Laser Treatments
Improve tone, texture, and clarity with our advanced Laser Treatments.
Improve tone, texture, and clarity with our advanced Laser Treatments.
We offer the latest options at Avani Derm Spa. With the help of our state-of-the-art high-quality skin lasers, St. Louis Laser Treatment patients can enjoy a wide variety of benefits without the need for invasive surgery.
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Laser treatments use focused light or energy to target visible skin concerns like sun damage, uneven pigment, redness, acne, rough texture, fine lines, and unwanted hair. They offer a level of precision that topical products cannot provide.
Laser treatments can refresh the skin’s surface or reach deeper layers to boost collagen, reduce redness, clear breakouts, or slow hair growth. Some treatments are gentle with little downtime, while others are more intensive and need more recovery. The best choice depends on your skin concern, skin tone, and how much downtime you are comfortable with.
Laser treatments can improve a wide range of skin and hair concerns, including:
Laser treatments send controlled energy into a specific target in the skin. Depending on the device, this target could be extra pigment, visible blood vessels, hair follicles, oil from acne, or water in the skin.
When the laser energy hits its target, the skin starts to repair itself. Pigment can break up and fade. Redness can lessen as treated vessels shrink. Damaged hair follicles can slow hair growth. Resurfacing treatments use heat to boost collagen and renew the skin. The results depend on how deep the treatment goes and what issue is being treated.
Laser treatments are a good choice for people who want to see real improvement without surgery. They can target specific concerns that regular skincare may not fix.
Benefits may include:
Laser treatments can be a great option if you want to improve a specific skin concern and are ready to follow aftercare instructions. Whether you are a good candidate depends on your skin tone, medical history, recent sun exposure, the issue being treated, and the type of laser used.
Good candidates often:
Laser treatment may need to be postponed or avoided if you:
Intense Pulsed Light (also known as Broad Band Light) treatments reduce sun damage, brown spots, and vascular irregularities while stimulating collagen production and evening skin tone. Our unique IPL/BBL treatments are more beneficial than traditional IPL. Results with this advanced protocol are much better than with traditional IPL protocols. Obtaining optimal initial results with existing sun damage requires 3-4 treatments, spaced one month apart. After this, committing to ongoing treatments every 3 months leads to amazing skin health, clarity, and collagen stimulation, with skin that looks even better with each passing year. Recovery time is very minimal.
CO2 Laser resurfacing is our most aggressive treatment for wrinkles, acne scarring, and skin texture.
This Laser Treatments are performed by a nurse and is tailored to the individual. The recovery time is 7-10 days. A consult with a nurse is required before treatment.
If you have embarrassing thick hair growth in areas it shouldn’t be in, or if you’re tired of keeping up with shaving your legs or waxing your upper lip, hair removal treatments may be your answer.
Laser hair removal is a scientific FDA-approved method to remove unwanted hair.
Treatment with VBeam helps St. Louis patients improve a number of skin issues, including port-wine stains, facial spider veins, facial redness, cherry angiomas, and fresh scars.
Thanks to this state-of-the-art pulsed-dye laser treatment, you can restore your clear and beautiful skin.
Everyone wants to have skin that looks younger, healthier, and more vibrant, which is now possible thanks to CoolPeel treatments.
This cosmetic solution is a revolutionary method of healing damaged skin and reducing the visibility of acne scars. St. Louis Laser Treatments patients can learn more about the CoolPeel in Des Peres by getting in touch with Avani Derm Spa.
People who suffer from mild to severe acne can now find hope in AviClear.
This FDA-approved device is an effective long-term solution for acne. If you want to avoid over-the-counter products and prescription acne medications that come with unwanted side effects, try AviClear in St. Louis.
Your appointment will start with cleaning and preparing your skin. For some treatments, numbing cream is applied, and you will wear protective eyewear before the laser is used. The settings are chosen based on your skin tone, the area being treated, and your desired results.
How the treatment feels depends on the device. Some feel like quick snaps on the skin, while others feel warm, prickly, or more intense. Resurfacing treatments are usually stronger than those for pigment or redness. Hair removal often feels quick and repetitive. Most people handle the treatment well, especially with numbing or cooling.
How long your appointment takes depends on the area being treated and the type of laser. Smaller areas may take about 20 minutes, while larger or more intensive treatments can take longer.
Recovery time depends on how deep and strong the treatment is. Some people are just a little pink for a few hours, while others may have redness, dryness, peeling, or swelling for several days.
Right after treatment, your skin might feel warm and look pink or red. It’s common to have mild swelling, dryness, or a feeling like sunburn. Dark spots may get darker before they fade. Stronger resurfacing treatments can cause more redness and peeling.
