You have probably seen Soprano in a window: it is one of the most common hair removal lasers in clinics around Laval and the North Shore. It is a serious device, made by Alma Lasers, known for a session that warms the skin gradually.
At Clinique DC, we chose the Clarity II. It doesn’t blend wavelengths: it carries two, and we use the one your skin calls for. Here is the comparison, full-leg prices included, and what each one does better.
Clarity II: two lasers on the same handpiece.
Clarity II is made by Cynosure Lutronic. It carries alexandrite (755 nm), most often chosen for fair skin, and Nd:YAG (1064 nm), which goes deeper and suits olive, dark or tanned skin. Here is what hair removal looks like at Clinique DC.
| What is treated | Face and body, intimate areas excluded |
|---|---|
| Who does it | A medical esthetician, or a nurse trained in laser |
| How often | Eight sessions on average, every four to six weeks |
| The hair | Dark: yes. White, grey, very light blonde or red: no |
| À la carte | From $40 per zone, per session |
| The plan | Unlimited Zones plan: $497/mo, taxes extra |
Two medical lasers, one principle: heat the hair through its pigment.
Both target the hair’s melanin to heat the follicle, with cooling that protects the surface. Both take several sessions, because the laser only reaches hair that is in its growth phase at the time.
- Neither works on white, grey, very light blonde or red hair: without pigment, there is nothing to heat. Electrolysis is then the option.
- Neither promises every hair gone for good: it is a lasting reduction, which varies from person to person.
What sets them apart, point by point.
What comes from a manufacturer is labelled as such. The rest comes from the studies cited at the end. Soprano comes in several versions (Ice, Ice Platinum, Titanium); we describe the most recent ones here.
| Criterion | Clarity II | Soprano |
|---|---|---|
| The laser | Alexandrite 755 nm and Nd:YAG 1064 nm, one or the other depending on the skin (manufacturer) | Diode that fires 755, 810 and 1064 nm at once (manufacturer) |
| How it treats | Pulses placed area by area, the energy set for your skin | The handpiece glides continuously and warms the skin gradually (“In-Motion” technique, manufacturer) |
| Cooling | Built into the device | Continuous skin cooling during the session (manufacturer) |
| Skin types | Skin types I to VI, with the matching wavelength | All skin types, according to the manufacturer |
| Sessions | Eight on average at Clinique DC, sometimes up to twelve | Six to ten, according to the clinics that post it |
| At Clinique DC | Full legs: {{zone:jambes-completes:prix}} per session; or the plan at $497/mo | Not offered |
What full legs cost, on each side.
We gathered the prices that clinics equipped with a Soprano post for full legs, women, one à la carte session. We compare like for like: a small area against a large one would say nothing.
| Where | What is treated | Posted price |
|---|---|---|
| Soprano, Montréal-Est | Full legs, one session | $250 |
| Soprano, Mascouche | Full legs, one session | $275 |
| Soprano, Mirabel | Full legs, one session | $280 |
| Soprano, Saint-Jérôme | Full legs, one session | from $230 |
| Median, Soprano | Full legs, one session | $265 |
| Clinique DC, Laval | Full legs, one à la carte session (or every zone with the plan at $497/mo) | {{zone:jambes-completes:prix}} |
For legs alone, a Soprano session costs less at these clinics than our à la carte session. We would rather tell you. A lower or higher price says nothing about the result: no study compares the two devices.
The math changes when you want more than one zone. The Unlimited Zones plan covers every zone in the same session, one session a month, for $497/mo. Full legs, underarms and full bikini come to {{zone:jambes-completes/aisselles/bikini-integral:prix}} per session à la carte here.
Prices posted online, gathered October 12, 2026, for women. Clinic names are in the sources; only one states “plus taxes”. À la carte, a zone starts at $40 per session. The Unlimited Zones plan covers every zone in the same session, one session a month; its conditions are on the hair removal page. Taxes extra.
Clarity II picks the wavelength your skin calls for.
Four points where the difference is clear, each with where the fact comes from.
One wavelength at a time, chosen for you
On fair skin, alexandrite; on olive, dark or tanned skin, Nd:YAG, which is less held back by the skin’s melanin. Soprano sends its three wavelengths together. It is the same pair as Candela’s GentleMax Pro, another laser common in clinics.
All your zones, one monthly price
The Unlimited Zones plan treats every zone you want in the same session, one session a month, for $497/mo. Taxes extra.
Settings reviewed every session
Your skin changes between August and November. We reread your skin type, your tan and your hair at every appointment, and adjust the energy.
We tell you upfront whether it will work
If your hair is too light to respond, we tell you at the assessment, before the first session, and point you to electrolysis.
Soprano has comfort and a lower per-session price going for it, and it should be said.
An article that only praises one device doesn’t help you choose. What Soprano has going for it:
- An in-motion technique that trials found less painful than the single-pass technique, for a comparable hair reduction.
