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Other laser and intense pulsed light systems include:
Intense pulsed light - these systems are flash lamps producing a spectrum of light energy rather than laser light. Intense pulsed light systems tend to stun rather than eradicate hair follicles, so that there is often an unacceptable amount of hair regrowth, even after many "intense pulsed light" treatments.
First generation Ruby 694 nanometer (Epilaser, Epitouch, Chromos)
Second generation Alexandrite 755 nanometer (Epitouch ALEX, Photogenica LIPR, GentleLASE)
Third generation Diode 800-810 nanometer (LightSheer, Apex)
These relatively short wavelength lasers can produce good results in some circumstances, but because they produce light which has a shorter wavelength, their laser energy both scatters more in the skin, and is mostly absorbed in the top few millimeters of the skin, above many of the hair roots. This means that sometimes not enough energy reaches the hair roots, where it is needed. These short wavelength, lower power systems are effective in some cases, but in other cases may only stun rather than destroy many of the hair roots and therefore sometimes cause temporary rather than permanent hair reduction. Short wavelength lasers can be difficult or impossible to safely use on people with dark, tanned or black skin. The cooling system in 800 nm lasers usually relies on a sapphire window, which is only a fraction as efficient as the cooling system of the Sciton Image™ Laser. Because the sapphire window of the 800 nm lasers has to be pressed on the skin while the laser is triggered, there is a risk that stray hairs will be burned into the skin. By comparison, there is no contact between the laser aperture and the skin when the Sciton Image™ Laser beam is applied to your skin.
By contrast, the Sciton Image™ Laser laser uses the longest available, deeper penetrating 1064 nanometer wavelength. The Sciton Image™ Laser reaches even the deepest hair roots, which can be 4-6 mm below the skin surface in some cases.
The long 1064 nanometer wavelength of the Sciton Image™ Laser makes it possible to safely and effectively treat all people -- even those with tanned, very dark or black skin. Like all lasers, the Sciton Image™ Laser works more efficiently on light colored skin -- so to minimize the number of treatments you need, try not to have a fresh suntan when you come in for treatment.
Sciton Image™ Laser also allows the operator to adjust the duration of the pulse of laser energy to best suit the thickness of the hair shafts on different parts of your body. Some older laser systems lack this degree of fine control.
The Sciton Image™ Laser cooling system on the Sciton Image™ Laser provides an extra margin of safety and comfort, allows the operator a clear view of the area to be treated, and does not require pressure on your skin.
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