GentleMax Pro Plus

What are the principles, effects, and side effects?

Hello,

Chief Director Kim Ga-eul.

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When doing laser hair removal,

you must be curious why everyone looks for GentleMax Pro Plus

right?

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Especially since there's quite a price difference

you might be wondering about the difference in effectiveness due to the price difference.

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So today, I want to summarize the principles, effects, side effects, etc. of GentleMax Pro Plus from A to Z.

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I will clarify what criteria you need to closely examine.

I will explain it clearly.

Overview of Principles and Advantages of GentleMax Pro Plus

GentleMax Pro Plus is

💠755nm Alexandrite and

💠1064nm Nd:YAG combined

dual wavelength equipment.

It’s already complicated, right? In simple terms,

✔️1064 for deep hair

✔️755 for thin hair

Both are possible!

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The laser reaches the stem cells of the hair root and destroys the stem cells with heat energy.

(If this energy is too high, burns may occur.)

This is the principle of permanent hair removal.

Heat energy > Heat transfer to the base of the hair

Output stability and DCD (cooling system)

have a significant impact in reducing side effects.

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The reason this equipment is famous is

due to three features.

🔴First, the spot size.

​You can use a large size of 26mm, allowing for uniform treatment of a wide area.

This is very advantageous for body hair removal.

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A larger spot is advantageous for treating wide areas,

and since the energy reaches deeper, it is even more advantageous.

🟠Second, it has a consistent fluence structure.

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The fact that output does not drop even in a wide spot is

a strength of GentleMax Pro Plus.

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Some devices have lower energy density when the spot size increases, but

this equipment is designed to maintain this.

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🟡Third is the short pulse width.

👉​It can be reduced to 2ms, allowing it to respond to short and thin hairs,

👉and in contrast, deep hair is reliably treated with 1064nm wavelength.

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Additionally, the DCD gas cooling system quickly cools the skin before and after laser irradiation, helping to reduce pain and protect against burns.

This structure is the biggest advantage that significantly reduces pain.

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💫In summary,

spot size, dual wavelength, pulse control, output stability, etc.

These structural aspects make the equipment highly rated for laser hair removal treatments.

GentleMax Pro Plus Side Effects: Burns

Of course, laser hair removal uses heat energy, so

the risk of burns cannot be completely eliminated.

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It's the same for GentleMax Pro Plus.

​Because the wavelength reaches deep and the output is high,

the high performance of the equipment also means there is a risk of burns.

A common situation is when the skin is sensitive and strong energy is applied,

or when a procedure is performed shortly after sun exposure while the skin has not yet calmed down,

when the laser comes into contact with heated skin.

Also, areas with dense hair removal have a high absorption rate, resulting in a strong sensation of heat;

even a slight excess can cause redness or a rapid temporary reaction.

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Factors that help reduce burns are

the cooling system and energy adjustment capability.

​The DCD gas cooling of GentleMax Pro Plus

protects the skin surface momentarily before and after shots, reducing the risk of burns.

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However, no matter how good the equipment is,

it must consider various factors like skin condition, hair type, and recent irritation to proceed safely.

So, what dermatologists emphasize is that

while the choice of equipment is important, the analysis of skin condition is paramount.

If the skin is sensitive or if the density of hair roots is high, strong energy should never be used.

Our hospital records the energy level used for each session to confirm before proceeding,

and we conduct treatments with customized energy based on skin and hair root condition.

For those reading this article,

it’s advisable to check whether the hospital also conducts skin analysis,

in addition to the equipment.

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🤍Summary of Today's Article 🤍

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1) Dual wavelength, short pulse width, wide spot size

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2) DCD cooling system - pain relief

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3) Caution against burn side effects

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💡 Additional Q&A

Q. You mentioned there are two wavelengths, what are the differences?

1. The difference in the wavelength (type of light) of the laser

755nm (Alexandrite):

Absorbs melanin well, effective for removing thin hair

Thin and shallow hair

1064nm (Nd:YAG):

Reaches deep, safe for thick hair and dark skin

Thick hair, deep-rooted hair, dark skin

Since two wavelengths are used in one machine,

personalized hair removal becomes much more accurate.

Thus, we had a time to discuss GentleMax Pro Plus.

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Thank you for reading this long article.

This was Kim Ga-eul.

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