Firmer, Smoother Skin Without Surgery: What the Harmony XL Pro Laser Can Do
The Harmony XL Pro tightens loose skin, smooths cellulite, and refines texture with no surgery and little to no downtime. Here's what each treatment involves and how many sessions to expect.
Some skin concerns don't call for surgery or a week of hiding at home. Maybe your jawline isn't as firm as it used to be, the cellulite on your legs bugs you every summer, or your skin just looks a little rough and tired. For a lot of these, the Harmony XL Pro is where we start.
Here's what this laser platform does, what each treatment feels like, and how many sessions it usually takes.
What is the Harmony XL Pro?
The Harmony XL Pro, made by Alma Lasers, is a laser platform that handles several different treatments. At Sanctuary Laser in Pennington, we use it for skin tightening, cellulite, skin resurfacing, and psoriasis. Each one uses laser energy a little differently, but they share a few things: no surgery, little to no downtime, and sessions that fit into a normal day.
Laser skin tightening
Collagen and elastin are what keep skin firm, and as they break down over time, skin starts to loosen and fine lines set in. Harmony XL Pro skin tightening gently heats the deeper layers of the skin to encourage your body to make more of both. As that new collagen forms, skin starts to look firmer and lifted, and wrinkles and fine lines soften.
- Session length: 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the area
- How many: most people see significant improvement within 2 to 6 treatments
- Downtime: none. You can go right back to your day.
Aftercare is simple. Keep the area clean, wear a high SPF sunscreen, and stay hydrated.
Laser cellulite treatment
Cellulite has a lot to do with the structure beneath the skin, which is part of why it can be so stubborn. The Harmony XL Pro directs laser energy below the surface to target those structural causes. The heat stimulates collagen and helps smooth the look of dimpled skin.
- What it feels like: a warm sensation as the laser works
- Session length: 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the area
- How many: most people see significant improvement within 3 to 5 treatments
- Downtime: most people go right back to their normal activities
It's suitable for all skin types.
Skin resurfacing with ClearLift
For texture, tone, fine lines, pigmentation, and scars, resurfacing on the Harmony platform is done with ClearLift. It's a fractional laser, which means it treats targeted areas of the skin while leaving the surrounding tissue untouched. That's a big part of why there's no real recovery time. ClearLift is sometimes called a "lunchtime facelift" because a session can be done in about 30 minutes.
- Comfort: most people feel only mild discomfort
- How many: results often show after one session, with a series of 3 to 5 treatments a few weeks apart recommended for the best results
- Where: suitable for all skin types and gentle enough for the face, neck, and décolletage
It works for prevention, too, if you'd rather stay ahead of sun damage and early signs of aging than play catch up later.
Psoriasis
The Harmony XL Pro is also used for targeted laser therapy on psoriasis plaques. It's a noninvasive option that can bring relief from the itching and redness. If psoriasis is your main concern, bring it up at your consultation so Dr. Suzuki can talk through whether it's a good fit.
Which Harmony treatment is right for you?
A quick way to think about it:
- Loose or sagging skin: laser skin tightening
- Cellulite: laser cellulite treatment
- Rough texture, fine lines, sun damage, or scars: ClearLift resurfacing
- Psoriasis plaques: targeted laser therapy
Plenty of people have more than one concern, and that's where a consultation helps. Dr. Ron Suzuki will look at your skin, ask what bothers you most, and build a plan around it.
What it costs
Skin tightening, cellulite treatment, and skin resurfacing are all part of our Lasers For All program, at a flat $1,000 per session with no added facility or physician fees. Your consultation is $150, and the full amount comes off your treatment if you move forward.
Every treatment is performed by Dr. Suzuki himself, a board certified physician, right here in Pennington. Book online or give us a call to get started.
