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- Downtime
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Skin treatment
Cryotherapy for Age Spots in Newark
A clinician-assessed treatment for discrete age spots and solar lentigines, using medical-grade cryotherapy to precisely target concentrated pigment on the face, hands and body.
- Price
- From £100
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Downtime
- The treated spot typically darkens and crusts before naturally shedding over one to two weeks as the skin heals.
- Results
- Treated spots usually darken and shed over one to two weeks, with the skin underneath gradually evening in tone
- Longevity
- Treated spots do not usually return, though new age spots can develop with continued UV exposure over time
The treatment
How Cryotherapy for Age Spots works
Medical-grade cryotherapy delivers a controlled burst of extreme cold directly onto the age spot. The targeted freeze destroys the concentrated melanin-producing cells responsible for the visible discolouration. The treated tissue then naturally darkens, crusts and sheds over the following one to two weeks as the skin repairs itself. At The London Road Clinic, a clinician assesses each spot before treatment to confirm it is a suitable benign pigmented lesion. Any spot that is irregular, changing or diagnostically uncertain is redirected for medical review rather than routine cosmetic treatment.
What patients notice
What to expect
- Precise, spot-targeted treatment
- No cutting required for suitable lesions
- Suitable for face, hands and body
- Quick appointment with minimal disruption
- Clinician-led suitability assessment before treatment
Before you book
Is this treatment right for you?
Suitable for
- Adults with discrete age spots or solar lentigines on the face, hands or body that a clinician has confirmed are suitable benign pigmented lesions appropriate for cryotherapy.
Not suitable for
- Spots that are irregular in shape, changing in appearance or diagnostically uncertain are not appropriate for routine cosmetic cryotherapy and should be assessed medically before any treatment. Melasma and other diffuse, hormonally-driven pigmentation patterns are not suitable for this approach.
In their own words
"I had age spots on my hands that had been bothering me for years. After one treatment they simply shed away and my skin looks so much clearer." (Representative client experience. Individual results vary.)
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After your appointment
Aftercare
Keep the treated area clean and protected from direct sun exposure, apply SPF 50+ daily to the healing skin and avoid picking the treated area as it darkens and sheds. Follow all aftercare guidance from your clinician until healing is complete.
Common questions
Frequently asked about cryotherapy for age spots
How does cryotherapy treat age spots?
A controlled burst of extreme cold is applied directly onto the age spot. This destroys the concentrated melanin-producing cells responsible for the discolouration. The treated tissue then naturally darkens, crusts and sheds over one to two weeks, revealing clearer skin beneath.
Is cryotherapy suitable for all types of pigmentation?
No. Cryotherapy for age spots is appropriate for discrete, flat, well-defined solar lentigines that a clinician has confirmed are benign. It is not suitable for melasma, diffuse pigmentation or any spot that is irregular in shape or changing in appearance. Each spot is assessed individually before treatment.
Which areas of the body can be treated?
The clinic offers cryotherapy for age spots on the face, hands and body. A clinician will confirm which spots are appropriate during assessment.
How many sessions are usually needed?
Many suitable age spots respond to a single session. Some may benefit from a repeat treatment, depending on the size, depth and initial response of the pigmentation.
What does the treatment feel like?
Most people feel a brief, intense cold sensation or sting as the cryotherapy is applied. This lasts only a few seconds per spot.
What happens to the spot after treatment?
The treated spot usually darkens and forms a small crust over the following days. This naturally sheds over one to two weeks as the skin heals and the pigmentation clears.
What aftercare is most important?
Keep the treated area clean, apply daily SPF 50+ to protect the healing skin and avoid picking as the area sheds. Follow all guidance from your clinician until healing is complete.
Can age spots come back after cryotherapy?
Treated spots do not usually return. However, continued UV exposure without consistent sun protection can cause new age spots to form over time. Daily SPF 50+ is the most effective long-term preventive measure.
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65 London Road, Newark
Ready to find out more?
Your clinician will take the time to understand your concerns, assess your skin and talk through what Cryotherapy for Age Spots could realistically achieve for you. No obligation to proceed.
Medically reviewed by Dr Shahe Boghossian, Medical Consultant, GMC 5204600 . Last reviewed 21 May 2026.
