Aerolase laser —
safe for every skin tone.
1064nm Nd:YAG · 650-Microsecond Pulse · No Downtime · No Numbing · Yorkville
Most lasers are not safe for darker skin. The Aerolase Neo Elite is. The 1064nm wavelength with 650-microsecond pulse technology is clinically validated across the full Fitzpatrick scale — including Fitzpatrick IV, V, and VI. Acne, melasma, rosacea, skin tightening, pigmentation, and vascular treatments. Zero downtime. Walk in, walk out, back to your day.
Skin Tones · Fitzpatrick I–VI
Downtime
Conditions Treated
500+ Reviews
Neo Elite
Medical-grade 1064nm Nd:YAG laser platform. The Neo Elite is Aerolase’s flagship device — the same platform used in leading dermatology practices internationally and available exclusively at Tight Clinic Yorkville in Toronto.
Pulse
The 650-microsecond pulse duration is what separates the Aerolase Neo Elite from conventional Nd:YAG lasers. Energy is delivered to the target tissue in a sub-millisecond window — faster than tissue can conduct heat laterally — allowing precise treatment of pigment, vessels, and sebaceous glands without collateral thermal damage. No numbing required.
skin tone.
Most lasers — including IPL — are not safe for Fitzpatrick IV–VI. The Aerolase Neo Elite is. The 1064nm wavelength has low melanin absorption; the 650-microsecond pulse bypasses the thermal damage that causes post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin. Clinically validated across the full Fitzpatrick scale.
One device.
Thirteen concerns.
The 650-microsecond pulse heats the deep dermis without damaging the surface — triggering collagen and elastin production, tightening lax skin, and improving overall skin quality. No downtime, no numbing required. Walk in, walk out.
The 1064nm wavelength targets the sebaceous glands driving breakouts, reduces the bacteria responsible for acne, and calms the inflammation that causes redness. Face and back treatments available. Safe on all skin tones — no hyperpigmentation risk.
Melasma is one of the most difficult conditions to treat with lasers — most devices risk worsening it on darker skin. The Aerolase Neo Elite is one of the only lasers clinically proven safe for melasma on Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin. The sub-millisecond pulse reaches pigment without the thermal damage that triggers post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
The 1064nm wavelength is preferentially absorbed by haemoglobin — targeting the blood vessels responsible for facial redness, flushing, spider veins, and rosacea with precision. Vessels are selectively treated without affecting surrounding tissue. Visible improvement typically after one to two sessions.
Cherry angiomas, skin tags, and vascular lesions removed precisely with the Aerolase Neo Elite. The laser targets the vessel or lesion directly — most clearances achieved in a single session. No cutting, no scarring, no downtime.
Aerolase paired with medical-grade chemical peels (BioRepeel, Skinceuticals, Perfect Derma) for amplified results. The laser opens the skin for deeper peel penetration; the peel enhances the laser’s collagen and rejuvenation response. The Hydrinity mask completes the protocol with intensive hydration.
for your skin.
Toronto is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world. Most laser clinics in this city cannot safely treat clients with brown or Black skin — the devices they use, particularly IPL, carry real risk of making pigmentation worse on darker skin tones. Patients with Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin know this. Many have been turned away, or have had bad experiences.
The Aerolase Neo Elite changes that. The 1064nm wavelength is preferentially absorbed by the treatment target — not by melanin — and the 650-microsecond pulse is too fast for the thermal spread that causes post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. For melasma, acne, rosacea, and skin rejuvenation on darker skin, Aerolase at Tight Clinic Yorkville is a clinically safe option that most Toronto laser clinics cannot match.
- Melasma on Fitzpatrick IV–VI — safely treated without risk of PIH. IPL would make it worse. Aerolase does not.
- Acne on darker skin — many acne lasers risk hyperpigmentation on brown or Black skin. Aerolase does not require that trade-off.
- Rosacea and redness — safe and effective regardless of underlying skin tone.
- Skin tightening and rejuvenation — the collagen-stimulating protocol works the same across all skin types, with no surface disruption.
- No cooling required — the treatment is comfortable without topical anaesthetic or cryo-cooling, on any skin tone.
The 1064nm wavelength targets the sebaceous glands driving breakouts, reduces the bacteria responsible for acne, and calms the inflammation that causes redness. Face and back treatments available. Safe on all skin tones — no hyperpigmentation risk.
