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What to Do About Those Age Spots on Your Hands

What to Do About Those Age Spots on Your Hands

You look down at your hands and notice small brown spots covering your skin. What could this be? Well, these spots are typically caused by aging and sun exposure. Also known as age spots, brown spots on the hands can be treated in order to lighten their appearance, depending on the severity.

Why Spots?

As we age, the effects of sun damage become more noticeable. The damage appears in the form of brown spots on your skin, which becomes rough and causes uneven skin tones. These spots may form on your hands because they have a higher exposure to the sun. Spots typically appear in adults older than 50, however it is possible for younger people to get them as well.

Treatment Options

he good news is that brown spots are harmless to the skin. They can also become less visible with the appropriate treatment. These options include: 

1) Intense Pulse Light (IPL)

An intense pulsed light is a quick, non-invasive treatment that uses targeted high intensity pulses of light. IPL usually requires two to three treatments that are separated one month apart. This treatment is best for dark brown spots.

Procedure
First a cool gel is applied to the skin. Next there is a series of light pulses that feel like a mild heating of the skin, which takes 15-20 minutes. Afterwards a mild redness of the skin will last for a few hours and the brown spots will begin to fade over 1-2 weeks. It is necessary to keep yourself protected from the sun before and after the treatment. 

How does it work?
The Lumensis M22 IPL machine targets the enlarged blood vessels and abnormal brown pigment in the skin. The light energy is converted to heat energy, which destroys the melanin in skin to remove the discoloration of the specific target area. This brings back your youthful skin and normal skin tone. 

2) Micro-needling

A process that lightens brown spots and helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles in the hands. A series of 3-6 treatments spaced in 4-week intervals is typically recommended. 

Procedure
A microneedling device known as P.I.N. is used in addition to a sterile disposable needle cartridge holding either 12 or 36 micro-needles. Together, the devices glide across the skin in order to mechanically induce a micro injury to the desired depth for your skin. For an effective result, the Collagen P.I.N. creates micro channels that allow topical ointments and serums to reach the true-targeted areas. 

How does it work?
The treatment introduces a controlled wound into the skin, which then triggers a release of new collagen and elastin. The healing process is a very quick and successful one, aiding in the protection of new skin cell growth.

3) At-Home Treatment 

Your skincare specialist can prescribe a cream in order to lighten the brown spots. This cream should be applied at bedtime for two months.

Maintaining Results

The best way to keep age spots under control is by applying a brightening cream. Neocutis Perle is a strong product that has growth factors for an anti-aging effect as an additional advantage.

What to Do Next

Brown spots on your hands are manageable and shouldn’t have any effect on your lifestyle if treated properly. Take the next step and consult specialists at our cosmetic skincare services with offices located in the Fairfield County, CT, towns of Danbury, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield and Southbury.


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