Facial Laser Hair Removal —
from $50.
Skintel-precise.
Facial Laser Hair Removal Toronto · Upper Lip Laser Yorkville · Chin Laser · Elite iQ · Skintel · All Skin Types
Permanent facial laser hair removal at Tight Clinic Yorkville — Cynosure Elite iQ with Skintel Melanin Reader. FDA-cleared objective melanin measurement before each facial session — the critical safety step for darker skin tones. Upper Lip $50 · Chin $75 · Lip & Chin $100 · Full Face $250. All Fitzpatrick I–VI. No gel. No downtime.
Upper Lip · Per Session
Lip & Chin · Combined
Full Face · Per Session
Melanin Measured
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.
Facial laser pricing.
From $50. Skintel-precise.
- Single session: $50
- 3-pack: $135 (~$45/session)
- 6-pack: $240 (~$40/session)
- The most-booked facial laser treatment
- Single session: $75
- 3-pack: $200 (~$66/session)
- 6-pack: $360 (~$60/session)
- Chin only or combine with lip
- Single session: $100
- 3-pack: $270 (~$90/session)
- 6-pack: $480 (~$80/session)
- Both areas in one 30-minute session
All Facial Areas · Women’s Pricing
Men’s facial: Beard $250 · Neck (front or back) $100 · Neck (all around) $150 · Ears $50. Skintel Melanin Reader before every facial session. Tight Clinic Yorkville, 199 Avenue Road. No referral.
Precise. Permanent.
Skintel-calibrated.
“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.”
Facial laser FAQ.
Skintel precision for every skin tone.
Real questions from people searching for laser hair removal treatment in Toronto and near King West — answered directly.
The face is more sensitive than body areas and has higher concentrations of melanin-rich skin tissue — making precise settings more critical. The Skintel Melanin Reader at Yorkville provides an objective measurement of your facial skin’s melanin level before each session, allowing settings to be calibrated precisely rather than estimated visually. This is especially important for South Asian, Middle Eastern, East Asian, and Black clients where incorrect facial laser settings carry higher risk of burns and hyperpigmentation than body areas.
Yes — the Skintel Melanin Reader + Elite iQ’s 1064nm Nd:YAG wavelength makes facial laser safe for all Fitzpatrick skin types I–VI at Yorkville. The objective melanin measurement eliminates the visual guesswork that causes burns at other clinics. Many of our upper lip and chin laser clients are South Asian, Middle Eastern, or East Asian clients who specifically chose Tight Clinic Yorkville because of the Skintel’s clinical precision.
6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Facial hair grows in faster cycles than body hair, so session spacing is slightly shorter. Most clients see significant reduction by session 3–4. Fine vellus hair (peach fuzz) does not respond to laser — laser targets pigmented terminal hair only.
Yes — Lip & Chin combined is $100 (vs $50 + $75 separately). Both areas treated in one 30-minute session. The Skintel measures melanin once at the start and settings are applied to both areas. This is the most popular facial laser combination at Tight Clinic Yorkville.
Facial laser.
From $50. Skintel-precise.
Facial laser at Tight Clinic Yorkville, 199 Avenue Road. Elite iQ + Skintel — all skin types I–VI. Upper Lip $50 · Chin $75 · Lip & Chin $100 · Full Face $250. 6-pack available. No gel. No referral.
📍 199 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2J3 · Yorkville