Laser Freckle Removal La Crosse WI

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

Local Businesses

Michael J White

(608) 791-9491
800 West Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601


Benacci, Joseph – Gundersen Lutheran

(608) 782-7300
2520 17Th St W Ste 302
La Crosse, WI 54601


Brown, Neil – Brown Neil

(608) 785-0940
2510 17Th Street West
La Crosse, WI 54601


Barrett

(608) 791-6141
615 Tenth Avenue South, Floor 6
La Crosse, WI 54601


Barrett F Schwartz

608-791-9444
615 10Th St S Fl 6
La Crosse, WI 54601


Stephen Webster

(608) 782-7300
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601


Brown Neil

(608) 785-0940
2675 Central Ave # L8
La Crosse, WI 54601


Alexia Passe

(608) 782-7300
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601


Connelly, Mark V – Gundersen Lutheran

(608) 782-7300
2600 Wilson St
La Crosse, WI 54601


Karl Noll, Do

(608) 782-7300
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601


Jerry J Miller

(608) 782-7300
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601


Paul Stover

(608) 782-7300
1836 South Ave Ste 200
La Crosse, WI 54601


Michael D Redman

(608) 782-7300
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601


James Hogan

(608) 782-7300
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601


Brian M Sieck

(608) 782-7300
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601


Sieck, Brian – Gundersen Lutheran

(608) 782-7300
50 S Last Chance Gulch
La Crosse, WI 54601


Barrett F Schwartz

(608) 791-9491
800 West Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601


Blanke, Scott – Franicscan Skemp Healthcare

(608) 785-0940
2675 Central Avenue
La Crosse, WI 54601


Jerry Miller Ii

(608) 782-7300
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601


Overholt, Steven L – Gundersen Lutheran

(608) 782-7300
3000 15Th Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in La Crosse, WI

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 long does it take for freckles to fade after laser?

The darkened area typically begins to fade in 7 to 14 days. This is when you’ll also begin to notice that many superficial brown spots around the treated area are becoming lighter, and less noticeable. They won’t vanish with one IPL treatment, but in almost all cases patients will see progress.

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.

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 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.

How much does it cost to get rid of freckles?

The pricing could be from $500 on up, again depending what laser would work best for your needs. I’d recommend seeing a laser surgeon for a full consultation and get an estimate.

What are the disadvantages of laser treatment?

Irritation and Redness. It is one of the most common disadvantages of laser treatment for the skin. Crusting. Change in Skin Color. Eye Injuries. Skin Infections. Excessive Skin Dryness. It Takes Time for Results to Show. Pigmentation Risk.

How does laser freckle removal work?

Laser freckle removal targets the melanin in your skin. It absorbs the pigmentation inside of the freckles. It breaks up the pigments of melanin. The freckles will be removed when the skin naturally exfoliates itself.

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.

When should I worry about a freckle?

A mole or freckle should be checked if it has a diameter of more than a pencil eraser or any characteristics of the ABCDEs of melanoma (see below). Dysplastic nevi are moles that are generally larger than average (larger than a pencil eraser) and irregular in shape.

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.

Is it pretty to have freckles?

Freckles are beautiful Some of the world’s most beautiful people also enjoy flaunting their freckles, so feel free to do the same.

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.