Acne is a skin condition characterized by blemishes like pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, or cysts. Those blemishes form when hair follicles become clogged and inflamed. It can be very uncomfortable and painful to experience acne. Even once healed, blemishes can leave behind acne scars.

If you have acne scars, you’re aware of how persistent and demoralizing they can be. Any trauma to the skin can lead to scarring, and that includes the blemishes caused by breakouts.

Actinic keratoses are skin lesions that look rough, scaly, and red. They’re largely caused by sun exposure, and they’re considered pre-cancerous. This means that if left untreated, actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer.

Cellulite is a common condition that presents as dimples on the skin. It’s extremely common, affecting as many as 85% to 90% of women, regardless of size. Even so, cellulite can be demoralizing and may prevent you from wearing swimsuits or engaging in summertime activities.

Cholesterol deposits are a type of skin lesion caused by fat accumulation in the skin’s macrophages. They can look like small yellow or skin colored-bumps or larger plaques. They are most common around the eyes, but can also affect other parts of the body.

These fine lines and tiny wrinkles have many other names, such as “expression lines” and “laugh lines.” Whatever you call them, rest assured that we can help you manage them.

This relatively common condition –evidenced by the appearance of “two chins” – is typically determined by genetic disposition.

Unwanted hair on your face and body can be frustrating. Managing hair takes time and can get expensive as it continues to grow back. Unwanted hair isn't hazardous, but it is frustrating and unpleasant. 

Having varicose veins or spider veins can affect your appearance, but more than that, they can also cause discomfort and put you at risk of other medical conditions, like open sores and blood clots.

A fibroma is a small, tumour-like protrusion made up of fibrous tissue like collagen. Skin fibromas can look like tinted bumps on the legs or arms or like clusters on the face. While fibromas are benign, they can still be unpleasant, especially if they are prominent or get in the way of shaving. If you’re experiencing any skin fibromas, our team at Discovery Laser is ready to help you get rid of them for good.

Like it or not, we all age! When you hit a certain life point, seeing fine lines or wrinkles in the mirror can be very startling. On the inside, you’re young and vivacious, but those signs of aging can make you look fatigued - not at all like yourself!
If you’d like to smooth out your skin and restore some youthful vitality, read on. We’ll explain what causes fine lines and wrinkles in the first place, and cover the best treatments to fade their appearance.

Do you become damp at the drop of a hat? Hyperhidrosis is a condition that leads to excessive sweating. It can cause sweaty palms, face, feet, or underarms. No matter which of your body parts is affected, hyperhidrosis can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Thankfully, it is possible to reduce your excessive sweating! Read on to learn about the most effective hyperhidrosis treatment at Discovery Laser.

Hyperpigmentation is a term for all types of dark spots or marks on the skin. That includes both tiny freckles and large splotches! Those discolorations show up when something triggers the skin to produce more melanin than normal.
While hyperpigmentation is very common, especially as a response to sun exposure or hormonal changes, it can still take a toll on your self-esteem. This is especially true with prominent or large discoloration like melasma.

Do you have tiny white bumps dotting your eye area? If so, you might be experiencing milia. These little bumps are filled with keratin. They’re usually white or a little lighter than your skin tone. Milia (or milium in singular) are sometimes confused with whiteheads but there are two main differences: First, milia are actually firm to the touch, while whiteheads tend to be softer. Second, milia take a lot longer to fade, and may require professional treatments.

Nail fungus or onychomycosis is incredibly common but it’s also unpleasant. It leads to discolored, thick nails. As it gets worse, it can also cause nail brittleness and inflammation. This condition is notoriously difficult to treat, so you're not alone if you’re experiencing recurring infections. If you’ve tried all of the creams and ointments to no avail, our team at Discovery Laser would love to help you nip those not-so-fun fungi in the bud. Keep reading to learn more about this condition and how we treat it.

Photoaging is the clinical way of saying “sun damage”. Don’t underestimate the profound damage that UV exposure can cause to your skin. On the cosmetic side of things, photoaging leads to fine lines, wrinkles, and sunspots. More significantly, it can cause all sorts of spots and lesions that may become skin cancer later on.

Flushing, redness, bumps, and mild tenderness - these are the most common signs that you might have rosacea. This sensitive skin condition makes life difficult as it’s hard to predict what will cause your next flare-up. Getting the visible signs of your rosacea to clear up will require a multi-pronged approach, and we offer a few treatments that can help!

Gravity comes for all of us eventually. For many, seeing a sagging jawline and marionette lines can be one of the most distressing signs of getting older. The skin’s ability to stay firm wanes with age, but new innovations in non-surgical skin tightening have made it possible to turn back those signs of the times. If you’ve noticed that your nasolabial folds have gotten deeper or that your jawline isn’t as defined as it once was, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Do you have small bumps that simply won’t go away? They might be sebaceous hyperplasia. Sebaceous hyperplasia is a condition where the sebaceous gland becomes enlarged. It looks like a small, yellow or skin-coloured bump. These small, persistent papules can be mistaken for acne, but they’re very different. The good news is that they’re easy to treat.

Seborrheic keratoses are rough, pigmented patches of skin that often show up with age. While they’re not harmful, they can be unpleasant. They look textured and raised, and as with many other signs of aging, it makes sense to want to get rid of them.

It can be scary to suddenly notice that your features pull downwards. This is called skin laxity, and it’s one of the most prominent signs of aging. It can impact both your face and body, leading to wrinkles and loose skin.

Skin tags are little growths that protrude from the skin. They’re soft and malleable - often compared to deflated balloons, and they can get caught on clothing or jewelry. They might be small in most cases, but that doesn’t mean they’re pleasant. Skin tags often show up on the face and neck, and they can be particularly troublesome over the eyelid. They can also occur on the body, especially in areas where you have skin folds. The good news is that no matter where your skin tags show up, they’re fast and easy to remove.

We often think of scars and stretch marks as permanent, but they don’t have to be! Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of pregnancy, injury, or even acne, solutions exist to fade and even eliminate your stretch marks and scars.

Tension headaches, the most common type of headache, are characterized by a mild to moderate “squeezing” pain at the front of the head.

Full cheeks and lips are defining signs of beauty. But as we age, our faces naturally lose definition, volume, balance and shape in these areas.