Laser Freckle Removal Washington DC

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

Local Businesses

Washington Hospital Center

(202) 683-7256
110 Irving St Nw Rm Ga102
Washington, DC 20010


Christopher Ernst Attinger

(202) 444-6161
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007


Edward M Zimmerman

702-360-6686

Washington, DC 20037


Alison Ehrlich

202-741-2619
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20037


Dr.Allen Flood

(202) 547-9090
650 Pennsylvania Ave Se # 420
Washington, DC 20003


Aesthetic Dermatology-Dupont

(202) 483-3376
1612 18Th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009


James V Twede

202-782-6173
6900 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20307


Sandra Read

(202) 223-6830
2021 K St Nw Ste 508
Washington, DC 20006


Marefat, Saeed – Metropolitan Plastic Surgery

(202) 362-6908
3120 Brandywine St Nw
Washington, DC 20508


Dr.Stephen Baker

(202) 444-8751
3800 Reservoir Rd
Washington, DC 20007


Ivica Ducic

(202) 444-8929
Dept Plastic Surg, Phc Bldg. 1St Fl 3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007


Aesthetic & Laser Plastic Surg

(828) 254-4444
3 Washington Cir Nw
Washington, DC 20090


Rebat Halder

(202) 865-6725
2041 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20060


Dr.Edward Stolar

(202) 659-2223
1712 I Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006


Rondi K Walker

202-364-6673
3301 New Mexico Ave Nw Ste 236
Washington, DC 20016


Toombs, Ella L – Aesthetic Dermatology-Dupont

(202) 483-3376
1612 18Th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009


Arnold C Ratner

(202) 293-3990
2141 K St Nw – Suite 307
Washington, DC 20037


Hall Jr, Macy G – Hall Jr Macy G

(803) 796-2500
1140 Varnum St Ne # 103
Washington, DC 20090


Watkins, Theodore – Watkins Theodore

(803) 256-0641
323 15Th St Ne
Washington, DC 20090


Treasury Department Federal Credit Union

(202) 289-1950
Treasury Annex, Rm 1000
Washington, DC 20002


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Washington, DC

Are my freckles permanent?

Freckles typically fade away with age and even seasons whereas sun spots tend to stick around longer. Because of this, sun spots can require skin treatments for removal. Are They Harmful? Fortunately, neither freckles or sun spots are harmful.

What deficiency causes freckles?

The hyperpigmentation related to vitamin B12 deficiency is more common in darker-skinned patients. Few other cases of skin hyperpigmentation due to vitamin B12 deficiency have been reported in the literature. The mechanism of hyperpigmentation is due to increased melanin synthesis rather than a defect in melanin.

Do freckles come back after laser treatment?

Do freckles come back after laser treatment? Treated freckles usually do not come back after a laser treatment unless there is excessive exposure to UV rays without the use of any sun protection as that may trigger the appearance of new freckles.

Is laser on face harmful?

Potential risks of the procedure include: Burns or other injuries from the laser’s heat. Scarring. Changes in the skin’s pigmentation, including areas of darker or lighter skin.

How can I reduce my face freckles?

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) rejuvenation. Laser treatment. Chemical Peels. Topical retinoid creams. Natural remedies.

How can you tell if new freckles are cancerous?

Changing mole. Spot that looks like a new mole, freckle, or age spot, but it looks different from the others on your skin. Spot that has a jagged border, more than one color, and is growing. Dome-shaped growth that feels firm and may look like a sore, which may bleed.

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.

What removes freckles permanently?

Can freckles be permanently removed? Laser treatments are designed to permanently remove your freckles. Most people only require one treatment to achieve this, but others may require multiple treatments. However, this procedure does not prevent you from developing more freckles in the future due to sun damaged skin.

Do freckles naturally go away?

Freckles May Fade Some people have freckles that fade away almost completely in the winter and return in the summer. Other people’s freckles don’t change much with or without the sun and can be seen year-round. Freckles also tend to fade as people get older.

Do freckles get worse with age?

Freckles often fade or disappear with age, while solar lentigines become more common as people get older. You can help keep freckles from getting darker, and reduce the likelihood that more will appear, by taking steps to shield your skin from sunlight, especially during the summer months.

Can a freckle turn into melanoma?

Normal moles, freckles, skin tags and lentigines are not skin cancers and they aren’t considered to be pre-cancerous. Moles don’t tend to “turn into” skin cancers. People with many moles (more than 100) have a higher risk of developing melanoma during their lifetime.

What skin type is most likely to get freckles?

Freckles often show up during childhood, and you may continue to get more until you’re in your 20s. People with fair skin or red hair are most likely to have them. There are two types of freckles: ephelides and solar lentigines. Although both are flat spots, they’re different in a few ways.

Do lasers permanently remove freckles?

PicoSure and PicoWay laser freckle removal are suitable for: Removes temporary sun caused freckles (ephelides) Removes permanent genetic freckles (lentigines) All skin types.

Can large 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.