
Laser skin treatment is a non-invasive, advanced cosmetic dermatology solution designed to improve your skin’s overall health, tone, and appearance. Using targeted light energy, laser technology addresses a wide range of skin concerns at the cellular level, helping to stimulate collagen production, correct discoloration, and refine skin texture with minimal downtime.
At our Upper West Side and Columbus Circle locations, Upper West Side Dermatology offers state-of-the-art laser skin treatments tailored to your unique skin type, goals, and lifestyle, whether you’re looking to refresh your complexion or target more specific concerns.
What Is Laser Skin Treatment?
Laser skin treatment uses focused light energy to safely and precisely treat the skin without damaging surrounding tissue. Different lasers are designed to penetrate the skin at varying depths, allowing providers to customize treatments for both surface-level and deeper skin concerns.
Common treatment goals include:
- Improving skin tone and texture
- Reducing fine lines and wrinkles
- Minimizing sun damage and age spots
- Treating acne and acne scars
- Reducing redness, rosacea, and vascular lesions
- Stimulating collagen for firmer, smoother skin
Laser skin treatments are suitable for both men and women and can be performed on the face, neck, chest, hands, and other areas of concern.
Personalized Laser Skin Care in West Side Manhattan
No two complexions are the same, which is why laser skin treatment should never be one-size-fits-all. We offer a comprehensive range of advanced laser technologies, allowing us to create personalized treatment plans that align with your skin goals and schedule.
Below, you’ll find an overview of the specific laser treatments we offer and how each targets different skin concerns.
Excel V+ laser
Excel V+ laser treats redness, rosacea, broken capillaries, spider veins, sunspots, acne marks, and pigmentation with minimal downtime and long-lasting results.
Fraxis Duo CO₂ laser
Fraxis Duo CO₂ laser combines ablative and non-ablative resurfacing to treat wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, laxity, and texture with minimal downtime.
Icon 1540 fractional laser
Icon 1540 fractional laser resurfaces skin to treat wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, sun damage, pores, and texture with minimal downtime.
Icon Max G IPL
Icon Max G IPL uses intense pulsed light to treat sun damage, pigmentation, redness, rosacea, acne, and uneven tone with minimal downtime.
Laser Genesis Skin Rejuvenation
Laser Genesis is a non-ablative laser facial that boosts collagen, treats redness, pores, acne scars, and uneven tone with no downtime or discomfort.
SmartXide Deka Tetra CO₂ laser with CoolPeel
SmartXide Deka Tetra CO₂ laser with CoolPeel offers fractional CO2 resurfacing to treat wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, pores, texture, and laxity.
What Are the Potential Costs For Laser Skin Treatment?
The cost of the laser depends on the areas being treated and the type of laser. Spot treatments can start at $350, and full-face treatments at $650. Certain lasers have increased cost due to the equipment used, the duration of the practitioner’s time, and the overall cost of products for the laser, such as tips.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Skin Treatments
For best results, please follow these steps, exact preparation will vary slightly from treatment to treatment but in general:
- Avoid sun exposure or tanning for at least 7 days before treatment
- Discontinue retinoids, glycolic/salicylic acids, and depilatories 7 days before
- Arrive with clean skin—free of makeup, lotions, or oils
- Post treatment, be sure to avoid sun exposure, wear sunscreen daily, stay hydrated, and combine Laser Genesis with a quality skincare regimen.
You can promote healing with SPF, hydration, and gentle skincare. You can typically resume wearing makeup 24 hours after non-ablative laser treatments. For ablative treatments, it’s best to wait 5–7 days or until the skin has fully re-epithelialized.
Most patients describe the sensation as mild discomfort, similar to a rubber band snap. In most cases numbing cream applied to enhance comfort.
Safe and effective options for darker skin tones include RF Microneedling, LaseMD, Icon 1540, Laser Genesis, and non-ablative treatments tailored by your provider. For laser hair removal, Excel V+ is a suitable choice when used with the correct settings. Your provider will select the best approach based on your skin type and goals.
Why Choose Upper West Side Dermatology for Laser Skin Treatments
At Upper West Side Dermatology, laser treatment recommendations are guided by your skin type, concerns, and overall goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The practice’s board-certified dermatologists have experience in medical, surgical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology, allowing them to consider both your appearance goals and your skin’s health when building a treatment plan.
Patients also benefit from a collaborative team with diverse expertise, including physicians experienced in laser-based treatments for conditions such as photoaging, acne, redness, and pediatric skin conditions. With compassionate, individualized care and faculty affiliated with Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Upper West Side Dermatology provides laser skin treatments in a comprehensive dermatology setting serving the Upper West Side and Columbus Circle.
Refresh Your Skin With Laser Skin Treatments in Upper West Side, NY
Ready to improve your skin’s tone, texture, and clarity? A personalized laser skin treatment begins with an expert consultation.
Schedule an appointment at our Upper West Side or Columbus Circle location and discover professional laser skin treatment in West Side Manhattan.