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Advanced Dermatology Institute
Advanced Dermatology Institute
Advanced Dermatology Institute

Advanced Dermatology Institute Torrance

Med spa in Torrance, CA · 2 locations

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The practice was founded in Torrance in 1985 by Dr. Hala Koudsi and has a second office in San Pedro. The team reports more than 35 years of combined experience and describes itself as one of the largest cosmetic laser med-spa and dermatology practices in Los Angeles. Treatments are given by licensed dermatologists and a team of licensed healthcare professionals.

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About

The practice was founded in Torrance in 1985 by Dr. Hala Koudsi and has a second office in San Pedro. The team reports more than 35 years of combined experience and describes itself as one of the largest cosmetic laser med-spa and dermatology practices in Los Angeles. Treatments are given by licensed dermatologists and a team of licensed healthcare professionals.

The practice offers both surgical and non-surgical care. Diagnosis and treatment plans are built around each patient's underlying medical conditions and individual triggers. The practice says it aims to provide the highest level of care and customer service.

New patients complete intake forms covering medical history, new patient information, an acknowledgement, a record of disclosure, and consent for surgery or special procedures. Before Botox or filler appointments, patients may be asked to stop aspirin and Motrin about a week ahead and are advised to avoid blood thinners and alcohol. A numbing cream may be provided for these treatments.

Services include Avi CLEAR acne laser, Secret RF and microneedling, Ultherapy, TruSculpt body contouring, CO2 laser resurfacing, Genesis, IPL and vascular laser treatments, ProWave hair removal, and GentleCure skin cancer treatment. Other listed services are chemical peels, microdermabrasion, sclerotherapy, tattoo laser removal, and sun and age spot removal. Psoriasis treatment is also mentioned among the dermatology services.

Offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments, with diagnosis and treatment plans built around underlying medical conditions and individual triggers.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Avi CLEAR laser treatment for mild, moderate or severe acne.

  • Avi CLEAR Price at booking
  • Genesis (Rosacea, Scaring) Price at booking
  • IPL (Red & Brown Pigmentation) Price at booking
  • Vascular Laser (Varicose Veins, Sclerotherapy Veins) Price at booking

Non-invasive treatments for stubborn fat deposits and loose skin, using TruSculpt ID for the abdomen and flanks and TruSculpt FLEX for the abdominal muscles, buttocks and thighs.

  • TruSculpt FLEX Price at booking
  • TruSculpt ID Price at booking

Botox and dermal fillers, which the practice groups under injectables.

  • Botox Price at booking
  • Dermal Fillers Price at booking

ProWave laser hair removal for the face and body.

  • Prowave Laser Hair Removal Price at booking

Genesis, IPL and vascular laser treatments for rosacea, redness, pigmentation and veins.

  • GentleCure: Cancer Center Level Care Price at booking
  • CO2 Fractional & NonFractional Laser – Acupulse by Lumenis Price at booking

Combined laser, cosmetic and dermatology care, including skin cancer treatment and general dermatology.

  • Fractional RF & Microneedling Price at booking
  • Secret RF Price at booking

GentleCure image-guided SRT for basal and squamous cell skin cancers, without surgical cutting.

  • GentleCure: Image-Guided SRT skin cancer treatment Price at booking

Secret RF fractional radiofrequency with microneedling for skin texture, wrinkles, loose skin, stretch marks and acne scars.

  • Secret RF Fractional RF & Microneedling Price at booking

Ultherapy ultrasound lifting for the neck, brow, chin and decolletage.

  • Ultherapy Ultrasound Price at booking
  • Botox & Fillers Price at booking

Photos

  • Five staff members posing in the clinic waiting area
  • Practitioner performing a laser skin treatment on a patient's face
  • Neck before and after one Secret RF treatment
  • Face before and after two Secret RF treatments
  • Cheek before and after one Secret RF treatment
  • Cheek scarring before and after two treatments
  • Neck wrinkles before and after three treatments
  • Leg skin texture before and after two treatments
  • Before and after skin tightening result on jaw and cheek
  • Before and after scar treatment result near brow
  • Before and after laser resurfacing on cheek and jaw
  • Before and after laser resurfacing on older woman's face

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Avi CLEAR laser for mild, moderate or severe acne, which the practice describes as the first and only FDA-approved non-invasive laser treatment for acne
  • GentleCure image-guided SRT for basal and squamous cell skin cancers, given in the office without surgical cutting
  • Ultherapy ultrasound for lifting and tightening the neck, brow, chin and decolletage, which the practice calls the only FDA-cleared non-surgical lifting technique
  • AcuPulse fractional and non-fractional CO2 laser resurfacing by Lumenis
  • ProWave laser hair removal for the face and body, usually a series of sessions
  • Two locations, in Torrance and San Pedro
Good for
  • acne treatment
  • non-surgical skin tightening
  • skin cancer treatment without surgery
  • Botox and filler patients
  • unwanted hair removal
  • sun damage and skin texture concerns
  • people who want surgical and non-surgical options under one practice
Treats
  • acne
  • acne scarring
  • rosacea
  • sun damage
  • hyperpigmentation
  • brown spots
  • red vessels
  • diffuse redness
  • wrinkles
  • fine lines
Techniques
  • Avi CLEAR acne laser
  • fractional radiofrequency
  • microneedling
  • CO2 fractional and non-fractional laser resurfacing
  • Genesis laser
  • IPL
  • vascular laser
  • sclerotherapy
  • Ultherapy ultrasound
  • image-guided SRT

Products & treatments

  • AcuPulse by Lumenis
  • Avi CLEAR
  • TruSculpt ID
  • TruSculpt FLEX
  • Ultherapy
  • Secret RF
  • ProWave
  • GentleCure
  • FDA-approved injectable fillers

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