Age Spots

Age spots are flat, brown, or tan areas that form when your skin produces excess melanin in response to UV exposure. Over time, repeated sun damage accelerates pigment buildup, especially in areas that receive the most sunlight. While harmless, these spots can make your skin look older and uneven in tone. Age spots can vary in size and depth, and may appear alongside other signs of photoaging like wrinkles, rough texture, and broken capillaries.

At Kelowna Hills, our physician-led experts distinguish between age spots, freckles, melasma, and other pigmentation types to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. We focus on reducing discoloration safely while improving overall skin clarity and texture. Our targeted treatments help to:

• Lighten brown or sun-induced pigmentation
  
• Improve overall tone and radiance
  
• Stimulate collagen for smoother skin
  
• Reverse visible signs of sun damage
  

Our medical approach ensures your skin is treated precisely and effectively under expert supervision.

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Age spots develop gradually over time due to long-term sun exposure and the skin’s natural aging process. When UV rays penetrate the skin, they trigger excess melanin production, leading to visible dark patches. While most common on the face, hands, and décolletage, age spots can appear anywhere frequently exposed to sunlight.

Contributing factors include:

• Chronic UV exposure without adequate sun protection
  
• Hormonal changes that increase melanin activity
  
• Fair or light skin tones more susceptible to UV damage
  
• Genetics and environmental pollutants
  
• The natural aging process and slower cell turnover
  

Because age spots are often caused by cumulative sun damage, prevention and treatment require a professional approach. Our physician-led team at Kelowna Hills performs a full skin assessment to identify underlying causes and design a plan that brightens existing discoloration while protecting your skin from future pigmentation.

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As a physician-directed clinic, we offer advanced, evidence-based treatments that safely reduce pigmentation and restore even tone. Each treatment plan begins with a professional skin assessment to determine the depth of pigmentation and your skin type. From there, we customize a solution using medical-grade technologies and skincare to deliver visible, lasting results.

Depending on your skin’s needs, your customized age spot treatment plan may include:

• Lumecca™ IPL to target and lift brown pigment for clearer, more radiant skin
  
• Chemical Peels to exfoliate the skin and fade superficial pigmentation
  
• SkinPen® Microneedling to boost cell turnover and encourage collagen renewal
  
• Exosome Therapy to enhance post-treatment healing and overall skin brightness
  
• Medical-Grade Skincare including pigment-correcting serums and SPF to prevent recurrence
  

All treatments are performed or overseen by our physician-led team to ensure your safety and optimal aesthetic outcomes.

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Maintaining clear, radiant skin after age spot correction requires consistent protection and proper skincare. At Kelowna Hills, we emphasize prevention and maintenance to help preserve your results and protect against new pigmentation. Our physician-led team provides guidance on building a daily routine that supports long-term skin health and radiance.

Our ongoing maintenance recommendations include:

• Applying broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily, even on cloudy days
  
• Using antioxidant serums with vitamin C and niacinamide to reduce pigment formation
  
• Avoiding excessive sun exposure and wearing protective hats or clothing
  
• Scheduling regular maintenance treatments to keep pigment under control
  
• Maintaining consistent hydration and gentle exfoliation to promote cell renewal
  

With the right balance of professional care and at-home maintenance, your complexion will remain even, youthful, and luminous year-round.

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