Clinic Systems - The Diode Laser (800nm or 810 nm)
The Diode laser is the next most useful hair removal light source and the most promising laser for hair removal. It is an efficient and safe technique, adverse pigmentary effects occur, but are transient. The Diode laser is the best overall machine for treating all six skin types based on safety and long term use especially satisfactory to skin types 1 to 4. Because it has a longer wavelength than other lasers used which may improve treatment results on darker skin types.
Specifications
Wavelength: 800-810
Pulse width: 5-30
Fluence: 10-40
Spot size: 9
Repetition rate: 1
Treatment Fitzpatrick Skin Type
1. Recommend Skin Type I, II, III
Pale white skin, blue/hazel eyes, blond/red hair, freckles or Albino ; Fair skin, blue eyes ; Darker white skin Example: Darker Caucasians, European mix
2. Possibly Skin Type IV, V
Light brown skin Example: Mediterranian, European, Asian, Hispanic, American Indian ; Brown skin Example: Hispanics, Afro-American, Middle Eastern
3. Maybe Skin Type VI
Dark brown or black skin Example: Afro-American, African, Middle Eastern
Advantages
The Diode laser has a longer wavelength that has the potential to provide better results to dark-skinned people;
The longer wavelength provides deeper and safer penetration into the skin;
Lets larger areas of the body recover faster;
Side Effects
You may get burns, scars, discoloration of the skin, swelling, and redness as side effects.
Diode lasers have been linked with the onset of urticaria in some patients.
Diode laser Devices Available
SLP 100, F1 Diode, Light Sheer, MeDioStar, LaserLite, Epistar and Apex 800.