Freckles are little brown spots found on the skin. These spots are multiple and may develop due to repeated exposure to sunlight. Freckles are common with people of fair complexion. They occur due to an increase in the amount of dark pigment called melanin and the total number of melanocytes (pigment-producing cells).
Ephelides Freckles which emerge during the summer due to sun exposure and fade during winter and Lentigines Freckles which are darker in color and are more permanent in nature.
Lentigines Freckles are the type we treat most often at The Skin Clinic. While some people love their unique freckles, many others want to remove them. For them, we offer our best freckle treatment- RevLite Skin Rejuvenation.
Genes play a big part in who gets freckles. If certain members of the family are prone to freckled skin, it’s likely that others will be too. Nobody is born with freckles, but they usually start to develop during childhood and sometimes vanish during adulthood as we get older. Don’t be alarmed if your freckles fade in the winter and darken in the summer – this is completely normal.
Stay out of the sun during the hottest hours of the day to protect your delicate skin. Always apply moisturizer after being out in the sun to keep freckled skin smooth and supple. Products with SPF protect your face from UVA and UVB radiation – include sunscreen for face in your daily routine.
Lumecca Light Laser treatment involves the application of a particular light wavelength which is absorbed by the pigment present in the freckles. This light which is known as PhotoAcoustic Technology Pulse (PTP) breaks the freckle pigments, bringing the melanin to the surface of the skin, causing it to fade away. Receiving 1-2 sessions of Lumecca Light Laser treatment Clear every month to remove freckles and blemishes ensures long-lasting rejuvenated and radiant skin.
