CoolGlide® CV Laser Hair Removal
The
CoolGlide CV laser was the first 1064 nm Nd:YAG
laser cleared by the FDA to permanently reduce
hair in patients of all skin types (I-VI), those
who are tanned or tanning and patients who
suffer from Psuedo-Folliculitis Barbae (PFB).
While some technologies require the suspension
of treatments during the summer months, the
CoolGlide laser may be used year-round.
About the 1064 nm Wavelength
The 1064
nm wavelength was initially controversial
amongst laser users. One reason was confusion
about the use of a longer wavelength with weaker
absorption by melanin. But it is important to
remember that melanin, the target chromophore
for hair, is also contained in the epidermis. By
using a longer wavelength with the right
parameters, the hair bulb is reached and the
wavelength bypasses the epidermal melanin
thereby offering protection to the outer skin.
With Cutera’s ability to provide the required
combination of pulse width, spot size and
fluence, excellent results can be obtained on
patients with all skin types.
Advantages of CoolGlide CV
Laser Technology
1064 nm
wavelength with the 10 mm spot size provides the
penetration depth to reach the hair bulb and
bulge targets.
Large 10
mm spot size is ideal for large or small areas.
Pulse
durations are long enough to spare the epidermis
but short enough to efficiently heat the hair.
Unique
and proprietary power supply allows optimization
of pulse width, fluence and repetition rate
across the full parameter range. Other 1064 nm
lasers sacrifice one of these parameters,
limiting clinical efficacy or speed.
Gold-plated copper cooling offers more than ten
times the thermal conductivity of the sapphire
windows (most common method of cooling), thereby
providing the most efficient method of removing
heat from the skin.
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