How to Fade Age Spots on Your Face

Age spots are usually a result of years of sun damage. They usually make a person look older and more self-conscious as a result. The good news is that there are several treatment methods that yield promising results for those suffering from unsightly age spots on their face. Treatment options range from lotions and creams to professional laser and dermabrasion procedures at the dermatologist's office.

Things You'll Need

• Sunscreen
• Hydroquinone cream
• Alpha hydroxy lotion

Instructions

1. Wear sunblock on a daily basis, even in winter. The best way to prevent future age spots and the worsening of old ones is to wear sunscreen. This should be a preventive measure that you employ every day.

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   Treat age spots with bleaching creams such as hydroquinone and alpha hydroxy acids that can be prescribed by your dermatologist. Over-the-counter lightening creams contain a slightly weaker percentage of hydroquinone cream, but are effective on lighter and newer age spots. Rub the cream on the age spots at least twice a day. It may take several months or even a year for the spots to fade away completely.

3. Get a laser-skin rejuvenation treatment at your dermatologist's office. There are several laser treatments formulated to remove sun spots, brown spots and liver spots. It usually takes about two or more treatments to get rid of them completely. The light from the laser targets the excess melanin in the skin, causing it to peel off after several days and reveal lighter skin underneath.

4. Get a microdermabrasion treatment. Microdermabrasion is a procedure during which the skin is sanded with a special instrument to remove the age spot. As the skin heals, the darkened age spot is lightened and eventually disappears.

5. Opt for the cryosurgery method. Cryosurgery is a procedure in which the superficial skin tissue is frozen with liquid nitrogen. After freezing, the dark age spots peel off to reveal lighter skin underneath.

Tips & Warnings

• Always consult a dermatologist before undergoing any treatment for your age spots. Make sure you follow the directions of use on the bleaching creams very carefully.

• Don't go out in the sun after applying the bleaching cream or undergoing laser treatment for your age spots. The sun will aggravate your skin and possibly make the age spots darker.

Resources

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