Fade sun spots and liver spots on the face, hands and arms with BBL®, HALO™, chemical peels, cautery, liquid nitrogen or medical-grade skincare, chosen for your skin at Glow Theory in Carlsbad.
Medical dermatology
Age spots, also known as liver spots or solar lentigines, are flat, brown, or black patches that appear on sun-exposed skin—think face, hands, and arms. They’re a common sign of aging or UV damage, but at Glow Theory Aesthetic & Dermatology Studio, we can fade them away, restoring your skin’s smooth, even tone.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jonathan Sykes, MD, Medical Director · Updated October 12, 2026
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Age Spots Removal
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We offer advanced, effective ways to remove age spots:
BBL® · Chemical peels · HALO™ · Cautery · Medical-grade skincare
Age Spots Removal Carlsbad
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Insiyah has spent more than 15 years in medical dermatology and aesthetics. She completed a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, affiliated with the Harvard Dermatology Residency, and founded Glow Theory to bring that clinical standard to aesthetic care in Carlsbad.
Medical director
Dr. Sykes is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with more than 30 years of practice. He is the former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at UC Davis and a Past President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and has trained many practitioners in facial anatomy and Botox injection technique.
Answered by Insiyah Darugar, MSN, FNP, founder and CEO
Sun exposure is the biggest cause: UV rays overstimulate melanin production, so spots appear on areas that get the most sun, such as the face, hands and arms. Aging, genetics (fair skin is more prone) and tanning beds also play a part.
At Glow Theory we treat age spots with BBL®, HALO™, chemical peels, cautery, liquid nitrogen or medical-grade skincare. We first check your spots with VISIA® and a skin exam, and recommend the option that suits your skin type and how dark the spots are.
BBL® and HALO™ are popular for the face because they treat many spots at once and even out overall tone. Chemical peels and medical-grade skincare help with lighter spots and maintenance. Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) keeps new spots from forming.
Yes. BBL® treats the hands, arms and other sun-exposed areas, and individual spots can be treated with cautery or liquid nitrogen. Your provider will recommend the best option for each area.
Age spots themselves are harmless, but some skin cancers can look similar. We examine every spot before treatment and, if anything looks suspicious, recommend a biopsy first.
Most people need three or more treatments, depending on the severity. Expect mild redness, peeling or sensitivity that is temporary; stronger treatments such as HALO™ can mean about 7–10 days of downtime.
Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher every day and reapply every two hours outdoors, wear a hat and protective clothing, avoid tanning beds, and keep up with maintenance treatments or medical-grade skincare.
