Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery DC Dr Tina Alster
About
- Price range
- $250.00–$2,000.00
- Treatments
- 8
- Locations
- 1
Treatments
8 treatments
laser-therapy
Laser Skin Resurfacing & Rejuvenation
WIDLS offers the most comprehensive laser menu in Washington DC, including Fraxel (Clear & Brilliant, Dual, Re:pair CO2), UltraClear fractional ablative laser, vascular pulsed dye laser (PDL) with V Beam and Cynergy multiplex, M22 IPL, photodynamic therapy (PDT) with Levulan, and GentleWaves LED. Treatments address photodamaged skin, wrinkles, uneven texture, rosacea, vascular lesions, precancerous lesions, acne, and overall skin rejuvenation. Dr. Tina Alster, a globally recognised laser surgery authority and author of eight textbooks, personally oversees treatment protocols. Sessions are tailored by device, energy level, and pass depth to each patient's skin type and concern.
pigmentation
PicoWay Pigment & Tattoo Removal
WIDLS uses the PicoWay picosecond laser to treat sun spots, brown birthmarks, pigmented lesions, and unwanted tattoos. PicoWay delivers ultra-short picosecond pulses that shatter melanin and ink particles into fragments small enough for the body's immune system to clear, achieving results with fewer sessions and less thermal injury than traditional nanosecond Q-switched lasers. Treatment areas turn white immediately post-session, transitioning to pink and possible superficial crusting over approximately one week before pigment clears over one to two months. A series of sessions is typically required for full clearance of tattoos.
body-contouring
Body Contouring & CoolSculpting
WIDLS offers a suite of non-surgical body contouring treatments including CoolSculpting (cryolipolysis), EmSculpt (HIFEM muscle toning), VelaShape III (cellulite), and Kybella (submental fat reduction). CoolSculpting targets stubborn fat deposits via controlled cooling across the hips, abdomen, back, thighs, chin, and arms. EmSculpt builds muscle definition while reducing fat through high-intensity electromagnetic energy. VelaShape III combines radiofrequency, infrared light, and vacuum for cellulite reduction. Kybella uses deoxycholic acid injections to permanently destroy double-chin fat cells. All treatments are non-invasive with no surgery or anaesthesia required.
botox-fillers
Botox & Dermal Fillers
WIDLS administers botulinum toxin injections (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers under physician supervision. Neuromodulators address dynamic wrinkles — frown lines, forehead creases, crow's feet, neck bands — and functional concerns including hyperhidrosis and bruxism. Dermal fillers restore volume to the nasolabial folds, lips, and perioral area. Treatments deliver results within three to fourteen days with no downtime and are performed by board-certified dermatologists. WIDLS's injectable protocols reflect Dr. Alster's decades of experience in cosmetic dermatology.
microneedling
Microneedling
WIDLS performs microneedling using a motorised precision device delivering controlled micro-channels across the treatment area to stimulate the body's collagen and elastin repair response. The technique addresses wrinkles, atrophic acne scars, enlarged pores, stretch marks, and uneven skin tone across all skin types and body locations. Micro-channels also enhance penetration of topical serums applied during treatment. Sessions run approximately 75 minutes including numbing time, with pink-to-red post-treatment redness resolving in three to five days. A monthly course is recommended for progressive skin structure improvement.
chemical-peels
Chemical Peel
WIDLS performs Vitalize and TCA chemical peels to address aging skin, fine lines, blotchiness, dullness, melasma, acne, and pigmented scarring. Vitalize peels use a blend of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and retinoic acid for a moderate-depth peel with minimal downtime. TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels reach the mid-dermis for more significant resurfacing of photodamage, acne scars, and melasma with recovery of seven to ten days. Results include improved skin tone, clarity, and reduced pigmentation, emerging over approximately one month post-treatment.
hair-removal
Laser Hair Removal
WIDLS performs laser hair removal using the Cynosure Apogee Alexandrite/YAG dual-platform system, effective for all skin types including darker Fitzpatrick types where the 1064 nm Nd:YAG wavelength provides a safer melanin-to-follicle ratio. The laser targets pigment in the hair follicle, delivering heat to destroy the root during the active growth phase. Multiple sessions are required to treat all follicles cycling through the growth phase. Suitable for the face and all body areas. Temporary pink discolouration and possible dark bumps may appear post-treatment, resolving within hours to days.
skin-tightening
Thermage & Ultherapy Skin Tightening
WIDLS offers Thermage radiofrequency and Ultherapy (Ulthera) focused ultrasound skin tightening for patients experiencing facial and body skin laxity and sagging. Both modalities deliver thermal energy into deep skin layers — Thermage via monopolar RF, Ultherapy via focused ultrasound reaching the SMAS layer — to tighten existing collagen and stimulate new collagen formation. Treatments are non-surgical with no downtime, delivered in a single session per cycle, with results building gradually over three to six months. Effective for all skin types. Dr. Nina Hartman leads skin tightening treatments at WIDLS.
Locations
1 location