What you'll Learn
- What is a Laser?
- Understanding Laser hair removal technologies
- Properties of a Laser Light
- What is meant by “Wavelength”
- More detailed anatomy of the hair
- What are Diode lasers and how do they work?
- Three wavelength technology explained
- Operating your Diode laser
- General Precautions/Test Patches
- Client Consultation & Skin Typing
- Medical Contra-indications
- Informed Consent and aftercare advice
- Practical Session on machine
Description
This new technology machine is designed to work with 3 different wavelengths (755nm, 810nm,1060nm), being able to adapt hair removal treatments to the needs of all kinds of patients / Clients during each season of the year. It can work with all skin types and with all kinds of hair type.
Course Content
What is a Diode laser?
A diode laser uses a light beam with a narrow spectrum to target specific chromophores in the skin. Compared to other laser systems such as the Ruby and Alexandrite, the triple wavelength diode laser wavelength offers the deepest penetration levels and superior melanin absorption. These unique characteristics make the diode laser the most suitable technology for laser hair removal, enabling safe and effective treatment of all skin and hair types, in all body areas
How does it work?
Diode lasers us the principle of selective photothermolysis (SPTL) to target specific chromophores in the skin, usually melanin or blood.
The lasers damage the chromophores by selectively heating them while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. When treating unwanted hair, the melanin in the hair follicles is targeted and damaged which results in the disruption of hair growth and regeneration.
A Diode laser can be complemented by cooling technology, or other pain reducing methods which improve treatment efficacy and patient comfort.
The latest 3 wavelength technology
- 755nm: The 755nm is characterized by more powerful melanin absorption, making it suitable for the light-coloured and thin hair. In this way, this wavelength aims to remove the hair on such areas as eyebrows, upper lip, etc.
- 808nm: Suitable for almost all hair types, the 808nm can penetrate into the subcutaneous fat tissues as well as deep dermis so as to act on various body parts, making hair removal at any depth realized in an express and thorough way
- 1064nm: Because the 1064nm possesses the features of lower melanin absorption yet deeper penetration in follicles, it mainly provides solutions for dark hair colour.
The Treatment Process
- Consultation & paperwork
- Test patch completed
- Client has prepared for the treatment e.g shaved the treatment area if needed.
- Preparation of machine
- Application of gel
- Starting the treatment
- Finishing the treatment
Practical session
- Student practical – hands-on – on the live model under the strict supervision of a teacher to include consultation, client selection for treatment, treatment procedure