Laser Hair Removal
The 810-Diode laser is renowned as the gold standard in laser hair removal technology. Its advanced features make it highly effective and safe for a broad range of skin types.
The 810-Diode laser targets the melanin in hair follicles using a specific wavelength of light. This light is converted to heat, which destroys or inactivates the hair follicle, preventing further hair growth. For optimal results, multiple sessions are required as hair grows in cycles, and the laser is most effective during the active growth phase (Anagen).
Key Features
Advanced Speed Technology:
Offers the highest coverage rate in the industry with the ability to treat at 10 hertz (pulses) per second.
Built-in Contact Cooling:
Protects the surface of the skin, ensuring a comfortable, pain-free experience.
Effective Across Skin Types:
Suitable for a wide range of skin types, including types V and VI.
Selective Melanin Absorption:
Targets dark hair follicles effectively, though it is not effective on blonde, red, or grey hairs.
Treatment Benefits
Permanent Hair Reduction:
Provides long-lasting hair reduction by targeting hair follicles during the growth phase.
Minimal Downtime:
Patients can resume normal activities immediately after treatment.
Safe and Comfortable:
Built-in cooling technology enhances patient comfort and protects the skin.
Fast Treatment Sessions:
Each session takes approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on the treatment area.
Frequently Asked Questions
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810-Diode hair removal employs a specific wavelength of light that targets melanin in hair follicles. This light is converted to heat energy, destroying or inactivating the follicles, and preventing further hair growth. Multiple treatments are needed to target hairs in the active growth phase.
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The 810-Diode is often referred to as the gold standard in hair removal due to its reliability, high papilla absorption, and ability to address a wide range of skin types. Its advanced Speed Technology offers the highest coverage rate in the industry.
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Clinically proven safe and effective, the 810-Diode laser can be used on all skin types. It delivers high-frequency, low-fluence pulses for efficient hair removal.
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The 810-Diode on the Spectrum laser system features built-in contact cooling, ensuring a comfortable, pain-free experience for patients.
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Hair removal treatments are spaced 4-6 weeks apart, with a minimum of 6 sessions recommended for optimal results.
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Treatment duration varies depending on the size of the area, typically taking 10-15 minutes per area.
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No, there is no downtime associated with 810-Diode hair removal.
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Results can be seen 1-3 weeks post-treatment, with optimal results requiring multiple sessions. While hair reduction is long-lasting, periodic maintenance may be needed.
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810-Diode hair removal is clinically proven to be safe for all skin types, with side effects such as discomfort, texture changes, swelling, blisters, and bruising being extremely rare.
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Treatment costs vary based on the treatment area and the number of sessions required.
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Anyone with unwanted hair is a good candidate for 810-Diode hair removal.
Pre-Treatment Care
Don't Pluck: Before a laser hair removal treatment, patients must abstain from tweezing, waxing, or any other unwanted hair treatment that removes hair from its root. There must be hair in the hair follicle for laser hair removal to work. The laser is attracted to the melanin, or pigment, of the hair. The hair must be in its anagen, or active, growth phase.
Don't Tan: You should also avoid sun exposure in the 4-6 weeks prior to your laser hair removal treatment. Tanned skin has extra melanin, which attracts laser energy.
Don't Moisturize: Right before your laser hair removal treatment, avoid applying any lotion, sunscreen, perfume, or other similar cosmetics to the surface of your skin.
Shave: Shave 1-3 days before your session. The idea is to have a nice, close shave, so that there is no hair outside the skin. It is best to have just enough hair to be visible so your laser technician knows what is to be treated.
There may be some slight charring of the small amount of stubble that gets hit by the laser. So, if you notice an odor of singed hair, that’s normal.
Post-Treatment Care
Immediately after treatment, there may be mild redness and swelling at the treatment site, which may last up to 2 hours or longer. The redness may last up to 2-3 days. The treated area may feel like a sunburn. Apply ice packs or gel packs (do not apply direct ice) for the first few hours after treatment to reduce any discomfort or swelling. If redness or swelling persists, ice packs can be continued.
Makeup may be used immediately after the treatment unless there is blistering.
Avoid sun exposure until the skin has returned to its normal baseline (no redness or swelling).
Avoid picking or scratching the treated skin. Do not use any other hair removal treatment products or services (waxing, electrolysis, or tweezing) that will disturb the hair follicle in the treatment area.
Wash the treated area and pat dry for 3 days after treatment. Do not scrub.
Start gently scrubbing the treated area on the 4th day (ex-foliate).
Anywhere from 5-10 days after the treatment, shedding of the surface hair may occur, and this appears as new hair growth. This is not new hair growth; it is the shaft that was below the skin and is being expelled. It may take 7-10 days for the shafts to be fully expelled.
There are no restrictions on bathing except to treat the skin gently, as if you had sunburn, for the first 24 hours.
At the next visit, the patient needs to let the practitioner know how long the redness lasted after treatment and when significant hair growth was noticed in the area. This info will allow the practitioner to individualize treatments to achieve the desired results.