Versatile no-downtime laser tunable for acne, melasma, pigmentation, and texture.
Spectra is a no-downtime laser treatment that can be tailored for acne, melasma, pigmentation, enlarged pores, and textural concerns. Safe for all skin types, it works well as a series and can be customized to address multiple issues in a single session.
Your dermatologist assesses concerns and selects the right Spectra protocol — Hollywood Peel for glow, acne peel, melasma protocol, or fractional toning.
The Spectra Q-switched Nd:YAG laser delivers tunable energy at the appropriate wavelength and depth for your concern. Most sessions take 20 to 30 minutes.
Skin glows immediately after treatment. Deeper concerns like melasma and scars improve over a series of 5 sessions spaced 1 to 4 weeks apart.
Spectra treatments are tunable to your concern — the same device delivers acne peels, melasma protocols, focal pigment removal, and fractional skin toning. Best results are typically seen with a series of sessions spaced 1 to 4 weeks apart.
Hollywood Laser Peel · Spectra Acne Peel · Melasma & Pigment Removal · Skin Toning
Results are visible after a single session, but Spectra is most effective performed in a series — particularly for melasma, deep pigmentation, and acne. Our 5-session package builds on each prior treatment for compounding results.
Yes. Spectra is one of the safest lasers available for darker skin types and is frequently chosen for melasma and pigmentation in patients where IPL or BBL would be too aggressive.
IPL and BBL deliver broad-spectrum light and are excellent for sun damage and redness in lighter skin. Spectra is a Q-switched laser delivering precise wavelengths, which makes it gentler for darker skin and more specific for melasma, deep pigment, and tattoo ink.
Most patients see meaningful improvement after a series of 5 sessions. Melasma typically requires ongoing maintenance every 6 to 12 months and a careful at-home regimen.
The Hollywood Peel is a no-downtime Spectra protocol designed to brighten skin and produce an instant glow. It’s popular before a major event because there’s no peeling, no redness, and no recovery.
Almost none. Most patients leave with a brief flush that fades within hours. Makeup can typically be applied the same day.
Yes. The same Spectra Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is the gold standard for tattoo removal. See our Tattoo Removal page for pricing and details.
After completing a series, results typically last 6 to 12 months. Melasma in particular benefits from ongoing maintenance.
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