momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Apr 15, 2016 12:31:12 GMT
I saw an ad or website or something the other day on a new skin care place in my area....wish i'd saved it so I had more info. Anyway the woman specialized in facial type care. It got me thinking about the age spots and the probable sun damage that I have. I'm late 40's now so I guess these things are to be expected  I remember an aunt mentioning how she'd had some sort of facial treatments because of all the sun damage to her face from her youth. Didn't sound like a medical procedure, but more a skin care procedure. It was several years back so I don't recall. Anyway long story short, tell me if you've had any skin rejuvenation type procedures. Is it possible to rid yourself of age spots? I'm a bare basics type girl, i've never even had a facial, lol. So i'm looking for any and all info you want to share with me on this type of stuff. |
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Post by librarylady on Apr 15, 2016 14:21:20 GMT
I don't think you can really do anything about those spots.
A dermatologist told me that they are caused by sun damage to your skin when you are young.
If you read the labels on the OTC products they all say it will take 6 months or longer to see any results....and then give a disclaimer that you may not see any results.
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Post by dewryce on Apr 15, 2016 14:25:34 GMT
There are laser treatments some dermatologists perform. I'm sure results vary by individual, but you can find before and after photos.
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keithurbanlovinpea
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Apr 15, 2016 14:35:27 GMT
I have not done anything professional, but I use vitamin C serum everyday to help fade them.
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Post by grove420 on Apr 15, 2016 14:38:56 GMT
I've had laser treatments that burn them off. There are creams, but they are very expensive and are not guaranteed to work. The laser treatments make them blister and peel off. Unless the derm suspects skin cancer, it is not covered by insurance.
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Post by panda on Apr 15, 2016 15:12:40 GMT
I have not done anything professional, but I use vitamin C serum everyday to help fade them. I do this too, started a couple of months ago. These serums are expensive though, and when I was reading reviews on makeupalley, I noted all these women who were making their own. It's very simple, and much much cheaper. You need a dark bottle to store it in, as it shouldn't be exposed to light. You should make it either every few days to a week. I've been making it once a week. I sterilized the bottle and lid (with dropper) of a purchased bottle of serum and bought vitamin C powder (NOW brand) and cosmetic glycerin from Amazon. There are all sorts of recipes online, but the consensus is that you need a minimum of 10% solution to have any effect, all the way up to 20% for maximum effectiveness. I am just doing 10% right now and will work my way up to 15% for the next two weeks, then go to 20% and stay there. You just mix a little of the powder with some distilled water, and some glycerin to give it a little "slip" and stick to your skin. Otherwise it's just too watery and rolls right off. |
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Post by dewryce on Apr 15, 2016 15:31:04 GMT
I have not done anything professional, but I use vitamin C serum everyday to help fade them. I use vitamin C serum as well. Actually it is a combination of vitamin C, vitamin E and hyularic acid. When I use it my skin tone seems to be more even. However, I live as a vampire and very rarely go in the sun  so I can't speak to the effect of sun spots. It may be worth a shot to save money if you are willing to wait and see if you get results. |
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Post by buckeyegirl on Apr 15, 2016 15:42:32 GMT
My friend swears by Rodan & Fields. I think reverse is the system she is using. I see her almost daily and I can attest that she did have brown patches on her face and now I cannot see them and I have seen her without makeup. I am thinking of trying it myself.
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Post by Woobster on Apr 15, 2016 16:06:11 GMT
I have sun damage combined with melasma. At 35 I had some pretty significant brown spots and discoloration. Through my dermatologist, I have use a combination of microdermabrasion and a topical cream (Triluma), and have seen great results in the past few months. It's not perfect... But it's a hack of a lot better.
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 15, 2016 18:00:13 GMT
I had IPL done at the derms office. The brown spots dry up, look like coffee grounds stuck to your face and then fall off.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 18:04:12 GMT
Yeah, the medical treatments at a dermatologist work. OTC creams aren't strong enough to make a difference (no matter what their advertisements say.)
After you get rid of them, you MUST stay out of the sun and wear lots of sunscreen when you're outside, or they will just come back.
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Post by cade387 on Apr 15, 2016 18:28:09 GMT
From what I have read, R+F and similar treatments actually give quicker results but long term they age the skin faster. I know a lot of people having issues with R+F and Proactiv (from R+F too).
I am using another brand that is vegan and is really working so far. It helps with my mom's spots (I don't have any), but my skin feels better and I think it is noticeable, especially after 2 months that I have been using it (I realize it is not that long a time).
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Post by Mary_K on Apr 15, 2016 19:01:38 GMT
Another pea that's had IPL. It works. I've been back for several treatments but not in a while. Hope to go soon.
It can be expensive but not as expensive as wasting all your money on lotions and potions that DON'T work!
Mary K
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Post by sbartist on Apr 15, 2016 21:52:40 GMT
I have used Compound W, it did work. It does sting and creates a scab, but it did not return.
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I remember an aunt mentioning how she'd had some sort of facial treatments because of all the sun damage to her face from her youth. Didn't sound like a medical procedure, but more a skin care procedure. It was several years back so I don't recall.
so I can't speak to the effect of sun spots. It may be worth a shot to save money if you are willing to wait and see if you get results. 
