Age spots, also known as sun spots, are flat, brown discolorations of the skin which usually occur on the face, neck, hands, and other areas of the skin exposed to the sun over many years. These harmless spots are a sign of cumulative years of sun damage rather than age alone, but the names “age spots” or “liver spots” have been associated with them.
The Center for Dermatologic Surgery treats these undesirable spots with a combination of topicals in addition to a series of chemical peels. It is imperative to continue to avoid the sun, wear protective clothing and apply liberal amounts of sunscreen.