Laser Therapy (HILT) in United States of America

CO2 fractional and ablative laser skin resurfacing for wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, skin laxity, and irregular texture. Dr. Seckel used CO2 laser technology for both full-face resurfacing and as a component of eyelid surgery (laser blepharoplasty) to tighten lower eyelid skin. The laser precisely removes thin layers of skin to stimulate collagen remodelling and surface renewal.

Fraxel Dual laser resurfacing using 1550 nm erbium and 1927 nm thulium wavelengths to treat fine lines, acne scars, photodamage, hyperpigmentation, and uneven texture via fractional non-ablative photothermolysis. Three to six sessions spaced four weeks apart are recommended. Mild swelling and redness for three to five days with flaking over one to two weeks is the expected recovery. Administered by Dr. Michele Green at her Upper East Side Manhattan clinic.

Fraxel Dual laser resurfacing uses 1550 nm and 1927 nm fractional non-ablative wavelengths to address fine lines, sun damage, age spots, acne scarring, and skin texture. Each session treats a fraction of skin surface, preserving surrounding tissue for faster healing. Four to five sessions are recommended. Treatment time is 30 minutes after 45 minutes of topical numbing. Downtime is three to five days of redness and mild peeling.

GentleMAX® laser photorejuvenation at SKIN Medical Spa targets age spots, freckles, sun damage, rosacea, fine lines, enlarged pores, spider veins, and broken capillaries on the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands. Two to four sessions are typically recommended for dramatic results, with minimal downtime — redness and puffiness typically resolve within hours. Treatments are performed by Dr. Robert Colvin, a board-certified physician with over 20 years of medical aesthetics experience.

Halo by Sciton at Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery NYC — the world's first hybrid fractional laser combining ablative 2940 nm Er:YAG and non-ablative 1470 nm wavelengths in a single pass. Addresses fine lines, sun damage, pigmentation, uneven tone and texture, enlarged pores, and early skin laxity. Approximately sixty-minute session with three to five days of typical downtime.

Sciton Halo — the world's first hybrid fractional laser — combines ablative 2940 nm erbium and non-ablative 1470 nm wavelengths in a single pass to address pigmentation, skin texture, fine lines, pore size, acne scars, and sun damage. Results are associated with the ablative outcomes of aggressive resurfacing but with the shorter recovery of a non-ablative treatment. Typical downtime two to five days.

HALO by Sciton is a Hybrid Fractional Laser combining a 2940 nm ablative Er:YAG wavelength with a 1470 nm non-ablative diode in a single simultaneous pass, targeting both superficial and deeper skin concerns at once. Addresses fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation, enlarged pores, dullness, and acne scars. Sessions run 30–60 minutes. Social downtime of 3–5 days is expected as the skin sheds the treated outer layer.

FDA-approved Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photofacial to address dark spots, sun damage, rosacea, acne scarring, and uneven skin tone. The IPL device delivers broad-spectrum light energy absorbed by melanin and blood vessels, clearing pigmented and vascular irregularities. A series of three to five sessions is typically recommended. Minimal downtime with temporary redness post-treatment. Ideal for patients in the Las Vegas sun-exposure environment.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photofacial using the Lumecca platform for skin rejuvenation, pigmentation correction, sun damage, rosacea, and vascular redness. Broad-spectrum filtered light targets melanin and oxyhemoglobin in a single pass, reducing age spots, freckles, and broken capillaries while improving overall skin tone. Minimal downtime — mild redness and temporary darkening of pigmented spots are the expected post-treatment response.

Ivy En Rose offers IPL photofacial treatments for sunspots, rosacea, broken capillaries, and hyperpigmentation, alongside laser hair removal for face and body areas including underarms, bikini, legs, arms, back, and chest. Both services are performed under physician supervision in a boutique West Portal setting with sessions ranging from 15 to 60 minutes depending on treatment area.

Contour Medical Spa provides a comprehensive laser and light therapy menu including IPL photofacials for pigmentation and sun damage, Laser Genesis for skin rejuvenation, laser peels, spider vein treatment, and specialized procedures including toenail fungus removal, skin tag removal, and cherry angioma removal. IPL sessions for the face and neck run 20 to 30 minutes; body areas require 45 to 60 minutes. A series of three to six treatments spaced four weeks apart delivers optimal cumulative results.

LaseMD Ultra is a thulium laser resurfacing device that creates micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen and allow deep infusion of active ingredients such as vitamin C, tranexamic acid, and hyaluronic acid. Sessions run 5–10 minutes per area with minimal downtime. Addresses fine lines, pigmentation, acne scars, and overall skin tone and texture. Compatible with optional topical ampoule infusions applied immediately post-treatment.

Pacific Plastic Surgery Group in San Francisco offers a physician-supervised laser and light therapy suite using IPL for skin tone and texture, fractionated CO2 laser (Nordlys system) for acne scars and wrinkles, Nd:YAG laser for facial veins and pigmented lesions, and Ultherapy for FDA-cleared non-invasive lifting of the neck, chin, and brow. Treatments are performed in a board-certified plastic surgeon's office, ensuring clinical oversight and safety.

