Laser Skin Resurfacing & Laser Treatments

Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology operates the largest cosmetic laser center in the Bay Area, offering Fraxel re:pair CO2, Fraxel Duo, and Fotona laser resurfacing alongside IPL photofacials, laser hair removal via Candela GentleLase, GentleYag, and Lumenis LightSheer DUET, and laser tattoo removal. Treatments address skin texture, tone, pigmentation, fine lines, and unwanted hair across all skin types under board-certified dermatologist supervision.

As the Bay Area's largest cosmetic laser center, Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology in San Francisco brings together an unmatched range of laser platforms under one roof in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. The practice uses ablative CO2 technology — specifically the Fraxel re:pair system — for deep resurfacing of sun damage, acne scarring, and significant textural irregularities. The non-ablative Fraxel Duo laser offers a gentler entry point for patients seeking collagen remodeling and tone improvement with minimal downtime, while Fotona laser technology expands the treatment repertoire with versatile dual-wavelength applications. For pigmentation and vascular lesions, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photofacials target brown spots, redness, and rosacea-related flushing with broad-spectrum light energy calibrated to a diverse patient population. Laser hair removal is available across multiple platforms — the Candela GentleLase (755 nm alexandrite) for lighter skin tones, the Candela GentleYag (1064 nm Nd:YAG) for darker complexions, and the Lumenis LightSheer DUET diode system — ensuring safe, effective permanent hair reduction regardless of skin type. Laser tattoo removal rounds out the laser suite, using targeted wavelengths to break down ink particles across a range of pigment colors. All laser procedures are performed or supervised by board-certified dermatologists, including Dr. Kathleen Welsh, Dr. Hui Austin, Dr. Steven Y. He, Dr. Shannon Watkins, and Dr. Max Weddington. This physician-led model distinguishes Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology from med-spa providers and offers patients in San Francisco, the Bay Area, and Northern California access to medical-grade outcomes in a dedicated clinical environment. Consultations are required to determine the most appropriate laser modality, energy settings, and treatment course for individual skin concerns.