I'm concerned about freckles and blemishes. Would it be okay to get laser treatment in the fall?

Now that summer is over and I look in the mirror, the freckles and blemishes on my face seem more noticeable than before, so I have been looking into laser treatments lately. I already had a few small blemishes, but perhaps because I spent a lot of time outdoors during the summer, the pigmentation around my cheeks looks darker. They are covered to some extent with makeup, but lately, it bothers me every time I see my face without makeup.

I have some areas of slight discoloration, particularly on both cheeks, but I am not sure if they are just blemishes or melasma. When I search online, I find a lot of information stating that the appropriate laser varies depending on the type of pigmentation, so it is difficult for me to decide on my own. Rather than blindly undergoing a strong treatment, I would like to have my skin condition assessed first and choose the method that is right for me.

I have heard that autumn or winter are good seasons for laser treatments, and I am curious if post-treatment care actually varies significantly depending on the season. I have also heard that special attention must be paid to UV protection after the procedure, so I would like to know how much care is required when going out. Since I work, I am concerned about procedures that might cause scabs or prolonged redness, so I am wondering if the recovery period varies greatly depending on the specific treatment.

Since this is my first time getting laser treatment, I think it is important to accurately check my skin condition and the type of pigmentation during the consultation. If anyone else started laser treatments this fall for melasma or blemishes, I am curious to know what you discussed first. I would also like to know if the number of treatments or the intervals vary from person to person, and whether it is a one-time procedure or if consistent care is required.