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Ellas Laser Clinic

5.0

(62)

24 yongehurst dr, Richmond hill Richmond hill, L4c3t2, Ontario

Laser medium to large

45 min

$120

Large Areas

45 min

$150

Full body Laser Hair Removal

1 hr and 5 min

$199

Medium Areas

30 min

$50

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Oasis Rehab Center

302 John Street, Unit 3, Markham Thornhill, L3T 6M8, Ontario

Half leg

30 min

$70

Full arm

30 min

$70

Full face

30 min

$60

Underarm

15 min

$40

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MK Cosmetic Clinic

7131 Bathurst Street, 2nd Floor, Unit 202, Vaughan Thornhill, L4J 7Z1, Ontario

Face

30 min

$40

Laser Hair Removal - Body

45 min - 1 hr

$400

Laser Hair Removal - Lower Body

30 min - 40 min

From $80

Laser Hair Removal - Legs

40 min

$150

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Fleuri Beauty and Spa

7061 Yonge Street, Markham Thornhill, L3T 2A6, Ontario

Small Area

45 min

$50

Medium Area

1 hr

$70

Large Area

1 hr and 30 min

$110

X-Large Area

1 hr and 30 min

$130

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North York Cosmetic Clinic

5.0

(293)

80 Finch Avenue West, 103, Toronto North York, M2N 2H4, Ontario

Laser Pigment Removal – Quanta Q-Plus EVO

30 min

$200

Full Body

2 hr

$699

Full Body

1 hr and 45 min

$399

X Large Area (Full Leg, Full Arm & Under Arm,...)

1 hr and 30 min

$199

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La Beaute Spa

5.0

(1,094)

6037 Yonge Street, Toronto North York, M2M 3W5, Ontario

Full Body

1 hr and 15 min

$279

Buttocks

20 min

$70

Brazilian

30 min

$75

Full Back

20 min

$90

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WayYoung North York

4.9

(195)

5200 Yonge Street, Toronto North York, M2N 5P6, Ontario

Laser Hair Removal Large Area

10 min

$499

PM LHR

5 min - 20 min

$15

Laser Hair Removal Small Area

5 min

$67

Laser Hair Removal Medium Area

5 min

$399

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Nell Laser & Cosmetic Clinic

4915 Bathurst St, #212, North York, M2R 1X9, ON

Shoulders

30 min

$180

Upper Lip

15 min

$49

Belly Fat Reduction/Large Applicator

1 hr

$699

Lower / Upper Back

30 min

$180

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Princess Beauty and Skincare

