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DermaCenter
At The Rittenhouse Women’s Wellness Center
1632 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Tel 215.735.7990
Fax 215.735.7991
Email info@dermacenter.com


Welcome to Dermacenter Medical Spa Philadelphia

We offer many services to enhance your natural beauty without plastic surgery including: Dysport, Botox®, Fillers, Skin Tightening, Photofacials, Wrinkle Reduction, Triniti, Body Contouring, Cellulite Reduction, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Laser Hair Removal, Spider Vein Removal, Medical Grade Products, Latisse, and more. Monica Hernandez (pictured right) our Aesthetic Director, is a certified aesthetician with many years of experience. Monica Hernandez and our Medical Director Dr. Leslie Saltzman (far right) work together to perform all of DermaCenter’s skin care procedures and consultations.

At DermaCenter we specialize in non-invasive procedures to enhance your beauty, giving you a younger, healthier look. Our procedures have no down-time and are a great alternative to plastic surgery. We offer antiaging treatments such as Chemical Peels, Refirme skin tightening , Botox Cosmetic, Fillers and IPL treatments to reduce wrinkles, sun spots and redness. We also offer treatments for the body including cellulite reduction with VelaShape, and Laser Hair Removal. Come in for a complimentary initial consultation.

Dr. Leslie Saltzman earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Saltzman is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. She has trained with top dermatologists and completed numerous specialized courses in BOTOX® Cosmetic, injectible fillers and non-invasive aesthetic laser treatments. She is passionate about treating her patients as a whole, and enjoys helping them to look and feel their best. As Medical Director of DermaCenter, Dr. Saltzman performs skin care procedures and oversees her aesthetitians to assure that patients receive safe, efficacious treatments. She specializes in injectibles and provides patients with a natural look.

Monica Hernandez is a medical aesthetician at DermaCenter Medical Spa of Philadelphia. She became interested in aesthetics after experiencing dramatic improvements in her own skin from begging chemical peel and microdermabrasion treatments. As a Latina woman, she has naturally focused on skin care products and treatments for darker skin tones.

She received her certification in Aesthetics from the Jean Madeline Aveda Institute, where she completed an extended six-hundred hour program, which taught her full body spa services, facial bone structure, skin care, as well as skin anatomy and diseases. She worked as an aesthetician at Bubbles Salon in Philadelphia, and then decided to pursue medical aesthetics so that she could bring better results to her clients.

From 2006-2009, she worked at Shanti Medical Spa & Wellness Center. While working there, she developed expertise in performing laser hair removal, skin tightening, laser skin rejuvenation, Vela Shape cellulite reduction, IPL treatments, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion. Working at Shanti, taught her how to safely treat skin of all colors, which is her passion.

At DermaCenter, Ms. Hernandez hopes to bring the same level of professionalism to her patients. She believes it is a blessing to be able to make a difference in people’s lives and to help them look and feel better about themselves. She is excited to be a part of the DermaCenter team and hopes to bring her expertise to our growing medical spa.



Tamara Spaide is one of our medical aesthetiicians at DermaCenter Medical Spa Philadelphia. Ms. Spaide received her Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from West Chester University in 2006. Ms. Spaide always enjoyed helping others and through the years she began to have a growing interest in the health and beauty industry. Eventually, Ms. Spaide enrolled herself into Magnolia Beauty Academy in Ambler, Pennsylvania where she received her Aesthetic License.

Ms. Spaide has extensive knowledge in determining suitable solutions for different skin types and disorders. Prior to working at DermaCenter, she worked as Assistant Manager and Laser Technician at American Laser Centers in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. During this time, she became experienced in performing all types of non-invasive laser treatments including: IPL treatments, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, cellulite reduction, skin rejuvenation and chemical peels.

At DermaCenter Medical Spa, Ms. Spaide would like to ensure that her patients have an outstanding experience. She hopes to do this for her patients by bringing her level of expertise to each and every visit.

