Freckles are small, flat, brown to black marks that occur on the face and other parts of the body from sun damage in childhood. They are more common in fair skinned people and though they are harmless many people elect to remove them for cosmetic reasons.
Intense Pulsed Light ( IPL or s IPL) Treatment for Freckle Removal.
There are several treatments available to get rid of unwanted freckles, but the newest technology with least complications is intense pulsed light treatments.
It is quite amazing technology considering it is non invasive, causes no downtime and gently and progressively improves the colour and texture of skin restoring it to a more undamaged state.
S IPL can remove freckles from the face and body.
Any freckles can be treated with S IPL , most common is removal of freckles on the face however shoulders, arms, back and legs are also common.
Freckle removal at SkinRevision
It is important to distinguish the harmless freckles from early melanoma. Never let any pigmented spot be treated before being assessed by a Doctor.
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Emily responded on 22 Dec 2007 at 7:55 am #
Hello,
I am wondering how old do you have to be to get this treatment??? Because i’m 13 and HATE my skin.
Also i am just wondering how much does it cost to get your face done?
Thankyou Emily
Emily responded on 11 Jan 2008 at 7:07 pm #
i am a different emily btw lol, i also hate my skin and i was how much it is to get your whole body done?? like arms, face, legs the whole lot and is there anything to have done to stop them coming bak like decreasing the pigmentation or somthing along these lines. thank you
Emily.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 12 Jan 2008 at 6:24 am #
Hi Emily The cost to remove freckles is dependent on the area, number of spots etc. The best thing is to come in for a free assessment, we will look at what you want treated and be able to come up with a price as well as go through everything with you. Our assessments for freckle removal are free with no obligation.
Ree responded on 02 Feb 2008 at 10:34 pm #
Hi
I am also wondering the cost per treatment and how long it last?? do you have any before and after photo’s I can see? Is the procedure painless what are the side affects?
Thanks
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 03 Feb 2008 at 6:29 am #
Hi Ree, As with Emily come in and we will assess you, yes we have before and after photos so you can see the results of freckle treatments, it is a painless procedure and we assess your skin type first and follow safety protocols to stop side effects. In fact the treatment to remove freckles is fast, safe and pain free.
Stephen responded on 08 May 2008 at 5:46 pm #
Hello,
I was wondering whether you could tell me how much it would cost to get my wifes face done. She often complains about freckles.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 08 May 2008 at 9:35 pm #
Hi Stephen, the cost for freckle removal depends on the area to be treated. Generally it takes 2 treatments spaced one month apart, although it can take up to 4(the response is individual). The best thing is for your wife to call us, or pop in and let us have a look. Our assessment for removing freckles is free and know obligation. When we look we will be able to tell you if we can help or if not the most appropriate treatment. Call us on 33505447 if your wife wants to see us.
Regards Jo
Dr Jo Turner
SkinRevision
Shelbi responded on 23 May 2008 at 10:03 am #
Hi… Question, im sixteen, and wanted to know if i needed parental consent? Also wanted to know how much getting two freckles on my face would cost?
Thank You,
Shelbi
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 24 May 2008 at 7:53 am #
Hi Shelbi, if you are still at school you do need your parents consent. The cost of treatment to remove freckles depends on the area to be treated. The best thing is to discuss with your parents and get them to bring you down for an assessment, we can discuss everything with them and you. Call 33505447 if you want to come in for a consultation.
Regards
Dr Jo Turner
Andrew responded on 20 Jun 2008 at 4:24 am #
Hi,
I’m a 26 year old young man from Hobart with fair to fairish skin and have freckles on my arms, back, legs and feet.
I didn’t have freckles on the top of my feet just below my toes, until I noticed them in 2005.
- Perhaps it was due to a day at the beach in January 2003 and I overlooked putting any sun-screen on my exposed feet on that 30 degrees day.
There are various health and beauty salons with adverts in the yellow pages, as well as so called skin clinics,
but what do I do to make sure I go to a reputable business with genuine professionals, not scamming con artists/practitioners, as many of those business employ just beauticans, “comestic physicans” so called pharmacists and natropaths.
I don’t know if you’ve heard of businesses like Bioscor’s Aestheic Centre and Laserway.
I’m wary of those businesses as it doesn’t seem the health/beauty salons, skin clinics are regulated at all.