126 Finch Avenue East, Toronto North York, M2N 4R7, Ontario

full leg

40 min

$85

full arms

30 min

$65

underarms

20 min

$40

upper lip

10 min

$20

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Daisy Laser & Skin Care Clinic
7355 Bayview Ave #201, Thornhill, ON L3T 5Z2, Canada
+1 905-597-7546 +1 905-597-7546 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Microneedling
IPL Hair Removal
Skin Tightening
Atlas Laser Clinic
7398 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 8J2, Canada
+1 416-477-6012 +1 416-477-6012 Call to book
Rose Dior Beauty Bar
7368 Yonge St Apt # PH-M, Vaughan, ON L4J 8H9, Canada
+1 289-597-5000 +1 289-597-5000 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Skin Tightening
Stretch Mark Removal
Laser Skin Resurfacing
BB Royal Cosmetic Clinic
7163 Yonge St #105, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C6
(647) 615-5322 (647) 615-5322 Call to book
Cryotherapy
Nova Line Permanent Cosmetics
#9B1-43, 7378 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 8J1, Canada
+1 647-883-6251 +1 647-883-6251 Call to book
Lash Lift
Eyebrow Wax
Eyebrow Shaping
Eyebrow Tinting
Rosha clinic
7181 Yonge St suite# K5, Markham, ON L3T 0C7, Canada
+1 647-878-0595 +1 647-878-0595 Call to book
Full Body Wax
Brazilian Wax
Face Waxing
Leg Waxing
Inception Health & Beauty
7191 Yonge St #105, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C4, Canada
+1 416-371-3731 +1 416-371-3731 Call to book
Face Waxing
ChicMed Clinic
8108 Yonge St #208, Thornhill, ON L4J 1W4, Canada
+1 416-697-8080 +1 416-697-8080 Call to book
Leg Waxing
Full Body Wax
Bikini Wax
Back Wax
Proskincare Clinic
7670 Yonge St Unit 4, Vaughan, ON L4J 1W1, Canada
+1 647-865-5065 +1 647-865-5065 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Microneedling
Hair Transplants
Elegance Cosmetic & Laser Clinic
8199 Yonge St #302, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C6, Canada
+1 416-900-8792 +1 416-900-8792 Call to book
Face Waxing
Back Wax
Men's Waxing
Full Body Wax
Paris Health and Beauty
398 Steeles Ave W, Vaughan, ON L4J 6X3, Canada
+1 647-920-3637 +1 647-920-3637 Call to book
Spa Treatments
Spa By Wells
7163 Yonge St Unit 273-274, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C6, Canada
+1 647-847-7777 +1 647-847-7777 Call to book
Body Scrub
Spa Treatments
Sayna Skin Care & Laser Clinic
7163 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C8, Canada
+1 416-671-6162 +1 416-671-6162 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Skin Lightening Treatment
Electrolysis Hair Removal
Skin Tightening
Glowish Inc
8131 Yonge St Unit 206, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C6, Canada
+1 647-574-8020 +1 647-574-8020 Call to book
Full Body Wax
Face Waxing
Leg Waxing
La Unique Laser Centre
1416 Centre St Unit 17, Thornhill, ON L4J 8A1, Canada
+1 905-799-2354 +1 905-799-2354 Call to book
Flawless Victory Laser & Skincare
390 Steeles Ave W unit 14, Thornhill, ON L4J 6X2, Canada
+1 437-981-0441 +1 437-981-0441 Call to book
RejuvaMD
100 Steeles Ave W #34c, Thornhill, ON L4J 7Y1, Canada
+1 905-707-6080 +1 905-707-6080 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Mesotherapy
Dermal Fillers
Hair Treatment
DermaSilkClinic Advanced Medical Aesthetics
7670 Yonge St Unit 4, Thornhill, ON L4J 1W1, Canada
+1 647-363-6555 +1 647-363-6555 Call to book
Beauty By Laser
7378 Yonge St, unit 37B, Thornhill, ON L4J 8J1 Yonge St unit 37B, Thornhill, ON L4J 8J1, Canada
+1 647-205-2737 +1 647-205-2737 Call to book
The Secret of Beauty
7368 Yonge St unit 310, Thornhill, ON L4J 8H9, Canada
+1 416-644-4647 +1 416-644-4647 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Stretch Mark Removal
Microneedling
Signature Cosmetic Clinic Vaughan | Picosure | Ultherapy | IV Drips | Coolsculpting | 皮秒
9306 Bathurst St Bldg 1 Unit 3, Maple, ON L6A 4N9, Canada
+1 289-323-3870 +1 289-323-3870 Call to book
Sauna
Cryotherapy