Transparent pricing.
Every treatment listed.
Full-face collagen stimulation and tightening. No downtime.
Acne Back Treatment
Back acne cleared with the same clinical laser protocol.
Safe on all skin tones. No risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Vascular targeting — facial redness, spider veins, flushing.
Precise vascular lesion clearance in a single session.
Non-surgical removal. Precise, fast, no downtime.
Targeted rejuvenation and tightening for the neck.
Perioral lines, lip rejuvenation, and skin quality.
Aerolase with BioRepeel chemical peel and Hydrinity mask.
Aerolase paired with a Skinceuticals medical-grade peel.
Peel and mask combination for amplified results.
Aerolase with the Perfect Derma Peel — maximum rejuvenation.
Pricing is per session. Number of sessions varies by condition and presentation — see FAQ for protocol guidance. Aerolase is available exclusively at Tight Clinic Yorkville, 199 Avenue Road. No referral required.
Before & After.
Real results.
Individual results vary. Before-and-after photos are taken at Tight Clinic Yorkville to track treatment progress. Results depend on the condition being treated, skin type, and number of sessions completed.
No downtime is not
a compromise.
Laser-induced tissue damage depends on both energy and time. At 650 microseconds, the Aerolase Neo Elite delivers energy faster than the target tissue can transfer heat laterally — a concept called selective photothermolysis. The target (pigment, vessel, or sebaceous gland) is heated and disrupted; the surrounding tissue is not. This is why there is no downtime, no surface damage, and no need for numbing.
The 1064nm wavelength penetrates deeper than shorter wavelengths (532nm, 755nm, 810nm) and has significantly lower melanin absorption — the property that makes it safer on all skin tones. It is preferentially absorbed by haemoglobin (targeting vascular lesions and rosacea) and water (targeting sebaceous activity and dermal collagen). One wavelength, multiple mechanisms, multiple concerns treated.
Tight Clinic Yorkville is a Toronto-founded medical aesthetics clinic with two locations, 30 staff, and 500+ Google reviews at 4.9 stars. Aerolase treatments are delivered by trained aestheticians and nurses within a full medical aesthetics environment — not a spa or salon. The Neo Elite is available exclusively at the Yorkville location, 199 Avenue Road.
In, treated, out —
no waiting required.
A thorough assessment of your skin, concerns, and treatment history. Your practitioner confirms candidacy, identifies the right protocol, and explains what to expect for your specific presentation and skin type.
Unlike most lasers, the Aerolase Neo Elite does not require topical numbing cream. You arrive and go straight to treatment — no 30–45 minute wait. Most clients are surprised by how comfortable the session is.
The handpiece is passed over the treatment area — full face typically 30–40 minutes. A mild warmth or snapping sensation is normal. Most clients find the treatment comfortable throughout.
Mild redness for a few hours is typical. No peeling, no bandages, no restrictions on activity. Most clients return to work, exercise, or social engagements the same day.
Some concerns (rosacea, vascular lesions) show improvement within days. Others (tightening, acne, pigmentation) build progressively over a series. Your practitioner sets clear expectations at consultation for your specific concern.
No referral · No numbing · No downtime · All skin types · 199 Avenue Road
The only Aerolase
in Yorkville.
Aerolase Neo Elite exclusively at Tight Clinic Yorkville — 1064nm laser treatment for acne, melasma, rosacea, skin tightening, and more. Safe for all skin types. No downtime. Accepting new clients.
Forest Hill clients seeking laser skin treatment Toronto — Tight Clinic Yorkville at 199 Avenue Road. Aerolase Neo Elite: safe for all skin tones, no downtime, acne, melasma, rosacea, and tightening.
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Summerhill clients — Tight Clinic Yorkville is a short walk or TTC ride. Aerolase laser facial Toronto, acne laser treatment, skin tightening, hyperpigmentation laser. All skin types. No downtime.
Moore Park and Davisville clients looking for laser skin treatment Yorkville — Tight Clinic at 199 Avenue Road. Aerolase Neo Elite, safe for all skin types including dark and melanated skin.
Midtown Toronto laser skin treatment — Aerolase Neo Elite at Tight Clinic Yorkville. The only Fitzpatrick VI-safe laser clinic in the Yorkville area. Acne, melasma, rosacea, tightening. From $150.
