Toronto wears its seasons on the skin—lake sun, city wind, time indoors. When the surface starts to look uneven or tired, laser treatments offer a precise way to refresh. At Dr. Mike Roskies, lasers are treated like instruments: carefully tuned, thoughtfully sequenced, and always guided by facial anatomy. Expect clarity around what each option does, how long recovery takes, and which plan will help you look rested without looking “done.”
Our practice serves patients across the Greater Toronto Area and North York, with a focus on facial rejuvenation, which includes laser skin treatments for tone, texture, and collagen support. If your goals center on facial rejuvenation, scars, or sun repair, you’re in the right place.
“Laser” is an umbrella for energy-based care. Some devices polish the surface; others work deeper, stimulating collagen for firmer, springier skin. The right choice depends on your skin tone, skin texture, and timeline. Done well, laser procedures soften fine lines, lift dullness, reduce visible redness, and help uneven pigment fade while preserving the integrity of surrounding tissue. It’s planned, non-surgical care with clear expectations and repeatable outcomes.
We’ll map a treatment plan that respects your calendar—social downtime in days, or a single deeper reset with a week of recovery. Many patients start with gentle corrections, then build toward more dramatic results once they see how their skin responds.
When texture is etched-in—acne scars, surgical scars, or lines that makeup can’t hide—laser skin resurfacing can reset the surface. An erbium device removes a precise layer, prompting renewal and new collagen formation. It’s the gold standard for visible change in one single treatment, with a structured recovery time and clear gains in smoothness.
HALO blends ablative and non-ablative wavelengths. Think of it as a smart polish: refine pore size, soften early wrinkles, even tone, and nudge collagen in the deep layers. Recovery is measured in days, not weeks. Many patients love the balance—noticeable improvement without stepping off the grid.
BBL isn’t a laser but high-energy pulsed light—excellent for color correction. It targets sun damage, brown spots, and small facial vessels that read as spider veins. Sessions are quick, comfortable, and ideal for face, neck, chest, and hands. A brief series delivers a brighter baseline; maintenance keeps that youthful glow through Toronto’s changing light.
Note: We focus on laser skin care, not laser hair removal, fat reduction, or leg varicose veins. If your primary concern is unwanted hair, hair loss, or leg veins, Toronto offers dedicated providers—we’ll keep the spotlight on skin.
Patients come in for a familiar list of skin concerns: lines and wrinkles, acne, lingering marks from breakouts, blotchy tone from years outdoors, loose skin that looks a touch slack, enlarged pores, or neck and chest that don’t match the face. Laser resurfacing, hybrid fractional lasers, and BBL each solve a slice of that picture—surface refinement, deeper collagen coaching, or color correction. Together, they form a full spectrum of skin treatments that can be sequenced or staged.
For melanin-rich complexions and darker skin types, safety comes from device choice and settings. We fine-tune energy, spot size, and passes to respect pigment biology while still improving texture and tone.
Most people start with the face. The neck, chest, and hands often follow—especially for sun damage and speckled pigment. BBL is superb for broad color shifts on the chest and forearms. HALO and deep resurfacing lasers shine on etched texture and forehead lines or forehead wrinkles. Select scars on the body can be addressed once fully healed and cleared.
You should look like yourself—just more even, fresh, and light-reflective. The right choice gives you visible gains with a recovery you can plan for.
Benefits include:
Most healthy adults seeking non-invasive skin improvement are candidates. We’ll review medications and medical concerns, including light sensitivities and a history of actinic keratosis or cold sores. Consultation prior to treatment includes photos, a skin exam, and a discussion of events or travel—because timing matters as much as technique. If deeper folds need lift or you want to add volume, facial fillers may be layered later. If tension lines come from muscle pull, neuromodulators can help. The aim is straightforward: helping patients achieve natural, durable gains with the fewest steps.
For 1–2 weeks, avoid tanning and self-tanner. Pause retinoids and strong acids 5–7 days before most sessions. Share all meds, especially blood thinning medications. If you’re prone to cold sores, we’ll prescribe prophylaxis. Arrive with clean skin. For deeper erbium resurfacing, block a week for at-home recovery and skip steam rooms, hot tubs, and intense workouts until cleared.
