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Laserderm
1600 Carling Avenue, suite 650
Ottawa, ON K1Z 1G3
Tel 613.722.4436
Toll-free 1.800.361.3376
Fax 613.722.2877

The Laserderm Story

Dr. Laughlin is one of a select group of three Canadian dermatologists who started the sub-specialty of laser dermatology in 1983. A Canadian pioneer in dermatologic laser surgery, she received her early training from Dr. Leon Goldman, the renowned "father" of laser surgery.

For 20 years Laserderm has provided unique expertise in laser skin surgery to over 75,000 patients from across Canada, the USA, and as far away as Greece, Malaysia and Brazil. Expertise comes best from formal specialty training and long experience. Laserderm medical director Sharyn Laughlin has been a board certified dermatologist (Canada, U.S.A.) for 26 years. A specialist in laser skin surgery since 1983, Dr. Laughlin has been immersed in every aspect of laser medicine‑ research, teaching, and patient care.

Laserderm was established in 1987 as a national and international treatment centre to treat portwine stain birthmarks. In 1991, the Ontario Ministry of Health selected Laserderm to be a licensed Independent Health Facility for the laser treatment of vascular lesions. It is still the only such facility in Ontario and is a leading research and teaching centre for the development of new technology. Laserderm’s academic links include a major contribution to training physicians who now perform laser skin surgery. Over 800 physicians worldwide have received training in cutaneous laser surgery from Dr. Sharyn Laughlin.
Fellowship in Cutaneous Laser Surgery

The Division of Dermatology, University of Ottawa and Laserderm offer a 1 year training program in laser surgery for dermatologists certified by the Royal College or the American Board. Eligible candidates must have a license to practise in Ontario. Funding and a practice opportunity at the end of the fellowship is available for qualified Canadian citizens. Click here if you are a dermatologist or dermatology resident interested in applying for a Laserderm fellowship. Download the full curriculum for the fellowship year.

Dr. Laughlin played a lead role in developing treatment protocols for several laser manufacturers on how to best use their systems in most of the procedures you may need. Some of these laser manufacturers include: Candela, ESC, Laserscope, Sharplan, Spectrum, Palomar, and Syneron.

For the patient with wrinkles, sun damage, birthmarks, scars, stretch-marks, unwanted hair, spider veins and aging skin, Laserderm provides every aspect of care-including the ability to diagnose and manage related or unrelated dermatologic problems. Their success in providing complete care is largely due to the local dermatologists and plastic surgeons who refer patients for laser surgery, and assist with important screening and follow-up. Patients can be assured that Laserderm is equipped with more than 15 laser/light based systems in order to provide the most innovative, safe and efficacious treatments available today. Dr. Laughlin offers patients the blended experience of over two decades in dermatology and laser skin surgery using an array of technology unavailable elsewhere in the National Capital Region.
Hair Removal


Dr. Laughlin and Laserderm pioneered laser-assisted hair removal in 1996, and wrote the guidelines for the first systems approved for permanent hair reduction. Years of experience and consulting for numerous laser manufacturers sets Dr. Laughlin and Laserderm apart from other laser hair removal facilities.

Unwanted hair can be treated at Laserderm using one or more of the 5 hair removal technologies. Based on a patient’s skin type and hair type Dr. Laughlin and her staff choose the best system for the treatment area to ensure the highest efficacy and the highest safely margin possible. Pigmented lesions and other skin conditions in the treatment area are also monitored by Dr. Laughlin to identify potential melanoma or pre-cancerous lesions. Laser hair facilities that do not have medically trained professionals to identify suspicious lesions are at risk of proceeding with laser treatment without taking such measures. At Laserderm preserving and improving the health and beauty of skin is the highest priority.

ALL skin types including very dark skin can be treated safely with long wavelength lasers or with elosTM technology (which combines IPL and Radiofrequency energies). Hair colors that are very fine or even lightly pigmented such as white, grey, or red hair can also be treated with the elosTM system. The GentleLase system is a proven technology for highly efficacious hair reduction for patients with light skin and dark hair. Click here to see a list of all the hair removal systems used at Laserderm.