Social downtime can be very short or last several days, depending on the treatment. Lighter treatments are easier to fit into a busy schedule, while deeper resurfacing needs more recovery time.
You may need to:
While you heal, stick to simple skincare. Use gentle cleansers, basic moisturizers, and be careful with sun protection. These steps are more important than using active products in the first few days after treatment.
The timeline depends on the treatment and the concern being addressed.
You may see some results right away, while others develop over time.
Results can last for months or even longer, depending on what is being treated, the type of laser, your skin, and how you care for it afterward. Sun exposure, hormones, acne, and aging can affect how long results last. Using sunscreen, keeping up with skincare, and getting maintenance treatments can help your results last longer.
The number of sessions you need depends on your skin concern and the type of laser. Some people do well with a short series, while others choose a stronger treatment that needs fewer sessions.
Hair reduction, acne, and pigment issues often need several appointments for the best results. The amount of change you want, the area treated, and how severe the issue is will also affect how many sessions you need.
The cost of laser treatments depends on the device used, the size of the area, how strong the treatment is, and if you need one session or a series. Smaller areas and lighter treatments usually cost less than larger or more intensive ones. The price also takes into account how complex the treatment is and any maintenance needed to keep your results.
Chemical peels exfoliate the skin and can improve tone and texture. Laser treatments can treat pigment, redness, vascular concerns, hair growth, acne pathways, and deeper resurfacing goals with greater precision.
Microneedling is often used to support collagen and improve texture. Laser treatments may be a better choice for visible redness, brown spots, broken vessels, unwanted hair, or more targeted resurfacing.
Injectables address movement lines, volume loss, and facial contour. Laser treatments improve the skin itself. They are often used for different concerns.
Yes. Laser treatments are often combined with other aesthetic treatments as part of a more comprehensive plan. Depending on your goals, that may include injectables, medical-grade skincare, facials, peels, or collagen-focused treatments. Timing matters. Treatments should be spaced and sequenced carefully so the skin can heal properly and each procedure works the way it should.
A good laser treatment starts with a solid plan. Choosing the right device, settings, and timing is important. Careful selection, skilled technique, and good aftercare all help make the treatment safer and more effective.
At Avani, we use laser treatments carefully and with precision. Our goal is to help your skin look smoother, clearer, and more refined, while still looking like you. Some people want a gentle refresh with little downtime, while others prefer a bigger change and are ready for more recovery. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your needs.
Not every laser is ideal for every skin tone. Safety depends on the device, the settings, your skin history, and the concern being treated.
Some feel warm and prickly. Some feel like quick snapping pulses. Deeper resurfacing treatments feel more intense than lighter treatments.
Sometimes very little. Sometimes several days. It depends on the type of laser and how deeply it treats the skin.
Yes, certain lasers can improve acne scars by resurfacing the skin and stimulating remodeling. The best option depends on the type of scar and your skin tone.
IPL is often used for pigment and redness. Laser resurfacing is typically more focused on texture, fine lines, and more intensive skin renewal.
Often, yes. Laser treatments improve the skin. Botox and filler treat movement lines or volume loss. They address different concerns.
Very often, yes. Many laser treatments work best as a series, especially for pigment, redness, acne, and hair reduction.
“… I love IPL and I love the Avani Derm Spa!! After just 1 treatment, the results were mind-blowing. I have fair Asian skin, prone to freckle, and ravaged by years of sun-damage. The procedure itself was super simple, after the application of a very effective numbing cream, the laser treatment took less than half an hour. There is no downtime, other than not being able to exercise for the rest of the day. The pigmentation will eventually darken into “coffee grounds” and simply flake off after a few days. The process not only evens skin tone but also stimulates collagen…seriously, it is magic!”
by C.M.
If you’d like to learn more about Laser Treatments in St. Louis, contact us and set up a consultation.
During an appointment, we can discuss Laser Treatment cost, preparation, recovery, and more. Our skin experts will help you discover the best treatment option to achieve your aesthetic goals.
Our team is made up of some of the most highly skilled aesthetic professionals in the country, united by a passion for artistry and patient-focused care. Our experienced nurse injectors are personally trained by world-renowned facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Laxmeesh Mike Nayak. Their high patient satisfaction and excellent results have made them leaders in the field. We are one of the top providers of Botox, Juvederm, CoolSculpting, Ultherapy, and Hydrafacial in the USA.
Our highly skilled estheticians focus each treatment to meet your goals, are experienced in treating compromised/post-surgical skin, and have a loyal following. Everything we do is customized to give you the best results. When you choose Avani Derm Spa, you’re trusting the best in the industry to elevate your beauty with precision, care, and expertise.