You’ll review the plan with our medical team, confirm settings, and settle in. BBL usually needs no numbing; you’ll feel warm, snappy pulses as the handpiece glides across the skin. HALO uses topical anesthetic; most describe it as heat that fades within an hour. Erbium resurfacing is numbed thoroughly, then treated in deliberate passes that remove a precise layer while sparing surrounding tissue. Sessions run from 20 minutes (BBL) to 45–60 minutes (HALO/resurfacing). You’ll leave with calm barrier care and clear guidance.
With BBL, pigment can darken slightly—like coffee grounds—then lift in a few days; clarity steps forward within a week. HALO creates a bronzed, sandy feel that sheds in 3–5 days as the new surface shows through. Erbium resurfacing takes a dedicated week of care; the payoff is strong: a tighter look, finer texture, and a steadier tone. Collagen remodeling continues for months, which is why long lasting results often look best at 8–12 weeks.
Many patients choose a short BBL series to even color, an annual HALO to fine tune texture, and one erbium laser skin resurfacing when they’re ready for a bigger reset. We’ll time visits to your year—cottage season, travel, photos—so skin looks its best when life is most visible.
Recovery time tracks with depth. BBL: same-day pinkness that fades. HALO: a long weekend off social plans. Resurfacing: a focused week at home. Across the board, avoid picking, heat, and sweat for the first 24–48 hours. Keep skincare simple: gentle cleanser, healing moisturizer, and daily SPF 30+. We’ll tell you when to restart vitamin C or retinoids to lock in gains. Some patients add light chemical peels or facials between laser visits to keep momentum without stress.
Lasers refine skin; injectables sculpt shape and balance expression. If deeper folds or deflation are a concern, other treatments like facial fillers can add volume after the surface looks clear. If muscle pull etches frown lines or crows’ feet, neuromodulators can help soften motion. For sweating under the arms (excessive sweating), Botox—not lasers—is the tool. If your main goals are laser hair removal, hair loss, or fat reduction, Toronto has dedicated providers. Here, the spotlight stays on laser clinic-level skin clarity and collagen coaching.
With advanced laser technology and careful settings, we treat a wide spectrum of tones. For darker skin types, we adjust wavelengths, energy, and passes to reduce risk while still improving clarity. We’ll defer treatment if there’s an active infection, open wound, or a flare that needs calming first. Laser technicians on the team support care; planning and passes stay under the direct guidance of Dr. Roskies.
Fees vary by device, depth, and area. BBL is often the most accessible per visit and typically done in a short series. HALO sits mid-range, commonly as a single strong session or a pair split across the year. Erbium resurfacing is a higher single-visit investment with larger surface change. You’ll receive a transparent quote with a phased plan if you prefer to stage care. If you’re comparing across the city—botox compare logic applies—match device, depth, and provider skill, not line-item price alone..
Faces are Dr. Roskies’ field—every pass is grounded in facial anatomy and an editor’s eye for restraint. He leads planning, calibrates settings, and sequences visits so outcomes feel clean and modern, never over-treated. Patients across Toronto and North York choose the practice because the work reads subtle: clearer tone, finer texture, and a relaxed, youthful appearance that holds up in daylight.
If your goal is clear skin with steady, believable refinement, book a consultation. We’ll map goals, set timelines, and build a plan that fits your life—season after season in the Greater Toronto Area. Call (416) 922-4513 or email [email protected].
Yes—with the right device and settings. We tailor energy and passes to protect pigment while improving tone and texture.
BBL: often 3–5, then maintenance. HALO: usually one, sometimes two. Resurfacing: typically one with planned recovery.
Plan for a focused week at home, then steady improvements over the next month as new skin matures.
Yes—often on a staggered schedule. Lasers refine skin; fillers adjust volume and shape. We’ll sequence for best healing.
Yes. HALO and erbium resurfacing improve scar texture and pore size. BBL brightens discoloration around them.
These are non-invasive / non surgical skin treatments. Depth varies by device; we’ll match it to your goals and calendar.
We can improve small facial vessels; leg varicose veins require vascular care. We’ll advise at consult.
This life is what we make of it. Dr. Mike Roskies helps patients like you determine their own futures through innovative, meticulous, and gorgeous facial plastic surgery in Toronto. As one of the rising stars of plastic surgery, patients come from around the country to receive Dr. Roskies’ life-changing procedures. Ready to give your story an exciting new chapter? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Roskies today.
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