Laser Freckle Removal South Portland ME

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

Local Businesses

Fitz, David G – Plastic & Hand Surgical Assoc

(207) 775-3446
244 Western Ave
South Portland, ME 04106


Baginski, David J – Dermatology Associates

(207) 775-3526
50 Sewall St
Portland, ME 04102


Brian Patrick O’Donnell

207-775-3526
295 Park Ave
Portland, ME 04102


John Arthur Attwood

207-775-3446
244 Western Ave
South Portland, ME 04106


Kathy An Bush

(207) 874-1488
100 Foden Road West – Suite 100
South Portland, ME 04106


Sirish Maddali

(207) 775-3446
244 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106


Joel Arthur Sabean

207-767-2146
350 Cottage Rd
South Portland, ME 04106


Verne Weisberg

(207) 775-1933
Suite 140 195 Fore River Parkway
Portland, ME 04102


Julia Ann Harre

222 Auburn St Ste 205
Portland, ME 04103


Claytor, R Brannon – Claytor R Brannon

(207) 775-3446
244 Western Ave
South Portland, ME 04106


Richard Brannon Claytor

(207) 775-3446
244 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106


Vaughan, Thomas E – Vaughan Thomas E

(207) 775-3446
244 Western Ave
South Portland, ME 04106


Becker, Michael W – Hand Center

(207) 828-2100
33 Sewall St
Portland, ME 04101


Dr.James Taylor

(207) 775-3526
50 Sewall Street
Portland, ME 04102


John A Attwood

(207) 775-3446
244 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106


Therese White

(207) 775-3446
Plastic & Hand Surg. Assoc. 244 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106


Suzanne B Schoelch

(207) 874-1488
100 Foden Rd E – Ste 201
South Portland, ME 04106


Atkins, Maria Do – Cosmetic Enhancement Ctr

(207) 221-0488
1375 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101


White, Therese K – Plastic & Hand Surgical Assoc

(207) 775-3446
244 Western Ave
South Portland, ME 04106


Baginski, David J – Dermatology Associates

(207) 775-3526
50 Sewall St
Portland, ME 04101


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in South Portland, ME

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 nationality has freckles?

While it’s true that such a mutation in people of Celtic heritage causes the stereotypical dot-dot-dots in fair redheads, variations of the MC1R gene lead to freckles in Chinese, Japanese, French, Mediterranean, Israeli, and certain African ethnic groups as well, explains Sharma.

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.

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

The darkened area typically begins to fade in 7 to 14 days. This is when you’ll also begin to notice that many superficial brown spots around the treated area are becoming lighter, and less noticeable. They won’t vanish with one IPL treatment, but in almost all cases patients will see progress.

Will freckles come back after laser removal?

Will my freckles or age spots come back after laser treatment? While the pigment that is removed by laser treatments does not return, new freckles or age spots can appear in the treatment area (or elsewhere). To make this less likely, it’s important to protect your skin from the sun as much as possible.

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 can you tell if new freckles are cancerous?

Changing mole. 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.

What removes freckles permanently?

Can freckles be permanently removed? Laser treatments are designed to permanently remove your freckles. Most people only require one treatment to achieve this, but others may require multiple treatments. However, this procedure does not prevent you from developing more freckles in the future due to sun damaged skin.

Are my freckles permanent?

Freckles typically fade away with age and even seasons whereas sun spots tend to stick around longer. Because of this, sun spots can require skin treatments for removal. Are They Harmful? Fortunately, neither freckles or sun spots are harmful.

Is IPL for freckles permanent?

IPL can treat discoloration from acne, but it is not an effective treatment for the ongoing condition of acne. It is also not effective for removing freckles, since the pigment is much deeper and permanent.