Are IPL and the laser beams of Nd:YAG and LightSheer safe?
A.The wavelengths of all three modalities are within parts of the visible and the near infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. They are longer than dangerous X-ray wavelengths, yet shorter than microwaves which can overheat the tissue. The technologies are designed to cause selective heating of lesions, but are safe for the surrounding tissues. To prevent injury to the eyes, all laser and light systems are shipped with wavelength specific safety eyewear. To prevent injury it is always recommended that physicians read and understand the information in the user manual that accompanies their system.
