Laser Hair Removal —
melanin measured.
Yorkville.
Laser Hair Removal Toronto · Cynosure Elite iQ · Skintel Melanin Reader · Fitzpatrick I–VI · Women & Men
Tight Clinic Yorkville uses the Cynosure Elite iQ with the Skintel Melanin Reader — the industry’s first and only FDA-cleared device that objectively measures your skin’s melanin level before every session. No guessing your Fitzpatrick type by eye. Settings calibrated to your actual skin, not approximated. Dual-wavelength 755nm Alexandrite + 1064nm Nd:YAG — safe and effective for all skin types I–VI. No gel. Zimmer Cryo 6 cooling. Women and men.
FDA-Cleared Melanin Reader
All Fitzpatrick Types
Dual Wavelength
Zimmer Cryo 6 Cooling
500+ Reviews
Melanin measured.
Not guessed.
Clinically proven safe.
In most laser clinics, your Fitzpatrick skin type is assessed by eye — a subjective judgment that can be wrong, and that wrong judgment can result in burns, hyperpigmentation, or poor results on darker skin tones. The Cynosure Elite iQ at Tight Clinic Yorkville is equipped with the Skintel Melanin Reader — the only FDA-cleared device that objectively measures your actual melanin level before treatment. The reading is used to determine the precise laser settings appropriate for your skin — not approximated, not guessed, not based on how you look in the room. For South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, Black, and Latin American clients with darker skin, this is the clinical difference between a safe, effective treatment and an unsafe one.
Elite iQ + Skintel vs. standard laser bars.
| Factor | Elite iQ · Tight Clinic | Standard Laser Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Skin type assessment | Skintel FDA-cleared reader | Visual assessment only |
| Setting precision | Objective melanin data | Subjective / guessed |
| Wavelengths | 755nm Alex + 1064nm YAG | 810nm diode only |
| Fitzpatrick V–VI safe | ✓ Clinically verified | ✗ Risk of burns |
| Cooling system | Zimmer Cryo 6 cold air | Contact tip only |
| Gel required | ✗ None | Yes |
| FDA-cleared melanin reader | ✓ Skintel | ✗ None |
Melanin measured.
Settings proven safe before the first pulse.
The Cynosure Elite iQ is a dual-wavelength 755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser — the same gold-standard clinical wavelengths used in medical dermatology globally. What sets it apart is the Skintel Melanin Reader: the industry’s first and only FDA-cleared melanin reader, which objectively measures your skin’s melanin level before treatment. No guessing your Fitzpatrick type by eye. No subjectivity. Your practitioner reads the Skintel measurement and uses it to set the precise fluence, pulse duration, and wavelength proportion appropriate for your exact skin tone — before a single pulse is delivered.
This is especially significant for darker skin tones — South Asian, Middle Eastern, East Asian, Black, and Latin American clients — who have often had bad or unsafe experiences at clinics where skin type was assessed visually and settings were applied without objective data. The Skintel eliminates that subjectivity entirely. Both 755nm Alex and 1064nm Nd:YAG wavelengths are available, covering all Fitzpatrick skin types I–VI safely and effectively. Zimmer Cryo 6 cold-air cooling throughout. No gel required.
Every area.
Melanin measured. All skin types.
Bikini Line $200 · Full Brazilian $350 · Men’s Brazilian $400. The most-booked laser treatment globally. Skintel Melanin Reader calibrates settings precisely for your skin tone — safe for South Asian, Middle Eastern, and dark skin. Permanent freedom from waxing.
$100/session · $480 for 6. 30-minute sessions. The fastest ROI in laser — permanent underarm freedom. Skintel ensures correct settings regardless of skin tone. No razor, no waxing, no ingrown hairs ever again.
Upper Lip $50 · Chin $75 · Lip & Chin $100 · Cheeks $80 · Full Face $250. The Skintel Melanin Reader is especially important for facial treatment on darker skin — objective settings reduce burn and hyperpigmentation risk that subjective assessment cannot.
Half Legs $250 · Full Legs $400 (women) · Half Legs $250 · Full Legs $350 (men). Dual-wavelength Elite iQ provides full-efficacy leg treatment for all skin types. Combine with bikini in the same session.
Full Back $300 · Full Chest $300 · Back & Chest $550 (men). The Skintel’s objective melanin measurement makes the Elite iQ particularly effective for South Asian and Middle Eastern men with darker skin on the back and chest.
Arms · hands · stomach · buttocks · shoulders · neck · ears · breasts · sideburns. If you have an area not listed, ask at booking — the Elite iQ with Skintel treats virtually any area safely across all skin tones.
Complete pricing.
Women & men. No surprises.
