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Do Gemini Laser Treatments Get Rid of Freckles?

Hi, i am so happy to have stumbled onto this site, i cannot believe your generosity with answering so many questions..... amazing....

my personal issues are freckles. i have had them on my face since i was little and absolutely hate them. i am currently 22 years old and finally worked up the courage to get them removed. i went to see a dermatologist and was recommended to book a session with the Gemini laser.

i have tried researching this particular laser, but haven't been able to find any reviews on effectiveness in treating freckles ? please, are you able to recommend or give advice on this procedure..? much appreciated

Asked 41 months ago by lili_lm in Melbourne, Australia
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Gemini laser for freckles

The Gemini laser is a dual wavelength laser:  a 532 nm KTP (green) laser and a 1064 nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG (infrared) laser.  It is the gold standard for treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions.  Pulsed-dye laser works well for vascular lesions (ie: blood vessels or anything red) but does not work well on pigmentation such as freckling.  This has to do with the absorption coefficient of 585 nm (yellow wavelength of pulsed-dye laser) which is not as well-absorbed by... more
M. Christine Lee, MD
Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon
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Gemini Laser

The pulsed-dye laser is an excellent laser for pigmentation problems.  However, I think that a simple and easy alternative for a young person with freckles as the main concern would be the IPL.  IPL is relatively painless, quick, no oozing or bleeding (zero downtime).  Your face is a little red right after treatment.  The freckles first look speckled, then get dark and peel off.  Again, no downtime and everything can be covered up with makeup.  It can be... more
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John Bitner, MD
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Gemini Laser for freckles

Short answer: The Gemini laser can indeed treat facial freckles. Long answer: There are a number of reasonable treatments to remove or fade freckles (ephileds), but the most important thing to know is that these can come back with sun exposure, so you will need to protect yourself from the sun with a good quality UVB/UVA blocking sunscreen daily after your treatment. The Gemini is an excellent laser. When set in the 532nm KTP mode, this laser can be tuned to treat brown spots, red... more
Michael Howard Swann, MD
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon

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