Anyone can market/promote a business, much like those dodgy quick finance/loan businesses. I know Bioscor both here in Tas and in Qld and Vic doesn’t have a current ABN.
I don’t want to pay the earth for removing freckles, and is it worth going to a independent GP for their opinion first and their view on the beauty salon/skin clinic industry?
To what extent/factor do genes/hereditary cause freckles and what can I do to hopefully prevent more surprise freckles in the future (as I don’t spend much time in the sun) whilst receiving sufficent vitamin D from the sun?
Regards
Andrew, Hobart
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 20 Jun 2008 at 7:32 am #
Hi Andrew, it is a good question, you do need to find a clinic that is reputable and supervised by a Doctor. The equipment used to treat freckles and sun damage is very powerful and potentially dangerous and needs someone very experienced. It does not necessarily need to be a Doctor doing the treatment, but supervising as all pigmented lesions should be looked at by a Doctor before they are treated to ensure they are just freckles and not something else. I do not know of any operators in Tasmania. I suggest ringing local cosmetic medicine clinics and make some enquiries just ask the question how much experience do you have in removing freckles, what machines they use if there is a doctor to supervise etc. I hope this has been of some help.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 20 Jun 2008 at 7:34 am #
The second part, yes freckles are very heritary and caused by sun exsposure on people with skin types prone to freckles. If you ring you local cancer council, they will be able to give you guidelines as to the amount of sun exsposure you can have to get the vitamin D you require but to minimise the chance of any further unwanted freckles. Jo
Kelly responded on 21 Jun 2008 at 12:09 pm #
I just left a email on an article on pigmentation but I think really what I have got is freckles so can you give me information on removing freckles from my face, I live in Brisbane so should I make an appointment to see you?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 22 Jun 2008 at 5:13 pm #
Hi Kelly, the best thing is to book in for an appointment, I will look at your freckles and let you know the best way to get rid of them. Our clinic is in Chermside North Brisbane, call us on 33505447 to book an assessment. Jo
tiffany responded on 23 Jun 2008 at 4:41 am #
hi my names tiffany and i also have freckles on my face and i was wondering;
1. what are the side effects
2. does it occur to everyone or depends on the person
3. how long does it last
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 23 Jun 2008 at 12:28 pm #
Hi Tiffany,
1.As far as side effects go, we test patch everyone as a protocol to ensure that the treatment is safe for you. The most you will notice is a mild sunburn like sensation afterwards and an initial darkening of the freckles before they get lighter.
2. The treatment will work on everyone, it is more a matter of how well it works, and this can be individual from complete removal of the freckle to a lightening. If you have a series of treatments you will get progressive lightening. I have not had anyone on whom we have had no response. It does not work well with melasma, but with freckles it is very effective.
3. The treatment will last long term unless you have further sun damage, which if you pay to get your freckles removed I would advise diligent sun protection measures to stop them returning.
I hope this has been of help, the best thing is to call us and come in for an assessment, then we can explain how the pulsed light treatment works to remove freckles.
Dr Joanne Turner
Kimberly responded on 03 Jul 2008 at 6:11 am #
Hi I am interested in removing freckles from my face shoulders and arms. Is is possible to remove the freckles from lots of areas and could I get all of the areas treated at once. I work in North Brisbane and you guys are quite close to me but would not want to take alot of time off work. Also how much would it cost for treatment of freckles to remove them entirely as I hate them so much. Thankyou for your help.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 03 Jul 2008 at 6:34 am #
Hi Kimberly, Yes it is possible and perfectly safe to treat all three areas at once. There is no downtime with the freckle treatment and how much it costs will depend on the number of treatments you require. Come in for a free assessment and we will take a look then we will be able to be really accurate with our price as well as go through everything involved. We do alot of treatments to remove freckles, it seems that like you alot of people hate them.
Lucy responded on 06 Jul 2008 at 9:43 am #
hello. i would like to have the frekal removing treatments on my face, arms, hands, shoulders, upper back, and chest. i wanted to no how much it will cost approximatley, i hate my skin and i hate wearin thick make up to cover my frekals reply bak soon please
thankyou
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 06 Jul 2008 at 10:58 am #
Hi Lucy, where do you live? We are in Brisbane and it is impossible to give even an approximate cost until what area is freckled. The best thing is to come in and get a free assessment, we will go through everything and map get an accurate price to get rid of your freckles.
