AEROLASE COSMETIC LASER

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a LASER?

Why is the Wavelength of the Laser Important?

What is the Aerolase® Neo Laser?

What Conditions can be Treated with the Aerolase® Neo Laser?

How Does the Aerolase® Neo Laser Compare to other 1064nm Wavelength Lasers?

Can the Aerolase® Neo Laser be Combined with Other Treatments?

Can the Aerolase® Neo Laser be used on Darker Skin Tones?

What does the the Laser Procedure Involve?

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What is a LASER?

• LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

• This high energy radiation can be focused into a light with a specific wavelength.

  • Visible Light: Light with wavelengths between 720nm (red light) and 380nm (violet light)

  • Infrared Light: Light with wavelengths longer than 720nm (invisible)

  • Ultraviolet Light: Light with wavelengths smaller than 380nm (invisible)

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Why is the Wavelength of the Laser Important?

• Different cosmetic lasers emit light of different wavelengths and, therefore, different energies.

  • Example: Ultraviolet light radiation is higher in energy than infrared light radiation 

    • Our skin is more likely to be burned with UV light than infrared light.

    • Easy to understand if you have ever had a sunburn.

  • This laser energy can be used to treat numerous skin conditions.

• Different wavelengths of laser energy penetrate to different depths in the skin.

  • Longer wavelengths tend to penetrate deeper into skin than shorter wavelengths.

  • Some skin issues are deeper in the skin, requiring a laser that penetrates deeper to treat.

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What is the Aerolase® Neo Laser?

• The Neo Laser is a premium aesthetic medical laser, able to treat over 30 different skin conditions.

  • The Neo Laser utilizes a Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) crystal to focus its high energy into a 1064nm wavelength (infrared light).

  • This energy can be focused onto various skin conditions to create heat and destroy diseases skin cells.

• The 1064nm wavelength lasers can treat both superficial and harder-to-reach deeper skin conditions.

• The 1064nm wavelength is absorbed by the three major targets (melanin, hemoglobin, water) in the skin.

  • Melanin: Substance that gives the skin darker pigment/color

    • Dark, hyperpigmented lesions (age spots, etc) can be treated with a 1064nm laser.

  • Hemoglobin: Molecule found inside red blood cells

    • Many vascular lesions (spider veins, angiomas) can be treated with a 1064nm laser.

  • Water: Abundant molecule in the skin

    • Important target to help with skin rejuvenation and tightening.

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What Conditions can be Treated with the Aerolase® Neo Laser?

• The Neo Laser can treat over 30 different medical skin conditions.

  • Example: Acne, Angiomas, Hair Removal, Melasma, Nail Fungus, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (Ingrown Hairs, Razor Burns), Hyperpigmentation, Psoriasis, Rosacea & Skin Redness, Scar Reduction & Straie, Spider Veins, Warts, Ulcers, and Much More....

• ​The Neo offers complete skin rejuvenation and skin tightening.

  • Safe and effective treatment to make skin healthier. ​

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How Does the Aerolase® Neo Laser Compare to other 1064nm Wavelength Lasers?

• The Aerolase® Neo Laser is safer and more gentle than other 1064nm wavelength Lasers.

• Most complications from laser treatments occur due to excessive radiation exposure to the skin.

  • Overheating the epidermis of the skin can result in burns and pigment changes.

  • Overheating nerves in the skin can result in unnecessary pain from the laser treatments.

• The Neo Laser has a very short, 650 microsecond (μs) pulse duration (exclusive to Aerolase® Lasers), which limits radiation exposure to short bursts.

  • Other 1064nm lasers have much longer pulse durations, up to 50 times longer compared to the Neo Laser.

  • External skin cooling (fans) or topical gels are not needed with the Aerolase® System.

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Can the Aerolase® Neo Laser be Combined with Other Treatments?

• Yes, the Neo Laser treatments are safe to combine with other treatments, such as chemical peels and facials.

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Can the Aerolase® Neo Laser be used on Darker Skin Tones?

• Unlike most other cosmetic lasers, the Neo laser is considered safe to use for all skin types and skin tones, even the darkest of skin complexions. ​

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What does the the Laser Procedure Involve?

• A topical anesthetic may be applied to the skin if desired, but it is not usually necessary.

• The patient must wear eye protection to protect the eyes from the laser.

• Many describe the sensation of the laser pulses like the feeling of snapping a rubber band against the skin.

• After the procedure, avoid scrubbing the area and the use of abrasive skin cleaners.

• Protect the treated area against sun exposure to help reduce the risk of postinflammatory pigmentation.

• You may experience some mild redness and swelling after the procedure.

• Some patients may get some mild bruising.