The Candela GentleLASE device delivers light energy that penetrates deep layers of skin, and absorbs melanin pigment found within hair follicles to convert to heat and destroy them, stopping any future hair growth.
laser treatments offer long-term hair removal results compared to temporary methods like shaving, waxing and depilatory creams.
What is Candela?
Candela (symbol: cd) is the SI unit for measuring luminous intensity (lumen flux per solid angle emitted from a light source in one direction. It takes its name from Latin “candela,” meaning candle, as one candela is equal to one lumen per square foot emitted by any common wax candle. At the 26th CGPM meeting it was approved as part of redefining SI base units and used commonly referred to as lumen second or nit. It measures lumen flux per solid angle in one direction from any light source emitted in one direction by this light source in one solid angle in one direction from its source in one solid angle direction.
Lumen intensity can be calculated using the luminosity function, which accounts for individual eye sensitivity to different wavelengths. It can then be divided by a metric prefix to provide values in microcandelas (cd), millicandelas (10-3 candelas), or nanocandelas (1-9 candelas). This unit of measurement can help compare brightness between lasers or LEDs but should always be taken alongside beam angles in order to properly understand what’s being measured.
How Does Candela Work?
The Candela laser emits a beam of specialized light which penetrates your skin, targeting pigmented hair follicles with laser energy converted to heat and then destroyed to stop future hair growth. Additionally, this versatile and effective laser can remove age spots, freckles, sun damage, spider veins and more, making it suitable for all skin colors, tones and types.
Candelas are SI units of radiant flux on surfaces per unit area projected from sources, in three-dimensional space. Their definition is derived from luminosity function analysis which measures human visual sensitivity to various wavelengths of visible and invisible electromagnetic radiation.
Candela goes further than waxing by extracting your hair at its source – removing its root from below. Prior to Candela treatments, it is wise to shave or trim as longer hair can prevent laser from reaching its intended target: your follicle. During treatment you may experience what Dr. Carlos Spera, a board-certified Plastic Surgeon in Miami compares to snapping rubber bands against your skin; to reduce discomfort or pain during this process numbing creams may be applied.
Candela lasers feature a Dynamic Cooling Device to protect you, spraying a burst of cooling cryogen on the surface of your skin before and after each laser pulse to avoid overheating or damaging your skin, and to help make treatment less painful for you. Avoiding sunlight and applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen are also key because this laser works best on lighter skin tones; number of Candela treatments required depends on both these factors and on your current skin color and tone, plus how many hair follicles targeted.
How Long Does Candela Take?
Laser hair removal treatment from Candela utilizes a powerful laser system that emits short pulses of light energy that reach their targeted area, inflicting thermal energy onto it and damaging specific cells within it. This thermal energy damages them so that any future hair follicles do not grow back there, successfully eliminating unwanted hair even on darker skin tones. Furthermore, Candela laser systems can also treat other dermatological problems including freckles, wrinkles, blue facial veins, rosacea and vascular lesions as well.
The Candela GentleLASE laser offers one of the latest in hair removal technology – safe, comfortable and virtually pain-free removal of unwanted hair. This advanced laser emits a beam of special light which passes through your skin before being absorbed by melatonin pigment in hair follicles – effectively disabling them and stopping future hair growth.
Because Candela laser treatments focus exclusively on hair follicles, surrounding skin remains undisturbed. Their proprietary DCD technology prepares skin for treatment by spraying it with bursts of cryogen for adjustable periods prior to each laser pulse – this makes their treatments both comfortable and safe.
Before seeking Candela treatment, it’s essential to refrain from plucking or waxing the area you intend to treat for six weeks prior to making an appointment and wear sunscreen to shield the area from sun exposure both before and after receiving your appointment.
An average full body laser hair removal treatment typically lasts around an hour, however this could vary depending on the size and density of the area being treated as well as how much hair needs to be eliminated.
What Are the Side Effects of Candela?
Laser hair removal often results in redness and swelling that lasts no more than a few hours, while thicker-textured and darker colored hair may grow back thicker after treatment. When performing skin rejuvenation procedures using laser energy to stimulate collagen production and create younger-looking and healthier skin.
The Candela GentleLASE laser is FDA-cleared for all skin types. Its cooling components ensure its safe use on any part of your body that requires treatment, making it an excellent option for hair removal as it effectively combats unwanted growth while leaving follicles intact – plus prevents new hair growth faster or thicker than with shaving or waxing methods.
Candela treatments typically last anywhere from minutes to an hour, depending on the area being treated. Although it’s typically used for facial hair removal, Candela sessions can also treat any area with unwanted hair growth such as arms or legs – or tighten loose skin in areas like underarms and abdomens.
Before your treatment begins, it’s essential to take certain pre-treatment steps. These include avoiding direct sun exposure and applying broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher protection. Furthermore, any products designed to darken skin tone such as sunless tanning creams should also be avoided along with body lotion use on the day of your procedure.
Plucking or waxing should also be avoided to protect the follicle and reduce unwanted hair growth. Furthermore, discussing your skin type and tone with your physician will determine how effectively the treatment will work for you.
Is Candela Permanent?
Unwanted hair can be a nuisance that affects both men and women. While shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams have traditionally been employed to remove unwanted hair, most methods only produce temporary solutions. With new laser technology enabling doctors and clinics to offer safe, permanent solutions for unwanted hair removal, permanent solutions have emerged that offer lasting relief for unwanted hair removal.
The Candela Gentle Pro is a cutting-edge device that utilizes laser technology to safely and effectively eliminate unwanted hair. Additionally, this laser offers other cosmetic treatments, including fine line reduction and wrinkle softening as well as treating acne scars, lightening darkly pigmented lesions, and tattoo lightening. Patients and practitioners looking for reliable, safe, long-term cosmetic laser solutions should look no further.
One of the hallmark features of the Gentle Pro is its Dynamic Cooling Device, which uses cryogen bursts before laser pulses to cool skin before laser treatment, alleviating discomfort and helping ensure optimal results. Furthermore, Air Cooling Compatible technology adds even further comfort for patients.
The Gentle Pro utilizes both an alexandrite and diode laser to effectively treat unwanted hair. The alexandrite laser utilizes wavelengths that target melanin in hair follicles; therefore, allowing it to remove unwanted hair on all skin colors and types ranging from blonde to black skin tones. Meanwhile, diode lasers were specifically developed to target darker skin tones for maximum effectiveness in eliminating unwanted hair growth.
Candela treatments will vary depending on your hair and skin color, as sun exposure should be limited prior to and following treatment. We advise shaving/trimming hair prior to coming for an appointment in order for laser light therapy to accurately target hair follicle bases and give an optimal outcome.
