Laser Hair Removal Exam with Complete
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Why are Alexandrite lasers more effective than IPL and Diode lasers? - ANSWER-They
are more effective at targeting melanin within each hair follicle and safely avoid injury to
the surrounding skin. It produces 755 nm wavelength.
Epicare Duo System (Alex) - ANSWER-It is the most sophisticated and tech-advanced
FDA approved Alex laser
Epicare Duo System (YAG) - ANSWER-A high powered Nd YAG laser that produces a
slightly longe wavelength at 1064 nm and safely and effectively treats any individual
very dark or tan skin
Epicare Duo System (Settings) - ANSWER-Has the lagest spot size in the industry at 18
mm, a diameter of a quarter) and has the highest available speed and power for
treatments that are quick and effective
Cooling system - ANSWER-the cold air cools the skin before, during and after treatment
unlike contact cooling, cryogen spray (DCD) or ice packs. Also the cold air minimizes
thermal warming within the epidermis and reduces typical redness/swelling.
Hair cycles - ANSWER-Anagen phase- growing phase
Catogen phase- Resting phase
Telogen phase- Shedding phase
How effective is lhr? - ANSWER-There is permenant removal of about 85% to 95% of
treated hairs, however different factors can influence effectiveness of treatments like
hair color, coarseness, skin tone, hormonal changes, and other genetic considerations.
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Why are Alexandrite lasers more effective than IPL and Diode lasers? - ANSWER-They
are more effective at targeting melanin within each hair follicle and safely avoid injury to
the surrounding skin. It produces 755 nm wavelength.
Epicare Duo System (Alex) - ANSWER-It is the most sophisticated and tech-advanced
FDA approved Alex laser
Epicare Duo System (YAG) - ANSWER-A high powered Nd YAG laser that produces a
slightly longe wavelength at 1064 nm and safely and effectively treats any individual
very dark or tan skin
Epicare Duo System (Settings) - ANSWER-Has the lagest spot size in the industry at 18
mm, a diameter of a quarter) and has the highest available speed and power for
treatments that are quick and effective
Cooling system - ANSWER-the cold air cools the skin before, during and after treatment
unlike contact cooling, cryogen spray (DCD) or ice packs. Also the cold air minimizes
thermal warming within the epidermis and reduces typical redness/swelling.
Hair cycles - ANSWER-Anagen phase- growing phase
Catogen phase- Resting phase
Telogen phase- Shedding phase
How effective is lhr? - ANSWER-There is permenant removal of about 85% to 95% of
treated hairs, however different factors can influence effectiveness of treatments like
hair color, coarseness, skin tone, hormonal changes, and other genetic considerations.
