Laser Freckle Removal Gulf Shores AL

Find top doctors who perform Laser Freckle Removal in Gulf Shores, AL. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Gulf Shores, AL.

Local Businesses

Metzinger, Stephen – Mc Collough Plastic Surgery

(251) 967-7600
350 Cypress Bend Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542


Mccollough- E. Gaylon Facs

(251)967-7647
350 Cypress Bend Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36547


Forbes, Kelly – Mc Collough Plastic Surgery

(251) 967-7600
350 Cypress Bend Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542


Melanie Petro

(251) 967-7609
350 Cypress Bend Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542


Diaz, Gus – Mc Collough Plastic Surgery

(251) 967-7600
350 Cypress Bend Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542


E Gaylon Mccollough

251-967-7600
350 Cypress Bend Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542


Mc Collough Plastic Surgery

(251) 967-7600
350 Cypress Bend Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542


Edward G Mccollough

334-968-4488
Po Box 4249
Gulf Shores, AL 36547


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Gulf Shores, AL

Is it possible to lighten freckles?

Lastly, your dermatologist might recommend bleaching/fading creams containing hydroqui, which can slow down melanin production and light the skin’s overall tone. While these options cannot entirely eradicate all freckles, they can go a long way toward minimizing their appearance.

Can dark freckles be removed?

If your freckles are determined to be benign, they can be removed by treatments including lasers, peels, or prescription topical creams or a combination depending on the kind of freckles you have and your skin type.

Does vitamin C remove freckles?

Does Vitamin C remove freckles? Vitamin C serum can help with freckle removal, but some freckles are more persistent than others. Certainly, however, when applied in serum form Vitamin C does lighten freckles. As well as having a host of other benefits, the serum will suppress melanin cells, and rejuvenate your skin.

What happens if you laser a freckle?

Many freckles are often removed after just one session, and even persistent freckles can fade into obscurity after repeated sessions. Laser treatment will remove your freckles, but long term, new freckles can appear if you’re not careful in the sun.

Do freckles get darker after IPL?

Individual pigmented spots may appear to darken immediately following an IPL treatment, but they will fade away over time. Your skin may appear red or slightly swollen immediately after treatment, but these symptoms usually disappear the same or next day. You’ll be able to resume normal activities right away.

How much does it cost to get rid of freckles?

The pricing could be from $500 on up, again depending what laser would work best for your needs. I’d recommend seeing a laser surgeon for a full consultation and get an estimate.

Can too much laser damage skin?

Lasers can harm the skin via photochemical or thermal burns. Depending on the wavelength, the beam may penetrate both the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the outermost living layer of skin.

Why am I developing freckles as I get older?

Age spots, also called sun spots, freckles or solar lentigines, occur as a response to sun exposure over time. They are collectively given the name “age spots” because they are visible when one is in one’s 40s or older. Age spots are dark permanent areas that do not fade away with time or with a change in season.

Does vitamin C fade freckles?

Vitamin C has skin brightening properties that can help reduce the appearance of freckles. However, you will need to apply vitamin C directly to the skin to achieve noticeable results.

Does freckle laser removal hurt?

Laser freckle removal is not a painful procedure, and many of our patients describe the sensation as a rubber band snapping on this skin. However, some patients may benefit from a numbing cream if they have a low tolerance for discomfort.