Emma responded on 03 Aug 2008 at 4:34 am #
Can you tell me how much it will cost to get one freckle removed, i have quite a big one middle of my forehead and it looks extremely odd.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 03 Aug 2008 at 9:58 am #
Hi Emma, To get one freckle removed will cost $60-$80 depending on the size. The first thing though is to come in for an assessment, and I will make sure it is quite harmless before we treat it. Call on 33505447 and ask to be booked in with Serina initially for a FREE assessment for freckle removal. Jo
Kane responded on 05 Aug 2008 at 6:52 am #
Hi Dr Turner, I have 3 questions:
1. Do you have some un-doctored before and after pictures I could look at of people who have received this treatment.
2. What is the price range for getting 2 arms up to the shoulder, completely treated. as well as a couple spots here and there on the face.
3. What are the worst case side effects from this treatment.
Thanks, Kane
ami responded on 19 Aug 2008 at 7:32 am #
Do you or do you not remove freckles.I phoned up and was about to make a consultation but was told freckles could NOT be removed.Why is this?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 20 Aug 2008 at 6:24 am #
Hi Ami, I am profoundly sorry, yes that is what we do is remove freckles, I am not sure what has happened but who ever you spoke to was way out of line, I will email you to find out the details of the phone call, but please come in for a free assessment, because freckle removal is a big part of our work. We use intense pulsed light treatments to progressively get rid of freckles over a series of treatments.
Jacquie responded on 22 Sep 2008 at 1:54 pm #
do you have a similar clinic in sydney?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 22 Sep 2008 at 3:05 pm #
Hi Jacquie, no we are only based in Brisbane. The best thing to find someone locally to remove your freckles is to do a local Google search with the terms freckles and intense pulsed light in the search, or even get rid of freckles with a local search tag. Jo
Sarah responded on 13 Oct 2008 at 1:06 pm #
Hi I am seventeen I was wondering do you need consent under 18?
And could you give me a rough estimate of a whole face mine are not that big but there are lots of them and pretty dark.
Also do arms vary in cost?
i know it depends on the area and how bad it is but if you could give me a rough estimate that would be great so I could start saving.
thank you.
Lulu responded on 14 Oct 2008 at 11:01 am #
Hi Im 14 and I have probably got over 50 orange-coloured freckles that are all over my face - though some of them are very small.
I was just wondering:
1. Will the treatment permanently get rid of all or most of them (assuming that I use sunscreen and wear a hat etc.)
2. From the info I have given you can I please have a very rough estimate on how much money I may be looking at just for my face.
Please reply,
thanks!
Dave responded on 09 Nov 2008 at 6:43 pm #
Hi, can moles be ligthened as well or is it just freckles?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 11 Nov 2008 at 6:14 am #
Hi Dave, it is only safe to remove freckles with IPL, though moles can be lightened it is not attempted because of the risk of removing clinical signs that are used to diagnose the moles. Jo
Abby responded on 26 Nov 2008 at 5:13 pm #
heyy. i’m wondeirng if they have one of these clinics in adelaide?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 28 Nov 2008 at 5:57 am #
Hi Abby, yes there will be a clinic in Adelaide that uses IPL to get restore and even skin tone. Coming from Brisbane I do not know of any such clinics down you way. The best thing is to do a Google local search with the words skin pigmentation, IPL, freckles or whatever is concerning you and you will come up with a cosmetic clinic near you. I hope this has been of help.
Regards Jo
Dr Jo Turner
Vanessa responded on 03 Dec 2008 at 12:05 pm #
Hey, I’m Vanessa and I’m 13 years old. I have freckles on my face… and I’m very self consious about them. I was wondering.. would you say no to a person as young as me? Because I really want this done.. its ruining my life. I have alot, and I may think 2 are beauty marks. Could I get beauty marks removed too?? Thanks
Brenton responded on 17 Feb 2009 at 9:21 am #
Hey there,
I am a 22 yr old and i have around 50 little freckles on the top of my back all in one spot only which i would like to be removed. If you say that its roughly $50-$80 to remove one freckle…. thats around $4000! Thats very expensive or do you do groups of freckles cheaper?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 20 Feb 2009 at 8:45 pm #
Hi Beejay, yes it gets much cheaper for bigger areas, because of the overlap of the treatment head field. You may be looking at $200 ( or probably less) for a single small area of freckling on the shoulders. We would need to assess the area to give a truly accurate quote. We do free assessments so the best thing is to come in to see Serina, she will go through everything with you at the time as well as give you an accurate quote.
