Laser Hair Removal: The Nd YAG Laser Hair Removal Option
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The Neodymium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet laser is also commonly known as the Nd YAG Laser. It is a newer form of laser hair removal treatment than the Ruby, Alexandrite and Diode lasers so less long term research is available on its ability to remove unwanted hair long term.
Nd YAG lasers are not only used for hair removal but in some cases are used for tattoo and pigmented lesion treatment.
Nd YAG has a long wavelength compared to other laser hair removal options. Longer wavelengths such as the one provided by the Nd YAG laser results in less energy being absorbed by the skin than with other laser options.
Before Nd YAG laser treatment occurs, the patient has a carbon-based lotion spread on the area to be treated that is used to absorb most of the laser energy.
Anyone like myself who has ever had pulsed light hair removal treatment is familiar with the clear gel that is applied to their skin that is used to cool the skin to avoid burning.
As with other laser hair removal options, the success of hair removal and possible side effects of the hair removal will vary by patient. Also, the skill of the practitioner will also go a long way in determining your success or lack thereof.
Laser Hair Removal: The Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal Option
The Alexandrite laser is one of the newer forms of laser hair removal on the market but is also one of the most widely used laser hair removal technologies being used currently.
It is useful for removing relatively large amounts of unwanted hair but is generally limited to treating people with relatively light skin tones and dark hair.
A light-skinned, dark haired person generally sees the best results. People with light or grey hair are not considered “ideal” candidates since these two types of hair are very difficult to treat.
As a relatively new hair removal option, the Alexandrite laser doesn’t have as much research available as the Ruby laser.
Unlike a hair removal option like Electrolysis which can achieve permanent hair removal, the Alexandrite laser might offer a person long term hair reduction or even permanent hair reduction.
One benefit of the Alexandrite laser over a process like Electrolysis is the efficiency of the treatment in terms of the amount of unwanted hair that can be removed at one time.
While Electrolysis treats hairs individually, laser treatment like the Alexandrite enables the practitioner to deal with multiple hairs simultaneously.
All things being equal, your choice of treatment option might depend on the amount of unwanted hair you want removed and how much time and money you have to spend on the treatment.
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