What To Expect From Your Diode Laser
Laser-based surgical procedures are becoming increasingly important in operating theaters across the globe. Â Diode lasers are a particularly attractive instrument for cosmetic surgery, particularly as they offer a wide range of different wavelengths which can help patients achieve a range of positive outcomes.
Diode lasers make use of something called âsemiconductor technologyâ. Â Through this technology, a coherent projection of light is produced in the visible to infrared range. Â A light beam with a narrow spectrum is used to target very specific chromophores in the skin. Â This not only increases accuracy but allows you to offer the deepest penetration levels and optimal melanin absorption.
Diode laser treatments are the best and most suitable solution for laser hair removal, but these lasers also have a number of other applications including:
·     Varicose vein removal
·        Tattoo removal
·        Liposuction
·        Acne treatment
·        Benign pigmented lesions
They are known for providing safe and effective treatment for virtually all skin types, hair types, and in all areas of the body.
The lasers work on the principle of what is called âselective photothermolysisâ (or SPTL for short). Â This allows the laser to target very specific chromophores in the skin (typically blood or melanin) and the lasers then damage those targeted chromophores by selectively heating them while leaving all surrounding tissues unharmed and intact. Â
Let's take hair removal for example.  The melanin in those hair follicles are targeted and damaged.  This causes a disruption in the hair growth and regeneration cycle.  Often the diode laser treatment for hair removal will be followed up by a cooling technology or another pain management methods which will ensure patient comfort and treatment efficacy.  The most cutting edge diode lasers will even have a cooling mechanism which will continually chill the skin both before and throughout the treatment (such as ChillTip ⢠Technology).
What To Look For In A Diode Laser
While there are several diode lasers on the market today, not all of them will deliver the same favorable experience or result.
The first and most important aspect to look at are the clinical trials. Â The product should be proven to be a safe and effective way to remove hair (or an effective way to perform any of the other functions it may be used for).
Another important feature to look for is the wavelength. Â The best lasers on the market will use a 805nm diode wavelength. Â This is because this wavelength has been proven to be able to effectively and safely treat all skin types.
A nice feature which state of the art lasers include today is a customized vacuum. These units can reduce treatment time by 75% or more, which means not only a more comfortable experience of the patient, but the option to take more patients throughout the day.
Finally, as touched upon briefly before, a cooling mechanism which is able to chill the skin is ideal. Â Not only does it enhance to your patient's comfort during and after the procedure, but it improves the final results.