As the back ages, the following main changes will occur:
- Pigmentation / sun damage
- Aging of Skin
- Lumps and Bumps Appear
- Back fat may become a problem
So the back first need to be assessed to work out which changes are most important to treat.
Pigmentation / sun damage
As we age, especially those with lighter skin tones, we get more sun damage on our back. We get more freckles, solar lentigos and background actinic damage.
These problems are best treated with laser / IPL to improve mainly the colour, but also the texture.
Prevention of these problems is important, with sun avoidance and sunscreen. This can be challenging in the Australian climate
Please click to see before and afters of back sun damage removal
Back skin aging
Back skin goes through the normal process of skin aging, where the skin thins and becomes less elastic. The texture becomes less smooth, with more fine lines and wrinkles. These issues may be treated with skin boosters, PRP or with fractional laser.
Lumps and bumps on the back
As we age, more lumps and bumps occur on the back. We become less smooth. Seborrhoeic keratoses (old age/senile warts) become common on the back. These are easily treated with single spot erbium laser. Backs can be made completely smooth again
Back Fat
Liposuction may be required