Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center

Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center – Houston: Elite Cutaneous Oncology, Advanced Laser Science, and Global Aesthetic Innovation

The Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center in Houston, Texas, is a world-class clinical research facility, advanced surgical center, and premier aesthetic dermatology pavilion located in the heart of the renowned Texas Medical Center.

Founded and directed by the internationally acclaimed, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon Dr. Paul M. Friedman, M.D., FAAD, FACMS, the institute is globally recognized as a leading pioneer in laser medicine and cutaneous oncology. Dr. Friedman—a past President of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS), clinical professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, and a Newsweek top-ranked cosmetic dermatologist for laser treatments—leads a highly decorated clinical team that includes Dr. Heather Richmond, Dr. Emily L. Guo, and Dr. Megan Couvillion.

The center operates on strict academic and evidence-based medicine standards, actively directing an ASDS-accredited fellowship training program and collaborating on clinical trials for new laser systems. They completely reject the generalized corporate retail med-spa models, focusing instead on hyper-customized, anatomically precise treatment frameworks that optimize long-term dermal health and achieve sophisticated, natural-looking results.

Pioneer Research, Device Engineering & Clinical Pillars

Equipped with one of the most comprehensive fleets of medical-grade light, energy, and surgical platforms in the United States, the Houston campus focuses on elite tissue modification and skin restoration:

• World-Renowned Laser Medicine & Birthmark Mastery: Dr. Friedman is an international authority on the treatment of complex vascular and pigmented lesions. The clinic is a major philanthropic and clinical referral hub for treating congenital anomalies, pediatric and adult port-wine stains, hemangiomas, and Sturge-Weber syndrome, utilizing advanced pulsed-dye lasers (PDL) and customized energy matrices.
• Precision Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Providing elite surgical interventions for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. By utilizing layer-by-layer tissue extraction paired with immediate on-site microscopic mapping, their fellowship-trained surgeons ensure a 99%+ cancer cure rate while maximizing tissue preservation and performing elegant cosmetic reconstructions on high-visibility areas of the face and neck.
• Next-Generation Multi-Wavelength Tattoo Clearance: A premier center for difficult pigment elimination, the clinic utilizes ultra-fast picosecond lasers (such as the 1064nm and 532nm Nd:YAG platforms) to safely shatter embedded tattoo pigments and difficult permanent makeup cosmetic inks (like cosmetic eyeliner blowouts or yellow microblading pigments) into microscopic fragments for natural lymphatic clearance.
• Advanced Fiber Laser Resurfacing & Prejuvenation: Deploying next-generation ablative and non-ablative fractional fiber lasers (including cutting-edge 1550nm/1927nm Thulium combinations and novel 2,910-nm Erbium-doped glass systems) to treat photoaging, vaporize deep sun damage, and smooth out deep acne or traumatic scars across all skin types, including skin of color.
• Artful Facial Balancing & Injectables: Delivering highly personalized, subtle volume restorations using premier neuromodulators (Botox®, Dysport®, Daxxify®) and advanced biostimulators (Sculptra®, Radiesse®) to target structural hollows while meticulously preserving natural, dynamic facial movement.

Texas Medical Center & Fannin Street Logistics

Located at 6400 Fannin Street, Suite 2720, the Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center occupies an expansive, state-of-the-art clinical suite within the iconic Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza skyscraper in South Houston, offering maximum privacy and standard-setting clinical safety:

• The Texas Medical Center (TMC) Nexus: Situated directly inside the largest medical complex in the world. The office is physically integrated with Houston’s elite healthcare, research, and emergency hospital networks, providing patients with a deeply secure clinical environment.
• Discrete High-Rise Access: Positioned on the 27th floor of the medical plaza tower, the practice allows clients an exceptionally private, secure transition into the clinic completely isolated from busy pedestrian street-level traffic or public retail exposure.
• Seamless Transit & Dedicated Parking: The facility features direct elevator connectivity to a large, secure multi-level covered parking garage beneath the building, complete with optional valet services to ensure maximum arrival convenience for post-operative or laser-resurfacing patients.
• Effortless Greater Houston Commuter Connectivity: Strategically accessible just off Main Street, Fannin Street, and the I-610 Loop, the clinic is positioned adjacent to the METROrail Medical Center line. This ensures straightforward navigation and efficient travel times for patients driving in from upscale local enclaves like River Oaks, West University Place, Bellaire, and Memorial, as well as regional commuters traveling from The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, or Pearland.