Laser Freckle Removal Oak Lawn IL

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

Local Businesses

James Schlenker

708-423-2258
6311 West 95Th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Dr.Ramasamy Kalimuthu

(708) 636-8222
5346 West 95Th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


James Schlenker

(708) 423-2258
1025 South 7Th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Niki Christopoulos

5260 South 6Th Street Road
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Rigo Mendoza

(630) 305-0331
2901 Greenbriar Po 19248
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


John Keane

(708) 636-3765
4647 W 103Rd St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Rajendra Shah

630-654-4112
4944 W 95Th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Bielinski Kenneth B

(708) 636-3767
4647 W 103Rd St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Steven Francis Soltes

(708) 422-0500
4400 W 95Th St – Suite 304
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Rigoberto Joseph Mendoza

630-305-0331
6311 W 95Th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Ramasamy Kalimuthu, Facs

(708) 636-8222
5346 W 95Th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Sai Ramasastry

(708) 422-4180
2901 Greenbriar Dr
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Kenneth Brian Bielinski

708-636-3767
4647 W 103Rd St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Chocola, Karolyn – A New You Plastic Surgery Ctr

(708) 424-3999
301 North 8Th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Rajendra Shah

(708) 424-3999
4944 W. 95Th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Southwest Podiatry Center

(708) 425-7476
2901 Greenbriar Drive
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


John Thomas Keane

708-636-3765
4647 W 103Rd St Ste 2E
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Ctr For Reconstructive Surgery

(708) 423-2258
747 N Rutledge Street 3Rd Floor
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Chicagoland Plastic Surgery

(708) 354-8097
301 N 8Th St Rm 5B201
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Michael Salvino

(630) 929-6565
1025 South 7Th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Oak Lawn, IL

Can freckles be removed by laser?

There are a number of treatments available for freckle removal, including lasers, serums and chemical peels. Laser removal is an effective , permanent treatment for removing freckles and pigmentation.

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.

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.

Can IPL make brown spots worse?

What are the common side effects of IPL? The most common (and expected) side effect is a darkening of the more superficial brown spots of the areas being treating. This darkening of superficial brown spots will flake off after about 7-14 days.

Can a dermatologist remove a freckle?

Dermatologists can recommend a number of freckles treatments, including: Laser Treatment: Laser treatment is a popular method for correcting pigment irregularities on the skin. The laser boosts collagen and skin cell production to create a more even appearance.

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.

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.

Are freckles genetic or sun damage?

Although freckles are hereditary, they are activated by sun exposure. If someone that has the freckle gene (MC1R), they must spend time in the sun in order to produce freckles. A person without the freckles genes will not produce freckles regardless of if they are in the sun or not.

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 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.

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.

Do freckles go away with age?

Natural freckles don’t need treatment. They aren’t a sign of a skin problem. As you get older, they may get lighter on their own or go away entirely, depending on what type of freckle they are. If you don’t like how your freckles look, treatments can help fade them.

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 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.

Does coconut oil fade freckles?

The natural vitamins in coconut oil have fantastic healing properties for skin. People who have applied coconut oil to scars and age spots have said that it lightens them and reduces their appearance. It may also help to fade other skin discolorations like stretch marks, freckles, birthmarks, and uneven pigmentation.