| Many people suffer from sun spots, or age sports as | | | | works by using intense broadband light, which does |
| they are also called, and wish to have this | | | | not damage the outer layer of one's skin. The deep |
| unfortunate condition fixed. It is possible to treat sun | | | | layers are affected, thus making it effective in fading |
| spots thanks to modern medical treatments and the | | | | sun spots. It is a new type of treatment that is very |
| innovations and breakthroughs that have come with | | | | effective and safe, as it is a minimally invasive |
| medical research. Finding out more about the | | | | procedure. With laser resurfacing, the outer layer of |
| conditions prior to seeking treatment is a smart | | | | one's skin is removed using a medical laser. This |
| move, as it will allow the patient to be better | | | | removes the unwanted sun spots, making sun spot |
| informed and, therefore, more qualified to make | | | | removal possible. This is a more invasive procedure |
| decisions regarding their health. | | | | than IPL treatment, but the results last a good deal |
| Sun spot removal is possible through advanced | | | | longer. With laser resurfacing, patients can expect the |
| methods and treatment options that an experienced | | | | results to last about five years, while with IPL |
| and skill physician brings to his patients. Of course, like | | | | treatment, a successful treatment will leave the |
| many conditions, the best way to treat sun sports is | | | | results for about one. It is a good idea to consult |
| to avoid getting them in the first place. Always use | | | | one's physician before deciding which treatment to |
| adequate sunscreen when exposed to the sun for an | | | | choose. The patient and doctor should confer to |
| extended period of time, or in situations where one | | | | discuss all possible options and choose the option that |
| will be in heavy exposure. The most common places | | | | best fits the patient's needs and helps them to |
| on one's body to get sun spots is on those areas | | | | achieve their goals. |
| with a great exposure to the sun such as a person's | | | | Other, less invasive treatments available such as |
| hands, arms, chest, etc. Covering up and wearing | | | | bleaching creams may not have the same |
| sunscreen is the best treatment for the conditions | | | | effectiveness as IPL and laser resurfacing. Sun spot |
| because it prevents one from ever getting the | | | | removal is possible with bleaching creams, but it may |
| disease. | | | | just slightly fade one's sun spots over a prolonged |
| It is important to remember that although one does | | | | use of about two or three months. Chemical peels |
| not get cancer from sun spots, it puts a person at a | | | | are more effective, but can run costly, as a few |
| greater risk for cancer. Getting tested fairly regularly | | | | peels done once a month are required before the |
| for cancer is a good idea even if you don't show any | | | | patient will begin to see an improvement. It is up to |
| age spots or sun spots, but especially if you show | | | | you and your doctor to decide which options is best |
| these conditions. Sun spot removal is possible with | | | | when discussing sun spot removal. Having as much |
| advanced treatments such as IPL/FotoFacial | | | | information as possible will help with the decision, so, |
| treatment, laser resurfacing, bleaching cream and | | | | as always, read up and get educated. |
| chemical peels. IPL or Intense Pulse Light therapy | | | | |