Fading Age Spots, for a More Even Skin Tone
Age spots, sun spots, and uneven skin tone develop from years of sun exposure. While they're harmless, they can make skin look older and less vibrant. The good news: these concerns respond well to treatment.
Treating pigmentation is only half the battle. Protecting your skin from further sun damage is essential to maintaining results. We'll recommend appropriate sun protection strategies.
Not every brown spot is an age spot. Any spot that is new, changing, raised, or irregular is evaluated before it is treated, and anything suspicious is referred to a dermatologist for biopsy rather than lightened.
What You May Notice
- Brown or tan spots
- Freckles that have darkened
- Uneven skin tone
- Melasma patches
- Overall dull complexion
Common Contributing Factors
- Cumulative sun exposure
- Hormonal changes (melasma)
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Aging
- Genetics
Treatments that may be discussed
Care at RANDALI is whole-person and physician-directed. The options below are starting points a provider may explore with you, not a diagnosis, a recommendation, or a guaranteed outcome. Your plan is personalized and determined together during your consultation.
Knowing when to refer
Part of our care is knowing when a dermatologist’s office is the right next step. Advanced or complex cases are referred to a board-certified dermatologist, and we help coordinate the handoff. We refer when we see:
- Any spot that is new, changing, raised, irregular, or bleeding
- Spots showing ABCDE warning signs, which need evaluation and biopsy rather than lightening
- A personal history of melanoma or other skin cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will my age spots fade?
After IPL treatment, spots typically darken first, then flake off over 1-2 weeks. You'll see clearer skin within 2-3 weeks.
Will the spots come back?
With proper sun protection, treated spots won't return. However, new spots can develop with continued sun exposure.
The information on this page is educational only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. It does not create a provider-patient relationship. Individual results vary, and any treatment plan is personalized and determined with a RANDALI provider during your consultation.
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Every plan at RANDALI is individualized and determined during your consultation.
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