Anti-aging · Concerns
Age Spots
Age spots (solar lentigines) are flat brown marks from cumulative sun exposure on the face and hands. Pigment lasers remove most in 1 to 2 sessions after a dermatologist confirms they are benign.
Overview
Some dark spots are seborrheic keratoses or, rarely, skin cancer, so diagnosis comes first.
At a glance
Treatment
Pico or Q-switched laser, IPL, cryotherapy.
Downtime
Scabs for about a week.
Prevention
Sunscreen.
Frequently asked questions
Are age spots dangerous?
Usually not, but changes should be checked.
Will they return?
New ones may form with sun.
One session enough?
Often 1 to 2.
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Choose a specialist
Natural results start with the right doctor
Energy-based lifting, injectables and resurfacing all depend on anatomy and judgement. Board-certified dermatologists (피부과 전문의) can tailor settings to your skin and spot problems early. This page is general information, not medical advice.