Freckles

What are Freckles?
Freckles are pigment cells (cells that contain color) that are contained within the skin in small batches. Freckles are usually tan or light brown, flat, and very small (smaller than the head of a pin). Sometimes they overlap and run together, so they may look larger. They most commonly appear on the face, arms, neck, and upper back.

What Causes Freckles?
Being outside in the sun may help cause freckles or make them darker. People, especially kids, with fair complexions - lighter skin and eye color - are more likely to have freckles because there is less melanin (mel-uh-nin) within their skin.

Melanin is a chemical produced by certain skin cells (called melanocytes) that helps protect the skin from sun damage by reflecting and absorbing ultraviolet (UV) rays. The more melanin you have in your skin, the tanner you look! People with fair skin have less melanin in their skin to begin with, so instead of easily getting an even suntan, they sometimes get freckles.

Some people's freckles fade away almost completely in the winter just to return in the summer. Other people's freckles are permanent, don't change much with or without the sun, and can be seen year-round.

How Does The Laser Clinic Treat Freckles?
The Laser Clinic uses lasers with the highest peak power in the industry. Laser Clinic lasers are smaller and lightweight allowing the removal of freckles from virtually any location on the body from any angle and any skin type. They deliver the industry's highest energy density and unparalleled treatment efficacy. The large laser spot and dynamic cooling allow for faster, more comfortable treatments.

What Kind of Results Can I Expect?
Laser Clinic freckle removal is permanent. Typically within 3 treatments the freckle has been successfully removed. Number of treatments and duration between treatments vary depending on desired result. Your Laser Clinic paramedical aesthetician will review your treatment and realistic results with you one on one.

Make An Appointment Today.
Now that you have identified the problem, it is time to do something about it. Take control and make an appointment with us today. The Laser Clinic can help. We provide proven therapeutic medical treatments that will get you results and change your life. Contact us today.

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