6-session packages are the recommended protocol for permanent hair reduction. 3-packs available for clients beginning treatment before committing to a full series.
| AREA | SINGLE | 3-PACK | 6-PACK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Lip | $50 | $135 | $240 |
| Chin | $75 | $200 | $360 |
| Lip & Chin | $100 | $270 | $480 |
| Cheeks | $80 | $215 | $385 |
| Sideburns | $75 | $200 | $360 |
| Lower Half Face | $200 | $540 | $960 |
| Whole Face w/ Forehead | $250 | $675 | $1,200 |
| Underarms | $100 | $270 | $480 |
| Full Arms | $200 | $540 | $960 |
| Half Arms | $150 | $405 | $720 |
| Bikini | $200 | $540 | $960 |
| Brazilian | $350 | $945 | $1,680 |
| Half Legs | $250 | $675 | $1,200 |
| Full Legs | $400 | $1,080 | $1,920 |
| Back | $300 | $810 | $1,440 |
| Chest | $300 | $810 | $1,440 |
| Full Stomach | $150 | $405 | $720 |
| Buttocks | $200 | $540 | $960 |
| Hands | $100 | $270 | $480 |
| Breasts | $80 | $215 | $385 |
| AREA | SINGLE | 3-PACK | 6-PACK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Back | $300 | $810 | $1,440 |
| Half Back | $200 | $540 | $960 |
| Full Chest | $300 | $810 | $1,440 |
| Half Chest | $200 | $540 | $960 |
| Full Back & Chest | $550 | $1,485 | $2,640 |
| Stomach | $300 | $810 | $1,440 |
| Shoulders | $150 | $405 | $720 |
| Arms | $250 | $675 | $1,200 |
| Half Arm | $150 | $405 | $720 |
| Beard | $250 | $675 | $1,200 |
| Neck (Front or Back) | $100 | $270 | $480 |
| Neck (All Around) | $150 | $405 | $720 |
| Ears | $50 | $135 | $240 |
| Bikini | $300 | $810 | $1,440 |
| Brazilian | $400 | $1,080 | $1,920 |
| Half Legs | $250 | $675 | $1,200 |
| Full Legs | $350 | $945 | $1,680 |
| Buttocks | $300 | $810 | $1,440 |
Per-session pricing per treatment area. 6-pack recommended for permanent hair reduction protocol. No referral required. Tight Clinic Yorkville, 199 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2J3.
Laser near
Yorkville
Cynosure Elite iQ laser hair removal at Tight Clinic Yorkville. Skintel Melanin Reader — FDA-cleared objective skin typing. All Fitzpatrick types I–VI. Women & men. No gel. From $50/session. Book online.
Forest Hill clients seeking laser hair removal Yorkville or permanent hair removal Toronto — Tight Clinic, 199 Avenue Road. Elite iQ + Skintel. All skin tones. Brazilian, underarms, legs, face. From $50.
Rosedale clients — Cynosure Elite iQ at Tight Clinic Yorkville. Skintel melanin reader. Safe for South Asian, Middle Eastern, dark skin. No gel. Zimmer Cryo 6. Women & men. Book online.
Summerhill clients near Yorkville — laser hair removal at Tight Clinic, 199 Avenue Road. FDA-cleared Skintel melanin reader. Fitzpatrick I–VI. Brazilian, face, back, legs, underarms. No referral.
Midtown Toronto clients seeking laser hair removal Yorkville — Tight Clinic, 199 Avenue Road. Elite iQ + Skintel. All skin types. 6-pack packages from $240. No downtime. No referral. Book online.
Lawrence Park and Leaside clients — permanent laser hair removal at Tight Clinic Yorkville. Cynosure Elite iQ. Skintel. Women & men. Brazilian, underarms, face, legs. From $50. No referral.
Annex and Casa Loma clients — medical-grade laser hair removal at Tight Clinic Yorkville. Elite iQ. Skintel melanin reader. All skin tones including dark skin. $50–$400/session. Book online.
Your laser
Skin Experts.
All laser hair removal at Tight Clinic Yorkville is performed by certified aestheticians and laser technicians with hands-on Lumenis Splendor X experience.
7+ years in medical aesthetics, also teaching at an aesthetics school. Hardip’s holistic and educational approach ensures clients understand their treatments and leave with lasting results.
A passion for aesthetics and genuine client connection drives Agustina’s practice. A continuous learner who brings energy and warmth to every laser session.
14+ years of experience with roots in Trinidad & Tobago. Adrianne specialises in laser and device-based treatments, bringing deep technical expertise and a warm, client-centred approach to every session.
Results-driven aesthetician with deep expertise in device-based treatments and laser. Jaimie combines clinical knowledge with a sharp sense of humour to deliver consistent, measurable results.
Precision.
Every skin tone. Yorkville.
“I have East African skin and had been told by two other clinics that their laser wasn’t suitable for my skin tone. The Skintel reader at Tight Clinic Yorkville actually measured my melanin level and my practitioner explained exactly which settings were safe for me. Four sessions in — zero side effects, excellent results. This is the right device for darker skin.”
“The Skintel melanin reader was something I’d never seen before — the practitioner actually showed me the reading and explained how it informed the treatment settings for my skin. It gave me real confidence going into the session. Results have been exactly what I hoped. Very professional clinic in a beautiful part of the city.”
“I’ve done laser at three different clinics in Toronto. Tight Clinic Yorkville is in another category. The Elite iQ is clearly a premium device, the Skintel reader adds a level of clinical precision I hadn’t experienced before, and the results speak for themselves. I’m five sessions in and have permanent results I never thought were possible.”