Laser Hair Removal at Dermacenter
Permanently reduce unwanted hair from any part of the body

Say goodbye to unwanted hair with quick, simple and virtually painless Laser Hair Removal treatment packages from DermaCenter of Philadelphia. Laser hair removal is an alternative to other methods, such as waxing, electrolysis and shaving. Clients can benefit from laser hair removal treatments on virtually any part of the body including the bikini line, chest, chin, back, legs, underarm and upper lip. At DermaCenter, we use state of the art Syneron lasers, which safely and effectively remove unwanted hair. Most clients see a 50% reduction of hair after just one laser hair removal treatment. We use diode lasers which are the safest available even for darker skin tones.

The DermaCenter staff is committed to the highest level of customer service, and wants its clients to be informed of their options. Schedule a FREE consultation or call (215) 735-7990 for more information about our laser hair removal services.

Frequently Asked Questions
How does Laser Hair Removal work?
Laser Hair Removal is a fast, gentle way to remove unwanted hair, with great results. It applies precisely controlled pulses of energy, reaching into the hair follicles that lie beneath the skin. The energy heats the hair, right down to the bottom of the root, destroying it without damaging surrounding tissue or skin.

How many treatments of Laser Hair Removal will I need?
Hair can be in one of three stages. One of the stages is called the ‘Active’ (Anagen) stage. At any given time, 15% to 20% of your hair will be in the Active stage. During a treatment, only the Active stage hair will be treated by the laser. This is why at-least 5 treatments are required to cover most of the hair for the body part being treated.

Is Laser Hair Removal the same as Permanent Hair Removal?
Yes. Laser Hair Removal is one of the safest and most effective methods for Permanent Hair Removal. However, after a period of time touch ups may be needed.

What areas can be treated for Laser Hair Removal?
Laser Hair Removal can be done on any body part except for your eyelashes and head. Common areas include the face and neck, arms, underarms, back, chest, legs, bikini area, hands and feet.

How long do Laser Hair Removal treatments take?
This depends on the area being treated. Full legs can take anywhere from 90 minutes to 2 hours; the bikini area can take up to 30 minutes; underarms or lips will take up to 15 minutes.

How far apart are the treatments?
Treatments can be anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks apart depending on the area being treated.

How do I prepare for the treatment?
Stay out of the sun and tanning beds and avoid tanning lotions for at-least 2 weeks before the treatment. Shave the area to be treated. Do not wax or use any creams to remove the hair before the treatment.

How long before I see results of Laser Hair Removal?
You will see some results immediately. It will take 1-2 weeks for all the hair in the treated area to fall out. The next batch of hair will then appear as they move into the active stage. As you progress through your treatments, you will see less and less hair re-growing.

Can I be treated if I have blonde / red / grey hair?
The laser energy targets melanin, or pigment, in your hair. The greater the amount of melanin, the better the results will be. White or grey hair does not contain any melanin and hence cannot be treated. Blonde hair does contain some melanin and hence may be treatable. During your consultation, our aesthetician will be able to determine if you are a good candidate for Laser Hair Removal.

What does Laser Hair Removal feel like?
Each pulse from the laser produces a slight tingling feeling. In particularly sensitive areas, such as the upper lip, it may feel like a quick, light pinch. The duration of each pulse is very short, in the micro-second range. Our laser tip is cooled to reduce the tingling effect. Additionally, for sensitive areas, we have an external cooling device that blows very cold air to further reduce the tingling feeling. A topical numbing cream may also be applied to some areas.

Is Laser Hair Removal suitable for everyone?
At DermaCenter, we customize the treatment to exactly match your unique hair color, skin color and type. As long as there is some color in your hair, our system will be effective. We offer a consultation during which our aesthetician will ensure that you are a good candidate that will get effective results before we treat you.

What side effects does Laser Hair Removal have?
Most clients experience no side effects at all, though few exhibit some short-term local redness of the surrounding skin and some swelling around the hair follicles. You can return to your regular activities immediately after treatment, although it is advisable to keep the skin protected from exposure to direct sunlight for a short period of time.

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