45 yr old female - raised brown spots all over my back, can they be removed? (photo)

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Would like to have these brown spots removed from my back. I believe they are called sebhorric keratosis? As you can see, they are taking over. My mother had them, so assuming they are genetic. Lucky me! I had some removed via Fraxel 2 resurfacing from my face and was pleased with the results. Is it possible to do the same for my back, and how many treatments would it take? Also wondering aproximate cost. Thank you!

Francis X. Fleming, MD · Answer

The simplest way to treat these is by shaving them off flush
with the skin and then using light electrocautery. The wound heals in a few
days with antibiotic ointment used as a bandage. The skin will be red for a few
months but this typically fades and the final healing results in no scarring.

Matthew C. Camp, MD · Answer

These can easily be treated by shaving or freezing them off. A rough cost estimate would be about $250 for 15 spots. I would not suggest doing more than 30 at a time as the recovery could be uncomfortable. 
Matthew C Camp M.D.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Melarase PM, Hyfrecation, and fractional lasers can help improve the age spots and seb k on your back.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These can be removed with lasers, liquid nitrogen, or electro-desiccation. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! These can easily be treated by shaving or freezing them off. A rough cost estimate would be about $250 for 15 spots. I would not suggest doing more than 30 at a time as the recovery could be uncomfortable. Best of luck!

45 yr old female - raised brown spots all over my back, can they be removed? (photo)

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