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Dr. Martin Braun: The Pioneer of Laser Hair Removal in Canada

September 4, 2024
Dr. Braun was the first to bring laser hair removal to Vancouver in 1996

The year was 1996. Bill Clinton was President, everyone was doing the Macarena, and the concept of laser hair removal seemed like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. But in the basement of Dr. Martin Braun’s house, something extraordinary was happening: the birth of laser hair removal in Vancouver.

Yes, you read that right—Vancouver Laser & Skin Care Centre started in a basement, using a machine that looked more at home in a NASA lab than in a cosmetic clinic. The appointments were long, the machine was enormous, and yet, people flocked to experience this groundbreaking technology. After all, who wouldn’t want to say goodbye to razors forever?

Dr. Braun, always ahead of the curve, understood what women wanted even before we knew it ourselves. He recognized that smooth skin without the hassle was more than just a luxury; it was a revolution in self-care. And so, with a passion for innovation and an eye for the future, he set out to change the cosmetic world.

Dr. Braun doing treatment in 1998

Back then, running the laser hair removal machine wasn’t as simple as pressing a button. The machine was connected to a laptop with a floppy disk (90s kids, remember those?). Each week, Dr. Braun would mail that floppy disk to a company in Georgia, USA, so they could calculate the royalties owed. Yes, mailing floppy disks and waiting for cheques! The times may have changed, but Dr. Braun’s dedication to bringing cutting-edge treatments to Canada has only grown stronger.

By 1998, Vancouver Laser loved the machine so much that they decided to buy it. For a cool $180,000 (a steal back then!), they secured the future of laser hair removal in Vancouver. Dr. Braun wasn’t just interested in keeping up with trends—he was setting them.

Fast forward to today, and while technology has dramatically evolved, Dr. Braun continues to ensure that his clinics are equipped with the latest and most advanced laser hair removal systems. His unwavering commitment to safety and efficiency has set a benchmark in the industry, elevating safety protocols and treatment effectiveness across Canada.

In a field where trends can be fleeting, Dr. Martin Braun has shown that true innovation stands the test of time—especially when it started with lasers, a basement, and a floppy disk. So here’s to Dr. Braun, the visionary who brought laser hair removal to Canada, and to Vancouver Laser & Skin Care Centre, where the future of beauty is always on the cutting edge.

Dr. Martin Braun: The Pioneer of Laser Hair Removal in Canada

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