Laser Freckle Removal West Hills CA

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

Local Businesses

Vener Jerome D

(818) 888-7878
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 540
West Hills, CA 91308


Genevieve Macdonald

(818) 704-6897
Suite 420 7345 Medical Center Drive
West Hills, CA 91307


Lawrence Stein Inc

(818) 992-7786
491 30Th St Ste 103
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve A Mac Donald Inc

(818) 704-6897
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 420
West Hills, CA 91308


Blair S Kranson

(817) 347-0627
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 395
West Hills, CA 91307


Westhills Dermatology Group

(818) 592-6005
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 340
West Hills, CA 91307


Robert Paul Sengelmann

818-884-7123
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 230
West Hills, CA 91307


Bruce E Rolston

(818) 884-9944
7325 Medical Center Dr – #103
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve A Mac Donald

7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 230
West Hills, CA 91307


Vener Jerome D

(818) 888-7878
7011 Homewood Dr
West Hills, CA 91307


David Seltzer

(818) 992-0331
7345 Medical Center Dr – Suite 540
West Hills, CA 91307


Miller, Robert

818-834-8044
7345 Medical Center Dr #160
West Hills, CA 91307


Macdonald Genevieve A Inc.

(818) 704-6897
7345 Medical Ctr Dr Ste 420
West Hills, CA 91307


Zareh Vartivarian

(818) 883-8477
Suite 220 7320 Woodlake Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve A Macdonald

818-704-6897
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 230
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve A Mac Donald Inc

(818) 704-6897
3120 Webster St
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve A. Macdonald M.D. Inc.

(818) 704-6897
7345 Medical Ctr Dr Ste 420
West Hills, CA 91307


Roston Bruce E

(818) 884-1693
7325 Medical Center Dr Ste 306
West Hills, CA 91308


Pacific West Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Laser

(818) 992-9200
7320 Woodlake Ave, Ste 310
West Hills, CA 91307


Nadia Kihiczak

7230 Medical Center Dr Ste 600
West Hills, CA 91307


Laser Freckle Removal FAQ in West Hills, CA

Are permanent freckles moles?

Freckles and moles are two different types of skin growths. Freckles occur as a result of sun exposure or genetics, whereas moles appear after skin cells develop into a cluster instead of spreading out into the skin.

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.

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.

Is removing freckles safe?

According to a 2015 study, the 1064 Q-Switched Nd YAG laser is effective for treating freckles. Study results showed treatment with this laser lightened more than 50 percent of freckles in 62 percent of participants. Laser treatment is generally safe. The risk of scarring is low.

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 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.

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.

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.

What foods reduce freckles?

Applying raw potato juice or slices of raw potato on dark spots regularly can help in fading out of dark spots, freckles and sun tan. This is due to the presence of vitamin c, potassium and other brightening agents in raw potato helps in removing dark spots and tanning.

Do freckles come back after laser treatment?

Do freckles come back after laser treatment? Treated freckles usually do not come back after a laser treatment unless there is excessive exposure to UV rays without the use of any sun protection as that may trigger the appearance of new freckles.

Does retinol get rid of 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.