Age spots, also known as liver spots, are small dark areas on the skin that vary in size. They typically affect adults over the age of 50.
Age spots can appear anywhere on the body but they normally develop on areas of skin that are more exposed to sun i.e. face, arms, shoulders and the back of the hands.
Age spots develop due to excessive melanin production. Skin aging, excessive sun exposure and use of tanning beds can all contribute to the appearance of age spots.
Avoiding excessive sun exposure/ sun beds combined with regular use of SPF 50 will help prevent age spots developing. We offer a range of treatments for age spots such as chemical peels including Obagi® blue peel radiance and Obagi® blue peel and Obagi® nu-derm skin treatment system as well as injectable and laser treatments.