Laser Freckle Removal Burlingame CA

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

Local Businesses

Peninsula Ear Nose

1-650-697-5551
1828 El Camino Real
Burlingame, CA 94010


Eric Hisaka

415-285-6464
1111 Howard Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010


Keller, Karen

650-692-0182
1750 El Camino Real Ste 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Lapins, Nikolais

415-692-1700
1750 El Camino Real Ste 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Peninsula Dermatology Medical Grp.

(650) 692-0182
1750 El Camino Real # 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Karen Laszlo Keller

650-692-0182
1750 El Camino Real Ste 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Nikolajs Armand Lapins

(650) 692-0182
1750 El Camino Real – Ste 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Makarewycz Bohdan A Facs

1-650-697-5551
1828 El Camino Real
Burlingame, CA 94010


Maldonado, Janet

1750 El Camino Real Ste 207
Burlingame, CA 94010


Kay, Donald

650-692-2102
1750 El Camino Real Ste 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Donald Michael Kay

650-692-0182
1750 El Camino Real Ste 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Victor Liu

(650) 697-8889
Suite 200 1720 El Camino Real
Burlingame, CA 94010


Peninsula Dermatology Med Grp

(650) 692-0182
1750 El Camino Real Ste 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Keller, Karen L – Peninsula Dermatology Med Grp

(650) 692-0182
1750 El Camino Real Ste 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


David Lawrence Weinberg

650-344-8633
1405 Black Mountain Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010


Lorne King Rosenfield

650-692-0467
1750 El Camino Real Ste 405
Burlingame, CA 94010


Kay, Donald M – Peninsula Dermatology Med Grp

(650) 692-0182
1750 El Camino Real # 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Donald Kay

650-692-0182
1750 El Camino Real Ste 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Michael S Norris

(650) 652-5901
1860 El Camino Real – Suite 438
Burlingame, CA 94010


Maldonado, Janet L – Peninsula Dermatology Med Grp

(650) 692-0182
1750 El Camino Real # 206
Burlingame, CA 94010


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Burlingame, CA

How do you fade freckles fast?

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

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.

What is a suspicious freckle?

ABCDE of Melanoma: A for Asymmetry – the mole is not symmetrical. B for Border – the border of a freckle/mole is suspicious. C for Color – there is a variation in color within the spot or compared to other moles/freckles. D for Diameter – the mole is larger than 6mm in diameter.

What nationality has freckles?

While it’s true that such a mutation in people of Celtic heritage causes the stereotypical dot-dot-dots in fair redheads, variations of the MC1R gene lead to freckles in Chinese, Japanese, French, Mediterranean, Israeli, and certain African ethnic groups as well, explains Sharma.

What is the best laser treatment for freckles?

Green laser light is particularly effective on brown spots and freckles. The reason green light works so well at removing brown spots is because melanin pigment is designed to block light with short wavelengths, namely ultraviolet light, which is shorter than any visible color of light.

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 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.

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.

What to expect after laser freckle removal?

Immediately after treatment you will notice a reddening of the skin and a darkening of your freckles. The reddening will start to subside within three hours and over the following few days the pigmentation will rise to the surface of the skin and be removed via normal dead skin cell shedding.

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.

How long does it take for brown spots to fall off after laser?

Laser treatments are effective at removing brown spots due to sun damage. As the laser passes through the skin, brown pigment absorbs the light preferentially. This creates a dark brown scab that falls off over the following 1-week (for faces) and 2-3 weeks (for hands or body), taking the brown spot with it.

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.

What purpose do freckles serve?

Dr. Lisa Arkin. Freckles are composed of an ingredient called melanin, which protects against damage caused by UV light. Your body makes melanin to protect itself from sun damage.

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.