Laser Freckle Removal Walnut Creek CA

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

Local Businesses

Alexander Lewis Iii

925-937-8510
1820 San Miguel Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


Becker Ed

(925) 945-7005
2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Prescott Bradford True

(925) 935-9717
100 N Wiget Ln Ste 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Marvin Engel

925-945-7005
2255 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Joseph A. Mele, Facs

(925) 943-6353
P.O Box 240921
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Mele Joseph A Iii

1-925-943-6353
1515 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Bobby Glenn Aycock

(925) 937-8377
1855 San Miguel Dr – Suite 4
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


Joseph A. Mele, Iii, M.D.

925-943-6353
1515 Ygnacio Valley Road – Suite B
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Nancy E Franklin

(925) 906-2000
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Ross Taylor Jackson

925-372-1000
2301 Golden Rain Rd Apt 6
Walnut Creek, CA 94595


Kim Roy

(925) 296-9610
South Peninsula Hospital4300 Bartlett St
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Daniel J Wall

(925) 952-9003
110 La Casa Via – Suite 205
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Breast Ctr-Northern California

(925) 937-8377
4001 Dale St Ste 201
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


Stewart Z Kupetz

(925) 906-2000
320 Lennon Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Kaiser Permanente

(925) 295-4000
Independence Park Medical9500 Independence Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94596


Degnan Kevin

1-925-935-4500
2021 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Ghorbani Nourillah B

(925) 946-9004
3340 Providence Dr Ste 363
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


East Bay Laser & Skin Care Center

(925) 932-9389
2741 Debarr Road #C-215
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Michael Deboisblanc

925-932-6330
1515 Ygnacio Valley Rd.,Suite A
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Behmand, Ramin – Behmand Institute Plastic Surg

(925) 939-9200
1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 108
Walnut Creek, CA 94598


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in Walnut Creek, CA

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.

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 happens if you laser a freckle?

Many freckles are often removed after just one session, and even persistent freckles can fade into obscurity after repeated sessions. Laser treatment will remove your freckles, but long term, new freckles can appear if you’re not careful in the sun.

How long does it take for brown spots to fade after laser?

After a few hours post treatment the redness will subside. During week one your dark spot will appear as dark brown “speckles,” and then will “flake off” during weeks 1-3. During weeks 1-3 you will notice your dark spot has significantly faded or has completely disappeared.

Can retinol remove freckles?

While freckles may seem very different from hyperpigmentation and dark spots, they are still caused by UV exposure at the end of the day. Using retinol and retinoid products increases cell turnover, thus lightening spots of all kinds, freckles included.

Can too much laser damage skin?

Lasers can harm the skin via photochemical or thermal burns. Depending on the wavelength, the beam may penetrate both the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the outermost living layer of skin.

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.

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.

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.

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.