[Survey on Misunderstandings about Freckle Treatment] 58.7% believe "Freckles disappear with one laser treatment," revealing that treatment frequency varies greatly from 3 to 10+ times depending on freckle type.

[Conclusion] Key Points of This Survey

To state the conclusion upfront, cases where freckle removal lasers are completed in one session are rare, and the number of treatments required varies greatly from 3 to 10 or more times depending on the type of freckle. While improvement can be expected in about 1-3 sessions for senile lentigines (age spots), melasma requires continuous laser toning for 5-10 or more sessions, and freckles fundamentally require multiple treatments.

・58.7% misunderstand that "freckles disappear with one laser treatment."

・73.3% do not know that treatment methods differ depending on the type of freckle.

・Only 21.3% correctly understand the difference between melasma and freckles.

Glossary

■ What are Senile Lentigines (Solar Lentigines)? 

Senile lentigines are the most common type of freckle caused by cumulative sun exposure. They appear as distinct, brownish-red pigmented spots and tend to appear on sun-exposed areas such as the face and hands after age 30. Treatment with Q-switched lasers or pico lasers is the primary choice.

■ What is Melasma?

Melasma is a light brown pigmented spot that appears symmetrically along the cheekbones. It is common in women in their 30s and 40s, and is associated with female hormones and friction stimulation. Standard freckle removal lasers can worsen melasma, requiring special treatment approaches such as laser toning and oral tranexamic acid.

■ What is Laser Toning?

Laser toning is a treatment method that uniformly irradiates the entire face with low-output Q-switched YAG lasers or pico lasers. It gradually breaks down melanin pigment, making it suitable for freckles with a risk of worsening with high-output lasers, such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Comparison of Treatment Methods, Frequencies, and Costs by Freckle Type

Comparison Item	Senile Lentigines	Melasma	Freckles
Main Treatment Method	Q-switched / Pico Laser	Laser Toning + Oral Medication	Pico Laser / IPL
Required Treatment Frequency	1-3 sessions	5-10+ sessions	FAQ What percentage of people surveyed mistakenly believe that freckles can be completely removed with just one laser treatment session? A significant 58.7% of individuals surveyed hold the misconception that freckles can disappear after a single laser treatment session. How does the number of laser treatments required for freckle removal vary based on the type of freckle, according to the survey findings? The survey reveals that the number of treatments needed for freckle removal can range widely from 3 to 10 or even more sessions, depending on the specific type of freckle being treated. What is the typical treatment frequency for senile lentigines (age spots) compared to melasma, as indicated by the survey? For senile lentigines, improvement can be expected within approximately 1 to 3 sessions, whereas melasma requires continuous laser toning for 5 to 10 or more sessions. What percentage of respondents are unaware that different treatment methods are necessary for various types of freckles? A substantial 73.3% of those surveyed are not aware that the treatment methods for freckles differ depending on the specific type of pigmentation. What proportion of individuals surveyed correctly understand the distinction between melasma and other types of freckles? Only 21.3% of the survey participants possess a correct understanding of the differences between melasma and other common types of freckles. Back to Newsroom (351)