types of lasers

ruby has a wavelength of

694.3

the ruby laser is the _____ wavelength system used for hair removal

shortest

what was the first laser cleared for use by the FDA

Nd-Yag

ruby is used for

pigmented lesions removal, tattoo removal (black, blue and green) , vascular lesions (spider veins)

melanin has the greatest affinity for _______ of all of the laser hair removal devices

longer wavelengths

alexandrite creates the next

longest wavelength (of LHR machines)

alexandrite can do skin types

1-4 (I-IV)

alexandrite has a wavelength of

755

alexandrite can treat what kind of problems

freckles, melasma, tattoos, vascular lesions, nail fungus also used for skin rejuvenation (stimulating collagen)

diodie laser has a wavelength of

800-810

the diode is allowed to work on what types of skin

4-6 (IV-VI)

diode laser is used for

skin tightening, vascular lesions, pigmentation (sun damage)

ND:YAG is what wavelength is

1064

ND: YAG is capable of treating what skin types

1-6 (I-VI)

ND:YAG is used to treat

acne, deep vascular lesions, skin tightening, tattoo removal, nail fungus and pigmented lesions

IPL has a wavelength of

400-1400

IPL is

not a laser

KTP has a wavelength of

532

KTP is used to treat

superficial lesions, scars

Erbium:YAG has a wavelength of

1540-2940

Carbon dioxide (Co2) has a wavelength of

10,600

Co2 (10,600 nm) penetrates

deeper in the skin, much more severe

Q-switch helps build up

energy