How does the Gentlelase work?
A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. Different types of lasers produce different colors of light. The light emitted by the GentleLASE is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) located in hair follicles (melanin pigments give hair its color) and hair shaft. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to vaporize the pigment, disabling several hair follicles one at a time to eliminate or significantly impede the hair’s re-growth – but not long enough to damage the surrounding skin. The GentleLASE’s special contact-cooling hand piece further protects the epidermis (upper layer of skin). This patented method of epidermal preservation allows delivery of more laser energy deeper into the hair follicle. Although the GentleLASE is FDA approved for all skin types, it is excellent in treating Skin Types I-III. It is delicate enough for a woman’s fine, sensitive skin and robust enough for a man’s beard, back, or arms. In addition to a patient’s skin color, their hair
