What's the Best Age Spot Treatment for Sun Damaged Hands?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Jill Tomlinson, MBBS, FRACS
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Tags: hands, discoloration, age spots, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, sun damage

I'm one of those who religiously protected my face from the sun but forgot about my hands. Now I have really visible sun spots. what age spots treatments are available for hands?

6 answers to What's the Best Age Spot Treatment for Sun Damaged Hands?

Age Spots for Hands

There are several excellent alternatives to treat age spots for hands. The consistently best treatment is the laser expert. It is best to visit an experienced physician who has the abiity to use multiple modalities.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Sun Spot Treatment For The Hands

Over time, our skin suffers damage from exposure to sun. We have done a fairly good job in encouraging people to apply sunscreens and avoid sun exposure to the face, but we have not done well in encouraging the same for the hands. I have found that IPL laser treatments work extremely well in elimininating sun spots on the hands and face. There is no down time or pain with the IPL laser, and the procedures are affordable for most. Beyond that, there are a variety of bleaching creams that... more

Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) lasers work very well for...

The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) lasers work very well for sun spots on the hands. They are simple and safe and cost effective. Plus there is virtually no down time, recovery or risk when done in the medical office by qualified people.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

My Hands Are Giving My Age Away

Now we know why gloves were so popular in the F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby era. There are many treatments for age spots on the hands if gloves won't do. IPL laser treatments are effective. I have found that Fraxel re:store laser works very well. During and after your treatment it is most important to avoid sun exposure and wear abundant sun block.

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ageing hand rejuvenation

You're not alone but I can reassure you that there are ways you can rejuvenate your hands. There are many ways you can treat age spots and pigmentation changes on the hands, including chemical peels, laser, IPL and other treatments that are directed at improving the quality and appearance of the skin on your hands. To make the most of these treatments it's also important to protect your hands from the sun in the future. Daily sunscreen use is important, be sure to keep some... more

Jill Tomlinson, MBBS, FRACS
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

Treating Aging Hands

Treating aging hands is usually a 3 step process- in my practice this procedure is known as a HandLift. (1) If you have age spots and discoloration, treating with an IPL is a quick, easy way to erase the spots. (2) If you have loss of volume and thin skin, injectable fillers plump the hands and give a more youthful look. (3) To keep the skin on the hands looking younger it is important to take care of them as part of your daily skin care routine- use a UVB/UVA... more

Ross A. Clevens, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon

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