Call us on 33505447 if you want to book a free consultation.
regards Jo
Dr Jo Turner
kallie responded on 04 Mar 2009 at 10:36 pm #
just wondering if you have a clinic in perth because i cant seem to find any clinics in perth
and also i want to get rid of frckles mainly on my face approx how much and how many sessions do you have ot have.
thanks
jess responded on 05 Mar 2009 at 8:06 pm #
hey I was just wondering im 17 but I will be 18 in 9 months but I feel like i am seriously missing out on wearing the clothes I would like and going to the beach just because I am very self concious about my freckles in particular the ones on my shoulders as they have mutated horribly in my eyes. everytime I see someone with nice unfreckled arms I get sooooo jealous! I want to be able to wear short sleeves without freaking out that people are staring at my shoulders. also recently I noticed I have been getting a few freckles on my legs. anyway I can prevent them turning into the monsters on my shoulders? oh and wat is the most expensive price anyone has paid just for a reference of how much I could be looking at
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 08 Mar 2009 at 11:47 am #
Hi Jess, The cost for freckle removal on the shoulders depends how far down the back the freckles extend. You are generally looking at around $350 for just the shoulder area or up to $590 if it extends down the back at all. The best thing is to come in for a free assessment we will look at the area and be able to give an exact quote. Call us on 33504625 if you wish to come in for a free assessment.
regards Dr Jo
Chloe responded on 19 Mar 2009 at 8:22 pm #
hey.
i am turning 16 soon and was wondering if there is a place in WA where it can be done. i know you have said that it denpends on where and how many freckles but roughly how much would it cost for pretty much a full face of freckles.
i dont mean to ask the same queston but would need to know roughly how much it would cots. is it cheaoer for people under 18.
thanks for your time.
Chloe
lisa responded on 07 Apr 2009 at 11:35 am #
Hi, i was just curious-i have a lot of freckles on my face -is it okay to get a laser treatment done,i also have epilepsy but the seizures are completely controlled-does that make a difference
shane responded on 03 Jul 2009 at 1:11 am #
hi im shane just wondering how the ipl laser works do u have to hit every freckle individualy with the laser? i am trying to find out if it would work on me because i have an unbeleivable amont of freckles on my back its just about looks like 1 big freckle from sun exposure when i was young i am 32 now , i live along way from u in the country so its abit hard to get the time for consultation so any thing u can tell me would be very helpfull. thanks,
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 03 Jul 2009 at 4:31 pm #
Hi Shane, When we treat with IPL we can treat individual spots but by far the most common treatment is treating areas, so yes we do treat over every freckle in an area. We use a grid like pattern to cover the surface area, rather than focusing on individual freckles, but the effect is all freckles within the grid are covered.
I hope this has been of help.
Regards Jo
Amy responded on 04 Jul 2009 at 11:06 am #
Hi,
i was just want to know how much would all this cost, and can any ages have these treatments??
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 05 Jul 2009 at 4:22 pm #
Hi Ami, freckle removal is suitable for people from teens through adult hood. However until you are 18 you do need a parents consent to proceed with the treatment. The cost of treatment depends on the area to be treated, a full face for example costs $350 per treatment. We provide free assessment consultations and there is no obligation with these, so it is best to call us on 33505447 to book a free consultation. regards Jo
madi responded on 06 Jul 2009 at 6:39 am #
hey im about to be 14 and was wondering if i was to younger to get this treatment.Also is there more risks when your younger because i have freckles on my face,arms,legs,hands,and feet.I want them gone but i dont want to have bad skin left behind from the treatment.
Please answer,thanks!
Madi
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 07 Jul 2009 at 3:55 pm #
Hi Madi, intense pulsed light treatment of freckles is very safe, and in fact good for your skin because it stimulates collagen and reverses the signs of sun damage (which is what freckles are). So rest assured it will only help with the health of your skin as it removes freckles. However at 14 you would need to get your parents consent for cosmetic treatments. If you are interested book in for a free assessment consultation with your parents. regards Dr Jo
Sam responded on 09 Jul 2009 at 12:00 pm #
Hi, if i want to get full face freckle treatment and the freckles are not completely removed by one session, will i need to pay again for the second session?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 12 Jul 2009 at 8:41 am #
Hi Sam, freckle removal generally takes 2- 4 treatments and you do pay per treatment. We give free consultations and there is no obligation with these so the best thing is to call us on 33505447 to book a free assessment at the outset.
