Diode laser machine is particularly effective to hair follicle melanocytes without injury surrounding tissue. The laser light can be absorbed by hair shaft and hair follicles in the melanin, and converted into heat, thus increasing the hair follicle temperature. When the temperature raises high enough to irreversibly damage the hair follicle structure, which disappear after a period of natural physiological processes of hair follicles and thus achieve the purpose of permanent hair removal.
Treatment must know
- Prior to treatment, the physician must first get a detailed history, rule out any disorders that may contraindicate this treatment and finally physically inspect the treatment area.
- Cosmetics should be removed with non-alcohol containing neutral cleansing agent such as Bactolinä, CetaphiläGentle Skin Cleanser or Celeteque Facial Wash.
- Apply a generous amount of cooled gel (non-tinted) on the treatment area.
- A slight erythema may appear after the procedure. This is normal and will fade gradually in a few minutes to hours.
- Always record the parameters, fluence, shots and the area treated after each treatment.
- Apply a cold compress prior to proceeding to the next treatment area.
- Avoid use of cosmetics for 24 hours after each treatment.
- Avoid sun exposure after each treatment
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Preoperative preparations
- Avoid sunlight / artificial UV light exposure 3-4 weeks prior to treatment.
- Discuss current treatment plan.
- Clarify and confirm patient’s expectations.
- Rule out any conditions contraindicating this treatment.
- The patient should wear the protective opaque eye goggles
- The he Physician should wear the protective filtered translucent eye goggles
Treatment procedures
- As a compulsory pre-condition, the area to be treated must be cleanedwith a mild soap. Remove also deodorants or other cosmetic Hair should have been removed by shaving. In case of thick hair the area should shaved very carefully, because the hairs on the skin absorb the laser light, heat up and could cause blisters. Before treatment of the upper lip a moistened piece of gauze or the like should be placed between upper lip and teeth, in order to intercept the small part of the laser radiation, which the upper lip can pass through, and to avoid a heating up of the teeth (can be possibly painful).
- Turn the Diode Laser systemunit on and enter appropriate parameters.
- Use the appropriate protective goggle
- Apply a thin layer of coupling gel 2-3 mm.
The light-coupling gel is best used chilled. It is spread thinly (2-3 mm) over the treatment area. The gel is used to cool down the treatment area before and during treatment. By pre-cooling the skin and by absorbing heat from the epidermis, discomfort is kept to a minimal. The use of coupling gel is also helpful in determining the areas that has just been treated by observing the footprint left behind by the treatment head.
- Set the treatment head parallel to the skin’s surface and begin treatment. Avoid excessive overlapping of treatment areas. Avoid doing double passes. For the first treatment, a test shot over an inconspicuous area can be performed.
- After treating an area, carefully remove the gel and apply cool compresses (5-10 minutes).
- Watch out for side effects such as burns, pain, and erythema.
- Proceed to the next treatment area.
- Treatment parameters before proceeding to the next treatment.Note down
- If a different treatment is desired,
- Place the unit on standby by pressing the simmer key.
- Select Treatment Mode and resume treatment
- Whenever the unit is not in use, set the laser on standby by pressing the simmer key to extend the life of your flash lamp.
- Turn Off the unit and clean the treatment heads.