Get Rid of Age Spots on the Face with Amazing IPL Photofacials

Dark spots on the face – sometimes called ages spots, liver spots or lentigines – can make a man or woman look much older than they are. The face is the most likely area of the body to develop spots of pigmented spots, followed by the hands. This type of hyperpigmentation most commonly occurs on the face due to age and sun exposure over time.
But while age spots on the face can be temporarily or partially covered with makeup, they are particularly troublesome, because they are generally permanent – and only get darker over time!
The great news is that there is a highly effective treatment that gets rid of age spots on the face available at SpaMedica, in Grand Rapids. IPL (intense pulsed light) is a fast, painless, affordable and permanent procedure that effectively gets rid of existing dark spots on the face – helping mean and women to look years younger.
In this article the anti-aging experts at SpaMedica, in Grand Rapids explain how IPL can restore skin to a smooth, clear complexion – so that age spots your face don’t give away your age!

Causes of Age Spots on the Face

As men and women age, it is common and normal to see spots of pigmentation start to appear on the face. In most cases multiple, flat dark spots are a totally harmless skin issue, but they can add years to one’s appearance. (Note: raised, isolated or irregular skin lesions can be pre-cancerous and need to be checked ASAP.)
Pigmented dark spots on the face can have several underlying causes. Harmful exposure to UV rays from the sun, the hormone declines of menopause & andropause, certain medications, and injuries to the skin can all cause age spots on the face. However, age spots caused by sun exposure are the most common and the hardest to treat pigmentation on the face, as it means reversing decades of built-up UV damage done to the skin.

How the Body Produces Age Spots on the Face

The epidermis (top layer of skin) contains cells called melanocytes which produce the pigment Melanin. The production, regulation and distribution of melanocytes becomes less balanced as men and women age due to age-related hormone changes. As a result, the face will often develop a higher concentration of melanocytes in concentrated areas. And when these melanin cells are then stimulated by UV rays, pigmented spots develop.
Another type of pigmentation that can occur on the face is “melasma”. Melasma tends to develop in patches rather than spots. Hormonal fluctuations, like those caused by pregnancy or birth control pills can cause an over-production of melanin. But, while the cause of these dark patches on the face, hands and elsewhere are temporary, the pigment left behind can be permanent if not medically treated.
Acne scars, skin trauma or an injury to the face can also leave discoloration behind, even after the wounds eventually heals. Skin on the face may also experience dark spots from a condition called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that occurs when the epidermis is damaged. This occurs when inflammation stimulates the excess production of melanocytes that results in excess pigmentation.

Certain medications are also known to activate excess pigmentation production that leads to age spots on the face and hands, as well as the arms. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), tetracyclines, antimalarial drugs, amiodarone, cytotoxic drugs, some blood thinners, and psychotropic drugs have all been shown to stimulate the production of pigmentation.

Using IPL to Treat Age Spots on the Face

Anyone who has tried drug store “fade creams” to get rid of age spots on the face will tell you that they simply aren’t effective. The reality is that age spots on face – which are a form of skin damage – will not go away without professional medical treatment. And IPL is one of the most effective clinical treatments for getting rid of age spots on the face and elsewhere.
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. It is also sometimes called photorejuvenation or a Photofacial. At SpaMedica in Grand Rapids we offer state-of-the-art Icon™ IPL Treatments with the advanced Skintel melanin reader. This superior IPL technology can determine the exact melanin density of the skin prior to the IPL Photofacial – which enables us to choose the best, most precise settings for each patient’s unique skin. The revolutionary Icon™ IPL leaves patients with the clearest skin on their face and the best results possible.

How IPL to Treats Age Spots on the Face

IPL delivers controlled pulses of specific frequencies of light into the upper layer of the skin. These pulsed light waves are selected based on the patient’s skin color and the depth and degree of melanin pigmentation.
The darker pigment in the deeper layer (dermis) of the treated skin absorbs this light energy, where the resulting heat energy melts away the targeted dark spots—while leaving the upper layer of skin (epidermis) unharmed.
In addition to being the safest and most effective way to permanently get rid of age spots on the face, IPL treatments offer the added advantage of requiring no downtime afterward. Following a typical IPL pigmentation treatment, patients may experience some temporary redness. But, unlike many other laser treatments, no skin removal (ablation) is being done, so patients can return to work or their normal routines immediately!

IPL to get Rid of Age Spots on The Face | Grand Rapids

No matter what the cause of the unsightly age spots on your face, the trained skin care professionals at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids can restore youthful clarity and smoothness with IPL!
SpaMedica in Grand Rapids offers the most advanced, state-of-the-art technologies in age spot reduction – as well as many other advanced skin rejuvenation treatments. Beginning with a professional skin consultation, your age spot treatment plan will be selected to meet your specific needs and aesthetic goals.
Schedule an IPL age spot treatment, then relax in our Grand Rapids Med Spa, while we restore your skin to youthful clarity – so you can look and feel younger!

IPL Age Spot Treatment Grand Rapids: (616) 888-3890