Regards Jo
Angie responded on 27 Jul 2009 at 8:04 am #
Hello im 14 and i have orange freckles all over my face. Im not worried about my legs and arms right now. But i want my face to look clear without freckles on it and not have to wear makeup. How much would this treatment cost? And would i have to keep paying for each treatment because one of the doctors mentioned it takes 2-4 treatments. thanks
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 28 Jul 2009 at 7:27 am #
Hi Angie, the cost is $350 for full face per treatment to get rid of freckles. The number of treatments is individual and what you get is a progressive fading with each treatment. At 14 with cosmetic treatment we would need to see you with one of your parents, it is a legal requirement. Our assessments are free and without obligation so the best thing is to talk to your parents and come in for a free consultation at the outset. Once we assess your skin to see if you are suitable for treatment we will be able to give you a better idea of what is involved. I hope this has been of help. Jo
Jase responded on 01 Aug 2009 at 7:34 pm #
Hi, I was wondering how effective this treatment is for the whole face. Can the hand device get into smaller areas like the bumps/creases of the nose.? Also, I have lots of freckles under my eyebrow and across the forehead which I would like to remove. Can this be done without too much loss of eyebrow hair and if not, will the hair grow back as strong as before? This is my main concern. Are there alternative methods to remove freckles from around and under the eyebrow? How effective are fading/lighting creams? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Jase.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 08 Aug 2009 at 8:44 am #
Hi Jase,
Yes the treatment can be used for the whole face and it can get into bumps and creases around the nose , we can treat over boney areas around the eye, so we would need to assess you to say for sure that we can treat the freckles that are concerning you. We do not treat directly over hair, though the handpiece we use for treating freckles will not actually get rid of hair we mask any hair areas for safety.
General fading and lightening creams that you buy over the counter are not effective, however we have a range of prescription treatments and peels that can be effective for treating skin pigmentation. The best thing is to come in for a free assessment consultation at the outset. We will assess what concerns you and be able to give you and idea of what we can treat and your options, as well as accurate costing.
There is no obligation with the assessment, so call us on 33504625 to book a free consultation at the outset.
regards Jo
melisa responded on 10 Aug 2009 at 4:50 pm #
heyy my name is melisa and i have frekles under my eyess like on top of my cheeks and they go across, on top of my nose andd to the other side. theree abit but i justt cant stand themm… i want to get them removed but its to expensivee and i dnt feel comfortable talking to people bcoz of trhe frekles. wel i have tried puting leomon on my face and it makes them ABITT lighter but then when i go out they come back more darker and in more areass. i really really need to get them removed but i have heard ALOT of bad things aboutt (ipl) intense pulse laser..the freckle treatment and im just scared about what to do. can you please help me!
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 12 Aug 2009 at 7:33 pm #
Hi Melissa, we are a cosmetic medical clinic and as such we follow safety protocols for intense pulse light treatment of freckles. You would need to come in for an assessment for us to say for sure that you are suitable for treatment (your skin type is the important factor in this) so the best thing is to call us on 33505447 to book a free assessment consultation at the outset. regards Jo
Melisa responded on 14 Aug 2009 at 5:06 pm #
i live in sydney…so is there a cosmetic centre heree??
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 17 Aug 2009 at 11:42 am #
Hi Melisa, yes there certainly are many cosmetic clinics available in Sydney, we tend to recommend Face Today, if you simply do a google search for them with Cosmetic Medicine attached you will come up with a contact. I hope this has been of help. Jo
emmie responded on 17 Aug 2009 at 6:27 pm #
hi I have really fair skin and have a few light freckles on my nose i’m only 12 and i don’t think my parents would pay for anything to expensive so i’m just wondering what’s the general amount for a little amount of freckles on my nose i know it depends on where they are how many but i was hoping you could give me an average from previous patients thank you very much
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 20 Aug 2009 at 2:10 pm #
Hi Emmie, just to treat the nose alone would cost about $90. We do need your parents permission to treat at 12 though, so you would need to talk with them and get them to come in for the consultation. Dr Jo
Anna responded on 21 Aug 2009 at 4:38 pm #
Hello,
I’ve been researching this for quite some time, and I’ve heard that these treatments can actually damage the pigment to the point of it actually creates a little white spot in place of the freckle. I would hate for this to happen to me!
