A Dermatologist Froze an Age Spot Yesterday. Is This Normal? (photo)

Thanks for your question and photo.  That looks just like I would expect the day after liquid nitrogen.  Follow your dermatologist's post-care instructions and stay out of the sun, and it will probably come out very nicely.  Liquid nitrogen is a very old and frequently used treatment for a variety of skin lesions in dermatology.  Best of luck!

Liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) is used to treat a wide range of skin conditions, including keratoses, warts and age spots. It is one of our oldest dermatology treatments. Since this treatment doesn't target skin pigment specifically, it works by causing a superficial burn from cold. The spot will look swollen, red and will feel tender for several hours to days after treatment, but your body will heal the burn over the next 2 to 4 weeks. Expect the spot to look worse for a while, but it will heal and look better. This is a standard treatment, so there's no need to worr