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Nd:YAG or Alexandrite: which laser?
Skinholic runs both wavelengths, and they are used for different jobs. Here is how each is described on its own treatment page.
Skin tone is one of the biggest reasons both wavelengths exist on the same platform. Alexandrite tends to be favoured for lighter skin because it targets pigment efficiently, while Nd:YAG travels deeper and is generally considered gentler on richer, more melanated skin. At our Surrey and Aldergrove clinics your technician confirms which wavelength suits your skin during the in-person assessment, and a patch test is used where appropriate before a full session.
It helps to separate the two jobs these lasers do at Skinholic. Nd:YAG and Alexandrite laser hair removal is aimed at reducing unwanted hair and easing recurring ingrowns from shaving or waxing, while Nd:YAG and Alexandrite laser rejuvenation is directed at tone, texture, the look of redness or vascular concerns, and collagen stimulation. Because the settings and goals differ, the same visit may not cover both, and the plan is mapped out after your free consultation.
Neither treatment is a single-session fix. Hair grows in cycles, so laser hair removal is planned as a series spaced out over time, and rejuvenation results also tend to build gradually across appointments. The number of sessions many clients need depends on the area, the concern, hair or skin characteristics and how your skin responds, which is exactly what the practitioner reviews before anything begins so expectations are set honestly.
Nd:YAG and Alexandrite treatments at our Surrey clinic
Each option below links to its full treatment page, where you will find what the treatment involves, the technology we use for it and the questions clients ask most.
Nd:YAG & Alexandrite LHR
At Skinholic Aesthetics & Laser in Surrey, BC, we offer advanced clinical laser hair removal designed to reduce unwanted hair. Over time, constant shaving routines, hidden ingrown hairs…
Laser Hair Removal & Laser TreatmentsRead the pageNd:YAG & Alexandrite Laser Rejuvenation
Laser rejuvenation at our Surrey clinic is delivered on Nd:YAG and Alexandrite wavelengths, chosen at consultation for your skin and the concern being treated.
Laser Hair Removal & Laser TreatmentsRead the pageHow we decide
Choosing between Nd:YAG and Alexandrite wavelengths.
We do not sell treatments at the door. The first visit is for assessing your skin in person, going through your history and what you are taking, and setting out what each option can and cannot do for you. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
Treatments in this guide
Questions & answers
Questions about Nd:YAG and Alexandrite wavelengths.
Common questions about this topic. Your own plan is confirmed at a free consultation.
They are two different laser wavelengths used for different jobs. Alexandrite is often chosen for targeting pigment on lighter skin, while Nd:YAG reaches deeper and is generally considered more suitable across a wider range of skin tones. Which one is used for you is decided during your in-person consultation.
There is no single best wavelength for everyone. Nd:YAG is frequently selected for richer, more melanated skin because it travels deeper, while Alexandrite may suit lighter skin tones. Your technician matches the wavelength to your skin and concern at a free assessment, often with a patch test first.
Yes, Skinholic offers both wavelengths for two separate purposes: laser hair removal to reduce unwanted hair and recurring ingrowns, and laser rejuvenation for tone, texture, the appearance of redness and collagen stimulation. Because the goals and settings differ, the right treatment is confirmed at consultation.
You do not have to decide on your own. Skinholic does not sell treatments at the door; the first visit is a free, no-obligation consultation where your skin is assessed in person, your history is reviewed, and each option's realistic outcomes are explained before any plan is set.
It varies by person. Hair grows in cycles, so hair removal is planned as a spaced-out series, and rejuvenation results tend to build over several visits. The number many clients need depends on the area, the concern and how your skin responds, which the practitioner reviews at your consultation.
Skinholic Aesthetics & Laser has clinics in Surrey and Aldergrove serving the wider Fraser Valley, and your first consultation is free with no obligation to book. You can start your Skinholic journey through the booking page or by calling the Surrey clinic.
Next step
Find out which laser suits your skin at a free consultation.
Book a consultation and we will build a plan around your skin, and your timeline. We explain what each option can and cannot do, and set honest expectations before anything begins.
Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
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