How Does the Diode Laser System Remove Unwanted Hair?

By Brian Lett
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How Does the Diode Laser System Remove Unwanted Hair

Diode lasers feature longer wavelengths than IPL that allow deeper skin penetration and better melanin absorption, making it safer for darker skin types.

After several sessions of treatment, you will experience permanent results – no longer having to contend with unwanted hair growth!

Are you fed up with waxing and shaving, yet want an easier option for hair removal? Consider laser hair removal.

Targeting the Hair Follicle

Targeting melanin found within hair follicles is key to successful laser hair removal, as this pigment absorbs laser energy and damages it, stopping future hair follicle growth. Lasers destroy this follicle without harming surrounding skin and also target blood vessels that supply oxygen directly into it to further help prevent future regrowth of hair follicles.

Treatment sessions tend to be quick and efficient; most sessions typically last an hour but this varies from client to client depending on the size of area being addressed. Before beginning any procedures, numbing gel may be applied directly onto targeted area for up to half an hour to help eliminate discomfort during process.

Laser hair removal is an ideal, safe, and long-term alternative to waxing or shaving, providing permanent results while being suitable for all skin types. Please keep in mind that not all hair follicles are active growth phase at the same time; therefore multiple treatments will likely be necessary for an ideal result.

Diode laser hair removal machines have proven themselves superior to Nd:YAG systems for less pain and greater comfort during hair removal sessions, particularly when used on darker skin tones whereas YAG laser technology works better with lighter complexions.

Alma Lasers of Israel provided the Soprano ICE machine used in this study. This system delivers 810nm through a handpiece with a cooled tip and offers both static and dynamic modes of depilation, which was tested against baseline hair counts on both left and right crura, with both static and dynamic depilation modes assessed for their ability to reduce hair growth. When tested against one another for statistical significance reductions in hair counts when compared with static mode; additionally histological evaluation showed evidence of hair follicle apoptosis had occurred – results that were comparable with previous studies.

Targeting the Skin

Diode laser systems emit wavelengths of light that absorb melanin found in both skin and hair, providing energy that destroys unwanted hair follicles while inhibiting future growth. It works on all skin types – even those with dark complexions and pigmented spots – providing effective hair removal treatments as well as treating other concerns such as vascular lesions or pigmented spots.

Treatment is quick and painless; no anesthetic or sutures are needed and it does not leave scarring behind. Prior to their session, clients should avoid shaving or waxing any areas affected; in certain instances numbing cream may also be applied for optimal comfort.

At each session of laser hair removal, pulses of laser energy are released from a handheld device and directed at unwanted hair follicles under the skin to heat them until they can no longer survive and grow additional hairs.

Because melanin in skin and hair absorbs laser energy, this treatment works on both dark and light hair and skin tones. Furthermore, diode laser treatments are safer than IPL (intense pulse light) treatments since they do not produce UV radiation that could potentially damage surrounding tissue.

For optimal results, patients will require multiple sessions as hair follicles grow in cycles – not all are active at once – targeting one group at a time during each visit.

Laser hair removal treatment offers long-term hair reduction at its safest. If you are interested in this solution, Orlando Dermatology’s cosmetic medicine providers can assess your skin type and tone to see whether diode laser systems would be an appropriate fit.

Cooling the Skin

Laser hair removal works by targeting melanin within and around a hair follicle without harming surrounding tissues. Melanin absorbs energy from laser light and heats up, killing off the follicle and disabling further hair growth. Due to melanin’s powerful absorption capabilities, diode laser systems are safe even on darker skin tones.

Torno Advanced Diode Laser Hair Removal system makes use of intelligent technology to provide tailored treatments sessions to each client. Simply enter two pieces of information – skin color and body area of each individual – into the system, and it will do all the rest – automatically selecting appropriate settings to ensure safe yet effective sessions for you!

Use of laser hair removal treatments properly can result in permanent hair reduction. Over several sessions, you’ll notice that less and less hair grows back after each treatment session; eventually you may even be able to stop shaving altogether! In case any new growth does return, it will likely be finer and lighter in color than its predecessors.

To achieve lasting hair reduction results, it’s crucial to follow an efficient pre- and post-treatment routine. For example, in the weeks prior to receiving laser hair removal treatment it’s wise to avoid waxing, plucking or any other means of hair removal as well as tanning or sun exposure. When attending a treatment session be sure to apply topical anesthetic beforehand for added comfort.

Diode laser wavelength has superior melanin absorption than Ruby or Alexandrite lasers and can safely treat all skin colors and body areas, making it the best option for treating the thighs, arms, legs, bikini line and other large body regions.

The MeDioStar diode laser offers multiple cooling levels to provide painless treatment and patient comfort, including Peltier elements coated by aluminum (which offer eight times greater cooling transmission than sapphire), additional sapphire cooling on its XL hand piece and various temperatures for pre, during, and post treatment cooling.

Eradicating the Hair

Diode laser hair removal is a non-invasive solution that does not require anesthesia or incisions for treatment. A handheld device emits rapid pulses of laser energy which penetrate the skin and directly target hair follicles to destroy them and disable future hair growth. This process can be applied anywhere such as your face, legs, arms, bikini area and more.

Diode laser technology differs significantly from IPL in that it only emits one wavelength of light, helping reduce chances of skin discoloration while working effectively across all skin types and hair colors. Furthermore, Asclepion MeDioStar(r)’s advanced laser diode technology creates an enjoyable client experience more similar to traditional IPL treatments than IPL treatments alone.

Laser hair removal is a safe and effective solution suitable for people of all skin colors due to the light’s ability to easily absorb melanin present in hair follicles and destroy it, without harming surrounding areas of skin. Thanks to this effect, it has become one of the leading methods of hair removal today.

Permanent results require several treatment sessions; hair grows through four stages: anagen, telogen, catagen and resting stage (catagen). Diode laser therapy only has success treating hair follicles that are in their anagen phase at this time.

Diode lasers are much more cost-effective than IPL in terms of how few treatment sessions it takes to experience permanent results, due to IPLs relying on broad spectrum light which may cause more side effects like burns or discoloration if not combined with cooling technology. Furthermore, IPLs only work effectively on lighter skin tones and hair colours.

The Torno Advanced Diode Laser System is an intelligent device designed for aesthetic professionals that enables them to select two key parameters prior to beginning any session: skin color and body area. This enables the machine to automatically set appropriate parameters that meet client-specific needs for optimal treatment outcomes; larger areas typically take an hour while treatments for bikini lines or chins typically last no more than 20 minutes.

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