Laser Freckle Removal Harbor City CA

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

Local Businesses

Kesenee Chaiyaphruk

(310) 325-5111
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Christopher Lolachi

(310) 325-5111
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Alan Isaac Schneir

310-832-1534
25965 Normandie Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Yufahn Yuen

310-517-3907
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Adrienne Brandriss

310-517-3960
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Jan E Gardner

25965 Normandie Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Joanne Higa Ebba

(310) 325-5111
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Julia C Alexander

310-517-3960
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Ronald P Blond

(310) 325-5111
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Fatima Fida Husain

25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Ronald Philip Blond

310-517-3963
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Julia Christine Alexander

(310) 325-5111
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Yu-Fahn Yuen

(310) 325-5111
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Harbor City, CA

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.

Does vitamin C fade freckles?

Vitamin C has skin brightening properties that can help reduce the appearance of freckles. However, you will need to apply vitamin C directly to the skin to achieve noticeable results.

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 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.

How to stop getting freckles?

Use a sunscreen with SPF (sun protection factor) 30 or above. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours while you are out in the sun. Avoid stepping out when the sun’s rays are at their peak (10 am to 4 pm) Wear sun-protective clothing and hats.

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.

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 to eat to reduce freckles?

Some of the best foods for glowing skin are green vegetables, fatty fish like salmon, strawberries, broccoli, and citrus fruits rich in vitamin C. When the skin suffers from hyperpigmentation problems such as melasma, freckles, sun spots and hyperpigmentation, diet can play a role in the treatment.

Why laser is not good for dark skin?

For decades, women and men with skin of color have been discouraged from using laser treatments since darker skin tones are more prone to hyperpigmentation and skin damage when exposed to injury or inflammation.

Do brown spots come back after laser?

What to Expect After Laser Treatment. Redness and swelling are normal the day after your laser treatment. Then, within 4-7 days, these spots will begin to flake off like coffee grounds. Whether you choose IPL or a chemical peel, dark spots will come back in the sun.