YAG 1064 nm Lasers Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Devices
Applications Hair Removal, Photorejuvenation, Skin Tightening, Active Acne treatment, Telangiectasias (spider veins), Rosacea, Sun & Age Spots, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. Hair Removal, Photorejuvenation, Sun & Age Spots, Rosacea.
Efficacy High power to dermis: more energy to follicles, vessels, collagen, sebaceous glands. High power absorption in epidermis: less energy to deep dermal structures.
Comfort Less painful due to shorter pulse durations. Very painful due to tendency to super heat epidermal melanin. Skin cooling gels or equipment needed.
Risk of Side Effects Safe on all Skin Types. Higher risk of burning skin; not recommended for use on skin types 4-6 or tanned skin because of pigmentary risk.
Consumables Few or none. Frequent head replacements (on average after 30,000 pulses), filters and gels – annual cost $5,000-$10,000.
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