- A quick session on large areas such as the back and legs, according to the manufacturer.
- A lower per-session price for a single zone, at the clinics we checked.
- Many equipped clinics in the region: you will find one close to home.
No study compares Clarity II and Soprano.
What exists compares techniques and wavelengths, not these two devices. Here is what we take from it.
| Study | Device | What it shows, and its limit |
|---|---|---|
| Braun, 2011 | Diode, in-motion technique | 22 people, one leg per technique: comparable reduction at 18 months, less pain in motion |
| Koo et al., 2014 | 810 nm diode | In motion versus single pass: less pain, result held at 12 months |
| Dorgham and Dorgham, 2020 | Alexandrite, diode, Nd:YAG | Review of 12 trials on skin types III to VI; fewer dark marks after Nd:YAG |
| Haedersdal and Gøtzsche, 2006 | Alexandrite and diode | Cochrane review of 11 trials: about 50% short-term reduction, no clear difference between the two |
What it means: Soprano’s in-motion technique has comfort on its side, and neither device has been shown superior. The choice comes down to your skin, your hair, the number of zones and the price.
The right choice depends on what you are looking for.
| If… | Rather |
|---|---|
| You want several zones, at a fixed monthly price | Clarity II, with the plan |
| Your skin is olive, dark or often tanned | Clarity II, with Nd:YAG |
| You want only one zone, at the lowest price per session | Soprano |
| You are mostly worried about how the session feels | Soprano |
| Your hair is white, grey, very light blonde or red | Neither: electrolysis |
Why we chose Clarity II.
We wanted to treat every skin that walks into the clinic, and choose the wavelength for the skin rather than send a blend to everyone. Clarity II gives us alexandrite and Nd:YAG on the same handpiece.
We also wanted a price that doesn’t penalize someone who wants everything done. The plan treats all your zones in the same session, and the same person follows you from start to finish.
The right laser is the one set for your skin on that day.
Questions we get asked
Is Soprano a laser or IPL?
A laser. Recent versions, like Soprano Titanium, are diode lasers that fire three wavelengths at once. IPL is something else: a mix of wavelengths, with no laser.
Do you offer Soprano at Clinique DC?
No. We chose Clarity II, which carries alexandrite and Nd:YAG. The prices other clinics post for Soprano are in the “The price” section, with their source.
Which one hurts more?
No study compares the two devices. Trials found Soprano’s in-motion technique less painful than a single high-energy pass. With Clarity II, cooling is built in and we adjust the energy to your skin.
I started with Soprano elsewhere. Can I continue with you?
Yes. We assess your skin and the remaining hair, and tell you how many sessions are likely left, before the first one.
How many sessions does it take?
Eight on average at Clinique DC, four to six weeks apart, and sometimes up to twelve depending on the area, the hair and hormones.
How much does leg hair removal cost in Laval?
Here, {{zone:jambes-completes:prix}} per session for full legs, à la carte. If you want several zones, the Unlimited Zones plan is $497/mo for women and $697/mo for men. Taxes extra.
Sources
- Alma Lasers. Soprano Titanium : trois longueurs d’onde (755, 810 et 1064 nm) en une seule émission, refroidissement ICE, mode In-Motion (fabricant).
- Alma Lasers. Soprano Titanium Special Edition, brochure (durée sur les grandes zones).
- Cynosure Lutronic. Clarity II, fiche produit (fabricant).
- Candela. GentleMax Pro : alexandrite 755 nm et Nd:YAG 1064 nm (fabricant).
- Braun M. Comparison of high-fluence, single-pass diode laser to low-fluence, multiple-pass diode laser for laser hair reduction with 18 months of follow up. J Drugs Dermatol. 2011;10(1):62-65.
- Koo et coll. Deux lasers à diode 810 nm pour l’épilation : faible énergie en passages multiples contre forte énergie en un seul passage. Lasers Surg Med. 2014.
- Dorgham NA, Dorgham DA. Lasers for reduction of unwanted hair in skin of colour: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020;34(5):948-955.
- Haedersdal M, Gøtzsche PC. Laser and photoepilation for unwanted hair growth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;CD004684.
- Prix : Centre Zenasté (Montréal-Est, Soprano Ice Platinum, 250 $ + taxes), page consultée le 12 octobre 2026.
- Prix : JD Institut de beauté (Mascouche-Terrebonne, Soprano Titanium), page consultée le 12 octobre 2026.
- Prix : O’Pure (Mirabel, Soprano Ice), liste de prix consultée le 12 octobre 2026.
- Prix : Skin by Anna (Saint-Jérôme, Soprano Ice), page consultée le 12 octobre 2026.
Facts attributed to a manufacturer come from its documents. Other clinics’ prices are those they post online, as of the date gathered; Clinique DC’s are before taxes. Results vary from person to person.