Laser Essential
Laser Hair Removal at 8145 Baltimore Ave C in College Park, MD 20740
Laser Essential Services
Ablative Skin Rejuvenation
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Ablative Skin Rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment that removes the outer skin layer with a laser or other tool to reveal smoother, newer skin underneath. It involves controlled removal, healing over days, and usually improved texture and tone.
Acid Peel
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Acid Peel is a cosmetic skin treatment that uses a mild acid solution to exfoliate the outer skin layer, helping reduce spots, fine lines, and uneven texture. It involves cleansing, applying the peel, a short dwell time, and aftercare as the skin heals.
Acne Scar Reduction
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Acne Scar Reduction is a treatment program that helps lessen the appearance of acne scars using procedures like lasers, micro-needling, or chemical peels. It involves assessment, customized sessions, and typical aftercare to improve skin texture and tone.
Acne Treatments
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Acne Treatments is a service that helps clear and prevent pimples, whiteheads, and redness using skin-care routines, medications, or procedures tailored to your skin type and acne severity.
Acne laser treatments
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Acne laser treatments use focused light to reduce acne bacteria, shrink oil glands, and calm inflammation. A trained professional uses a handheld laser on affected skin in short sessions, with temporary redness and minimal downtime as the skin heals.
Acne scar removal
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Acne scar removal is a treatment that reduces or smooths scarred skin caused by acne. It involves procedures like laser, chemical peels, or minor dermal treatments to improve texture and appearance, with sessions tailored to skin type and scar depth.
Bikini Line
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Bikini Line is a personal grooming service that removes hair from the bikini area, typically using waxing, shaving, or trimming. It focuses on a clean, neat line or shape around the bikini area for a smooth, comfortable appearance.
Bikini hair removal
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Bikini hair removal is a beauty service that removes pubic hair to create a smooth bikini line. It can involve waxing, shaving, laser, or creams, typically performed in a spa or clinic with hygiene and prep, taking minutes to hours depending on method.
Body Sculpting
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Body Sculpting is a service that tones and reshapes areas of the body using non-surgical techniques to improve contours, often through targeted fat reduction, skin tightening, and muscle definition, with treatments chosen to fit individual goals.
Botox®
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Botox® is a cosmetic treatment that uses a tiny amount of a purified toxin injected into facial muscles to relax them, reducing lines and wrinkles for a smoother look; effects appear within days and usually last a few months, with brief, minor injections.
Brown Spots
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Brown Spots is a skincare service that assesses and treats uneven skin tone and dark spots. It typically involves cleansing, topical brightening treatments, possibly chemical peels or laser sessions, and at-home care guidance to even skin color.
Candela Laser
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Candela Laser is a cosmetic treatment using focused light energy to target hair, skin, or veins. It involves a clinician applying a handpiece to the area, delivering pulses that heat and remove or improve the treated tissue with minimal downtime.
Cellulite reduction
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Cellulite reduction is a treatment aimed at reducing the bumpy appearance of cellulite on the skin. It typically involves therapies like massage, laser or radiofrequency, topical creams, or specialized devices to tighten skin and improve texture over several sessions.
Cosmetic Procedures
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Cosmetic Procedures offers non-surgical and surgical treatments to enhance appearance, such as facials, fillers, Botox, laser treatments, and minor plastic surgery. Procedures aim to improve aesthetics, often requiring assessment, planning, and aftercare.
Cosmetic dermatology
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Cosmetic dermatology focuses on improving appearance of skin through treatments like lasers, injectables, chemical peels, and topical therapies to reduce signs of aging, scars, sun damage, or uneven tone, while preserving natural function.
Dermal Infusion
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Dermal Infusion is a skin treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities, and nourishes with hydrating serums. It uses a gentle suction device to remove dead skin and apply customized serums for a clearer, smoother complexion.
Dermal Peels
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Dermal Peels involve applying a gentle chemical solution to the skin to remove dead outer layers, helping improve texture, tone, and fine lines. It typically involves a quick application, brief activation time, and light peeling that can restore a smoother, refreshed complexion.
Dermaplaning
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Dermaplaning is a cosmetic procedure that gently scrapes dead skin cells and fine facial hair with a sterile blade to reveal smoother skin; it involves cleansing, numbing if needed, and a light shaving pass followed by moisturizer or serum.
Diode laser hair removal
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Diode laser hair removal is a cosmetic treatment that uses a focused light beam to target hair follicles, slowing or stopping growth. A clinician passes the laser over the area, may require multiple sessions, and you might feel a warm prickling sensation with temporary redness.
Facial Contouring
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Facial Contouring is a cosmetic service that reshapes the face for balanced features using techniques like injections or minor reshaping to enhance cheekbones, jawline, and overall symmetry with minimal downtime.
Facial Features
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Facial Features is a service that analyzes the distinct parts of a face, like eyes, nose, and mouth, to understand expressions, symmetry, and traits. It involves photo assessment, feature measurement, and feedback for design, medical, or cosmetic purposes.
