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?
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LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
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This high energy radiation can be focused into a light with a specific wavelength.
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Visible Light: Light with wavelengths between 720nm (red light) and 380nm (violet light)
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Infrared Light: Light with wavelengths longer than 720nm (invisible)
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Ultraviolet Light: Light with wavelengths smaller than 380nm (invisible)
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Why is the Wavelength of the Laser Important?
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Different cosmetic lasers emit light of different wavelengths and, therefore, different energies.
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Example: Ultraviolet light radiation is higher in energy than infrared light radiation
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Our skin is more likely to be burned with UV light than infrared light.
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Easy to understand if you have ever had a sunburn.
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This laser energy can be used to treat numerous skin conditions.
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Different wavelengths of laser energy penetrate to different depths in the skin.
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Longer wavelengths tend to penetrate deeper into skin than shorter wavelengths.
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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?
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The Neo Laser is a premium aesthetic medical laser, able to treat over 30 different skin conditions.
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The Neo Laser utilizes a Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) crystal to focus its high energy into a 1064nm wavelength (infrared light).
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This energy can be focused onto various skin conditions to create heat and destroy diseases skin cells.
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The 1064nm wavelength lasers can treat both superficial and harder-to-reach deeper skin conditions.
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The 1064nm wavelength is absorbed by the three major targets (melanin, hemoglobin, water) in the skin.
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Melanin: Substance that gives the skin darker pigment/color
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Dark, hyperpigmented lesions (age spots, etc) can be treated with a 1064nm laser.
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Hemoglobin: Molecule found inside red blood cells
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Many vascular lesions (spider veins, angiomas) can be treated with a 1064nm laser.
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Water: Abundant molecule in the skin
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Important target to help with skin rejuvenation and tightening.
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What Conditions can be Treated with the Aerolase® Neo Laser?
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The Neo Laser can treat over 30 different medical skin conditions.
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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....
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​The Neo offers complete skin rejuvenation and skin tightening.
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Safe and effective treatment to make skin healthier. ​
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How Does the Aerolase® Neo Laser Compare to other 1064nm Wavelength Lasers?
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The Aerolase® Neo Laser is safer and more gentle than other 1064nm wavelength Lasers.
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Most complications from laser treatments occur due to excessive radiation exposure to the skin.
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Overheating the epidermis of the skin can result in burns and pigment changes.
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Overheating nerves in the skin can result in unnecessary pain from the laser treatments.
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The Neo Laser has a very short, 650 microsecond (μs) pulse duration (exclusive to Aerolase® Lasers), which limits radiation exposure to short bursts.
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Other 1064nm lasers have much longer pulse durations, up to 50 times longer compared to the Neo Laser.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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A topical anesthetic may be applied to the skin if desired, but it is not usually necessary.
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The patient must wear eye protection to protect the eyes from the laser.
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Many describe the sensation of the laser pulses like the feeling of snapping a rubber band against the skin.
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After the procedure, avoid scrubbing the area and the use of abrasive skin cleaners.
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Protect the treated area against sun exposure to help reduce the risk of postinflammatory pigmentation.
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You may experience some mild redness and swelling after the procedure.
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Some patients may get some mild bruising.





















