Laser Freckle Removal Princeton NJ

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

Local Businesses

Plastic Surgery-Central Jersey

(609) 924-1717
601 Ewing St Ste A1
Princeton, NJ 08540


Godiva Plastic & Rcnstrctv

(609) 688-8800
601 Ewing St Ste B17
Princeton, NJ 08540


Academic Associates In Plastic Surgery

1-609-252-0520

Princeton, NJ 08540


Jill Hazen, Do

609-921-7161
311 Commons Way
Princeton, NJ 08540


Godiva Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Pc

1-609-688-8800
601 Ewing Street Suite B17
Princeton, NJ 08540


Concettina M Peloro

(609) 683-4999
301 N Harrison St – Suite 1e
Princeton, NJ 08540


Choi Mihye

1-609-924-5823
601 Ewing Street
Princeton, NJ 08540


Grossman, Rachel M – Princeton Dermatology Association

(609) 683-4999
4261 Us-1
Princeton, NJ 08540


Kevin Todd Nini

732-418-0709
60 Mount Lucas Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540


Wrone, David A – Princeton Dermatology Association

(609) 683-4999
301 N Harrison St, #1E
Princeton, NJ 08540


Steven Kazenoff

609-924-9300
419 N Harrison St Ste 101
Princeton, NJ 08540


Nataliya Dashevsky

609-497-0707
256 Bunn Dr Ste 3A
Princeton, NJ 08540


Gerhard Puchner

(609) 924-3456
253 Witherspoon Street Suite – Medical Arts Building
Princeton, NJ 08540


Stacy Kaplan

(609) 688-8800
601 Ewing St – Suite B-17
Princeton, NJ 08540


Princeton Primary & Urgent

(609) 919-0009
707 Alexander Rd Ste 201
Princeton, NJ 08540


Robyn Berger Notterman

609-924-1033
601 Ewing St Ste C13
Princeton, NJ 08540


Peloro, Tina M – Princeton Dermatology Assoc

(609) 683-4999
301 N Harrison St Ste 1E
Princeton, NJ 08540


Princeton Eye Group

(609) 921-9437
419 N Harrison St Ste 104
Princeton, NJ 08540


Nicole Schrader-Barile

609-279-0009
214 N Harrison St
Princeton, NJ 08540


Thomas Leach

(609) 921-7161
932 State Road
Princeton, NJ 08540


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Princeton, NJ

What ingredient fades freckles?

Niacinamide and vitamin C work hand in hand in preventing pigment formation. The latter, in particular, can fade the discoloration so you can achieve an even skin tone. If you’ll notice in some freckles removal cream products, there’s kojic acid.

Do brown 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.

What skin type is most likely to get freckles?

Freckles often show up during childhood, and you may continue to get more until you’re in your 20s. People with fair skin or red hair are most likely to have them. There are two types of freckles: ephelides and solar lentigines. Although both are flat spots, they’re different in a few ways.

How can I reduce my face freckles?

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) rejuvenation. Laser treatment. Chemical Peels. Topical retinoid creams. Natural remedies.

Does freckle laser removal hurt?

Laser freckle removal is not a painful procedure, and many of our patients describe the sensation as a rubber band snapping on this skin. However, some patients may benefit from a numbing cream if they have a low tolerance for discomfort.

How long does it take for freckles to fade after IPL?

Freckles and age spots after treatment generally turn darker for 3 to 7 days before they begin to fade. Crusting may occur, and can last up to 10 days.

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.

Does pigmentation come back after laser?

Usually, pigmented lesions or spots that have been removed will not return after your laser treatments. However, there are various factors that can stimulate new hyperpigmentation e.g. exposure to UV, ageing, hormonal factors. Laser pigmentation removal treatments do not prevent new hyperpigmentation from occurring.

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.

What do malignant freckles look like?

The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred. The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, sometimes with patches of pink, red, white, or blue. The spot is larger than ¼ inch across – about the size of a pencil eraser – although melanomas can sometimes be smaller than this.

What is the best laser to remove brown spots?

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) IPL is a great treatment to target dark spots. IPL uses multiple wavelengths to treat brown pigmentation and age spots. Common areas include hands, neck, chest, and face. IPL targets melanin-making cells without harming the surface of the skin.

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.

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.

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.

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.