Facial Peels
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Facial Peels use gentle acids to remove dead skin cells, revealing brighter skin. Treatments typically involve cleansing, applying the peel solution, a brief tingling sensation, and soothing afterward to reduce fine lines, dullness, and minor acne marks.
Facial hair removal
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Facial hair removal is a service that removes unwanted hair from the face using methods like waxing, threading, shaving, or creams, leaving the skin smooth for a short time or longer, depending on the method.
Full Leg
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Full Leg is a cosmetic service that treatments the entire leg area—usually hair removal or skin therapy—covering from thigh to ankle. It involves prepping, performing the chosen treatment evenly across the leg, and aftercare for smooth, lasting results.
Half Leg
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Half Leg is a cosmetic treatment that removes hair from half of the leg using methods like waxing, shave, laser, or waxing-based services, typically covering from knee to ankle for smoother, lasting results with minimal upkeep.
IPL hair removal
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IPL hair removal uses intense bursts of broad-spectrum light to target hair follicles, weakening growth. A technician glides a handpiece over treated areas, with cooling to minimize discomfort, and multiple sessions are usually needed for smoother, longer-lasting results.
Intense Pulse Light Photo Facials
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Intense Pulse Light Photo Facials use bursts of light to target skin issues like redness, brown spots, and fine lines. It warms and revitalizes the skin, often with minimal downtime, and may require multiple sessions for best results.
Ipl Hair Reduction
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Ipl Hair Reduction is a cosmetic treatment that uses intense light pulses to disable hair follicles, reducing hair growth. A practitioner applies a light pulse to the skin in targeted areas, often requiring multiple sessions, with cooling or gel for comfort.
Ipl Skin Rejuvenation
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Ipl Skin Rejuvenation is a cosmetic light therapy that uses intense pulsed light to target sun damage, redness, and uneven tone. It involves cooling the skin, delivering light pulses, and may require multiple short sessions for smoother, clearer skin with minimal downtime.
Ipl Treatment
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Ipl Treatment, or Intense Pulsed Light therapy, is a noninvasive cosmetic procedure that uses broad light pulses to target skin concerns like redness, pigmentation, or small vessels. It involves a handheld wand applied to the skin, with adjustable settings and cooling to minimize discomfort.
Laser And Ipl
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Laser and IPL is a cosmetic treatment that uses light energy to target hair follicles or skin concerns. It involves handheld devices aimed at the skin, delivering pulsed laser or intense pulsed light to reduce hair, improve texture, or even out tone with sessions and aftercare.
Laser Facial
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Laser Facial is a cosmetic treatment that uses focused light to improve skin texture and tone by stimulating collagen and reducing spots, redness, and fine lines. The procedure is quick, may involve a mild sensation, and usually requires minimal downtime.
Laser Facial Peels
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Laser Facial Peels use targeted laser light to safely remove the outer skin layer, promoting faster skin renewal. It typically involves cleansing, protecting the eyes, the laser treatment, and post-care guidance for smoother, brighter skin with minimal downtime.
Laser Hair Reduction
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Laser Hair Reduction is a cosmetic treatment that uses focused light to target hair follicles, slowing or stopping hair growth. It requires multiple sessions, is typically done on treated areas like legs or face, and may cause temporary redness or slight discomfort.
Laser Hair Reduction For Men
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Laser Hair Reduction for Men is a cosmetic treatment that uses laser energy to reduce unwanted body hair. A clinician targets follicles with light to slow or stop growth, with steps like skin prep, cooling, and multiple painless or mildly uncomfortable sessions scheduled over weeks.
Laser Skin Tightening
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Laser Skin Tightening is a non-surgical treatment that uses laser warmth to stimulate collagen, tightening skin and reducing fine lines. A short session, with minimal downtime, may feel like a warm snap and leave you with smoother, firmer skin over time.
Laser Technologies
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Laser Technologies is a service that uses focused light beams to cut, mark, or measure materials. It involves equipment setup, safety protocols, precise programming, and calibration to perform tasks like engraving, welding, cutting, or inspecting products with high accuracy.
Laser Treatments
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Laser Treatments use focused light to target skin or tissue for tasks like reducing hair, improving skin texture, or treating veins. It involves adjusting laser type, setting, and sessions, with brief sensations and follow-up care after each treatment.
Laser Wrinkle Reduction
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Laser Wrinkle Reduction is a cosmetic treatment that uses targeted laser energy to stimulate skin tightening and collagen production, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. It generally involves a clinician applying the laser to the treated areas, with minimal downtime.
Laser hair removal
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Laser hair removal is a cosmetic treatment that uses focused light to heat and damage hair follicles, reducing future hair growth. Sessions are quick, may feel like a snap or sting, and require protective eye wear; multiple treatments are usually needed for best results.
Laser therapy
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Laser therapy uses focused light to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and decrease inflammation. A clinician directs a safe laser beam to the affected area for short, painless sessions, often with multiple treatments over weeks. No surgery needed.