Results clients
can see.
“I have Fitzpatrick V skin and melasma, and I’d been told by multiple clinics that laser wasn’t an option for me — too high a risk of making the pigmentation worse. The team at Tight Clinic Yorkville explained how the Aerolase Neo Elite is different and why it’s safe for my skin tone. Three sessions in and my melasma has faded significantly. This was genuinely life-changing for me.”
“Aerolase for rosacea — my face was red every day, I was self-conscious in every meeting. After two sessions the diffuse redness has reduced dramatically. The treatment is incredibly comfortable — no numbing, mild warmth, and I was back at my desk within the hour. I cannot recommend Tight Clinic Yorkville enough.”
“I came in for acne treatment and added skin tightening to the series after seeing how the first session improved my overall skin quality. The combination package with BioRepeel is exceptional — skin looks clearer, tighter, and more even than it has in years. No downtime is not a marketing claim, it’s accurate — I go straight back to work after every session.”
Every question about
Aerolase, answered.
15 questions covering the technology, all-skin-tone safety, downtime, conditions treated, and pricing — answered directly.
Aerolase is a medical-grade 1064nm Nd:YAG laser using 650-microsecond pulse technology — a sub-millisecond pulse duration that is clinically distinctive from conventional Nd:YAG lasers. The 650-microsecond pulse delivers energy to the target tissue (pigment, vessels, or sebaceous glands) faster than the tissue can conduct heat to surrounding structures — producing highly precise clinical outcomes without collateral thermal damage. At Tight Clinic Yorkville, the device used is the Aerolase Neo Elite, the current flagship Aerolase platform.
This is the most important comparison in the Toronto laser market. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) uses broad-spectrum light and is not a true laser — it produces variable, less targeted energy that significantly increases the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) on darker skin tones. IPL is not recommended for Fitzpatrick IV–VI. The Aerolase Neo Elite uses a single 1064nm wavelength with a 650-microsecond pulse that targets precisely without the diffuse thermal spread that causes PIH. The Aerolase is safe for all skin types, IPL is not — and that distinction matters enormously in Toronto.
Yes — the Aerolase Neo Elite is one of the only lasers clinically validated as safe across all skin types, including Fitzpatrick IV, V, and VI (medium brown, dark brown, and deeply melanated skin). The 1064nm wavelength has lower melanin absorption than shorter wavelengths like 532nm or 755nm — and the 650-microsecond pulse is fast enough to treat the target without the sustained heat that causes hyperpigmentation in darker skin. For clients with brown or Black skin who have been turned away by other clinics or have had bad experiences with IPL, Aerolase at Tight Clinic Yorkville is a clinically safe option.
Yes — the Aerolase Neo Elite is safe across the full Fitzpatrick scale, I through VI. This is not true of most laser platforms: IPL, fractional lasers, and many pulsed-dye lasers carry significant risk of PIH on darker skin tones and are typically limited to Fitzpatrick I–III. The Aerolase Neo Elite’s combination of 1064nm wavelength and 650-microsecond pulse makes it one of the few lasers that treats the full spectrum of skin tones safely — a meaningful differentiator in a diverse city like Toronto.
Aerolase is one of the more comfortable laser treatments available. The 650-microsecond pulse is fast enough that most clients describe mild warmth or a light snapping sensation rather than pain — and no numbing cream is required for most treatments. This is a genuine differentiator from conventional Nd:YAG lasers and fractional treatments, which typically require 30–45 minutes of topical anaesthetic. Most clients at Tight Clinic Yorkville are surprised by how comfortable the treatment is.
No — the Aerolase Neo Elite is a no-downtime laser. Most clients experience mild redness for a few hours post-treatment, similar to light sun exposure, that typically resolves within the day. There is no peeling, no purging, no need to avoid work or social engagements. This is by design — the 650-microsecond pulse delivers clinical energy without the surface disruption that causes downtime with ablative or fractional lasers. Walk in, walk out, back to your day.
The number of sessions depends on the concern being treated. For skin rejuvenation and tightening, 3–6 sessions spaced 2–4 weeks apart is standard. For acne, 4–6 sessions is typical for active breakouts, with maintenance as needed. For melasma and hyperpigmentation, 4–8 sessions depending on the depth and extent of pigment. For rosacea and vascular concerns, 2–4 sessions for most presentations. For cherry angiomas and skin tags, often 1 session. Your Tight Clinic practitioner will provide a personalised protocol at consultation.
