Can age spots be removed with a laser?

Age spots can be removed with lasers. Age spots are benign skin growths that can be removed using physical therapy such as lasers. The scientific name of age spots is seborrheic keratosis, also known as basal cell papilloma, which is a benign skin tumor that occurs on the temporal region, back of the hands, trunk, and limbs of middle-aged and older people. Its histopathology shows hyperkeratosis or papillomatous hyperplasia. Age spots generally do not require treatment, and if there is aesthetic demand, they can be removed by physical means such as freezing and laser. Currently, carbon dioxide laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) are commonly used as laser treatments to improve age spots. If age spots need to receive laser treatment, it is recommended to go to regular medical institutions and follow the doctor’s instructions.