Laser skin rejuvenation · Ellicott City
Undo what the sun left behind.
Free consultation by video or phone.
What are you looking to treat?
Pick as many as you like.
Results
What results look like
Most plans run three to five sessions, spaced about four weeks apart. Expect mild redness for 24 to 48 hours after each visit, treated spots flaking away over one to two weeks, and tone and texture continuing to improve for two to three months as collagen builds.
Faded sun spots and a clearer, more even tone after a laser series, illustrativeIllustrative example of a typical result. Individual results vary. Real patient photos shared at consultation.
3–5
Sessions in a typical treatment series
4 wks
Spacing between sessions
24–48 hrs
Typical duration of post-treatment redness
Candela GentleMax Pro Plus
Your aesthetics nurses
Stacey, RN · Jessica, RN · Elena, LPN
What patients say
Med spa · Ellicott City
Laser skin rejuvenation in Ellicott City, undoing sun damage
Planned under the protocols of Dr. Mohamad Zanbrakji, a board-certified surgeon, and delivered by our own licensed nurses in our suite on Route 40.
The essentials
What is laser skin rejuvenation?
Laser skin rejuvenation is a non-surgical treatment that uses focused light energy to break down excess pigment, close visible vessels, and stimulate new collagen. The Candela GentleMax Pro Plus pairs a 755 nm wavelength for sun spots and freckles with a 1064 nm wavelength for redness, broken capillaries, and deeper collagen remodeling.
Years of sun show up as spots, redness, and tone that never quite evens out.
At The Body Bar MD in Ellicott City, laser skin rejuvenation with the Candela GentleMax Pro Plus targets pigment and visible vessels at their source, every setting calibrated under physician oversight, not pulled from a preset. Patients visit us from Ellicott City, Columbia, and across Howard County.
ConsultFree, by video or phone
A no-obligation conversation about your pigment, vessels and skin tone, by video or phone.
How pricing works →Feels likeA quick warm snap, cooled
Each pulse feels like a quick snap of warmth, like a rubber band against the skin. Integrated cooling takes the edge off.
Time20–30 minutes
Most laser facial sessions take 20 to 30 minutes, including cooling between passes.
DowntimeMild redness, 24–48 hrs
Treated spots darken first, then flake away naturally over one to two weeks. Most patients return to work the same or next day.
Series3–5 sessions
Spaced about four weeks apart. Isolated sun spots may clear in fewer visits; diffuse redness and tone usually need the full series.
Skin tonesA wavelength for your skin
The 1064 nm wavelength is absorbed less by surface pigment, making it the safer choice for deeper skin tones when properly calibrated.
Laser for darker skin tones →
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mohamad Zanbrakji, MDBoard-Certified in General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care
Every quote starts with a free consult, by video or phone.
How pricing works
Laser skin rejuvenation cost in Ellicott City
Priced by the treatment area and series length. Your exact plan and quote come in writing at your free consult, before anything begins.
Free video or phone consult
No obligation to treat. It is where your plan starts.
A deposit holds your treatment slot
It comes off your treatment, and is refunded if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead. The consult itself needs no deposit.
Priced by treatment area and series length
Your area, wavelength mix and number of sessions set the price, confirmed in writing before you begin.
Patient financing through Cherry, a separate company. Applying has no impact to your credit.
Laser skin rejuvenation is cosmetic, so insurance does not cover it. How pricing works
Our technology
Our laser: Candela GentleMax Pro Plus
The GentleMax Pro Plus pairs a 755 nm alexandrite wavelength that targets excess pigment with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG wavelength that reaches redness, broken capillaries and deeper collagen, with integrated cooling to keep every pulse comfortable. Settings are calibrated to your skin type under physician oversight, never pulled from a preset.
- 755nm Alexandrite
- 1064nm Nd:YAG
- Integrated cooling
- Calibrated to your skin
How the dual-wavelength platform works
A dual-wavelength laser platform pairing a 755 nm alexandrite laser for pigment with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser for vascular concerns and deeper collagen stimulation. Integrated cooling protects the skin surface while energy reaches its target, and every setting is calibrated to your skin type under physician oversight. It is one reason this treatment is available to a wider range of skin tones than older laser systems.
Is it for you?
Who is a good candidate for laser skin rejuvenation?
The right wavelength, matched to your skin, reaches what skincare alone never will.
Tap the one that sounds like you.
Sun spots, freckles or uneven patches concealer can't fully hide
Years of sun, showing on the surface
Sun spots, freckles, or uneven patches have settled onto your face, chest, or hands, and concealer only goes so far. The 755 nm wavelength targets that excess pigment directly, and treated spots darken, lift, and flake away naturally over one to two weeks.
Persistent redness, broken capillaries or spider veins
Vascular concerns skincare can't reach
You notice persistent redness, broken capillaries around your nose or cheeks, or small spider veins that never fade on their own. The 1064 nm wavelength reaches those vessels selectively, a concern skincare alone cannot address.
Laser skin rejuvenation for deeper skin tones
Told laser isn't for you?