Is this true or what?
Thanks,
Anna
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 22 Aug 2009 at 5:24 am #
Hi Anna, Intense pulsed light is a very powerful treatment and safety and care needs to be taken in application, which is why you need to make sure you have a qualified operator. If you end up with a white spot it is from over treatment and we have never had this happen as we do follow strict safety protocols. The best thing is to find a good clinic and you will be fine. Jo
lucy responded on 22 Aug 2009 at 5:08 pm #
Hi, I wondered where your clinic is situated as i would like to book a consultation. Are you UK based?
Kind regards
Lucy
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 22 Aug 2009 at 5:18 pm #
Hi Lucy, sorry we are not in the UK, but based in Brisbane Australia. If you do a google search for freckle removal or IPL freckle removal with a local area attached it should come up with clinics that are closer to home. Sorry I do not have any specific recommendations for clinics that treat freckles closer to you. Jo
Tammi responded on 22 Aug 2009 at 9:15 pm #
Hi Doctor Joanne Turner,
I have really dark freckles that come from one side of my chin down to one side of my neck they are very noticable, I would like to get only these freckles removed. I also have light frekcles coming from the middle of my nose to the middle of my cheeks and would like to get these freckles lightened.
Is this possible and how many treatments would you think i’d need?
Also what is your companies address?
And how much estimated would this cost?(sorry for asking, i know you have been asked alot of times but i need to start to save)
Thanks,
Tammi
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 23 Aug 2009 at 5:36 am #
Hi Tammi, to fade freckles you are generally looking at 2-4 treatments, the response is individual, and you may be looking at $280-$350 as a ball park figure, we could not be really accurate until we saw you. We are based at 688 Gympie Rd Chermside, North Brisbane. The best thing is to come in for a free assessment we go through all that is involved in treatment and can give accurate quotes. There is no obligation with the assessment so call us on 33504625 to book a free consultation at the outset. regards Jo
Helen responded on 23 Aug 2009 at 3:43 pm #
Hey,
i am 14 i want my face done, probably about 60 freckles.
how much would this cost?
do you recomend any creams or face peels that work?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 23 Aug 2009 at 5:42 pm #
Hi Helen, you are looking at $350 for a full face treatment and generally 2-4 treatments. We do offer package treatments. There are prescription creams that can help fade freckles and sometimes peels can also have an effect however it tends to be the deeper peels which so have some risks associated and I would not recommend this for someone of your age. The intense pulsed light to treat freckles if very safe and actually good for the skin as it promotes collagen production. At 14 you would need to have your parents come in for the consultation as they would need to consent to the treatment. Jo
Antonia responded on 23 Aug 2009 at 6:15 pm #
Hello!
I’m a 13 year old girl and I have freckles on my face, which annoys me all the time. I need to wear make up because i hate them. Is there a clinic in Perth where i can get them done? Am I to young for freckle removal?
Thanks. asap reply
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 25 Aug 2009 at 5:48 am #
Hi Antonia, intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment of freckles is very safe for the skin if performed by a good clinic. I do not have any specific recommendations for Perth however. I would discuss it with your parents and do a search for IPL freckles or freckle removal Perth to come up with a clinic closer to home. Jo
Michelle responded on 26 Aug 2009 at 9:10 am #
I’m 13 and I have 4 freckles on my finger that I would like to remove. How much would that cost around. Thank you very much.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 27 Aug 2009 at 5:51 am #
Hi Michelle, you would be looking at probably around $88 to $110 (per treatment) to fade these freckles. Jo
Kate responded on 07 Sep 2009 at 6:25 pm #
Hi i am kate, and i am from WA
i was wondering if you have any other branches my way(perth)
or if you could recomend me to someone in the perth area, also i was wondering if you could give me a aproximate price,
i have quuite lot of freckes on my nose and checks nd a fev on my forehead
and my skin is inbetween olive and fair??
thanks
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 08 Sep 2009 at 6:25 am #
Hi Kate, I am sorry we do not have a branch in Perth and I do not have any specific recommendations for clinics near you. Jo
Ant responded on 09 Sep 2009 at 11:27 pm #
I have a dark freckle on my lower eyelid which is quite large. How much would it cost to be treated and could it be done?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 10 Sep 2009 at 6:49 am #
Hi Ant, Intense pulsed light or IPL is not suitable to treat freckles on eyelids, you would need to look at laser freckle removal for this particular area. Jo
Jasmine responded on 16 Sep 2009 at 2:29 pm #
Hey im just wondering would the treatment leave like dents or scars and how long does it take to heal? if u dont have many freckles do u still need to have 2 or more treatments or just 1?
