Treatment theory

808nm wavelength effectively penetrates deep into the dermis and is absorbed by the target chromophore. The adequate pulse duration, energy density, and epidermal cooling ensure adequate thermal damage to the target tissue without damaging the surrounding tissue to achieve effective permanent hair removal.

The treatment method using the diode laser has been specially developed to be suitable for all skin types, including dark to very dark skin! Unlike the light used for IPL treatment, laser light has one wavelength, so that with a higher output it can reach the roots which lie deeper in the skin as well. The most important characteristics of laser light are the unique wavelength of the light and the concentration of energy.

The lasers which are used for permanent hair removal use a type of light that is absorbed by the pigment below the hair follicle. It causes a selective heating of hair follicles deep within the skin. In a fraction of a second, the diode laser delivers its energy. The short energy release is just long enough to destroy the hair follicle and short enough to not cause damage to the surrounding skin structures and the upper layer of the skin. A unique cooling system in the treatment head further protects the skin during the release of diode laser energy.

At least 4 to 6 weeks before the treatment you will need to stop waxing or epilating because the hair is needed in order to conduct the effective heat inwards. On the day of the treatment or one day beforehand you will need to shave the target area, preferably with a disposable laser. Do not use razor shaving systems that pull the hair out a small bit before, because the hair will sink back into the skin afterward and therefore cannot be used to conduct the heat.

Only for the first appointment, you should come unshaven so that we judge the target area and can take a photo to compare it to the result.

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