Leg hair removal
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Leg hair removal is a service that removes hair from the legs using methods like waxing, shaving, waxing strips, creams, or laser treatments to leave the skin smooth for a period of time.
Male body hair removal
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Male body hair removal is a service that removes unwanted body hair from men, using methods like shaving, waxing, lasers, or creams. It aims for smoother skin, reduced hair visibility, and longer-lasting results depending on the method chosen.
Medical Aesthetic
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Medical Aesthetic is a service that uses non-surgical treatments to improve appearance, such as reducing wrinkles, tightening skin, and enhancing facial features through procedures like injections, lasers, or chemical peels, performed by trained professionals.
Mole Removal
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Mole Removal is a medical procedure to safely remove skin moles. A clinician may numb the area, cut or ablate the mole, and send a sample for testing. Recovery varies, with possible temporary redness or scarring after treatment.
Photo Facials
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Photo Facials are cosmetic skin treatments that use light-based technology to improve skin tone, texture, and reduce redness, dark spots, and small vessels. It’s quick, usually a few minutes, with minimal downtime and gentle pulses on the skin.
Skin And Facial
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Skin And Facial is a beauty service focused on facial skin care, including cleansing, exfoliation, masks, and moisturizing treatments to improve complexion, reduce pores, and promote a healthy glow; may include gentle extractions and relaxing techniques.
Skin Tags
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Skin Tags is a simple dermatology service that removes small, benign skin growths. It involves a quick, in-office procedure using safe methods (like snipping or freezing) to improve comfort and appearance, with minimal downtime.
Skin Treatments
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Skin Treatments is a service offering procedures to improve skin appearance, health, and texture. It includes consultations and treatments like facials, chemical peels, laser therapies, microdermabrasion, and related skincare routines tailored to your skin type and goals.
Sun spot treatments
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Sun spot treatments are cosmetic procedures to reduce or remove dark spots caused by sun exposure. A clinician may use lasers, creams, or light-based therapies to lighten pigment, improve skin tone, and promote a smoother complexion, with guidance on sun protection.
Treatment Facial
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Treatment Facial is a skincare service that cleanses, exfoliates, and nourishes the skin with masks, serums, and massages to improve tone, texture, and hydration, leaving the face refreshed and glowing.
Ultra Sound
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Ultra Sound is a medical imaging service that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body, helping doctors see organs, tissues, and any abnormalities without surgery. The procedure is quick, painless, and typically non-invasive.
Velashape Iii
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Velashape III is a non-surgical body contouring treatment that uses infrared light, radiofrequency energy, vacuum, and rollers to heat and smooth skin, reduce cellulite, and shape areas like the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks.
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About Laser Essential
Laser Essential is a Black-owned, Indigenous-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, and small business laser aesthetics practice located at 8145 Baltimore Ave C, Campus Village Shoppes, College Park, MD 20740. Serving the LGBTQ+ community with a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, the team emphasizes safety, education, and personalized care for every client. The clinic provides onsite services in English and Spanish, with wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating to ensure comfortable visits for all guests. An appointment is recommended, though walk-ins are welcomed when possible, and the staff works to accommodate busy schedules through flexible planning and timely communication. Clients can expect a clean, well-equipped space that prioritizes hygiene and patient comfort throughout each treatment. Alongside a comprehensive menu of laser-based options, Laser Essential highlights a commitment to accessibility, confidentiality, and respectful care for diverse backgrounds and skin types.
The offerings incorporate a broad spectrum of categories and services, with Laser Hair Removal as a core focus under the Laser Hair Reduction umbrella, including Diode laser hair removal and Ipl hair reduction options. Services span from ablative skin rejuvenation, various dermal infusions and peels, to dermaplaning, facial contouring, and laser facial treatments. The practice also provides combinations of laser technologies and photofacial therapies, such as IPL photo facials and Arduino-level skin tightening. In addition to hair removal for multiple areas—full leg, half leg, bikini lines and body areas for both women and men—the clinic presents medically oriented cosmetic dermatology solutions, acne treatments, acne scar reduction, and mole removal, all performed with professional oversight and a focus on achieving natural-looking results.
A robust lineup of skin treatments rounds out the menu, including chemical peels (acid peels, dermal peels, and facial peels), dermal infusions, acne laser treatments, brown spots removal, sun spot treatments, and customizable skin rejuvenation plans. For those seeking body shaping and texture improvements, offerings such as body sculpting and cellulite reduction are available in a safe, comforting environment. The practice maintains a strong emphasis on education and post-treatment care, ensuring clients understand the process, expected outcomes, and maintenance steps to maximize results. The team—led by Dr. Thomas and supported by Keith—prioritizes clear communication, transparent pricing, and a warm, supportive experience that makes clients feel like family from the first visit onward. The overall goal is to deliver effective, affordable aesthetic services in a community-centered setting, while continuously updating techniques and treatments to reflect the latest advancements in laser technologies and skincare science.
