Laser Freckle Removal Athens GA

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

Local Businesses

David Lockman, Do

(706) 548-3019
728 Cobb St
Athens, GA 30606


Stella M Bulengo Ransby

706-549-7130
1010 Prince Ave Ste 186
Athens, GA 30606


Potter, Bette

404-256-4457
2470 Daniels Bridge Rd Ste 261
Athens, GA 30606


Thomas Joyce

(706) 543-3400
700 Sunset Dr – Ste 105
Athens, GA 30606


C. Edwin Pittman

(706) 353-3600
Building 100 3320 Old Jefferson Road
Athens, GA 30607


Nuance Skin Clinic

(706) 552-1621
126 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605


Dermatique

1-706-353-3600
3320 Old Jefferson Road
Athens, GA 30607


Fass, Jonathan

706-353-8288
2000 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30606


Joy B Chastain

706-548-3015
700 Sunset Dr
Athens, GA 30606


Moorman, William

706-369-7546
950 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30606


William Barry

(706) 353-8220
2000 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30606


Maffei, Karen E – Athens Dermatology Group

(706) 208-8600
784 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30606


Athens Plastic Surgery Center

(706) 546-0280
2325 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30606


Lockman David S

(706) 548-3019
728 Cobb St
Athens, GA 30606


James Moore

(706) 613-6650
489 N. Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30601


John Hurteau

(706) 546-0280
2325 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30606


Athens Area Dermatology Skin Cancer Center

(706) 369-7546
950 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30606


Jonathan Barak Fass

(706) 353-8220
2000 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30606


Stephen B Lober

706-546-0280
2325 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 30606


David Greeson

(706) 353-8220
2000 Prince Ave, Dermatology Of Athens Pc
Athens, GA 30606


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Athens, GA

Do lasers get rid of brown spots?

Laser treatments are the number one most effective treatment for brown spot removal. There are several laser systems that can gently and effectively remove unwanted pigment from your skin.

Can retinol remove freckles?

While freckles may seem very different from hyperpigmentation and dark spots, they are still caused by UV exposure at the end of the day. Using retinol and retinoid products increases cell turnover, thus lightening spots of all kinds, freckles included.

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.

Do freckles get bigger?

Your skin can develop new spots after sun exposure. Or an old freckle or mole that’s looked the same for years can suddenly change in size, shape or color. You have to be familiar with the spots on your skin to catch these changes.

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.

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.

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 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.

Will freckles come back after laser removal?

Will my freckles or age spots come back after laser treatment? While the pigment that is removed by laser treatments does not return, new freckles or age spots can appear in the treatment area (or elsewhere). To make this less likely, it’s important to protect your skin from the sun as much as possible.

How do I know if I have freckles or melanoma?

Border – melanomas usually have a notched or ragged border. Colours – melanomas will usually be a mix of 2 or more colours. Diameter – most melanomas are usually larger than 6mm in diameter. Enlargement or elevation – a mole that changes size over time is more likely to be a melanoma.

Do age spots come back after IPL?

Sometimes a specific brown spot that resolved with IPL treatment may come back months or years later. This does not mean the treatment did not work, but rather, the treatment worked and the spot returned due to aging and lifestyle factors, and it should respond well to another treatment.

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.

How much do permanent freckles cost?

The average tattooed freckles cost is around $150, but the price can vary from $80 to $350, depending on how many freckles you want and where you book your appointment. Freckles tattoos can last up to 3 years, so it’s definitely worth it if you absolutely love the look.

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.

Can freckles go cancerous?

Freckles are noncancerous, but they may be confused with skin cancer. Excessive sun exposure is a risk factor for both freckles and melanomas. Melanoma is more common in people with fair skin or freckles than in those with dark skin.