Are lasers safe for darker skin tones?

Some are, some are not, and this is where device choice matters most. PicoSure and our hair removal wavelengths can be used safely on deeper skin tones with adjusted settings, while aggressive IPL settings carry real risk of pigment change. We assess your Fitzpatrick type and will decline a treatment rather than gamble with your skin.

How painful is laser treatment?

Most feel like a warm rubber band snap. We use topical numbing for tattoo removal, and cooling air throughout. Carbon facials and IPL are genuinely comfortable, and hair removal on the face is a couple of minutes at most.

How many sessions will I need?

Pigment and redness typically take three to five IPL sessions. Hair removal needs six to eight because hair cycles. Tattoo removal is highly variable, from four sessions for a small black design to more than ten for dense color. We give you an honest estimate before you commit.

What is the difference between IPL and PicoSure?

IPL is broadband light absorbed by red and brown targets, which makes it excellent for sun spots and vessels on lighter skin. PicoSure delivers ultra-short pulses that shatter pigment mechanically rather than by heat, so it is safer for melasma and works on tattoo ink IPL cannot touch.

Can I have laser treatment in the summer?

Yes, with strict sun behavior. The risk is not the season but sun exposure on treated skin. If you are on the lake every weekend, we will either move you to a gentler protocol or wait until fall, and we would rather say so than treat you and see rebound pigment.

Is tattoo removal complete?

Often, but not always. Black and dark blue ink clear most reliably. Green, light blue, and yellow are stubborn, and cosmetic tattoo pigment can behave unpredictably. We photograph progress every visit so you can judge whether to continue.

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Laser Treatments in Austin, TX

From long-lasting hair reduction to advanced skin resurfacing and pigment correction, our medical-grade lasers deliver precise, effective results with minimal downtime for clients across Austin, Westlake, Tarrytown, Zilker, Lakeway and Bee Cave.

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Start With Your Concern

We run several laser platforms because no single wavelength treats everything. Tell us the concern and we will match the device to it.

Brown spots and sun damage

IPL photofacial or PicoSure

Redness, flushing, visible vessels

IPL photofacial

A tattoo you regret

PicoSure tattoo removal

Melasma and stubborn pigment

PicoSure at gentle settings

Fine lines and crepey skin

Secret RF microneedling

Unwanted hair, face or body

Laser hair removal

Dullness before an event

PicoSure carbon facial

Choosing Between Our Lasers

Platform

Best for

Downtime

Typical course

IPL photofacial

Sun spots, redness, rosacea

A day of pinkness

3 to 5 sessions

PicoSure

Pigment, melasma, tattoos, overall tone

None to 2 days

2 to 10, depending on target

PicoSure carbon facial

Pores, oil, instant glow

None

Monthly or as needed

Laser hair removal

Long-term hair reduction

None

6 to 8 sessions

Getting the Most From Laser Treatment

Before your appointment

—Avoid sun, tanning beds, and self-tanner for two weeks.
—Stop retinoids and acids three to five days beforehand.
—Come with clean skin and no makeup or deodorant on the treated area.
—Tell us about cold sore history so we can pre-treat.
—Shave, do not wax, before laser hair removal.

After your appointment

—Expect warmth like a mild sunburn for several hours.
—Use bland moisturizer and mineral SPF 30 or higher daily.
—Skip hot yoga, saunas, and pools for 48 hours.
—Let pigment darken and flake naturally, never pick.
—Book your next session at the interval we recommend, spacing matters more than intensity.

Laser Treatment Questions

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Serving Austin, Westlake, Tarrytown, Zilker, Lakeway, Bee Cave & Central Texas.

Call (512) 479-9997