Laser Treatment: find a verified provider near you
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Laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments deliver precise energy to specific targets in the skin: pigment in sun spots, blood vessels behind redness, or water in the skin to stimulate collagen. Different devices treat different concerns.
Settings must be matched to your skin type — especially for medium and darker skin tones — which is why an experienced, well-trained provider is essential.
Laser Treatment at a glance
- Results visible
- 1–4 weeks depending on treatment
- Results last
- Long-lasting with sun protection
- Downtime
- None to about a week depending on intensity
- Sessions
- Usually 3–6
- Typical cost
- $300–$1,500 per session
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How the treatment works
After protective eyewear and, when needed, numbing cream, the device is passed over the treatment area in controlled pulses. Sessions usually take 15 to 60 minutes depending on the area.
What Laser Treatment can help with
Sun spots and freckling
Facial redness and broken capillaries
Uneven texture and fine lines
Unwanted hair
Sun damage on the chest and hands
Before and after your appointment
- Avoid tanning and self-tanner for several weeks before treatment.
- Sun spots may darken before flaking off over one to two weeks.
- Redness and warmth are common for a few hours to a few days.
- Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen protects your results.
Laser Treatment: frequently asked questions
Many devices are safe for darker skin when the right wavelength and settings are used. Ask your provider about their experience with your skin type.
Most patients describe a snapping sensation like a rubber band. Cooling and numbing help.
Fall and winter are ideal because sun exposure is easier to avoid while skin heals.
It provides long-term reduction. Most patients need a series and occasional maintenance.
This guide is for general educational purposes and is not medical advice. Results, recovery and pricing vary from person to person. Consult a licensed provider to find out whether a treatment is right for you.