Key statistics
- 18,817 of the 53,215 US med spas in the MedSpaStandard directory (35%) offer sun spot removal, going by their Google listings and websites, as of October 2026.
- Sun spot removal ranks 12th by provider count among the 81 treatments MedSpaStandard tracks, as of October 2026.
- California has the most sun spot removal providers, with 2,329 med spas, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- Nationally there are 5.5 med spas offering sun spot removal per 100,000 residents, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- Colorado has the most sun spot removal providers per capita: 11.7 per 100,000 residents (696 med spas), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- Google reviews of med spas offering sun spot removal average 4.83 stars, across 3,084,981 reviews of 17,937 rated listings, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- ASPS estimates 3,703,305 cosmetic "skin resurfacing" procedures (a combined category of dermabrasion, chemical peels, ablative/non-ablative laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion) were performed in the US in 2024, up 6% from 3,501,696 in 2023. [1]
- ASPS no longer reports chemical peels (or microdermabrasion) as separate line items. Since its 2022 report ASPS folds them into one "skin resurfacing" category (first reported in 2022, 3,322,292 procedures), so a peel-only "last 3 years" ASPS count does not exist. [3]
- By sex, ASPS estimates women had 93% (3,445,819) and men 7% (257,486) of the 3,703,305 skin-resurfacing procedures in 2024. [1]
- ASPS's 2024 statistics are extrapolated from a questionnaire sent to over 5,000 board-certified ASPS members (almost 1,000 responses) plus CosmetAssure data, with a stated ±4.62% margin of error at 95% confidence. [1]
- 94% of the Google reviews left for sun spot removal providers are 5-star, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- Med spas offering sun spot removal are listed in 51 of the 51 states (counting Washington, DC), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
How many med spas offer sun spot removal?
18,817 of the 53,215 US med spas in our directory (35%) offer sun spot removal, going by their Google listings and websites.
Sun spot removal ranks 12th by provider count among the 81 treatments we track.
Med spas offering sun spot removal are listed in 51 of the 51 states (counting Washington, DC).
California has the most sun spot removal providers, with 2,329 med spas.
Nationally there are 5.5 med spas offering sun spot removal per 100,000 residents.
Colorado has the most sun spot removal providers per capita: 11.7 per 100,000 residents (696 med spas).
Sun spot removal is offered in 3,802 US cities and towns in our directory.
Manhattan, NY has the most med spas offering sun spot removal: 365.
4.7% of med spas offering sun spot removal belong to one of the 42 national chains we match by name; the rest are independents or small local groups.
98% of sun spot removal providers have claimed their Google listing.
What else do sun spot removal providers offer?
87% of med spas offering sun spot removal also offer chemical peels.
85% of med spas offering sun spot removal also offer microneedling.
82% of med spas offering sun spot removal also offer Botox.
80% of med spas offering sun spot removal also offer dermal fillers.
72% of med spas offering sun spot removal also offer acne scar treatment.
68% of med spas offering sun spot removal also offer laser hair removal.
22% of sun spot removal providers with a website name the Sciton BBL device or platform.
19% of sun spot removal providers with a website name the CoolSculpting device or platform.
18% of sun spot removal providers with a website name the Morpheus8 device or platform.
At least 16% of sun spot removal providers with a website name a patient-financing plan such as CareCredit or Cherry (we read up to six pages per site).
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Who performs sun spot removal?
58% of the 8,364 sun spot removal providers that name their clinical team online list a physician (MD or DO).
42% of the 8,364 sun spot removal providers that name their clinical team online list a nurse practitioner.
22% of the 8,364 sun spot removal providers that name their clinical team online list a physician assistant.
32% of the 8,364 sun spot removal providers that name their clinical team online list a registered nurse.
Who gets Sun Spot Removal?
By sex, ASPS estimates women had 93% (3,445,819) and men 7% (257,486) of the 3,703,305 skin-resurfacing procedures in 2024. [1]
By age, ASPS attributes 61% of 2024 skin-resurfacing procedures (2,246,597) to patients 55-69, 20% (728,843) to ages 40-54, 16% (599,724) to 70+, and 3% (115,874) to ages 30-39. [1]
How many Sun Spot Removal procedures are done?
