Cosmetic Laser News

In the world of medspas and dermatology practices, it’s important to have a good reputation and be a place clients trust for their skincare. The ultimate goal is to provide effective solutions for patients’ skin concerns while also ensuring profitability. Achieving this requires having the right equipment at your disposal. As a highly versatile aesthetic workstation, the Cynosure Elite Plus offers a range of advanced features and capabilities that make it a valuable asset for any practice.  With its innovative…

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After the first medical laser debuted in 1961, the potential of using lasers in medicine became very apparent. Since then, medical lasers have become increasingly popular in aesthetic and cosmetic treatments, offering patients an efficient and safe way to enhance their appearance. However, choosing the right medical laser manufacturer can be daunting, with many options to consider. In this article, we will explore some of the biggest names in the industry and discuss the products that earned them a spot…

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In the field of non-invasive treatments, Cutera has made a name for itself with its breakthrough PICO Genesis technology. The technology uses the first true-red picosecond wavelength to selectively target and destroy unwanted pigment making it an ideal treatment for skin revitalization on all skin types and colors. But that’s not all Cutera has to offer. Cutera offers a range of lasers, from the Secret™ PRO and Secret™ RF to the enlighten and XEO platforms. Each Cutera laser specializes in…

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Birthmarks. Most of us have them, many of us love them, and all of us have seen them. These skin growths typically appear at or shortly after birth, and while they may fade over time, they often stick around for quite a while.  Most birthmarks fall into one of two categories: pigmented birthmarks or vascular birthmarks. Pigmented birthmarks are caused by an excess of melanocytes (the pigment cells that give your skin its color), while vascular birthmarks occur when blood…

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Scarring is a very normal part of wound healing for humans, and most of the time, any resulting scars are minor and fade over time. Some scars, though, can be incredibly bothersome, causing physical symptoms such as itching, skin tightness, and loss of motion. They can also be disfiguring and upsetting for individuals. When a scar is problematic enough that it requires intervention of some kind, laser treatments are a popular route taken. While no treatment can completely make scars…

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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 15.6 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2020 alone, and of those cosmetic procedures, 234,374 of them were facelifts. However, while there’s no questioning the popularity of facelifts, they aren’t for everyone. The recovery is long and often painful, they aren’t without their risks, and the procedure is quite expensive. The average cost of a facelift is $8,005, and that price doesn’t even include anesthesia, operating room facilities, and other related expenses. …

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When cosmetic lasers for hair removal and wrinkle reduction were first approved by the FDA back in the 1990s, the devices were only safe for a small portion of the population. Just a handful of wavelengths had been approved at that time for laser hair removal, all of which worked strictly on patients with fair skin and dark hair. And when it came to wrinkle reduction, the options weren’t much better. At the time, only ablative lasers, which removed the…

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Facials have been around for ages. In Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra is said to have treated her skin with mud from the Dead Sea twice a week. One of the “four beauties of Ancient China”, Yang Gui Fei, made her own face mask by crushing pearls, white jade, ginseng, and mixed lotus root starch into a thick paste. Some methods of the past were a little more dangerous, though. Women in the Elizabethan era put Ceruse, a poisonous blend of white…

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Laser hair removal is an incredible thing; with a few quick treatments, your clients can say goodbye to waxing, shaving, and plucking away unwanted hairs for good. But, there’s a catch. Laser hair removal is notoriously painful. Worse? It only works for very particular skin types. At least, it did. Enter: The Alma Soprano Ice. With this device, you can give your clients the results they’re looking for without any of the drawbacks so commonly associated with the process. Let’s…

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Cosmetic lasers deliver quick, proven results unmatched by other skin resurfacing options, but these machines come in many different shapes and sizes with their own unique capabilities.  If you’re looking to purchase a laser, you’ve likely realized by now that there are many factors to consider. Different machines make use of different technologies, enabling you to offer different treatments to your patients, but they’ll come with their own drawbacks, as well. It’s your job to determine what kind of laser…

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