, our board-certified experts distinguish between harmless pigmentation and potentially cancerous lesions through advanced dermoscopy and digital imaging. We offer science-backed treatments including precision laser therapy, chemical peels, cryotherapy, and prescription-strength creams, each customized to skin type, severity, and cosmetic goals. With proven results, advanced technology, and physician-led care, we deliver clear, youthful skin with safety and precision.

Why Patients Trust Our Approach to Age Spot Removal

1. Comprehensive Identification and Screening

Every spot is examined with advanced dermoscopy to confirm pigmentation type and rule out precancerous or cancerous lesions before treatment begins.

2. Wide Range of Targeted Treatments

Options include lasers, cryotherapy, peels, and medical-grade creams, allowing customization based on severity, location, downtime tolerance, and skin sensitivity.

3. Safe and Effective Technology

Lasers break down pigment clusters while sparing healthy tissue, minimizing discomfort, recovery, and risk of scarring compared to older removal methods.

4. Proven, Long-Lasting Results

Once removed, age spots rarely return. Ongoing sun protection and dermatologist-guided skincare help prevent new pigmentation from forming over time.

What to Expect During Treatment

Sessions last only minutes depending on spot size and quantity. Most patients require one to two treatments, though larger or darker patches may need additional sessions. Recovery involves mild redness, crusting, or darkening that resolves naturally within one to two weeks.

Precise Spot Targeting

Advanced lasers and peels focus only on pigmented cells.

Quick, Comfortable Recovery

Minimal downtime with natural healing in days.

After treatment, crusting falls off within 7–14 days, revealing clearer skin. Sunscreen, protective clothing, and follow-up visits help maintain results. Without protection, new spots, not recurrences, can develop from UV exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Benign spots are flat, evenly colored, and uniform in shape. Suspicious lesions often show irregular borders, multiple tones, rapid growth, or bleeding, requiring prompt dermatologist evaluation to exclude melanoma.
Cumulative sun damage triggers melanocytes to overproduce pigment. Fair skin, genetics, hormonal shifts, and tanning bed exposure accelerate formation, especially on chronically exposed skin like the face, chest, and hands.

Laser therapy is most effective for permanent clearance. Cryotherapy freezes pigment clusters, chemical peels resurface damaged layers, and prescription creams gradually fade spots. Choice depends on severity, location, and downtime tolerance.

Most patients need one to two treatments. Temporary redness, crusting, or darkening is normal, resolving within one to two weeks. Sunscreen use is critical for maintaining long-term clarity.
As a cosmetic procedure, removal is typically not covered. Cost varies based on treatment type, number, and location of spots, with transparent pricing provided during your dermatologist consultation.