Search “laser hair removal near me” from anywhere around Denver, and you’ll get a long list of spas, clinics and salons that all sound about the same. A “near me” search is really a convenience filter, not a quality filter. What that list rarely tells you is which laser each place uses or who will be holding the handpiece, and those two details shape your results far more than the storefront or the logo.
At AboutSkin Dermatology and Aesthetics in Greenwood Village, the laser of choice is Clarity II, and the people running it work under a team of Board-Certified Dermatologists. Here is why that pairing changes what you can expect before you book anywhere in the Denver area.
Not All “Laser Hair Removal Near Me” Is the Same
Laser hair removal has become common enough that it can look like any clinic with a machine can handle it. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) takes a more cautious position and recommends choosing a Board-Certified Dermatologist for laser treatments, because the wrong settings in untrained hands can burn or discolor skin. There is a real difference between a quick-service med spa and a dermatology practice where physicians oversee the care.
The device matters just as much. Older single-wavelength lasers were designed for one narrow profile: dark hair on fair skin. If your skin tone or hair color fell outside that window, results could be disappointing or uneven.
So the two questions to ask any Denver provider are: which laser do you use, and who is trained to use it?
What Is Clarity II™?
Clarity II is a dual-wavelength laser platform made by Lutronic. Inside one device, it pairs an Alexandrite laser at 755 nm with an Nd:YAG laser at 1064 nm, giving the provider two tools to match to your skin and hair instead of one. Our Clarity II laser hair removal page walks through candidacy, the treatment session itself and aftercare in full. Here in this blog, we zero in on the question people ask most: what sets it apart from the machine down the street?
What Makes Clarity II™ Different?
A handful of things separate Clarity II from the systems you tend to find at a walk-in med spa.
Two Wavelengths, Not One
Most lasers emit a single wavelength. Clarity II carries two, and each has a role. The 755 nm Alexandrite light is readily absorbed by melanin, which makes it efficient on fine to medium hair in lighter skin. The 1064 nm Nd:YAG light travels deeper and sidesteps surface pigment, so it can treat darker and tanned skin more safely.
Your provider can use either wavelength or alternate between them based on your skin tone and the hair being treated. That flexibility is the main reason a wider range of patients can be good candidates. The FDA cleared Clarity II for long-term to permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I to VI), from very light/fair to deep brown/black. It’s also FDA cleared for pseudofolliculitis barbae, the medical name for razor bumps, which is a common reason men come in for laser treatment.
| Clarity II Wavelength | Best Suited For | How It Works |
| 755 nm Alexandrite | Lighter skin, fine to medium hair | Strongly absorbed by melanin in the follicle |
| 1064 nm Nd:YAG | Darker and tanned skin, coarse hair | Reaches deeper follicles while sparing surface pigment |
“The real advantage of a dual-wavelength system is that we are not forcing one setting onto every patient,” says Dr. Cohen. “We match the wavelength to your skin and your hair, and that is where safe, consistent results come from.”
Speed and Comfort Built In
Clarity II also relies on two features that older machines lack. Its IntelliTrak system tracks the speed of the provider’s hand and fires automatically to maintain consistent energy across the skin, which trims session time and reduces missed spots. A built-in cooling device releases a quick burst of cryogen a split second before each pulse, while a skin-temperature sensor monitors heat as the treatment progresses. Most people describe the feeling as a brief snap followed by cool relief. Shorter, steadier sessions are part of why a Clarity II appointment can fit into a lunch break.
Will One Session of Laser Hair Removal Be Enough?
Not quite, and that is true for any laser, Clarity II included. Hair grows in cycles, and a laser only affects follicles that are in their active growth phase on the day of treatment. The AAD puts hair reduction at roughly 10% to 25% after a single session, which is why a planned series treats far more than any one visit can. Your provider maps out how many sessions you’ll need and how to space them during your consultation.
The Team Behind Your Clarity II™ Treatment in Greenwood Village
A laser is only as good as the hands guiding it, which loops back to the second half of that “near me” search. AboutSkin Dermatology and Aesthetics is directed by Dr. Joel L. Cohen, a Board-Certified Dermatologist who is fellowship-trained in lasers and has led international task forces on lasers and energy-based devices. He has authored more than 300 medical articles and book chapters, earned a spot as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor 15 times and been named a 5280 Magazine Top Doctor in Denver 13 times. Alongside him, Dr. Samantha Stoler, Dr. Stephen Ho and Dr. Brooke Rothstein round out the team of Board-Certified Dermatologists. The practice holds a World’s Leading Clinic certification and keeps one of the most comprehensive collections of laser and energy devices in the region, much of it shaped by hands-on clinical research.
Laser hair removal is performed by the practice’s Board-Certified Dermatologists and the licensed aestheticians under their direction.
More Than Hair Removal
Because Clarity II is a dual-wavelength platform, the same device can address certain vascular and pigment concerns, including facial redness and spider veins on the legs. For hair, it covers everything from the upper lip to the back. If stubborn unwanted hair is your main frustration, this is a system built squarely for the job.
Give Your Razor an Early Retirement With Clarity II™ in Denver
If “laser hair removal near me” keeps surfacing options you cannot tell apart, the real differences come down to the laser and the team behind it. Clarity II covers the full range of skin tones, works quickly and is administered under the care of a practice that has spent decades studying these devices. Request a consultation at our Greenwood Village office or call 303-756-7546.
