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Getting Rid of Freckles


	Brown spots should first be checked for cancer
	Lasers are highly effective at removing freckles

Before opting to remove any freckles it is important to have them looked at by a dermatologist to be sure you don't have any cancerous or pre-cancerous spots removed. Once you are cleared, lasers are highly effective at removing freckles.

Lasers Zap Away Freckles

Lasers are so effective with freckles because the melanin pigment, which makes up the freckles, absorbs almost every color of laser light, so you can use almost any type of laser to treat freckles. Also, since freckles sit on the top of the skin your laser surgeon does not have to go through any other structures to reach the freckles.

To learn more about laser treatment for freckles, see: Laser Freckle Removal, & Choosing a Doctor

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Last Modified: September 07, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions
	What are Freckles?	Can Freckles be Cancerous?
	What Causes Freckles?	How Can I Prevent Them?
	What is Laser Freckle Removal?	What are melanocytes?
	How Can I Remove / Get Rid of Freckles?	What are keratinocytes?
	Does Tanning Cause Freckles?	What is melanin?

The information contained in the above article is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having any medical procedure performed.

Getting Rid of Freckles

Lasers Zap Away Freckles

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