Spa Treatments
Ava Cosmetic & Weight Loss Clinic
7163 Yonge St Unit 286, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C6, Canada
+1 905-597-0904 +1 905-597-0904 Call to book
Laser Lipo
Weight Loss
Canada MedLaser Thornhill
390 Steeles Ave W Unit 17, Thornhill, ON L4J 6X6, Canada
+1 289-809-2233 +1 289-809-2233 Call to book
Back Wax
Men's Waxing
Face Waxing
Sugaring
Unitix Luxury Med Spa Club
54 Steeles Ave E, Thornhill, ON L3T 1A2, Canada
+1 416-996-0070 +1 416-996-0070 Call to book
Infrared Sauna
Body Scrub
Spa Treatments
Sauna
Laser4Less- Laser Hair Removal Clinic
7181 Yonge St Unit 53, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C7, Canada
(833) 395-2737 (833) 395-2737 Call to book
Men's Waxing
Back Wax
Bikini Wax
Face Waxing
Lilium Laser & Skin Care Clinic
8119 Yonge St, Markham, ON L3T 3V8, Canada
+1 647-739-3254 +1 647-739-3254 Call to book
Glamour Cosmetic Clinic
8220 Bayview Ave unit #208, Thornhill, ON L3T 2S2, Canada
+1 289-597-5100 +1 289-597-5100 Call to book
Rose Beauty Clinic
Lower, 7117 Bathurst St level L56, Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6, Canada
+1 647-862-3022 +1 647-862-3022 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Lip Filler
Hair Treatment
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Thornhill Laser and Cosmetic Clinic
7368 Yonge St Unit 303, Thornhill, ON L4J 8H9, Canada
+1 647-832-5593 +1 647-832-5593 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
IPL Skin Rejuvenation
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Lip Filler
WAXON Laser + Waxbar - Vaughan
9340 Bathurst St unit 4, Maple, ON L6A 4N9, Canada
+1 905-303-8901 +1 905-303-8901 Call to book
Hollywood Wax
Brazilian Wax
Back Wax
Bikini Wax
Cozmedic Laser Clinic
300 John St. Unit 305, Thornhill, ON L3T 5W4, Canada
+1 905-764-5288 +1 905-764-5288 Call to book
Cellulite Treatment
Acne Treatment
Acne Facial
Dermaplaning
LASERSKIN.CA | RF Microneedling • Acne Scars • Rejuvenation Clinic • PRP Hair Treatment
7191 Yonge St Unit 701, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C4, Canada
+1 647-492-9093 +1 647-492-9093 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
IPL Skin Rejuvenation
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Electrolysis Hair Removal
OnTrack Clinic; Beauty Health & Glamour
Office on Yonge, 7191 Yonge St Unit 1113, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C4, Canada
+1 905-597-2446 +1 905-597-2446 Call to book
SkinMed
9200 Bathurst St #19, Thornhill, ON L4J 8W1, Canada
+1 416-782-3337 +1 416-782-3337 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
IPL Skin Rejuvenation
Lip Filler
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Waxed Wax Bar
1 Promenade Cir, Thornhill, ON L4J 0L8, Canada
+1 905-763-9293 +1 905-763-9293 Call to book
Face Waxing
Sugaring
Full Body Wax
Men's Waxing
Beauty Bar Medical Clinic - Yonge and Steeles
7097 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 1V8, Canada
+1 905-709-9594 +1 905-709-9594 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Electrolysis Hair Removal
IPL Skin Rejuvenation
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Clarks Hair Salon
7378 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 8J1, Canada
+1 905-771-6326 +1 905-771-6326 Call to book
Hair Extensions
Women's Haircut
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Natural Solutions Salon & Spa
1 Promenade Cir, Thornhill, ON L4J 4P8, Canada
+1 905-889-3300 +1 905-889-3300 Call to book
Makeup Service
Facial
Threading
Eyebrow Threading
Atlantis Health, Beauty and Laser Clinic
69 Doncaster Ave, Thornhill, ON L3T 1L6, Canada
+1 905-237-1354 +1 905-237-1354 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
IPL Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Tightening
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
The Centre for Dermatology
312 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1A5, Canada
