Age Spots

Posted by MumBee (266 days ago)

Any effective treatment or product to help fade age spots?
Thanks.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by MumBee (264 days ago)

anyone have any advice.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by 1975 (262 days ago)

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(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by lace (259 days ago)

Try whitening products - I used the Loreal series and the spots faded significantly. Use SPF 30 DAILY - also on days when there is no sunshine. Avoid the sun. Laser is another option, but best to get it done by a dermatologist and not in a beauty salon.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by perfection (259 days ago)

Best treatment is to go to a dermatologist to have them blasted with some liquid nitrogen. They will turn red like blisters, and then take about three weeks to go. It looks a bit unsightly for a few days (or more) wear gloves if its winter, or if you don't want to show them when you are out, wear long sleeved shirts with long cuffs over the top of your hands.... The end result is well worth it... all gone...

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by MumBee (258 days ago)

Thanks for the tips - the spots are actually on my face and look a bit like large freckles. I got them from when I was pregnant - would the tips (whitening products, etc.) work the same?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by dasia (258 days ago)

Some years back I was left with brown marks on my face from a 'staph' infection. A skin specialist prescribed a cream which bleached the dark marks. After a few month the dark spots had disappeared and my skin back to normal.

You should seek the advice of a skin specialist - don't bother with the whitening products you can buy over the counter. Get professional advice or you may end up doing more damage than good.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by lace (258 days ago)

I was talking about spots on the face - this is were I used the whitening products. The once you get from a dermatologist are a lot stronger, I can't use them because of allergic reactions. I am thinking about laser at the moment.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by darkangel (258 days ago)

I think IPL helps, i did have brown spots on my face but now it's much lighter after IPL.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by perfection (257 days ago)

The liquid nitrogen can be used on the face as well, but of course, you would have to deal with blisters for a while.

The best bet is to go to a good dermatologist and get professional assistance. IPL may be useful for this, but rather than spend a bomb at one of those beauty centres, you may get more effective treatment from a doctor.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Miss Gemini (240 days ago)

Depending on the pigmentation - if its freckles and quite superficial, the IPL treatments work really well. If its hormonal and in the deeper layers of the skin then chemical treatments and peels are a better option followed up by a good corrective home skincare routine. eg Dr Murad. Either way - you need to stay out of the sun to avoid enhancing the pigmentation. A product that uses medical strength vitamin C is also recommened on a daily basis. If you want contacts for pigmentation removal I am happy to provide.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by sandyshores (238 days ago)

The liquid nitrogen on the face doesnt result in blisters like the ones on the hand. I was sceptical when my dermatologist told me this, but he was correct. Its got something to do with the amount of blood flow.
It's the best and the cheapest way to get rid of them, theyre gone immediately, not just 'faded'. Ive had it on my neck and arms too, wouldnt bother with IPL.

(I am based in Hong Kong)