Freckles are benign light brown to dark brown spots and are more common in people with light skin types. It is an accumulation of pigment in the upper layer of the skin Freckles often appear at a young age, as soon as the skin is exposed to sunlight. Over time, the sun may cause more freckles to appear.
Frequently asked questions about frecklesFreckles characterise your appearance. In many cases, this is a very beautiful form of pigmentation.
Do you find your freckles annoying and would you like them to be less present on your skin? At Huidzorg West we offer various skin therapies for the treatment of freckles. During the intake interview, we discuss your wishes and assess your skin. Then we come up with a tailor-made treatment plan.The following methods are used for this condition:
Whether pigmentation spots can disappear completely depends on the type of pigmentation spots. If that does not work or if you find the result insufficient, it is also possible to camouflage your skin. By using a special fixation product, the camouflage is resistant to water and smudges.
The IPL or laser emits a pulse of the right wavelength, which is absorbed by the pigment present. It is then heated, causing the body to break down the pigment. Such a short pulse may feel warm. We only treat the freckles, the surrounding skin is not affected.
The SPOT OUT treatment is a treatment to reduce hyperpigmentation, such as freckles. This treatment eliminates and reduces dark spots by inhibiting the melanogenesis process.
A ‘chemical’ peel is an effective and simple way to improve the skin condition and provides a fresh look. It can be used well for pigmentation, such as freckles.
Freckles occur because the pigment cells in the skin start producing pigment in response to sunlight. Freckles therefore develop mainly in the summer, and move away in the winter. It may also have a genetic origin.
View our price list for the costs of treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.