ASPS estimates 3,703,305 cosmetic "skin resurfacing" procedures (a combined category of dermabrasion, chemical peels, ablative/non-ablative laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion) were performed in the US in 2024, up 6% from 3,501,696 in 2023. [1]
ASPS reports US skin-resurfacing procedures (combined peel/dermabrasion/laser/microdermabrasion category) rose 5% from 3,322,292 in 2022 to 3,501,696 in 2023. [2]
How do patients rate sun spot removal providers on Google?
Google reviews of med spas offering sun spot removal average 4.83 stars, across 3,084,981 reviews of 17,937 rated listings.
94% of the Google reviews left for sun spot removal providers are 5-star.
Star ratings in Google reviews of sun spot removal providers
Share of 3,084,981 reviews
Source: Google reviews, MedSpaStandard, October 2026
80% of sun spot removal providers with at least 5 reviews hold a 4.8-star rating or better.
3.6% of the Google reviews left for sun spot removal providers give 1 or 2 stars.
1.3% of sun spot removal providers with at least 5 reviews average under 4.0 stars.
Google lists results as a review theme for 12% of sun spot removal providers with review themes.
Google lists natural-looking results as a review theme for 6.3% of sun spot removal providers with review themes.
What published research says
These numbers come from outside sources, not our directory; each one links to its source below.
- ASPS no longer reports chemical peels (or microdermabrasion) as separate line items. Since its 2022 report ASPS folds them into one "skin resurfacing" category (first reported in 2022, 3,322,292 procedures), so a peel-only "last 3 years" ASPS count does not exist. [3]
- ASPS's 2024 statistics are extrapolated from a questionnaire sent to over 5,000 board-certified ASPS members (almost 1,000 responses) plus CosmetAssure data, with a stated ±4.62% margin of error at 95% confidence. [1]
What these numbers can't tell you
- Counts are Google Maps listings we classify as med spas, so they include dermatology and plastic surgery practices that offer med spa treatments and exclude spas without a Google listing.
- A treatment counts when the spa's Google listing or website names it, so a spa with an outdated menu can be over- or under-counted.
- Credentials count only clinicians a spa names with a credential (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN) on its own website, so spas that leave their team off their website are left out of those shares.
- We hold no patient records: every figure describes providers, their listings and their Google reviews, not who gets treated.
- Ratings and review themes are Google's, as shown on each listing on the snapshot date; Google filters some reviews and does not publish how.
Frequently asked questions
How many med spas offer sun spot removal?
18,817 of the 53,215 US med spas in the MedSpaStandard directory (35%) offer sun spot removal, going by their Google listings and websites, as of October 2026. Nationally there are 5.5 med spas offering sun spot removal per 100,000 residents.
Which state has the most sun spot removal providers per capita?
Colorado has the most sun spot removal providers per capita: 11.7 per 100,000 residents (696 med spas), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026. California has the most sun spot removal providers, with 2,329 med spas.
What other treatments do sun spot removal providers offer?
87% of med spas offering sun spot removal also offer chemical peels, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026. 85% of med spas offering sun spot removal also offer microneedling.
Who performs sun spot removal at med spas?
58% of the 8,364 sun spot removal providers that name their clinical team online list a physician (MD or DO), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026. 42% of the 8,364 sun spot removal providers that name their clinical team online list a nurse practitioner.
How do patients rate sun spot removal providers on Google?
Google reviews of med spas offering sun spot removal average 4.83 stars, across 3,084,981 reviews of 17,937 rated listings, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026. 94% of the Google reviews left for sun spot removal providers are 5-star.
Sources and methodology
Our data. October 2026 snapshot of 53,215 US med spa Google listings and their websites. How we build these numbers
- plasticsurgery.org · American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- plasticsurgery.org · American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- plasticsurgery.org · American Society of Plastic Surgeons
MedSpaStandard. (2026, October 30). Sun Spot Removal Statistics 2026. https://medspastandard.com/statistics/sun-spot-removal/
Medical disclaimer. MedSpaStandard is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to a licensed provider about your own health, and check any provider's license with your state board.