You were told laser might not suit your skin tone, and you want a physician-calibrated assessment rather than a blanket no. The 1064 nm wavelength is absorbed less by surface pigment, which is exactly why it is the safer choice for deeper skin tones once settings are properly calibrated.
755nm Alexandrite
Lighter skin
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1064nm Nd:YAG
Deeper skin tones
- IV
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- VI
- 1Skin and history assessed at your free consult
- 2Wavelength chosen for your skin type
- 3Settings matched to you, not a preset
Had a burn or dark spots from laser elsewhere?
Tell us at your free consult: which device, which area, and how your skin healed. If the honest answer is to wait or not to treat, we will say so.
When to talk to us first
Recent tan, sun exposure, pregnancy or certain medications
We postpone treatment if you have a recent tan or significant sun exposure, an active skin infection in the area, or take certain photosensitizing medications, and we do not perform laser treatments during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your consultation screens for all of this first.
The honest answer requires a conversation. Every plan at The Body Bar MD begins with a medical assessment, and if laser skin rejuvenation isn't the right tool for your goal, we'll tell you what is. Browse every concern we treat.
Often considered alongside laser skin rejuvenation: how a chemical peel compares for surface tone and texture, Morpheus8 for deeper skin tightening and texture and the Forma-based Hollywood Facial.
What to expect
Your treatment, step by step
Do
- Avoid sun strictly for several weeks before your session
- Pause retinoids and other irritating actives a few days before
- Wear broad-spectrum SPF every day after
Skip
- Self-tanner on the treatment area before your session
- Picking at treated spots as they darken and flake
- Direct sun exposure right after treatment
- 01
Consultation & skin assessment
Your pigment and vascular concerns reviewed; you leave with a defined plan.
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Pre-treatment preparation
Strict sun avoidance and no self-tanner beforehand; pause retinoids a few days prior.
- 03
Laser treatment
Precise pulses with built-in cooling. Most sessions take 20 to 30 minutes.
- 04
Aftercare
Redness settles in 24 to 48 hours; spots flake away over one to two weeks.
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Series & maintenance
3 to 5 sessions, about 4 weeks apart, with maintenance as needed.
Full step-by-step details
Consultation & skin assessment
We review your health history, examine your pigment and vascular concerns, and screen for recent sun exposure. You leave with a defined plan (wavelengths, session count, and exact cost) before anything is scheduled.
Pre-treatment preparation
Strict sun avoidance for several weeks before your session is essential, along with no self-tanner on the treatment area. We also ask you to pause retinoids and other irritating actives a few days beforehand.
Laser treatment
The GentleMax Pro Plus delivers precise pulses of light energy with built-in cooling to keep you comfortable. Most laser facial sessions take 20 to 30 minutes and feel like quick snaps of warmth.
Aftercare
Mild redness typically settles within 24 to 48 hours. Treated spots darken first, then flake away naturally over one to two weeks. Don't pick, and wear broad-spectrum SPF every day.
Series & maintenance
Most plans run three to five sessions spaced four weeks apart. We review your progress at each visit and recommend maintenance sessions as needed to keep pigment and redness from returning.
Why patients choose it
The benefits, honestly stated
Two wavelengths, one platform
The 755 nm wavelength targets excess pigment (sun spots and freckles) while the 1064 nm wavelength reaches redness, broken capillaries, and deeper collagen. One device, matched to what your skin actually needs.
Sun spot removal
Laser energy breaks up the excess pigment in sun spots and freckles. Treated spots darken, lift, and flake away naturally over one to two weeks.
Redness and broken capillaries
The 1064 nm wavelength collapses visible spider veins, broken capillaries, and diffuse redness: vascular concerns that skincare alone cannot reach.
Collagen that builds quietly
Deeper laser passes gently heat the dermis, stimulating new collagen that firms and refines skin texture in the months after your series.
Calibrated to your skin
Settings are tuned to your skin type and concern under medical oversight, the reason this treatment is safe for most skin types, not just the lightest ones.
Minimal downtime
Expect mild redness for 24 to 48 hours, then business as usual. Most patients return to work the same or next day.
Compare your options
Laser skin rejuvenation vs. chemical peel
Laser and a chemical peel solve overlapping but different problems: laser targets pigment and vessels selectively with light, a peel resurfaces the skin's surface evenly. Your consultation matches the tool, or a plan that layers both, to your skin.
Compare side by side
| Laser Skin Rejuvenation | Chemical Peel | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Focused light energy: a 755 nm wavelength targets pigment, 1064 nm targets redness and vessels | A chemical solution exfoliates the outer skin layers so fresh skin regenerates |
| Reaches | Pigment and blood vessels selectively, including vascular concerns a peel can't address | The skin's surface layers, resurfaced evenly across the whole treated area |
| Best for | Sun spots, freckles, broken capillaries, diffuse redness, and spider veins | Overall dullness, uneven texture, fine lines, and mild surface pigmentation |
| Downtime | Mild redness for 24–48 hours; treated spots flake over 1–2 weeks | Varies by depth: light peels flake for a few days, deeper peels need a week or more |
| Results & longevity | Spots clear over a series; tone and collagen keep improving for 2–3 months | Brighter, smoother skin that builds with repeat peels and holds with maintenance |
| Skin tone considerations | Calibrated settings, including the 1064 nm wavelength, extend it to a wider range of skin tones | Lighter peels suit most skin tones; deeper peels carry more pigmentation risk on darker skin |
Neither is universally better. They solve overlapping but different problems. Your consultation matches the tool to your skin and concern, and some plans layer both.