Please reply thank you
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 18 Sep 2009 at 8:56 am #
Hi Jasmine, to achieve fading of freckles you are generally looking at 2 to 4 treatments, it can be individual. It does not leave dents or scars, but treating the freckles they initially go darker and then fade progressively over about 3 weeks on the face and longer on the body. If you are interested in finding out more about treating freckles the best thing is to come in for a free assessment. There is no obligation with this so call us on 33505447 to book a free assessment consultation at the outset. Jo
Anna responded on 01 Oct 2009 at 8:32 pm #
hi, i live in melbourne so i’m asking for advise more that getting treated since i don’t live in brisbane.
the freckles i have aren’t really caused by sun damage, their genetic. i only have freckles on my face arms and legs, the ones on my face and arms don’t bother me, but the ones on my legs i HATE and would really like to get rid of. i also have a smallish sized light brown birthmark on my left leg ( about the size of a 5 cent coin and the same colour as my freckles) i was just wondering if you happen to know any ways i could fade or get rid of them naturally or if you know about any lazer clinics in melbourne?
thankyou
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 06 Oct 2009 at 9:40 pm #
Hi Anna, The Victorian Cosmetic Institue is a very good and very reputable cosmetic clinic. If you do a Google search you will find them and they will assess and give you options to fade your freckles. I hope this has been of help. regards Jo
Josh responded on 10 Oct 2009 at 5:52 am #
Hi, I was wondering if there are any clinics in washington state, all I’ve seen is ads for places on the east coast. thanks, Josh
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 12 Oct 2009 at 6:08 pm #
Hi Josh, We are based in Brisbane Australia and I do not have any contacts or specific recommendations for freckle removal in Washington State or USA. I am sorry I could not have been of more help. Jo
Debbie responded on 16 Oct 2009 at 1:08 pm #
Hi,
I was wondering how laser treatment goes on a face full of freckles, if it’s possible to have most of them removed. Approx how many treatments would be needed for a face full of freckles?
Thank you
Deb
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 19 Oct 2009 at 10:16 am #
Hi Debbie, the number of treatments required to remove freckles on the face depends on how dark the freckles are to start with. As a general rule we say 2-4 treatments spaced monthly. The cost for full face freckle removal is $350 per treatment. We do free assessments and we explain the process and go through all that is involved. There is no obligation with the assessment so the best thing is to call us on 33504625 to book a free consultation at the outset. regards Jo
cassie responded on 20 Oct 2009 at 8:03 pm #
hi, i have always hated my freckles and have a large amount on my face for a full face approximatly how much would it cost?
bill responded on 23 Oct 2009 at 6:45 am #
hi im 13 and i want to fade all my freckles on my face!i look at people without them and everytime i feel not as pretty. What is an esimate of the price it cost for the whole face? I think i have like 1000!
2. also how do you do the treatment?
please reply fast!i want to do this as soon as possiable!
thanks.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 27 Oct 2009 at 1:46 pm #
Hi Bill and Cassie, the cost for full face freckle removal is $350 per treatment no matter how many freckles you have and you are generally looking at 2-4 treatments to achieve fading. Dr Jo
Tessa responded on 15 Nov 2009 at 11:53 am #
Hi. I was wondering if the treatment completely gets rid of the freckles on the treated area, or are some still there after? Also, do the freckles ever come back?
Step responded on 26 Nov 2009 at 9:19 am #
If i get my freckles removed with laser, will if come back even if i try to protect my skin? if so how long does it last? and i hear that will the freckles come back worst than before.. not sure if that’s true.
Thanks
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 09 Dec 2009 at 4:58 am #
Hi Step, the freckles will only come back if you have further sun exsposure, and you are right it is not true that they will come back worse, I guess if you got a severe sun burn they might. Freckles are really sun damage, so if you pay to have them removed the best idea is to protect your skin against further sun exsposure. regards Jo
Hannah responded on 24 Dec 2009 at 7:58 pm #
Hello,
When removing freckles do you feel anything or any pain?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 26 Dec 2009 at 2:17 pm #
Hi Hannah, freckle removal is not painful, however you do get a mild flicking sensation. We always do a test patch before treatment so you get an idea of what to expect with the treatment. regards Jo
ellie responded on 08 Jan 2010 at 11:49 am #
hello, l’m from Orange nsw, do you know any clinics in my area or close to me that you could recommend please.
