Laser Freckle Removal Asheville NC

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

Local Businesses

Donald Conway

(828) 252-5556
5 Livingston Street
Asheville, NC 28801


Asheville Head Neck & Ear Srgn

(828) 254-3517
1065 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803


Rheney Jr, Ted B – Asheville Head Neck Ear Srgns

(828) 254-3517
1065 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28801


Charles Gary Zahler

305-296-7128
482 Sunset Dr
Asheville, NC 28804


A Smooth Skin

(828) 277-7838
1550 Hendersonville Rd, #106
Asheville, NC 28803


Pickens John P

1-828-654-9299
7 Walden Ridge Drive Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28803


Laurence E. Arnold

(828)633-4477
2 Walden Ridge Dr Suite 20B
Asheville, NC 28803


Diane Louise Mullins

828-253-0762
10 Medical Park Dr
Asheville, NC 28803


Lisa L May

828-232-5222
29 Ravenscroft Dr Ste 3
Asheville, NC 28801


Mark Cobb

(828) 252-5676
281 Mcdowell Street
Asheville, NC 28803


Goldstein Jeffrey B

1-828-258-1586
8 Medical Park Drive
Asheville, NC 28803


Donald Ray Conway

(828) 252-5556
5 Livingston St
Asheville, NC 28801


Arnold, Laurence I

828-633-4477
2 Walden Ridge Dr
Asheville, NC 28803


Dr.William Young

(828) 654-5005
1 Town Square Blvd # 225
Asheville, NC 28803


Humphreys, David H – Plastic Surgery Ctr

(828) 253-3866
5 Livingston St
Asheville, NC 28801


Peter Jaber

(828) 252-5676
281 Mcdowell Street
Asheville, NC 28803


Colette Stern

(878) 210-9355
5 Livingston St.
Asheville, NC 28801


Humphreys David H

(828) 253-3866
5 Livingston St
Asheville, NC 28801


Jerry Ariail

(828) 252-3576
390 South French Broad Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801


Jaber, Peter

704-252-5676
281 Mcdowell St
Asheville, NC 28803


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Asheville, NC

Is IPL for freckles permanent?

IPL can treat discoloration from acne, but it is not an effective treatment for the ongoing condition of acne. It is also not effective for removing freckles, since the pigment is much deeper and permanent.

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.

What naturally removes freckles?

Lemon juice: Apply lemon juice directly to your skin with a cotton ball, and then wash it off. Honey: Combine honey with salt or sugar to make a scrub. Buttermilk: Apply buttermilk directly to your skin. Sour cream: Apply sour cream directly to your skin, and then wash it off after a few minutes.

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.

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.

Do brown spots come back after laser?

What to Expect After Laser Treatment. Redness and swelling are normal the day after your laser treatment. Then, within 4-7 days, these spots will begin to flake off like coffee grounds. Whether you choose IPL or a chemical peel, dark spots will come back in the sun.

What ingredient fades freckles?

Niacinamide and vitamin C work hand in hand in preventing pigment formation. The latter, in particular, can fade the discoloration so you can achieve an even skin tone. If you’ll notice in some freckles removal cream products, there’s kojic acid.

Are freckles genetic or sun damage?

Although freckles are hereditary, they are activated by sun exposure. If someone that has the freckle gene (MC1R), they must spend time in the sun in order to produce freckles. A person without the freckles genes will not produce freckles regardless of if they are in the sun or not.

Can IPL make brown spots worse?

What are the common side effects of IPL? The most common (and expected) side effect is a darkening of the more superficial brown spots of the areas being treating. This darkening of superficial brown spots will flake off after about 7-14 days.

Is it possible to lighten freckles?

Lastly, your dermatologist might recommend bleaching/fading creams containing hydroquinone, 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.

How do you fade freckles fast?

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

Do freckles go away with age?

Natural freckles don’t need treatment. They aren’t a sign of a skin problem. As you get older, they may get lighter on their own or go away entirely, depending on what type of freckle they are. If you don’t like how your freckles look, treatments can help fade them.

Can you remove a freckle at home?

Lemon Juice Lemons are rich in vitamin E and C and antioxidants. Just mix a few drops of fresh lemon juice with honey and apply to the freckled area. Leave it on for 15 minutes, and repeat this twice a week to remove brown spots and age spots.

How long do permanent freckles last?

Just like any other permanent makeup or cosmetic tattoo procedure, on average freckles will last between one and three years.