Candela premier laser for removing hair, pigmented lesions and wrinkle is now smaller,
ligher and faster than ever. Treats all skin types quickly, comfortably and effectively. Our flagship
system, GentleLASE offers fast treatment times, unparalleled efficacy, and the greatest
flexibility treating a variety of conditions.
Hair Removal Remove unwanted hair on all skin types quickly and effectively
with GentleLASE family of lasers.
Wrinkles Don't surrender to the skin's aging process. It's time to
use the GentleLASE lasers to eradicate wrinkles.
Pigmented Lesions Rid your patients of melasma, cafe-au-lait, freckles, and
solar lentigines with GentleLASE lasers.
Vascular Lesions
You can free your patients from leg veins, blue facial veins,
venous lakes, and hemangiomas with the GentleLASE family of lasers.
GentleLASE Laser System What is the Candela GentleLASE laser and why is it a safe treatment?
Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures
including treatment of facial and leg veins, age spots and rejuvenating the skin
on the face. The GentleLASE System, a revolutionary long-pulse high energy
alexandrite laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the
hair follicle where it is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into heat,
which destroys the hair follicle leaving the surrounding skin unaffected.
The skin is further protected during treatment by a Dynamic Cooling Device where
cryogen is sprayed onto the skin cooling the upper layers and providing patients
with increased comfort. The GentleLASE selectivity helps to protect the skin,
while effectively treating the unwanted hair.
What precautions should be taken before and after treatment?
Avoid the sun 4-6 weeks before and after treatment or until
your practitioner allows it.
You must avoid electrolysis, plucking or waxing hair for 6
weeks prior to treatment.
If you have had a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic
antiviral therapy may be prescribed.
If you have a dark skin type, a bleaching cream may be started
4-6 weeks before treatment to optimize results.
You should discuss your desired results and the improvements
you expect to achieve with your practitioner. Together you can decide if your
expectations will be met and if this laser treatment is the best option.
How many treatments will I need?
Hair grows in cycles. The number of treatments required depends upon your
skin color, hair color and coarseness of the hair. Everyone will require at
least 2-3 treatments as the process is only effective on hair during the early growing
cycle. Repeat sessions will be necessary to treat these follicles when they
re-enter the early growth phase.
Is this procedure covered by insurance?
Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures.
However, consult with your insurance carrier for more information.
This pamphlet is intended to provide general information only. For details
pertaining to your specific situation, please consult your physician or aesthetic
practitioner.
What Condition are treated with the laser?
Traditional hair hair removal techniques such as shaving plucking waxing and depilatory
creams provide only temporary relief. Until now, the only recognized way to remove
hair permanently has been by electrolysis - which can be tedious, time-consuming
and uncomfortable. The GentleLASE System safely removes unwanted body hair
without damaging the delicate pore and structure of the skin, Facial and bikini
areas are usually completed in under ten minutes legs, backs and larger areas can
take longer.
What other conditions does the GentleLASE
treat? The GentleLASE System is also effective for the treatment of the large
"blue" leg veins.
GentleLASE safely removes unwanted hair without damaging the delicate pores
and structures of the skin.
What does the treatment include: Depending on the amount of hair treated. The procedure varies from patient
to patient. Generally the treatment will include:
Wearing safely eyewear to protect the practitioner and patient's
eyes from the laser light during the procedure.
A small handpiece will be used that touches the skin to deliver
the laser light. A light spray of coolant onto the skin will be felt just before
each laser pulse.
A test area will be done prior to the entire treatment. Your
full treatment may be done on the same day or up to two weeks later depending on
the skin reaction.
Most patients experience little discomfort at the treatment
site because of the dynamic cooling device.
The degree of discomfort varies with each person depending
on his/her pain threshold. Topical anesthesia may also be requested based
on individual preferences or tolerances. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner
in advance of the laser treatment.
The Procedure can take as little as ten minutes or up to an
hour. Depending on the area treated
The treated area may become pink or red within 30 minutes
of treatment: this may last from a few hours to several days and is relieved with
the application of ice or cooling gels
GentleLASE Highlights
The GentleLASE 755 nm alexandrite laser is Candela's premier laser for removing
hair, pigmented and vascular lesions and wrinkles. The GentleLASE treats all skin
types quickly, comfortably and effectively. The GentleLASE family of lasers is fast,
versatile and easy to use. And only Candela lasers feature the Dynamic Cooling Device
(DCDTM) to maximize patient safety and comfort.
Speed - Treat more patients faster and more comfortably with the
the largest spot size and fastest repetition rate found on any hair removal laser.
Efficacy - 17,666 watts of peak power enables the GentleLASE to
treat a variety of conditions unlike any other laser on the market today. The GentleLASE
is capable of delivering 755 nm fluences up to 100 J/cm² in pulse durations of 3
ms for unparalleled treatment efficacies.
Easy To Use - Deep penetration with minimal scattering of laser
energy makes the GentleYAG ideal for all skin types, especially dark and tanned
skin.
Versatile - The GentleLASE can be used to treat for permanent hair
reduction, vascular and pigmented lesions, and fine lines and wrinkles.
Patented Epidermal Cooling - Candela's Dynamic Cooling Device represents
an adjustable epidermal protection technology to maximize patient safety and comfort.
GentleLASE Limited Edition
The GentleLASE Limited Edition is our most cost-effective laser hair removal, with
755 nm laser energy, 10-12-15 mm spots, and 3 ms pulse duration capabilities with
Candela's patented DCD skin cooling technology to deliver permanent hair reduction.
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