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Nd-Yag Laser

The ​Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) is a crystal used as a laser medium for solid-state lasers with the capability to reach deeper layers of skin tissue than other types of lasers.


Frequently Asked Questions

​How does a neodymium YAG laser work?

​The laser works by emitting a wavelength of high energy light, which, when focused on a specific skin condition, creates heat and destroys damaged or diseased cells.

What conditions does neodymium YAG laser treat?
  • Vascular lesions
  • Spider and thread veins in the face (cheek, temporal region, nasal dorsum, forehead) and legs.
  • Vascular birthmark (capillary vascular malformation)
  • Varicose veins
  • Facial veins (telangiectasia)
  • Hemangioma (vascular tumor)
  • Pigmented lesions
  • Brown age spots (solar lentigines)
  • Melasma
  • Freckles
  • Naevus of Ota, naevus of Ito
  • Mongolian spots
  • Hori naevus
  • Café-au-lait-macules
  • Hair removal
​What does a laser procedure involve?

​We have our patients wear eye protection (opaque goggles) throughout the treatment session. Treatment consists of placing a handpiece against the surface of the skin and activating the laser. Many patients describe each pulse feeling like the snapping of a rubber band against the skin.

A topical anesthetic may be applied to the area but is not usually necessary; however, skin surface cooling is applied during procedures. Immediately following treatment, a cooling mask or ice pack will be applied to soothe the treated area. Care should be taken in the first few days following treatment to avoid scrubbing the area, and/or use of abrasive skin cleansers. During the course of treatment, patients should protect the area from sun exposure to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.

​Are there any side effects of neodymium YAG laser treatment?

​Side effects from Nd: YAG laser treatment are usually minor and may include:

  • Pain during treatment (reduced by contact cooling and if necessary, topical anesthetic)
  • Redness, swelling and itching immediately after the procedure that may last a few days after treatment
  • Rarely, skin pigment may absorb too much light energy, and blistering can occur (this settles by itself)
  • Changes in skin pigmentation. Sometimes the pigment cells (melanocytes) can be damaged, leaving darker (hyperpigmentation) or paler (hypopigmentation) patches of skin
​How many laser treatments can I expect?

​For Pigmentation: Depending on the type of pigmentation, treatment can range from 3 sessions up to 10 sessions. Maintenance therapy may be needed for severe cases.

For ​Vascular lesions: Treatment time depends on the form, size, and location of the lesions and the skin type. Small red vessels can usually be removed in only 1 to 3 sessions. Several sessions may be necessary to remove more prominent veins and spider veins.

​For Hair Removal: In general, patients have 2 to 6 treatments, approximately every 4 to 6 weeks

Patients with darker skin types may require more treatments.

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Conditions we treat:

  • Acne
  • Acne Scars
  • Actinic Keratoses
  • Age Spots
  • Dark Circles
  • Eczema
  • Hair and Nail Disorders
  • Keloid
  • Melasma
  • Melanoma
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Skin Allergies
  • Treatment of Damaged Hair/Hairloss
  • Uneven Skin Pigmentation
  • Warts/Molluscum

Available Services:

  • Dysport (Botox)
  • Restylane
  • Juvéderm® Injectable Gel
  • Chemical peels
  • Annual skin checks
  • Skin biopsies
  • Pediatric dermatology
  • Surgical excisions
  • Photorejuvenation (IPL)
  • Hair removal
  • Nd-Yag

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