Medical Laser Technologies: How Our Aesthetic Lasers Can Help You Address A Wide Range Of Common Concerns

22 Dec Medical Laser Technologies: How Our Aesthetic Lasers Can Help You Address A Wide Range Of Common Concerns

 

In an ever-evolving industry that constantly looks for bigger and better technology and treatments, it helps to choose equipment that displays your commitment to quality care and results – this is where our Fotona aesthetic lasers come in.

 

At Medical Laser Technologies (MLT), we are the sole distributor of Fotona systems in Southern Africa, but beyond that, we have the skills and knowledge necessary to help you elevate your practice.

 

This article will offer an overview of all the aesthetic procedures in the domain of medical laser technology and will provide guidance on which of our top-of-the-line Fotona aesthetic lasers are best suited to efficiently handle each task.

 

Aesthetic Lasers For Hair Removal

 

Hair removal via aesthetic lasers is a fascinating process. The technology relies specifically on the melanin or pigment within a hair shaft or follicle to absorb the energy emitted by the laser. (This, unfortunately, means laser hair removal treatments don’t work well on very fair hair.) When the pigment absorbs enough energy, it transforms into heat and burns out the hair follicle without harming the surrounding tissue.

 

Hair removal laser systems tend to use laser wavelengths not often seen in most aesthetic lasers, such as Alexandrite and Diode, or IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), which is technically not a laser, just the utilisation of broad-spectrum light. Different wavelength lasers are required based on unique hair tones, skin tones, and skin varieties.

 

Laser hair removal is a convenient and popular treatment, and that isn’t too surprising considering what they’re capable of: the procedures are fast, effective, and entail minimal downtime. Any clinic capable of performing this treatment is virtually guaranteed a steady flow of clients.

 

AvalancheLase

 

The Fotona AvalancheLase sits at the zenith of hair removal-focused aesthetic lasers. It’s an advanced laser system that synchronises the use of deep-penetrating Ng:Yag and Alexandrite lasers to eradicate hair at an unprecedented speed whilst resulting in minimal damage and discomfort to the surrounding skin.

 

The key to this device’s success is also the originator of its name; the ‘avalanche effect’ is a recently discovered phenomenon whereby successive pulses of rapidly fired laser energy become absorbed into a hair at an increased rate.

 

Aesthetic Lasers For Tattoo Removal

 

Tattoo removal can be a complex and multifaceted process, with longer downtimes between treatments compared to many other procedures on this list. To ensure that the process is completed with optimal results, equip your clinic with the right aesthetic lasers for the job.

 

Tattoo removal works by targeting the embedded inks within the skin and using lasers to break those pigments down into their componential parts. These smaller parts are then attacked by the body’s immune system and removed. Ultimately, the tattoo removal device is simply allowing the body to do what it was designed to do: heal itself.

 

However, different pigments will not all respond in the same way to any one laser wavelength. Light colours in particular may prove resistant to laser treatment, as they reflect light rather than absorb it like dark colours would. To handle this technicality, tattoo removal aesthetic lasers need to come equipped with a spectrum of wavelength options to handle the task. These may include Nd:YAG, Ruby, Alexandrite, or the advanced Pico laser.

 

QX MAX

 

A no-nonsense aesthetic laser ideal for effective tattoo removal. Utilising up to four different laser wavelengths, the QX MAX is equipped to handle even the most challenging tattoos. Furthermore, the system has been upgraded with the FRAC3 technology, which allows the device to target micro-damaged tissues and precipitate their swift recovery.

 

StarWalker MaXQ

 

To put it bluntly, the StarWalker MaXQ is a souped-up version of the QX MAX. It’s a robust deep tissue specialised aesthetic laser equipped with a staggering array of modalities and upgrades to give it the juice it needs to tackle any tattoo-related challenge.

 

The device uses four different laser wavelengths but is also able to beam these out across fourteen separate laser modalities, allowing it to systematically destroy any kind of pigment that may exist in a tattoo with incredible speed and efficiency.

 

It sports a range of added technology and extra modes, such as Adaptive Strand Pulse, FRAC3, VERDE, and MaXQ mode, to adapt to any photomechanical needs.

 

StarWalker PQX

 

The StarWalker PQX operates using highly innovative technology to give it an incredible edge in the world of aesthetic lasers. Using conventional lasers results in a thermal effect to degrade a target, essentially meaning you burn a pigment to break it. The downside of this is that there is some damage dealt to surrounding tissue in the process.

 

However, the StarWalker PQX uses an ultra-short picosecond laser, which results in a photoacoustic effect rather than a thermal one, using sound to destroy pigments. This results in virtually no damage to surrounding tissue, causing minimal pain and leading to short recovery times.

 

 

Aesthetic Lasers For Body Sculpting

 

Body sculpting is an unconventional aesthetic procedure with a distinctly separate scope from most of the other dermatologically based treatments in this list. Body sculpting involves the artificial stimulation of muscle fibres with the intended effect of encouraging growth. This procedure is sought-after due to its ability to provide aesthetic advantages to musculature but also because of athletic and performance-based results.

