Age spots, also known as liver spots or brown spots, are a
common occurrence among those 55 years and older. While
these blemishes are neither cancerous nor precancerous,
their presence alone can be quite a nuisance. As a result,
many people search for a quick and easy treatment for age
spots so they can regain their youthful appearance boost
their self-confidence. There are roughly 4 different
methods that have proven to be effective for removing age
spots. We'll take a brief look at each one so you can
determine which one suits you best.
IPL Treatment
IPL, also known as photorejuvenation, stands for Intensed
Pulsed Light. This treatment for age spots is a
non-ablative which simply means it doesn't damage the
surface of the skin. With IPL, intense light is sent to the
deeper layers of your skin (dermis) without touching the
superficial layers (epidermis). This innovative method is
good for removing age spots because it uses the pulsed
light to stimulate new collagen growth while fading
discoloration and evening your skin tone.
The only drawback about IPL is that it has to be performed
by a trained medical professional. The procedure can be
quite expensive, too. You'd have to have 4 to 6 IPL
treatments to see real results. At $300 to 600 per session,
you could easily end up spending $1200 to $2200 to reach
your goals.
Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is still a fairly new procedure, but it's
relatively safe. Laser resurfacing is most commonly used to
minimize the appearance of fine lines but also works well
as a treatment for age spots. Because this procedure
requires some sedation it has to be performed in in a
doctor's office. Laser resurfacing is a popular treatment
many plastic surgeons offer to help with removing age spots
and other deep blemishes.
Like IPL, laser resurfacing can be quite expensive. The
national average for this procedure is nearly $3,000 but
many doctors offer financing so patients can take advantage
of monthly payments.
Bleaching Creams
Bleaching creams are great for bleaching large areas of
discoloration. However, as a treatment for age spots,
bleaching creams tend to bleach the areas surrounding the
spots more than the spots themselves. You can either
purchase bleaching creams from your dermatologist or get
them over the counter at your local drug store. Some people
say bleaching creams are slow at removing age spots while
others swear by them. Either way you can see some results.
Home Chemical Peels
A home chemical peel is perhaps the most cost-efficient and
effective treatment for age spots available. It works by
removing layers of dead skin over a period of several days
(usually less than a week) in order to reveal fresh, new
skin that is both younger looking and more supple. Lighter
peels remove fewer layers of dead skin while deeper peels
can remove as many as four layers of dead skin.
Many home chemical peel kits provide dermatologist-quality
results at a fraction of the cost. As a result, they tend
to be one of the most sought after solutions for removing
age spots. The average home chemical peel kit will cost you
about $80 for a basic kit and $660 for a more advanced kit.
This is significantly less than the $300 to $2000 you would
pay to have the same treatment done in a dermatologist's
office. This turns out to be a savings of $220 to $1340.
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Linda Florentine
http://skin-culture-peel-review.com
Treatment for Age Spots
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