Age & Sun Spot Removal NYC | Age & Sun Spot Removal in NJ

What are age spots?

Age spots, also known as sun spots or solar lentigines, typically appear on your face, hands and back as brownish or grey discolorations on your skin. Age spots are caused by sun exposure and normally do not require medical treatment. Many patients, however, seek treatment from our office for cosmetic reasons.

Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists offers several laser treatments for age spots. The most common laser devices used in our facility for age or sun spot removal include:

Intense pulsed light laser
Broad band light laser
Q-Switched laser
Picosecond laser

While there are many different lasers available to remove age spots and sun damage, our providers will select that device to help you achieve the best results. Our practice features lasers that can safely and effectively treat skin of all types and tones.

How do age and sun spot lasers work?

The laser energy of penetrates the areas of pigment that cause age spots and sun spots and breaks apart the pigmentation. Your body then naturally absorbs the particles of pigment.

The benefits of these lasers include:

Removes sun and brown spots
Removes tattoos
Results in only minor skin irritation after treatment
Stimulates new collagen to improve skin tone
Many patients require only one treatment

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Things to know about the Q-Switched laser:

The sensation of the laser treatment is similar to snapping a rubber band against your skin. Some patients may find this sensation bothersome, and topical anesthesia may be administered to help you remain comfortable.
Prior to and after your treatment for age spots and sun spots, you should avoid sun exposure and ensure that you skin is protected with a broad spectrum physical sunscreen with an SPF of 30-50..
You may have blistering in the treatment area after your procedure which is the body’s response to eliminating pigment.

What is the cost of age and sun spot removal?

Because every patient has different placement and volume of age or sun spots, the cost for your individual treatment cost will be determined after a thorough consultation and exam with one of our board-certified dermatologists. Our office also accepts CareCredit® and Alphaeon™ Credit to help you get the treatment you deserve right away.

How do I get started?

Dr. Goldberg and his staff will be happy to discuss age and sun spot removal with you. Please feel free to call for a private consultation at one of our offices in New York or New Jersey.

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Practice Policy Update Regarding COVID-19

The health and safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. Our in-office safety policies are aligned with the latest guidelines issued by the CDC and local government officials related to COVID-19.

New safety policies for patients:

Patients will undergo screening questions and receive comprehensive instructions about our new policies prior to their appointment.

To minimize contact, we will offer patients virtual check in and check out.

Patients will be instructed to come to the office wearing a mask.

Patient temperatures will be checked via forehead scanners upon arrival to the office.

We have reorganized our offices to maximize social distancing and cleanliness, and we have altered workflows to allow patients to wait outside or in their cars until their exam room is ready. Patients will be contacted via text message or phone call when the provider is ready for the visit to begin.

We are asking for patients to arrive at their appointment alone. For children and adult patients who require a caretaker, one adult may accompany the patient.

Patients who are sick or have had exposures to COVID-19 will be rescheduled.

Offices will be cleaned and disinfected frequently throughout the day.

Teledermatology appointments remain available for patients who prefer to be seen virtually.

New safety policies for office & staff:

All of our staff have completed training on all new workflows and infection prevention measures.

All of our clinical staff will be wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during patient encounters to include masks and eye protection.

Our exam rooms are sanitized before and after every patient visit.

All SLSS team members will be screened for symptoms and/or fever daily prior to coming to work.

Age and Sun Spot Removal