 

Body sculpting is not technically a laser treatment, instead using applied pulses of high electromagnetic stimulation (HI-EMT) to suffuse tissue and cause muscle contractions, resulting in eventual growth. By this description alone, it may seem that this procedure is painful—akin to being electrocuted—but this is not the case. Patients report little to no pain or discomfort.

 

StarFormer TightWave

 

The StarFormer TightWave is the premiere piece of body-sculpting technology. Its body-sculpting electric waves can be used to sculpt the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, arms, and even pelvic floor—useful in countering the effects of certain medical conditions or post-pregnancy recovery.

 

This is a great device to invest in, as its incredibly non-invasive and low-impact methodology makes it an attractive alternative to surgical body sculpting procedures for clients.

 

Aesthetic Lasers For Anti-Ageing And Skin Resurfacing

 

Addressing a broad range of issues, from wrinkles, acne scars, skin laxity, and more, treatments for anti-ageing and skin resurfacing will always be popular with customers. When it comes to looking for the right laser system to perform these, the keyword in your search should be precision.

 

These treatments work by carefully removing damaged layers of skin and stimulating collagen production to encourage the growth of new, healthy skin. There are two distinct kinds of aesthetic lasers used in resurfacing treatments, differentiated by the depth in which they take place.

 

Ablative treatments remove the very top layer of skin (epidermis) and heat the underlying layer of skin (dermis) to stimulate collagen production. This is done through the use of either Er:YAG, CO2, or Erbium lasers. Ablative treatments tend to result in dramatic improvements but extended downtimes.

 

Non-ablative treatments entirely bypass the top layer of skin, exclusively targeting the underlying layer to stimulate collagen growth. This requires deeper-reaching lasers like the Nd:YAG or Fraxel lasers. Non-ablative treatment results may be less noticeable than their ablative counterparts, but downtime tends to be reduced.

 

Equip your clinic with the right precision-engineered aesthetic laser systems to take advantage of the popularity of these minimally invasive but radically effective laser treatments.

 

XS Dynamis

 

The XS Dynamis is an aesthetic laser specifically designed to perform effective ablative skin resurfacing treatments using an Er:YAG laser. To reduce any instances of damage to surrounding tissue, it comes with a few high-tech advancements and features. Variable Square Pulse and Energy Feedback Control are both features that grant the device incredible precision in its procedures, efficiently minimising collateral damage.

 

XP Dynamis

 

The XP Dynamis is powerful, safe, versatile, but above all, fast. Using both Er:YAG and Nd:YAG, this zippy device can easily perform both ablative and non-ablative treatments at unheard-of speeds without ever compromising the safety or effectiveness of the treatment.

 

TimeWalker Fotona 4D

 

One of the highest-performing anti-ageing aesthetic lasers ever created, the TimeWalker can easily perform both ablative and non-ablative treatments using its dual Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser systems.

 

The ‘4D’ in its name refers to the four synchronous modes that can be activated:

 

1. SmoothLiftin is an intraoral treatment that tightens the skin from the inside of the mouth, reducing nasolabial folds and enhancing cheek volume.
2. FRAC3 works on a deeper level to treat imperfections such as fine lines, pigmentations, and deeper skin flaws.
3. PIANO is a potent non-ablative laser mode that stimulates deep skin tissue for safe bulk heating and skin tightening.
4. SupErficial mode is a light, cold laser peel that smooths the skin and does wonders for overall appearance.

 

Aesthetic Lasers For General Purposes

 

There are many aesthetic lasers out there that are designed more for a broad scope and great versatility than to excel in any one subset of treatments. The very best of these aren’t relegated to just performing aesthetic procedures; they apply to medical, dermatological, or gynaecological treatments too.

 

These laser systems tend to be incredibly customisable, designed to be compatible with dozens of different attachments that adapt the device to the requirements of almost any situation.

 

In the world of medical laser systems, they’re the closest one can get to a panacea. Their versatility and effectiveness can make them the cornerstone apparatus of any clinic that owns them.

 

 

SP Dynamis

 

The SP Dynamis is one of the best all-rounder aesthetic lasers and uses its dual Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers to perform a broad spectrum of not only surface-level and deep-tissue aesthetic treatments but also dermatological, medical, and gynaecological ones.

 

Within aesthetics, it’s capable of performing anything from deep peels, acne scar treatments, vascular therapy, hair removal treatments, and much, much more.

 

SP Dynamis NX Line

 

The SP Dynamis NX Line is everything the SP Dynamis is, but so much more, making it one of the most useful aesthetic lasers on the whole market.

 

The reason behind the NX Line’s success is the stellar array of high-tech upgrades and add-ons the device is compatible with. Being adapted to integrate so many forms of hardware means that, under the right circumstances, you’d be hard-pressed to find an issue this powerful device can’t handle.

 

XPulse Line

 

The XPulse Line isn’t like the other two laser systems on this list, meaning it is not a high-performance Jack of all trades. Rather, it takes a more supportive role and stands out as one of the easiest and most convenient devices on this whole list.

 

It’s great at treating soft tissue for haemostasis issues and for expertly disinfecting an area. The design is compact and incredibly mobile, a feature enhanced by its long battery life. The final cherry on top is that the XPulse Line has been specifically designed to require minimal levels of maintenance throughout its lifetime too.