Gaithersburg Laser Aesthetics

Gaithersburg Laser Aesthetics is run out of an office suite in Gaithersburg, with a physician, Michelle Tan, M.D., as the contact for the practice. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with weekend visits by appointment only. Cosmetic treatments are offered on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

The practice describes its commitment as serving clients in an efficient, caring and professional way. Appointments are made by calling the office and leaving a name and number for a callback, since email requests are not accepted and personal information should not be sent by email. Consultations take place on weekdays between 9am and 5pm.

A first visit starts with a skin exam, so clients are asked to come with their face clean and free of makeup. The doctor examines the client, asks about main cosmetic concerns and health issues including current medications, and then recommends suitable procedures and a treatment plan. Clients should bring photo ID and a list of current medications, and intake forms are completed in the office. First-visit patients must also provide a home address, phone number and photo ID.

Treatments are done without anesthesia. Most clients feel a gentle warming of the skin, and hair removal may cause mild pinching or stinging. No downtime is expected, though mild redness can appear on the treated area. For the week after treatment, clients are asked to avoid extreme workouts, sun tanning, hot tubs and saunas, and to wear SPF 30 sunscreen for time outdoors.

Results depend on the features being treated. Laser hair removal works best on dark hair and is not effective on sandy, blonde or red hair, and laser sun spot and spider vein removal works better on skin lighter than dark brown. Clients considering hair removal should avoid plucking or waxing before the consultation. Cosmetic treatments are not recommended if there is a possibility of pregnancy.

At the first visit the doctor examines each client and recommends suitable procedures and a treatment plan based on their concerns and health history.