AGE SPOTS

Age Spots are caused by an accumulation of a yellow pigment called lipofuscin from ageing of the collagen producing cells. They are very common on the hands and face of middle aged and elderly patients and are usually despised by them as they are recognised as a sign of increasing age.

During the consultation your therapist will carry out a small patch test to see if the underlining tissues beneath the treatment area is lighter in colour removal can go ahead with varying degrees of success. If the pigment underneath the tiny section lifted is the same colour as the age spot itself the pigment goes deep into the dermis and treatment will not be successful.  The treatment time can vary between 15 minutes and an hour, depending on the area to be treated and the number of Age Spots to be removed.