Laser Freckle Removal Greenwood IN

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

Local Businesses

Larry Joseph Buckel

317-889-7546
53 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46143


Trigg David D Dds

(317) 889-9000
385 Meridian Parke Ln
Greenwood, IN 46142


Pio G Valenzuela Ii

317-865-3371
225 S Emerson Ave Ste 181
Greenwood, IN 46143


Barbara Ryker Sturm

317-535-5001
1777 W Stones Crossing Rd Ste 4
Greenwood, IN 46143


Barbara R Sturm

(317) 535-5001
1777 W Stones Crossing Rd – Ste 4
Greenwood, IN 46143


Stitle, Laura

317-889-2482
92 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46143


Thomas Eads

(317) 889-7546
92 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46143


Barbara Sturm

(317) 535-5001
1777 W Stones Crossing Rd # 4
Greenwood, IN 46143


David Daran Trigg, Dds

317-889-9000
385 Meridian Parke Ln Ste A
Greenwood, IN 46142


Thomas James Eads

317-889-7546
53 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46143


Michael Edward Murphy

(317) 859-8970
701 E. County Line Road – Suite 208
Greenwood, IN 46143


Greenwood Dermatology

(317) 882-1366
53 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46143


Eads, Thomas

317-889-2482
92 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46143


Sturm, Barbara R – Sturm Barbara R

(317) 535-5001
1777 W Stones Crossing Rd, #4
Greenwood, IN 46143


Buckel, Larry J – Greenwood Dermatology

(317) 889-7546
53 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46142


Brown, Judy – Greenwood Dermatology

(317) 889-7546
53 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46142


Dr.Thomas J. Eads

(317) 889-7546
92 South Park Boulevard
Greenwood, IN 46143


Greenwood Dermatology

(317) 889-7546
53 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46143


Sturm, Barbara

317-535-5001
1777 W Stones Crossing Rd Ste 4
Greenwood, IN 46143


Laura T Stitle

317-889-7546
53 S Park Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46143


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Greenwood, IN

Can I lighten my freckles?

Your dermatologist may recommend a deep chemical peel to fade your freckles. Topical Creams: Topical products like retinoids can help reduce the appearance of sun-damaged skin. There are also products available to fade freckles and other pigmentation issues.

Does freckle removal leave a scar?

Will I End up with a Scar? In the hands of a skilled and experienced provider, freckle removal treatments should not result in a scar. However, mole removal that requires shaving may lead to a white patch-like scar and is often reserved for less-visible areas like the back, arms, and legs.

Do freckles grow back?

Freckles can appear over a large area of skin and can reappear or become darker in the summer months. Freckles often fade or disappear in the winter months, when new skin cells replace old cells.

Which vitamin is good for removing freckles?

Three of the best vitamins for lightening dark spots are vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin E. Vitamin C helps your skin produce more collagen while inhibiting the formation of melanin. Vitamin B12 also promotes collagen formation while supporting the growth of new skin cells.

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.

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.

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.

What causes freckles on face?

How do freckles develop? Freckles are the result of an overproduction of melanin. Melanin is a pigment that gives your hair, skin and eyes (your “complexion”) its color. Melanin, produced by skin cells called melanocytes, protects your skin from sun damage by absorbing and reflecting ultraviolet light (UV).

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.

Is removing freckles safe?

According to a 2015 study, the 1064 Q-Switched Nd YAG laser is effective for treating freckles. Study results showed treatment with this laser lightened more than 50 percent of freckles in 62 percent of participants. Laser treatment is generally safe. The risk of scarring is low.

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

After a few hours post treatment the redness will subside. During week one your dark spot will appear as dark brown “speckles,” and then will “flake off” during weeks 1-3. During weeks 1-3 you will notice your dark spot has significantly faded or has completely disappeared.

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 do cancerous freckles look like?

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.

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.