What are age spots?
Age spots (lentigines) are flat, brownish pigment marks that appear mainly on the hands, face and décolleté – wherever the skin has seen a lot of sun over the years. They are harmless, but often perceived as bothersome because they make the skin look uneven and tired.
How do age spots develop?
The main cause is UV light: over the years the skin produces more melanin in sun-exposed areas, which settles in small deposits. From around age 40 this becomes visible; fair skin types and sun worshippers are affected earlier.
What helps against age spots? Our treatments
Creams barely reach the pigment deposits – device-based treatments are what works: in laser pigment spot removal the laser breaks the pigment apart and the body clears it away – a few sessions are usually enough. For flat, larger areas a chemical peel or microneedling supports skin renewal. We will find the right method for your skin in a free consultation in Essen, Dortmund or Düsseldorf.