Age Spot Treatments in Santa Barbara & Los Olivos

Understanding

Understanding: Causes and Symptoms

Age spots and sun damage build up gradually, often over decades, which is why they can be harder to reverse with skincare alone. Here is what typically causes them and how to spot the early signs.

Root Causes of Age Spots & Sun Damage

Cumulative UV exposure from years in the Santa Barbara sun
Natural increase in melanin production as skin ages
Hormonal changes that affect pigmentation
Genetics and naturally fair or sun-sensitive skin
Frequent time outdoors without consistent SPF protection
Past use of tanning beds or intense, unprotected sun exposure

Symptoms and Signs You May Notice

Flat brown, tan, or gray patches on the face, hands, chest, or arms
Spots that look darker or more defined after summer months
Uneven overall skin tone alongside visible pigmentation
Freckling that spreads or deepens in color over time
Rough or dull-feeling texture around pigmented areas
Spots that have not responded to over-the-counter brightening creams

Treatment

Treatments for Age Spots & Sun Damage

The G Spa offers a full menu of pigmentation treatments so we can match the right technology to your skin tone, spot depth, and goals. We will walk you through which combination fits your skin during your consultation, at our Santa Barbara or Los Olivos location.

Primary Treatment

Chemical Peel Treatment

Chemical peels use professional exfoliating solutions to improve the appearance of uneven tone, texture, fine lines, and other common skin concerns.

Picolift Treatment

Pico-Lift uses advanced laser technology to target visible pigmentation, uneven skin tone, and signs of aging for a smoother, more refreshed appearance.

PicoSure Treatment

Picosure uses picosecond laser technology to address pigmentation, tattoo ink, and other skin concerns with short pulses of targeted laser energy.

Carbon Laser Peel Treatment

Carbon Laser Peel combines a carbon-based treatment with laser energy to address oiliness, uneven tone, texture, and other visible skin concerns.

Skin Treatments

Personalized skin treatments address concerns such as uneven tone, texture, signs of aging, and other common skin issues with options suited to your goals.

Facial Treatments

Professional facials in Santa Barbara provide personalized skincare treatments designed to address concerns such as dryness, congestion, texture, and uneven tone.

Are You Ready to Make a Change?

You do not have to keep covering up age spots or sun damage. Schedule a consultation at The G Spa and let our team build a treatment plan around the clear, even skin you are after.

Santa Barbara
(805) 682-4772
Los Olivos
(805) 245-9370

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What Our customers say

Hear directly from patients about their experiences with The G Spa team, treatments, and locations.

    
 
 
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Santa Barbara
(805) 682-4772
Los Olivos
(805) 245-9370

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Two locations, one standard of care

Conveniently located in Santa Barbara and Los Olivos, The G Spa offers aesthetic treatments and personalized care at both locations.

Santa Barbara

33 W Mission St Suite 204, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 682-4772 Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm

Los Olivos

2900 Nojoqui Ave., Suites G and H , Los Olivos, CA 93441

(805) 245-9370 Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions about age spot and sun damage treatment? Here are the answers our Santa Barbara and Los Olivos patients ask us most.

Age spots from years of cumulative UV exposure, which triggers extra melanin production in the skin. They tend to appear on areas that get the most sun over a lifetime, like the face, hands, chest, and forearms, and become more noticeable as skin’s natural turnover slows with age.

PicoSure laser is one of our most effective options because it targets pigment directly without damaging surrounding skin. For broader sun damage or uneven tone, Elite Plus laser or Carbon Laser Peel may be a better fit. We recommend the right option after assessing your skin tone and spot pattern in person.

Many patients notice visible fading after a single session, though most see their best results after a series of two to four treatments spaced several weeks apart. Deeper or more widespread sun damage typically needs more sessions than a few isolated spots.

Once a spot is treated, that pigment is gone for good. New spots can still form over time with continued sun exposure, which is why we recommend daily SPF and periodic maintenance, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors.

Downtime is minimal. Treated spots typically darken slightly and flake off naturally within one to two weeks, similar to how a sunburn peels. Most patients return to normal activities the same day, with sun protection recommended during healing.

PicoSure and Potenza are formulated to work across a wide range of skin tones, and we always confirm the safest option for your skin during a consultation before recommending a specific treatment.

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