+1 905-889-2005 +1 905-889-2005 Call to book
Spa Treatments
Dr. Shakti Sharma Dermatology
7117 Bathurst St, Thornhill, ON L4J 2J7, Canada
+1 905-763-2526 +1 905-763-2526 Call to book
Beauty First Spa - Hillcrest Mall
9350 Yonge St Unit# G004, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G2, Canada
+1 905-884-9000 +1 905-884-9000 Call to book
Microdermabrasion
Back Massage
Eyebrow Threading
Men's Facial
Viola Laser and Skin Care Clinic
6013 Yonge St #205, North York, ON M2M 3W2, Canada
+1 647-847-1114 +1 647-847-1114 Call to book
Face Waxing
Sugaring
Brazilian Wax
Hollywood Wax
Skin Vitality Medical Clinic of Richmond Hill
8865 Yonge St Unit B-6, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 6Z1, Canada
+1 905-763-2001 +1 905-763-2001 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Lip Filler
Stretch Mark Removal
Microneedling
M&Beauty
5460 Yonge St 3rd Floor(Unit 304, North York, ON M2N 6K7, Canada
+1 647-863-3977 +1 647-863-3977 Call to book
Threading
Eyebrow Threading
Makeup Service
Facial
Nikki Cosmetics Laser Hair Removal and Skin Care Clinic
6063 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 3W2, Canada
+1 647-850-7100 +1 647-850-7100 Call to book
Back Wax
Sophia Spa and Laser Clinic
54 Green Bush Rd, North York, ON M2M 1P3, Canada
+1 647-774-5100 +1 647-774-5100 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
IPL Hair Removal
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Skin Tightening
Samar Skincare
5409 Yonge St unit 210, North York, ON M2N 5R6, Canada
+1 647-764-8424 +1 647-764-8424 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Microneedling
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Mesotherapy
Laser 360 Med Spa
200 Finch Ave W #108, North York, ON M2R 3W4, Canada
+1 416-900-9677 +1 416-900-9677 Call to book
Satin & Soft Queen
6013 Yonge St #201, North York, ON M2M 2H3, Canada
+1 647-839-0177 +1 647-839-0177 Call to book
Face Waxing
Brazilian Wax
Back Wax
Bikini Wax
Clarixio Medical Aesthetics
222 Finch Ave W unit 215, North York, ON M2R 1M6, Canada
+1 416-221-5151 +1 416-221-5151 Call to book
Crystal Cosmetic Clinic
5460 Yonge St unit 209, North York, ON M2N 6K7, Canada
+1 416-838-7379 +1 416-838-7379 Call to book
Spa Treatments
Cryotherapy
Genesis Medi Clinic
324 Hwy 7 Suite 2, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1A6, Canada
+1 289-597-1383 +1 289-597-1383 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Skin Tightening
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Microneedling
Sofia Beauty Salon
147 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2N 2J1, Canada
+1 437-313-2230 +1 437-313-2230 Call to book
Hollywood Wax
Superflash Laser Clinic
80 Finch Ave W #201, North York, ON M2N 2H4, Canada
+1 647-725-3892 +1 647-725-3892 Call to book
Fine Skin Care
28 Finch Ave W #109, North York, ON M2M 4M7, Canada
+1 647-828-4211 +1 647-828-4211 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Stretch Mark Removal
Dermal Fillers
Skin Tightening
Beverley Beauty Clinic
244 Finch Ave W Unit 202, North York, ON M2R 1M7, Canada
+1 416-224-9851 +1 416-224-9851 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Hair Treatment
Dermal Fillers
Aveena Cosmetic
6115 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 3W2, Canada
+1 647-696-4866 +1 647-696-4866 Call to book
Face Waxing
Hollywood Wax
A-Studio
1750 Steeles Ave W, Concord, ON L4K 2L7, Canada
+1 905-738-0040 +1 905-738-0040 Call to book
Eyebrow Threading
Men's Facial
Makeup Service
Facial
Beautify: Skin Clinic | Hair Lounge | K-Beauty Enhancement College
1600 Steeles Ave W Unit 26, Concord, ON L4K 4M2, Canada
+1 905-788-8008 +1 905-788-8008 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Hair Transplants
Hair Treatment
Soraya Laser Hair Removal and Skincare Services
6013 Yonge St # 210, North York, ON M2M 3W2, Canada
+1 416-970-7067 +1 416-970-7067 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Electrolysis Hair Removal
