Laser hair removal is at the top of device-driven procedures annually within aesthetic practices and continues to grow in popularity.¹ There are various other ways to remove hair, like shaving depilatories, waxing, threading, tweezing, and electrolysis. But the results with these different methods are short-term, which is why people look for a more permanent solution, like laser hair removal. It is also the gateway to a broad spectrum of other aesthetic procedures. It is what gets patients in the door and allows you to start building long-lasting, profitable partnerships with your patients. In addition to its utility as a hair removal device, the Gentle Pro™ Series of lasers offers providers the potential to add services to its menu of options for patients.

The treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions has been greatly improved since the introduction of laser technology. Utilizing the principles of selective photothermolysis, physicians can be very specific in their treatment, maximizing injury of the selected target and minimizing damage to surrounding structures. Lasers being used to treat vascular lesions are capable of treating a variety of birthmarks, dilated vessels, such as is seen after chronic sun exposure, or in medical conditions, such as rosacea, red noses, red cheeks, and vascular growths such as hemangiomas. Using different wavelengths, the same concept may be applied to the treatment of pigmented lesions. Lasers with pulse duration of 1 billionth of a second are quite effective in treating many pigmented lesions, such as a variety of brown or black birthmarks, sun induced freckle-like pigmentation, café-au-lait birthmarks. Lesions may disappear entirely or require a series of treatments and there is rarely any textural, pigmentary, or scarring changes associated with this.

The Gentle Pro™ Series of lasers offer state-of-the-art laser treatments. Short pulses of light from dual wavelength lasers specifically target the unwanted hair or lesion without affecting surrounding skin. This epidermal protection is provided by either the Dynamic Cooling Device™ (DCD™) cooling system which sprays the skin before each laser pulse with a liquid coolant, or using cold air from a chiller unit . This cooling system is adjustable, making sure the procedure is as comfortable as possible for individual needs.

These series of laser systems are available with two wavelengths (755 and 1064 nm) allowing physicians to treat ALL Fitzpatrick Skin Types, leading to enhanced treatment outcomes. The versatility and range of treatment options available with the GentleMax Pro can enhance the procedures providers offer their patients and thus increase their revenue.