Laser skin rejuvenation in Cashiers, NC is offered as Laser Genesis at Dr. Anita Medical Aesthetics, 71 Commons Unit 4. Dr. Anita Dormer, MD, assesses your skin first. Sessions take about 30 to 60 minutes, and most patients have 3 to 4 sessions. Call (828) 998-2798 to book a consultation.
Laser Genesis is the laser treatment we use for skin quality. It is used for fine lines, large pores, uneven texture, diffuse redness (redness spread across the cheeks or nose) and the redness in raised scars. Pricing is set at your consultation, because it depends on how many sessions your skin needs. Individual results vary.
At our Cashiers clinic, laser skin rejuvenation means Laser Genesis, a non-invasive laser treatment (nothing is cut or broken). The laser sends rapid micro-pulses that gently warm the upper dermis. The dermis is the layer just below the skin’s surface, where collagen sits. Collagen is the protein that gives skin its structure. The warming is designed to prompt collagen renewal without breaking the skin. Because the change comes from your own collagen, it builds slowly after each session rather than all at once. We provide the treatment, and results vary from person to person. You can read the full treatment details on our Laser Genesis page. Laser Genesis is one part of the wider medical aesthetics we offer in Cashiers, and Dr. Anita may suggest it alone or alongside other skin treatments.
Laser Genesis is used for texture, pores, fine lines and redness. The concerns listed on our treatment page are fine lines and wrinkles, large pores, uneven texture, diffuse redness, rosacea, small vascular lesions (tiny visible blood vessels), acne scars, redness in raised scars and dull skin. Dr. Anita builds the series around your main concern. For texture and pores, the aim is a series that refines rough skin over several months. For redness and rosacea, the laser targets diffuse redness and small vessels. For scars, it is used to reduce the redness in raised scars. It is used on all skin types, but suitability is always decided at your assessment. If your main worry is redness, our rosacea page explains that condition. If it is marks from old breakouts, see our page on scars. No laser treatment is right for every concern, and Dr. Anita will tell you if another option suits your skin better.
Each Laser Genesis session takes about 30 to 60 minutes. Most patients have 3 to 4 sessions over several months, with at least 6 weeks between each one. That spacing gives your skin time to respond before the next session. This matters on the plateau, because many of our patients split the year between Cashiers and somewhere else. If you are here for the summer or leaf season, tell us your dates at the consultation. We can then plan a series that fits the weeks you are in the mountains. After the series, Dr. Anita talks through whether maintenance sessions make sense for you. Results build gradually, and individual results vary.
These are the figures from our Laser Genesis treatment page. Your own plan is set at consultation.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Session length | About 30 to 60 minutes |
| Usual number of sessions | 3 to 4 |
| Gap between sessions | At least 6 weeks |
| Redness after treatment | Mild, usually fades in 15 to 20 minutes |
| Downtime | No significant downtime |
| Skin types | Used on all skin types, suitability checked at consultation |
| Price | Set at consultation, for the whole series |
Most patients feel a warm sensation during treatment. Afterward, mild redness or flushing is common, and it usually fades within 15 to 20 minutes. There is no significant downtime, so most patients go back to their normal day straight after. Daily sunscreen is part of your aftercare, to protect your skin between sessions. Sun care matters on the plateau, where many patients spend long days on Lake Glenville or the mountain trails. Dr. Anita explains the aftercare that applies to your skin before your first session. If you have a wedding or event coming up, ask about timing at your consultation.
Your consultation and treatment plan are led by Dr. Anita Dormer, MD. She launched her cosmetic medical practice in 2000, after more than 20 years as a critical care and pulmonary specialist. Her published biography describes her as a triple-boarded, fellowship-trained physician and a former associate and assistant professor at major universities. The practice is registered as AD Medical NC, PLLC, which holds North Carolina Medical Board professional corporation certificate #271219. This is a physician-led practice, not a beauty salon. The same physician who assesses your skin also plans your series, so your goals, medical history and past treatments are all taken into account. Dr. Anita often uses Laser Genesis as a gentle option alongside medical skincare and other treatments. You can read more about her on the Meet Dr. Anita Dormer page.
Laser Genesis is our laser option, but it is not the only way we treat skin quality. Our other skin rejuvenation treatments are microneedling, microneedling with PRP, radiofrequency microneedling on Morpheus, Secret RF and Pixel-8, Eclipse Micropen, PRP facial rejuvenation and Ultherapy. Microneedling uses fine needles to make tiny channels in the skin. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is prepared from a small sample of your own blood. Radiofrequency microneedling adds heat through the needles. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy. The right choice depends on your concern, your skin and how much time you can give to recovery. Some patients need one treatment, and some do better with a combination. You can compare options on our microneedling page, our RF microneedling in Cashiers page, our PRP page and our Ultherapy page.
We do not publish a fixed price for Laser Genesis. Pricing is consultation-led, because cost depends on the treatment chosen, the area treated, the number of sessions and your goals. Most patients have a series of 3 to 4 sessions, so ask for the cost of the whole series, not one visit. Dr. Anita confirms the plan and the cost at your consultation, before you agree to any treatment. If a combination with another treatment is suggested, each part is explained and priced before you decide. Nothing goes ahead until you have the figures and are comfortable with them.
Our clinic is at 71 Commons Unit 4, Cashiers, NC 28717, with level off-street parking at the door. Patients come from Highlands, Sapphire, Glenville, Lake Toxaway, Franklin, Brevard, Sylva, Scaly Mountain and across Western North Carolina. Physician-led skin care is otherwise a long drive down the mountain for most plateau residents. For a series of 3 to 4 visits, a short drive makes it easier to keep every appointment. Routes, parking and travel notes are on our Cashiers, NC location page.
Most patients feel only gentle warmth during treatment. Comfort differs from person to person, so tell Dr. Anita if you are worried and she will explain what to expect for your skin.
Changes build gradually across the series rather than after one visit. The treatment works through your own collagen renewal, which takes time, and individual results vary.
Yes, Laser Genesis is used on all skin types. Dr. Anita still checks your skin, medical history and current treatments first, because suitability is decided for each patient at consultation.
Sometimes, yes. Dr. Anita often uses Laser Genesis alongside medical skincare and other treatments, and she plans the order and spacing once she has assessed your skin.
Call (828) 998-2798 or use our contact page. Your first appointment is a consultation, and treatment is only planned after Dr. Anita has assessed your skin.
Individual results vary. A consultation is required to determine whether a treatment is appropriate for you. Treatment recommendations are based on individual goals, medical history and clinical assessment. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Reviewed by Dr. Anita Dormer, MD, AD Medical NC, PLLC, North Carolina Medical Board professional corporation certificate #271219, November 2026.
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