Aura Skin Spa San Francisco uses the Candela GentleMax Pro dual-wavelength laser system for permanent hair reduction on all skin types. Combining Alexandrite (755nm) and Nd:YAG (1064nm) wavelengths, it safely treats a wide range of skin tones from light to dark. A minimum of six sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart is recommended for the face and body, under the supervision of board-certified physicians and experienced aesthetic RNs at the Jackson Square clinic.

Dr. Jill Waibel is a world-leading expert in laser scar revision, treating acne scars, burn scars, trauma scars, surgical scars, and keloids at Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute. Laser-based scar treatments use non-invasive protocols to reduce scar discoloration and texture with minimal downtime, customized to each patient's scar type and skin tone.

Dr. Jill Waibel at Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute offers laser skin rejuvenation using a fleet of over 65 laser devices to selectively target blood vessels, pigment, scars, wrinkles, and other skin lesions. Treatments are customized by board-certified dermatologists to address individual skin concerns with precision and minimal downtime. Pricing is determined by consultation.

Laser skin resurfacing at Elysium Aesthetics + Longevity in Chicago using Clear + Brilliant, NanoLaserPeel, and ProFractional Resurfacing by Sciton. Treats fine lines, sun damage, skin texture irregularities, acne scars, and dullness at varying depth levels. Sessions run 30–60 minutes. Clear + Brilliant has minimal downtime; ProFractional recovery is five to seven days. A course of three to six sessions is typical.

Laserology Medical Spa performs laser skin resurfacing using the Cynosure ICON fractional laser and the Cynosure PicoSure with Focus Lens Array. Fractional beams remove the outer skin layer and stimulate collagen in underlying tissue, addressing acne scars, brown spots, fine lines, rosacea, sun damage and uneven tone. The PicoSure Focus Lens Array converts picosecond pulses into a precise lattice pattern for reduced downtime.

Dr. Ostad's practice operates a suite of laser platforms including Fraxel CO2, Fraxel Dual (Restore), Clear + Brilliant, and PicoWay picosecond laser. These devices address sun damage, fine lines, acne scars, pigmentation irregularities, and skin texture. Treatment intensity is matched to patient needs — from lunchtime Clear + Brilliant sessions to more aggressive Fraxel CO2 resurfacing for significant photoaging. The right device and protocol are selected at consultation based on skin type, Fitzpatrick scale, and downtime tolerance.

Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology operates the largest cosmetic laser center in the Bay Area, offering Fraxel re:pair CO2, Fraxel Duo, and Fotona laser resurfacing alongside IPL photofacials, laser hair removal via Candela GentleLase, GentleYag, and Lumenis LightSheer DUET, and laser tattoo removal. Treatments address skin texture, tone, pigmentation, fine lines, and unwanted hair across all skin types under board-certified dermatologist supervision.

Stoker Aesthetics Med Spa offers fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing, IPL photofacial, and Laser Genesis skin rejuvenation for clients seeking improvement in skin texture, wrinkles, discolouration, sun damage, and redness. Fractional CO2 laser creates thousands of microscopic ablative channels that trigger deep collagen remodelling. IPL photofacial targets pigmented and vascular lesions on the face, neck, décolletage, and hands. Laser Genesis uses gentle light energy to reduce enlarged pores, diffuse redness, and fine lines. All treatments are administered under the supervision of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker at the Marina del Rey practice.

Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics offers a comprehensive laser menu including the Halo dual-wavelength fractional laser for tone and texture, ablative CO2 laser resurfacing for wrinkles and scars, NanoLaser MicroLaserPeel for sun damage, and BBL BroadBand Light photofacials targeting brown spots, redness, and acne. All procedures are supervised by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine–affiliated plastic surgeons and dermatologists in a full academic medical centre setting.

Dr. Susan Bard offers a range of energy-based skin treatments at her Manhattan dermatology practice, including laser skin tightening using laser, radiofrequency, and ultrasound modalities, intense pulsed light (IPL) for sunspots, rosacea, spider angiomas, age spots, and unwanted hair, and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for cancerous and pre-cancerous skin conditions. Skin tightening sessions run 30–60 minutes with treatments spaced approximately four weeks apart, making them suitable for patients aged 30–60 with mild to moderate skin laxity. IPL sessions take approximately 20 minutes and similarly require multiple visits for optimal results.

DermSurgery Associates offers one of the most comprehensive laser treatment menus in Houston, spanning fourteen distinct platforms. Options range from Fraxel DUAL and Fraxel re:pair fractional resurfacing to PicoSure picosecond therapy, VBeam Perfecta pulsed dye laser for vascular conditions, Clear + Brilliant for maintenance-level rejuvenation, and Cutera Excel V for deeper vascular work. Photodynamic therapy, IPL, and laser toning round out the portfolio. Treatments address wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, rosacea, broken capillaries, tattoo removal, and sun damage. Protocols are tailored by a board-certified dermatologist following an initial consultation.