Age Spots

Age spots, which are also called liver spots or solar lentigines, are flat, gray, brown or black spots that we see on sun damaged skin. The can vary in size and normally begin to appear as you age.

Age Spots Normally Appear On The:

• Hands

• Face

• Shoulders

• Arms

In general, most age spots are harmless and don't require treatment, but they can be unsightly and more and more people just want them removed to enhance their looks. Age spots can be lightened with skin-bleaching products or removed completely.

Age spots vary in size and they can cluster together making them seem even larger, and in most cases they are showcased with other signs of sun damage that include deep wrinkles, dry rough skin, fine red veins on your cheeks, nose and ears, and paper thin skin.

You should let your doctor know if you have any new or unusual spots, because skin cancers come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Spots or Sores Connected to Skin Cancers Include

• Small, shiny or waxy

• Scaly and rough

• Red

• Crusty

• Bleeding

• Or any unusual feature

If you are interested in treatment for age spots you should contact a cosmetic surgeon in your area. Whether its age spots treatment or another cosmetic procedure that you want to have done, there is a cosmetic surgeon in your area who can assist you today.