Thank you
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 09 Jan 2010 at 12:28 pm #
Hi Ellie, sorry I do not know of any clinics down your way. The best way would be to do a local google search with the keywords intense pulsed light, IPL or freckles in it. regards Jo
Deb responded on 22 Jan 2010 at 11:34 am #
i have just stumbled across this site, and I am very interested in coming in for a consultation. I live in the brisbane region, so the location of your business is ideal. I am 21 years old, my problem area is just my face, i have a light scattering of freckles on my face. I do not need all of them removed, just enough to make my skin a bit more even…with my freckles comes some reddness, although I am sure the reddness is just made worse by the freckles-seems very uneven with both problems.
If I were to have this treatment done, would I experience scarring/broken skin/swollen areas/scabs. I do realise that the laser would infact leave my skin very sensitive to the sun and probably a bit sore a few days after, but how long until my skin would be recovered? Will the freckles return muc darker after having this done. My one fear is, if i do have this procedure would my freckles return by the hundred? or would they slowly fade back in after time
thank you!
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 23 Jan 2010 at 10:59 am #
Hi Deb, I will answer as best I can in this comment section, however it is best to come in for a consultation to fully answer your concerns.
1. After the treatment you can expect a darkening of the freckles to start with. However the skin is not broken at all and progressively over the next three weeks the darkened areas flake off and lighten.
2. We do not want you having sun exsposure prior to, during or after treatment.
3. There will be a bit of a mild sunburn like sensation for a couple of hours after treatment however this is very mild and settles within the first day.
4. The area of freckles go darker immediately after the treatment, as we are destroying the pigmentation and they then progressively fade. The freckles will only return if you have further sun exsposure.
I hope this has been of help but the best thing is to call and book a free consultation on 33505447 and then we can go through the whole process, anwer all question and give an accurate quote on treatment. regards Jo
Kathy responded on 26 Jan 2010 at 6:13 pm #
Hi, how long does a whole face treatment take?
And with the side effects, how long would the redness and darkening of freckles last?
Thanks.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 28 Jan 2010 at 12:18 pm #
Hi Kathy, treatment of freckles on a full face will take 20minutes.
1. With the redness afterwards it tends to disappear in one to two days, but this can be camouflaged with makeup so you can return to work.
2. The darkening of the freckles will last two to three weeks, but once again this can be camouflaged with makeup.
In saying this, if you have a really important event coming up it is best to get treatment after this rather than before.
I hope this has been of help. regards Dr Jo
nandini responded on 29 Jan 2010 at 7:20 am #
Hi, i got pigmentation marks on my arms i dont know what it is my skin is worst now cant wear any half slives outfits as well and its been from last 4 years ….do you have any fast track treatment for that…
Many thanks.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 29 Jan 2010 at 12:35 pm #
Hi Nandini, We cannot really fast track the treatment. With fading freckles and skin pigmentation it takes a series of treatments and you get a progressive fading. The best thing is to come in for a free assessment and we will look at your arms and do a test patch, we may be able to give you a better idea of how long the treatment will take at that stage. There is no obligation with the assessment so call us on 33505447 to book a free consultation at the outset. regards Dr Jo
Martin responded on 29 Jan 2010 at 3:06 pm #
Hi there,
I’m most concerned about my outersides of my arms, shoulders and legs. Is it possible for a packaged deal and is there repayment options/
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 30 Jan 2010 at 12:39 pm #
Hi Martin, We do have package deals for treatment of multiple areas and there are also repayment options. The best thing is to call us on 33505447 to book an free assessment consultation. We can then give accurate quotes and explain the whole process. regards Dr Jo
James responded on 09 Feb 2010 at 6:12 pm #
Hi
I was just wondering how much it would cost to get frecles removed on both arms which are resonably affected! An estamation would be great so I can start saving up
thanks
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 22 Feb 2010 at 2:12 pm #
Hi James, we would need to see you to give a really accurate quote, but as a ball park figure to remove freckles from both arms you would be looking at around $490 per treatment. If you are interested come in for a free assessment and then we can be really accurate with the quote. regards Jo