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Freckle Removal
Maintain Even-Toned, Radiant Skin
Freckles are incredibly common, with over 1.5 billion people estimated to have them worldwide. However, they can also be a cosmetic concern for many patients. Professional freckle removal at Ohara Dermatology allows patients to restore a more even skin tone that makes them look and feel their best.
Before (Left) | After (Right)
What Are Freckles?
Freckles are tiny, localized dark spots where the skin overproduces melanin. Most importantly, they are harmless and do not point to any health condition. People with fairer skin colors tend to develop noticeable freckles after sun exposure . However, anyone can develop them, and many individuals may not like how they make their skin look.
Our Freckles Removal Treatment Options
Whether you have a few dozen freckles or hundreds, options exist to help restore even pigmentation. Dr. Ohara Aivaz provides freckle removal using one or more techniques, depending on your goals and your skin’s needs.
Laser Treatments: Uses a precise laser system to break down pigmentation in the skin.
Chemical Peels: Available in variable strengths and formulas to match your aesthetic skin goals.
IPL: A non-ablative light treatment that can help even out skin tone.
Which Option Is Right for Me?
The color, number, and size of your freckles can all play a role in determining your optimal treatment type. Additionally, Dr. Aivaz evaluates your skin health and tone to ensure you are matched with a safe, appropriate treatment. When you schedule your consultation, you can begin to explore treatment options. Each procedure plan is a custom-made for you and the result of an in-depth discussion between you and Dr. Aivaz. Each plan takes into account your unique needs and the exact goals you would like to achieve.
Factors that can influence your treatment type include:
The results you want to see
If you want to address additional cosmetic concerns
Your skin health, tone, and type
Whether you are okay with downtime
Freckle Removal Treatments: At a Glance
Treatment Type: Non-surgical, cosmetic, heat-based, chemical peel
How Long It Takes: Between 30 and 60 minutes
Recovery Time: 5-7 days
Treatment Regimen: 2 to 4 sessions
Speed of Results: 1 to 2 weeks for initial results
Duration of Results: Long-lasting (new sun exposure may cause new freckles)
Pain Level: Mild to moderate
What Does the Treatment Entail?
Each patient’s treatment process will vary slightly due to the tailored nature of treatment. However, a general outline usually includes:
A complete evaluation of your skin and medical history to match you with the best treatment option.
Coming into the office for your first treatment session. This can take between 30 and 60 minutes for most patients. But it can vary, depending on the treatment type.
Letting your skin heal from the treatment (about 1 to 2 weeks for most patients).
Returning to the office for your next session after about 1 month.
Finishing your treatment regimen and seeing your final results.
Treatment Results
Each treatment type creates gradual improvements in your skin. Seeing full results may require more than one treatment session, especially for darker freckles.
After 2 to 4 treatments, patients can expect to see a significant reduction in freckle visibility. Many patients will see extremely clear skin and even skin that fully matches their goals. Even patients with darker freckles will see notable improvements, though significantly dark ones may not entirely disappear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — freckles can be significantly faded or fully removed with laser, IPL, and chemical peel treatments. Results are long-lasting, but new freckles can develop if the skin is exposed to significant sun without protection after treatment. Daily SPF is essential to maintaining your results.
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Dr. Aivaz offers laser treatments, intense pulsed light (IPL), and chemical peels for freckle removal. The right option depends on the number, size, depth, and color of your freckles, your skin type, and how much downtime you are comfortable with. Dr. Aivaz creates a fully customized treatment plan at your consultation.
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Most patients need 2 to 4 treatment sessions to achieve their desired result. Sessions are typically spaced about one month apart. Even darker freckles see significant improvement, though they may not completely disappear in all cases.
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Each treatment session takes between 30 and 60 minutes depending on the treatment type and the area being treated. Recovery time is typically 5 to 7 days, and initial results are visible within 1 to 2 weeks after each session.
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Most patients rate the discomfort as mild to moderate depending on the treatment type used. Laser and IPL treatments produce a sensation similar to a light rubber band snap. Dr. Aivaz will discuss what to expect for your specific treatment during your consultation.
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Treated freckles will not come back on their own. However, new freckles can form with continued sun exposure. Wearing a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day is the most important thing you can do to maintain your results after treatment.
Location
400 South Beverly Drive Suite 380
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Hours
Monday — Friday
9am — 5pm