Stretch Mark Removal
Laser Skin Resurfacing
D&R Aesthetics and Beauty Center
9302 Bathurst St Unit 2A, Maple, ON L6A 4N9, Canada
+1 905-470-1101 +1 905-470-1101 Call to book
Spa Treatments
Join Us Hair Salon
5179 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5P5, Canada
+1 416-221-4552 +1 416-221-4552 Call to book
Hair Extensions
Wig Install
Permanent Hair Straightening
Hair Coloring
Laser Clinics Canada - Hillcrest
9350 Yonge St Unit D001, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G2, Canada
+1 289-412-1300 +1 289-412-1300 Call to book
Leg Waxing
Back Wax
Full Body Wax
Face Waxing
Framar Salon
8865 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 6Z1, Canada
+1 905-881-1151 +1 905-881-1151 Call to book
Balayage
Women's Haircut
Permanent Hair Straightening
Perm
THE TEN SPOT
9350 Yonge St Unit bo22c, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G2, Canada
+1 905-770-5454 +1 905-770-5454 Call to book
Cellulite Treatment
Makeup Service
Facial
Men's Facial
Nanaz Beauty Salon & barbershop
6103 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 3W2, Canada
+1 416-222-1995 +1 416-222-1995 Call to book
Threading
Eyebrow Threading
Makeup Service
Facial
HK White Rose Beauty Salon
420 Hwy 7 #101, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3X8, Canada
+1 905-881-4639 +1 905-881-4639 Call to book
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
Eyebrow Threading
SKIN MED Laser Clinic - Partner of Dermapure
9019 Bayview Ave Unit 5-6, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M6, Canada
+1 905-886-1110 +1 905-886-1110 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Hair Treatment
Dermal Fillers
Mesotherapy
Bahar Salon & Spa
6166 Yonge St #3, Toronto, ON M2M 3X1, Canada
+1 416-792-7666 +1 416-792-7666 Call to book
Facial
Eyebrow Threading
Makeup Service
Bridal Makeup
Ashby Grove Barbershop
9350 Yonge St Unit G002A, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G2, Canada
+1 905-787-1631 +1 905-787-1631 Call to book
Men's Haircut
Head Shave
Beard Trim
Hot Towel Shave
The Lab Salon & Spa
6464 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 3X4, Canada
+1 416-847-0877 +1 416-847-0877 Call to book
Men's Facial
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Microdermabrasion
Always Young Beauty Clinic
8763 Bayview Ave Unit 23, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3V1, Canada
+1 905-882-8200 +1 905-882-8200 Call to book
Men's Facial
Microdermabrasion
Facial
Natural Solutions
9350 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G2, Canada
+1 905-770-7442 +1 905-770-7442 Call to book
Facial
Dermaplaning
Men's Facial
Chemical Peel
NCBC Med-Laser
5179 Yonge St #208, North York, ON M2N 5P5, Canada
+1 416-222-8188 +1 416-222-8188 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Hair Transplants
Hair Treatment
Dermal Fillers
Lia Beauty Inc.
222 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1M6, Canada
+1 416-880-2949 +1 416-880-2949 Call to book
Thornhill Dermatology Centre
400 Bradwick Dr Suite 200, Concord, ON L4K 5V9, Canada
+1 905-695-2020 +1 905-695-2020 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Skin Lightening Treatment
Laser Skin Resurfacing
LED Light Therapy

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Most people require 6–10 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart to achieve substantial hair reduction. Hair grows in cycles, and laser is only effective on follicles in their active growth phase. Maintenance sessions may be needed annually.

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Yes. It’s normally recommended that you shave the area you want treated the day before your appointment. Shaving the area helps to prevent thermal damage to your skin’s surface and means the laser will directly target the hair follicle.

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