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.

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.
GentleLASE GentleLASE Limited Edition Laser Type Flashlamp excited long-pulse alexandrite laser Flashlamp excited long-pulse alexandrite laser Wavelength 755 nm 755 nm Pulse Rep Rate up to 1.5 Hz Duration 3 ms Rep Rate up to 1 Hz Duration 3 ms Spot Sizes (diameter) 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 18 mm 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm Fluence Range Up to 100 J/cm2* Up to 60 J/cm2 Beam Delivery Lens-coupled 2.5 m optical fiber with handpiece Lens-coupled 2.5 m optical fiber with handpiece Pulse Control Fingerswitch, Footswitch Fingerswitch, Footswitch Dimensions 35" W x 16"W x 28" D (89 cm x 41 cm x 71 cm) 35"W x 16"W x 28"D (89 cm x 41 cm x 71 cm) Weight 210 lbs (95 kg) 210 lbs (95 kg) Electrical 230 V 50/60 Hz, single phase, 16A 230 V 50/60 Hz, single phase, 16A

Back

Courtesy of Marcelle Kuton, CCE,CME, FEHS, CLS

PFB (Psuedofolliculitus Barbae)

Courtesy of Lori M. Hobbs, MD

Axillary

Courtesy of Lori M. Hobbs, MD

Facial Hair

Courtesy of Munevver (Aslan)Ercan, MD

Bikini

Ear Lobe

Chest

Axilla

Skin Type V- VI

Skin Type V

Photo Rejuvenation

Cafe-au-lait

Freckles

Solar Lentigenes (Age Spots)

Melasma

Solar Lentigines

Hyperpigmentation

Lichen Planopilaris-Arm

Leg Veins

Hemangioma

Courtesy of Thomas E. Rohrer, MD

Leg Vein

Courtesy of Ariel Kauvar, MD

Venous Lake

Facial Vein

Courtesy of Tiffani K. Hamilton, MD

Wrinkles

Courtesy of Jonathan S. Crane, MD

Courtesy of Tiffani K. Hamilton, MD

Facial Veins

Hair Removal

Pigmentation

Vascular Hemangioma