Laser Freckle Removal River Edge NJ

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

Local Businesses

Amy Stevens

(201) 692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Rd – Suite 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Melanie Grossman

(201) 692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Road – Suite 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Amy W Stevens

201-692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Rd Ste 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Christopher Bryant Kruse

(201) 692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Rd – Suite 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Annette Cohen

(201) 692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Road – Suite 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Andrew Alexis

(201) 692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Road – Suite 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Christopher Bryant Kruse

201-692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661


Christopher Kruse

(201) 692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Road – Suite 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Advanced Eye Care

(201) 488-2020
130 Kinderkamack Rd Ste 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Ravits, Margaret – Margaret Ravits & Assoc

(201) 692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Rd Ste 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Kuljit Chima

(201) 692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Road – Suite 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Kuljit Kaur Chima

201-692-0800
130 Kinderkamack Rd Ste 205
River Edge, NJ 07661


Riverside Oral Surgery

(201) 487-6565
130 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 204
River Edge, NJ 07661


Margaret S Ravits

(973) 616-7117
130 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in River Edge, NJ

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.

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.

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 deficiency causes freckles?

The hyperpigmentation related to vitamin B12 deficiency is more common in darker-skinned patients. Few other cases of skin hyperpigmentation due to vitamin B12 deficiency have been reported in the literature. The mechanism of hyperpigmentation is due to increased melanin synthesis rather than a defect in melanin.

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.

Do freckles naturally go away?

Freckles May Fade Some people have freckles that fade away almost completely in the winter and return in the summer. Other people’s freckles don’t change much with or without the sun and can be seen year-round. Freckles also tend to fade as people get older.

Can laser make dark spots worse?

The hyperpigmentation associated with melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation may be worsened by laser treatment, as the heat and energy can cause the pigment itself to become further entrenched in the skin.

What causes freckles on face?

How do freckles develop? Freckles are the result of an overproduction of melanin. Melanin is a pigment that gives your hair, skin and eyes (your “complexion”) its color. Melanin, produced by skin cells called melanocytes, protects your skin from sun damage by absorbing and reflecting ultraviolet light (UV).

Why am I developing freckles as I get older?

Age spots, also called sun spots, freckles or solar lentigines, occur as a response to sun exposure over time. They are collectively given the name “age spots” because they are visible when one is in one’s 40s or older. Age spots are dark permanent areas that do not fade away with time or with a change in season.

Which vitamin is good for removing freckles?

Three of the best vitamins for lightening dark spots are vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin E. Vitamin C helps your skin produce more collagen while inhibiting the formation of melanin. Vitamin B12 also promotes collagen formation while supporting the growth of new skin cells.