Laser Freckle Removal Manassas VA

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

Local Businesses

Stark, Randolph

703-361-6054
10680 Crestwood Dr Ste B
Manassas, VA 20109


Cuong Trong Ha

703-369-3376
8650 Sudley Rd Ste 310
Manassas, VA 20110


Virginia Vascular Center

(703) 396-7669

Manassas, VA 20110


Stark, Randolph W – Stark Randolph W

(703) 361-6054
10680 Crestwood Dr, #B
Manassas, VA 20109


Carol S Shapiro

(703)361-2628
9001 Digges Road Suite 205
Manassas, VA 20110


Sasan Ahmadiyar, Dds & Associates

(703) 369-2273
7806 Sudley Road, Suite #210
Manassas, VA 20109


John William Brady

(703) 369-3376
8650 Sudley Road – Suite 310
Manassas, VA 20110


White, Felisa – Carol S Shapiro Ltd

(703) 361-2628
9001 Digges Rd # 205
Manassas, VA 20108


Shapiro, Carol S – Carol S Shapiro Ltd

(703) 361-2628
9001 Digges Rd # 205
Manassas, VA 20108


Arzadon Joseph M

(703) 330-3223
9110 Railroad Dr
Manassas, VA 20111


Randolph Wilkinson Stark

703-361-6054
10680 Crestwood Dr Ste B
Manassas, VA 20109


Prince William Dermatology

(703) 369-3376
8650 Sudley Road Suite # 310
Manassas, VA 20110


John William Brady

703-369-1382
8650 Sudley Rd Ste 310
Manassas, VA 20110


Elegant Faces Llc

(703)396-7992
10757 Ambassador Dr
Manassas, VA 20109


Randolph Stark

(703) 361-6054
10680 B Crestwood Dr
Manassas, VA 20109


George Bitar

(703) 206-0506
8650 Sudley Road Suite 203
Manassas, VA 20110


Brady Jr, John W – Prince William Dermatology

(703) 369-3376
8650 Sudley Rd, #310
Manassas, VA 20110


George John Bitar

703-206-0506
8650 Sudley Rd Ste 203
Manassas, VA 20110


Donald Oconnor

703-361-3232
9401 Centreville Rd
Manassas, VA 20110


Carol S Shapiro Ltd

(703) 361-2628
9001 Digges Rd Ste 205
Manassas, VA 20110


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Manassas, VA

What freckles should I worry about?

Types of Moles 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.

Can dark freckles be removed?

If your freckles are determined to be benign, they can be removed by treatments including lasers, peels, or prescription topical creams or a combination depending on the kind of freckles you have and your skin type.

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.

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 painful is laser freckle removal?

Is it painful? To get really good results, the freckle removal treatment has to be reasonably painful. Most patients would give it a rating of 6-7 out of 10 on the pain scale. Some doctors like to use topical anaesthetics, eg emla, but we don’t use emla with laser pigmentation and freckle removal.

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 are the side effects of laser?

Mild swelling around the hair follicles. Pigment changes may occur, especially in those with darker skin – these changes are usually temporary. Slight redness of the skin. Temporary irritation resulting in blistering, crusting, scarring or other changes in skin texture.

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.

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.

Does laser freckle removal leave scars?

In the hands of a skilled and experienced provider, freckle removal treatments should not result in a scar.

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.