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How to Get Rid of Age Spot Without Scarring?
My dermatologist wants to use liquid nitrogen, but I've read that it can leave a white spot. A white spot is no better than a brown spot in my opinion. I have already had a biopsy and am waiting for the results.
The Dr (as am I) is pretty sure the biopsy will be negative. My Dr was not very informative on the different options. It is not a small spot, so recovery time is very important to me. I don't want to have an ugly scab for 4 weeks, nor do I want a permanent scar or white spot.
Asked 27 months ago by
laughwbec in Lakeport, Ca
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Getting Rid of Age Spots w/o Scarring?
Hi laughwbec. Unfortunately, more traditional dermatologists that do not use lasers seldom inform patients of the opportunity to remove pigmentation with them.
You do not have to put up with scabbing, liquid nitrogen, a depression on the skin caused by the scab or a potential white scar. What you might have to put up with is a small dent in your pocketbook. While equipment such as q-switched Nd:Yg lasers can easily remove your age spots without scarring,...
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Treating Age Spots Without Scarring
There are many methods to treat age spots successfully and many of them have scarring potential. Fortunately (or unfortunately), like most procedures, it is usually dependent upon the skill of the treating physician. In my office I may use lasers, liquid nitrogen, and topical medications to treat this problem, depending on the location and degree of pigmentation. By treating the area carefully, white spots and scarring are quite rare.
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