Any laser techs know the answer to this?
I know that the gentlelase beats other alexandrite lasers (like apogee, sharplan epitouch, etc) since it has better cooling, which means you can safely use higher settings.
I was wondering, if the area being treated is well iced before and after the laser is applied, then would it be safe to use something like the sharplan epitouch on higher settings as you would with the gentlelase, even though the epitouch doesn’t have built in cooling? Would ice be enough?
there are other advantages to the GentleLASE like the largest spot size of 18mm and 3ms pulse setting. You will get good results with other alex lasers if the person knows what they’re doing. GentleLASE is recommended as one laser that gives a bit better results overall given less effort and/or treatments.
Thanks again lagirl <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> But in terms of cooling, can burning be prevented with the other alexandrite brands with enough ice?
I’ve used an alexandrite 9300. A gel is put on and cold air blows on region being lasered. It works to the point of shivering.
i think the biggest reason for cooling is minimizing the pain. if the settings are very high, you can get burned with any alex laser. GentleLASE is most effective due to many factors. Burning is a separate issue altogether is usually only depending on the knowledge of the person operating the machine, whichever one it happens to be. If you’re concerned with burning, first and foremost, you need a knowledgeable tech. If you’re concerned with results in the most effecient and effective manner, you need GentleLASE and a good tech, but a good tech with an Apogee machine for example would work weel too.
Actually, the Gentlelase does not have the best cooling.
The best cooling is the Zimmer air cooler and not the cyrogen spray that is normally seen in the Candela machine. Though Candela now makes a machine without that cyrogen spray. But that’s another story.
The cooling is used to increase the heat loss from the skin to protect the skin. Comfort is a secondary benefit.