Everything about
laser hair removal at Yorkville.
Real questions from people searching for laser hair removal treatment in Toronto and near Yorkville — answered directly.
Tight Clinic Yorkville uses the Cynosure Elite iQ with the Skintel Melanin Reader — the industry’s first and only FDA-cleared melanin reader. Before each treatment, the Skintel objectively measures your skin’s melanin level and guides your practitioner to the precise settings appropriate for your exact skin tone. The Elite iQ fires both 755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG wavelengths — the gold-standard clinical combination — with Zimmer Cryo 6 cold-air cooling throughout. No gel required.
Yes — and the Skintel Melanin Reader makes the Yorkville location particularly suited to darker skin types. The Skintel objectively measures your melanin level before treatment, eliminating the subjectivity of visual skin type assessment. Settings are calibrated to your actual skin, not to how you appear in the room. The Elite iQ’s 1064nm Nd:YAG wavelength bypasses surface melanin entirely. South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, Black, and Latin American clients are treated safely and effectively across all Fitzpatrick skin types I–VI.
The Skintel is the industry’s first and only FDA-cleared melanin reader, integrated with the Cynosure Elite iQ at Tight Clinic Yorkville. Before your laser session, your practitioner uses the Skintel to take a brief, painless measurement of the melanin in your skin. The reading provides an objective data point that guides the selection of wavelength, fluence, and pulse duration for your treatment. This eliminates guesswork in skin typing — particularly important for Fitzpatrick IV–VI clients where incorrect settings carry real risk of burns or hyperpigmentation at other clinics.
Most clients achieve permanent hair reduction in 6 sessions spaced 4–8 weeks apart depending on the treatment area. Hair grows in cycles — laser only affects follicles in the active growth phase, so multiple sessions ensure complete follicle coverage. The Elite iQ’s clinical precision means settings are always optimised for your skin at each session via the Skintel re-measurement — which is especially valuable as your skin may change seasonally. Your practitioner will recommend spacing at your first appointment.
No downtime. Mild redness or warmth for a few hours post-session is normal and resolves quickly. Avoid direct sun exposure and apply SPF 30+ to treated areas for 48 hours. Shave between sessions as needed — waxing, threading, and plucking must stop at least 4 weeks before treatment begins as they remove the follicle root that laser targets.
Yes — laser produces permanent hair reduction. FDA and Health Canada terminology is ‘permanent reduction’ — treated follicles are permanently damaged and will not regrow. After a full 6-session protocol, most clients are 80–95% hair-free in the treated area permanently. Occasional maintenance (1–2 sessions per year) sustains the result for the long term.
Shave the treatment area 24–48 hours before your appointment. Do not wax, thread, pluck, or use depilatory creams for at least 4 weeks before your first session. Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner on the treatment area for 2 weeks before each session. Arrive with clean skin — no lotions, deodorant (underarms), or makeup on the treatment area. Pause prescription retinoids 5–7 days before any facial laser treatment.
Laser uses a single coherent wavelength; IPL scatters broad-spectrum light. Laser energy is more concentrated, more controllable, and more effective — especially on darker skin tones where IPL carries real burn risk. The Cynosure Elite iQ is a true medical laser using gold-standard 755nm and 1064nm wavelengths, not IPL, with the added clinical precision of the Skintel Melanin Reader for objective skin typing.
Yes. Common combinations at Yorkville: underarms + Brazilian, face + neck, half legs + bikini. Your practitioner will confirm the combined appointment time and Skintel assessment at booking.
Both locations offer gold-standard dual-wavelength laser hair removal safe for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Yorkville uses the Cynosure Elite iQ with Skintel Melanin Reader — objective, FDA-cleared melanin measurement before each treatment. King West uses the Lumenis Splendor X with BLEND X technology — simultaneous dual-wavelength firing in a single adjustable pulse. Both devices are premium clinical lasers. The Skintel at Yorkville adds an additional layer of objective skin type verification that is particularly valuable for darker skin tone clients.
Yes. Common combinations at Yorkville: underarms + Brazilian, face + neck, half legs + bikini. Your practitioner will run the Skintel Melanin Reader measurement at the start of your appointment to calibrate settings before beginning. Ask at booking to confirm combined session timing.
Medical-grade laser.
Skintel precision. Yorkville.
Cynosure Elite iQ with Skintel Melanin Reader at Tight Clinic Yorkville, 199 Avenue Road. FDA-cleared objective melanin measurement — safe for all skin types Fitzpatrick I–VI. No gel. Zimmer Cryo 6 cooling. Women & men. Brazilian, underarms, face, legs, back. From $50. No referral.
📍 199 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2J3 · Yorkville
Fine lines & wrinkles
Smooth, soften, and prevent visible lines while maintaining natural movement. We combine muscle-relaxing injectables for dynamic lines with collagen-stimulating treatments for static ones.
We typically combine muscle relaxation with collagen stimulation for the most natural, long-lasting results.
Available at both King West & Yorkville unless noted.
Personalized treatment plans. Natural results. Experienced team.