Most Aerolase sessions at Tight Clinic Yorkville take 20–45 minutes depending on the treatment area and protocol. Full-face treatments typically run 30–40 minutes. Neck-only treatment is 20–25 minutes. Lip treatment is 10–15 minutes. Combination protocols with chemical peels (BioRepeel, Skinceuticals, Perfect Derma) add 15–20 minutes for the peel and mask. Because no numbing cream is required, there is no 30–45 minute wait — the appointment time is the treatment time.
Results vary by concern. Redness, rosacea, and vascular lesions often show visible improvement within 24–72 hours as vessels are absorbed. Acne typically shows reduced inflammation within days; significant clearing at 3–4 sessions. Melasma and pigmentation gradually lightens over 4–8 weeks per session as treated pigment fragments and exfoliates naturally. Skin tightening and rejuvenation are progressive — collagen remodelling peaks at 3–6 months, with the most noticeable improvement after a full series. Before-and-after photos are taken at Tight Clinic to track progress objectively.
Yes — Aerolase is one of the most effective laser treatments for active acne. The 1064nm wavelength targets the sebaceous glands that overproduce sebum (the oil that feeds acne), destroys the P. acnes bacteria responsible for breakouts, and reduces the inflammation that causes the redness and pain of active lesions. It is safe for all skin types — including darker skin where many acne treatments carry hyperpigmentation risk — and produces no systemic side effects. Many clients use Aerolase in combination with GP care for hormonal acne (Dr. Raiter and Dr. Zhang at Tight Clinic King West) for a comprehensive approach.
Yes — and the Aerolase Neo Elite is one of the few lasers safe for melasma on darker skin. Melasma is notoriously difficult to treat: most lasers, including IPL and some Q-switched devices, can worsen melasma on Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin by triggering post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The Aerolase Neo Elite’s 1064nm wavelength and sub-millisecond pulse reaches pigment precisely without the thermal damage that provokes PIH. For clients with melasma on brown or deeply pigmented skin who have been told laser is not appropriate for them, Aerolase at Tight Clinic Yorkville changes that clinical picture.
Yes — rosacea and diffuse facial redness are among the most responsive conditions to Aerolase treatment. The 1064nm wavelength is preferentially absorbed by oxyhaemoglobin in the blood vessels responsible for persistent redness, flushing, and visible veins. The laser selectively coagulates these vessels without damaging surrounding skin — producing visible reduction in redness and broken capillaries. Most rosacea presentations respond within 2–4 sessions. The treatment is comfortable, requires no downtime, and is safe for the typically fair, sensitive skin associated with rosacea.
Yes — and combination protocols are available at Tight Clinic Yorkville for enhanced results. The Aerolase Neo Elite is offered in combination with BioRepeel, Skinceuticals medical-grade peels, and the Perfect Derma Peel, as well as the Hydrinity hydrating mask. The laser primes the skin — increasing circulation, opening channels, and beginning the collagen cascade — while the peel addresses surface texture, pigment, and cellular renewal. The combination produces amplified outcomes compared to either treatment alone, with pricing from $650.
Aerolase is contraindicated in pregnancy, in clients with active tanning or recent sun exposure in the treatment area, in those with photosensitising medications (including certain antibiotics and retinoids), active skin infections, and some autoimmune skin conditions. Melasma treatments may be unsuitable during pregnancy or hormonal contraception in some cases. Your Tight Clinic practitioner will conduct a thorough consultation to confirm candidacy before treatment.
At Tight Clinic Yorkville, Aerolase treatments start at $150 for lip treatment and $275 for neck treatment. Most full-area treatments (face, acne, melasma, rosacea, skin tightening, cherry angioma, skin tag removal) are $550 per session. Combination packages with chemical peels range from $650–$750. Aerolase is available exclusively at the Yorkville location — 199 Avenue Road. No numbing required, no downtime, and no referral needed to book.
The laser that works
for your skin.
Aerolase Neo Elite at Tight Clinic Yorkville, 199 Avenue Road. Safe for all skin types. No downtime. No numbing. Acne, melasma, rosacea, tightening, pigmentation — from $150.