About Our Laser Clinic
Lasers are powerful tools, and in a dermatology practice they come with something med-spas can’t offer: physicians who know skin, supervising treatment on every skin type.
At Charleston Dermatology, our laser clinic pairs medical-grade devices with providers trained to select settings for your skin tone, condition, and goals—the difference between an effective treatment and a disappointing (or harmful) one.
Treatment plans are built around your skin, not a one-size-fits-all package, and most laser treatments work as a series with maintenance as needed. We’ll tell you honestly how many sessions to expect and what results are realistic before you commit. Schedule a consultation and find out what the right device can do for your skin.
Featured Services
Erbium Resurfacing Laser
Erbium resurfacing removes the damaged outer layers of skin with precise control, improving fine lines, sun damage, rough texture, and scarring while stimulating fresh collagen. It offers dramatic renewal with less downtime than older resurfacing lasers—think days of recovery, not weeks.
Long Pulse YAG Laser
The long pulse Nd:YAG targets unwanted blood vessels—leg veins, facial veins, and other vascular concerns—and safely treats a wide range of skin tones, including tanned and darker skin, where many other lasers can’t be used.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
IPL uses broad-spectrum light to clear the brown spots and diffuse redness that make skin look older and uneven, and it’s a workhorse for sun damage and the redness of rosacea. A series of quick, low-downtime sessions leaves skin visibly clearer and more uniform.
Laser Hair Reduction
Laser hair reduction permanently reduces unwanted hair on the face, underarms, legs, back, and bikini area by targeting the pigment in hair follicles. A series of sessions catches hairs in their growth cycle, replacing shaving and waxing with smooth, low-maintenance skin.
Tattoo Removal
Laser tattoo removal breaks ink into particles your body clears naturally, fading the tattoo over a series of sessions. The number of treatments depends on the ink colors, depth, age of the tattoo, and your skin tone—we’ll give you a realistic estimate at your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are laser treatments safe for my skin tone?
With the right device and settings, most treatments can be performed safely across skin tones—but this is exactly where provider expertise matters most, since the wrong laser or settings can cause burns or pigment changes in darker skin. Our providers select devices (like the long pulse YAG) and parameters specifically suited to your skin.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies by treatment: IPL typically takes 3 to 5 sessions, laser hair reduction 6 or more, tattoo removal often 6 to 12, and erbium resurfacing may deliver its result in a single treatment. At your consultation you’ll get a specific plan with honest numbers, not a sales pitch.
What is the downtime?
It ranges from none to about a week. IPL, hair reduction, and YAG vein treatments usually cause only temporary redness. Erbium resurfacing involves several days of redness and peeling as new skin emerges. Every treatment comes with clear aftercare instructions—and sun protection is non-negotiable while skin heals.