Questions, answered
Laser skin rejuvenation FAQs
How much does it cost, and does insurance cover it?
Laser skin rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment, so insurance does not cover it. Pricing depends on the treatment area and the number of sessions in your plan, and you receive an exact written quote at your complimentary consultation, before anything is scheduled.
Does laser skin rejuvenation hurt?
Most patients describe each pulse as a quick snap of warmth, like a rubber band against the skin. The GentleMax Pro Plus has integrated cooling that takes the edge off every pulse. Sessions are short, and no anesthesia is required.
Is laser treatment safe for darker skin tones?
For most patients, yes. The 1064 nm wavelength is absorbed less by surface pigment, making it the safer choice for deeper skin tones when settings are properly calibrated, which is exactly why physician oversight matters here. Your consultation includes an honest assessment of what your skin can and cannot safely tolerate.
Are there reasons I should wait or avoid laser treatment?
Yes. We postpone treatment if you have a recent tan or significant sun exposure, an active skin infection in the area, or take certain photosensitizing medications, and we do not perform laser treatments during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your consultation screens for all of these before we recommend anything.
What does laser skin rejuvenation actually treat?
Sun damage in its visible forms: sun spots, freckles, uneven tone, diffuse redness, broken capillaries, and small spider veins. The same treatment also stimulates collagen, gradually improving texture and firmness. It is a versatile option for skin that looks older than it should.
How many sessions will I need?
Most patients see their best results after three to five sessions spaced about four weeks apart. Isolated sun spots may clear in fewer visits, while diffuse redness and overall tone usually benefit from the full series. Your consultation sets a realistic number before you commit to anything.
When will I see results?
Treated sun spots typically darken within days, then flake away over one to two weeks, revealing clearer skin underneath. Redness and visible vessels improve gradually across your series. Collagen-related gains in texture and firmness build over two to three months after treatment.
Is laser skin rejuvenation the same as laser skin resurfacing?
No. 'Laser skin resurfacing' usually means an ablative laser that removes the outer layers of skin to treat deeper wrinkles and scarring. Our laser skin rejuvenation uses the Candela GentleMax Pro Plus instead, which leaves the skin's surface intact and targets sun spots, redness and visible vessels beneath it, with mild redness for 24 to 48 hours afterward. Your consultation will tell you honestly if a different, more resurfacing-focused option fits your skin better.
Is the GentleMax Pro Plus a laser or an IPL (intense pulsed light) device?
It's a true laser, not IPL. The GentleMax Pro Plus delivers one specific wavelength, 755 nm or 1064 nm, with each pulse, while an IPL device emits a broad range of light wavelengths in a single flash.
How is laser skin rejuvenation different from Morpheus8 or the Hollywood Facial here?
They target different layers with different energy. Laser skin rejuvenation uses light energy to reach pigment and blood vessels in the skin, while Morpheus8 and the Forma-based Hollywood Facial use radiofrequency heat to firm deeper tissue and refine texture, with Morpheus8 adding microneedling for scarring and laxity. Many patients pair a laser series with one of these once pigment and redness are under control, and your consultation can lay out a combined plan if that fits.
Will my results last, or will new sun spots and redness come back?
The pigment and vessels treated in your series are cleared, but a laser can't stop new sun damage from forming afterward. Daily broad-spectrum SPF and continued sun avoidance are what protect your results long after your last session, and an occasional touch-up session helps keep new spots and redness from building back up over time. Your consultation includes an honest look at your own sun habits so expectations are set correctly from the start.
Visit us
Laser skin rejuvenation near Columbia & Howard County
Our suite is on Route 40 at 9050 Baltimore National Pike Ste 104 in Ellicott City, Maryland, about 12 minutes up US-29 from Columbia. Patients come from across Howard County and the Baltimore corridor.
Coming from Catonsville, Marriottsville, Woodstock or Elkridge? Each town page has the route, the drive time and local notes.
New to us? Read about the practice or find quick answers in our FAQs.
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10 AM – 4 PM
- Wed & Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday Closed
All 14 communities we serve
- Columbia
- Catonsville
- Elkridge
- Clarksville
- Fulton
- Marriottsville
- Woodstock
- Jessup
- Savage
- Laurel
- Sykesville
- Eldersburg
- Pikesville
- Owings Mills
Drive times and routes for every community we serve.
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Undo what the sun left behind, starting with a free consult.
Free video or phone consult. Your exact plan, treatment areas and total come in writing before anything begins. Open Wednesdays and Sundays until 6.
Rated 5 stars on Google$50 deposit, credited to your treatment or refunded if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead.
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