Sun damage refers to skin changes linked with cumulative UV exposure. It may include age spots, uneven tone, rough texture, redness, fine lines, dullness and collagen-related skin-quality changes.

Age spots are often flat brown marks on sun-exposed skin. They may also be called sun spots or liver spots, although they are not related to the liver. They should be assessed before cosmetic treatment.

Dull skin may be linked with dryness, barrier disruption, sun exposure, rough texture, slower cell turnover, skincare mismatch, lifestyle factors, collagen change or natural ageing.

Some stable age spots may be suitable for treatment after assessment. A mark that is changing, irregular, bleeding, itchy, painful, inflamed or non-healing should be medically reviewed first.

Treatment may include skin-quality support, pigmentation assessment, collagen-supporting options, skincare planning, exfoliation-based approaches, sun protection advice or referral where diagnosis is needed first.

No. Melasma can behave differently from age spots or general sun damage and may need a more cautious pigment-specific pathway. Assessment helps decide which route is suitable.

Risks vary by treatment and may include redness, irritation, dryness, peeling, sensitivity, swelling, infection, scarring, pigment darkening or lightening, limited improvement or recurrence.

Complete removal cannot be guaranteed. Improvement depends on pigment type, skin type, treatment choice, aftercare, sun exposure and individual response.

Sun damage and pigmentation can continue or recur, especially without consistent sun protection. Maintenance and prevention are important parts of the plan.

Timing varies depending on the treatment method, skin type, pigment pattern, aftercare and individual response. Some skin-quality changes are gradual and reviewed over time.

Many advanced aesthetic and pigmentation treatments are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always disclose pregnancy, breastfeeding or fertility plans before starting treatment.

Extra caution may be needed with active infection, recent tanning, very sensitive skin, pigment-prone skin, certain medications, previous complications, unrealistic expectations or any mark that needs diagnosis first.

The featured starting price for a skin consultation is from £150. Further treatment costs depend on assessment, treatment suitability, skin type, pigment pattern, skin-quality treatment, product choice and follow-up needs. Please check the full pricing page for detailed and updated pricing.

Seek medical advice if a mole or mark changes size, shape or colour, becomes painful, itchy, inflamed, bleeding, crusting, scabbing, non-healing or appears unusual. Cosmetic treatment should not replace diagnosis.