Laser Hair Removal Clinic System - Nd : Yag (1064 nm)
YAG laser is one of the newer forms of laser hair removal treatment. It emits an intense beam of light and the biggest advantage of the Nd YAG laser is that it generally works on all skin types and in particular people with darker skin tones or tanned skin which is something that other lasers cannot always do, but there is still not a ideal results to light, white or fine hair. Yag systems are using longer pulse durations without any tar. Patients have reported these systems to be very painful. Recommend the YAG laser system to darkest skin colors or tanned skin.
Treatment Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Skin type I - Skin type VI, including those who have tanned skin.
Advantages
Works on most skin types including darker skin tones or tanned skin;
Nd: YAG 1064 nm system may be Best for darkly pigmented people;
Long term studies show that these laser systems can achieve a significant delay in hair regrowth;
Rapid treatment of larger body areas;
Minor damage to the skin;
Side Effects
Not effective to light or white hair and less effective on fine hair than other laser options;
More painful than other laser options;
Risks of scars, burns, skin discoloration, redness and swelling;
Not proven effective for long-term results;
The Nd: Yag laser Devices Available
CoolGlide, Medlite IV, Varia, Athos, Lyra, and Image.
Specifications
Wavelength: 1064
Pulse width: 10-50
Fluence: 20-100
Spot size: 3-5
Repetition rate: Up to 10 Hz