Age Spots (Liver Spots) in Toronto
Age spots, also known as liver spots and solar lentigines, are flat brown, grayish-brown, or black spots on the skin. They vary in size and typically appear on areas of the body that receive the most sun exposure, including the face, hands, shoulders, chest, back, and arms. While they are harmless, they are a common cosmetic concern and one of the most visible signs of cumulative sun damage and aging.
What Causes Age Spots?
Age spots develop as a result of prolonged and repeated exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or tanning beds. UV exposure accelerates the production of melanin in the skin, and over time this excess melanin can cluster together to form the flat, darkened patches we recognize as age spots. They are most common in adults over 50, though younger people who spend significant time in the sun can develop them earlier. Fair skin and a history of frequent sun exposure without adequate sun protection are among the key risk factors.
Age Spot Treatments at SpaMedica
Our team will recommend the most appropriate treatment or combination of treatments for your specific type of pigmentation, skin tone, and the distribution of spots being addressed.
FotoFacial: Using SpaMedica's proprietary FotoFacial program, a series of intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments targets and lightens age spots while evening out the overall skin tone. IPL energy is selectively absorbed by the pigmented cells, which are then naturally cleared by the body over the days and weeks following treatment. The FotoFacial is one of the most commonly used and effective approaches for improving age spots, sun spots, and broader sun damage across the face, hands, and chest.
Fractional CO2 Laser: The fractional CO2 laser treats both superficial and deeper skin layers to rejuvenate, tighten, and brighten the skin. It is particularly effective for patients whose age spots are accompanied by broader textural concerns such as roughness, fine lines, or uneven tone, and delivers progressive improvement as new collagen matures in the weeks following treatment.
Fractional Erbium Laser Erbium laser resurfacing removes the upper layer of damaged skin to reveal smoother, more even-toned skin beneath. It is a well-established option for patients looking to address age spots alongside surface irregularities and other signs of photoaging.
Fotona SP Dynamis Max: The Fotona SP Dynamis Max is a dual-wavelength laser platform that addresses pigmentation at multiple depths within the skin. Its Er:YAG and Nd:YAG wavelengths work together to precisely target surface age spots while simultaneously stimulating deeper collagen remodelling, making it a versatile and effective option for patients with more complex or stubborn pigmentation concerns.
FotoFacial
The FotoFacial is one of the most commonly used and effective approaches for improving age spots, sun spots, and broader sun damage across the face, hands, and chest.
Fractional CO2 Laser
The fractional CO2 laser treats both superficial and deeper skin layers to rejuvenate, tighten, and brighten the skin. It is particularly effective for patients whose age spots are accompanied by broader textural concerns such as roughness, fine lines, or uneven tone, and delivers progressive improvement as new collagen matures in the weeks following treatment.
Fractional Erbium Laser
Erbium laser resurfacing removes the upper layer of damaged skin to reveal smoother, more even-toned skin beneath. It is a well-established option for patients looking to address age spots alongside surface irregularities and other signs of photoaging.
Fotona SP Dynamis Max
The Fotona SP Dynamis Max is a dual-wavelength laser platform that addresses pigmentation at multiple depths within the skin.
