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GentleMax Pro Plus
What are the principles, effects, and side effects?
Hello,
This is Chief Director Kim Ha-won.
When it comes to laser hair removal,
you must be curious why everyone is looking for only the GentleMax Pro Plus.
Especially since there is quite a price difference
you may be wondering about the level of difference in effect due to the price.
So today, I plan to summarize the principles, effects, and side effects of the GentleMax Pro Plus,
from A to Z, one by one.
I will clearly explain what criteria you should carefully consider.
Overview of the principles and advantages of GentleMax Pro Plus
The GentleMax Pro Plus
💠755nm Alexandrite and
💠1064nm Nd:YAG are used together,
making it a dual wavelength device.
It's already a bit complicated, right? In short,
✔️1064 for deep hair
✔️755 for fine hair
Both can be done! That’s the point.
The laser reaches the stem cells of the hair root and destroys them with thermal energy.
(If this energy is excessive, burns can occur.)
This is the principle of permanent hair removal.
Thermal energy > Heat transfer to the base of the hair
Output stability and DCD (cooling system)
greatly reduce side effects more than you might think.
The reason this device is famous is
because of three characteristics.
🔴First, the spot size.
You can use a large size of 26mm,
allowing for a uniform treatment of a wide area.
It's very advantageous for body hair removal.
A large spot is favorable for treating large areas,
and because the energy reaches deeply, it is even more favorable.
🟠Second, a consistent fluence structure.
It's GentleMax Pro Plus's strength that the output does not drop even with a wide spot.
Some devices experience lower energy density when the spot size increases,
but this device is designed to maintain it.
🟡Third, a short pulse width.
👉It can be reduced to 2ms, so it can handle short and thin hairs, and
👉Conversely, it can effectively treat deep hair with the 1064nm wavelength.
Additionally, by using the DCD gas cooling system
it quickly cools the skin before and after laser irradiation,
helping to reduce pain and protect against burns.
Thanks to this structure, the significant reduction in pain
is considered the biggest advantage.
💫In summary,
spot size, dual wavelengths, pulse control, output stability, etc.
it's a device with high completeness in structural aspects,
making it highly rated in laser hair removal treatments.
GentleMax Pro Plus Side Effects: Burns
Of course, since laser hair removal uses thermal energy,
the possibility of burns cannot be completely excluded.
The same goes for GentleMax Pro Plus.
Since it reaches deeply and has a high output,
the higher performance of the equipment also increases the risk of burns.
A typical situation is when the skin is sensitive, and strong energy is applied,
or when treatment is performed while the skin has not yet calmed down after recent sun exposure,
such as when the laser touches pre-heated skin.
Furthermore, the areas with a high density of hair removal can absorb the energy more effectively,
so even a small excess can cause redness or a temporary quick response.
Elements that help reduce burns are
the cooling system and energy adjustment capability.
The DCD gas cooling of GentleMax Pro Plus
protects the skin's surface momentarily before and after the shot,
reducing the risk of burns.
However, no matter how good the equipment is,
it is essential to consider several factors, such as skin condition, hair type, and recent irritations,
to ensure a safe procedure.
That's why it's emphasized at dermatology clinics that
while choosing the right equipment is essential, analyzing skin condition comes first.
If the skin is sensitive or has a high density of hair roots, strong energy should never be used.
Our clinic records the energy values used for each treatment session,
and proceeds with customized energy treatment based on the condition of the skin and hair roots.
If you are reading this article,
it’s better to check whether the clinic also analyzes the skin in addition to the equipment.
🤍Summary of today's writing 🤍
1) Dual wavelengths, short pulse width, wide spot size
2) DCD cooling system - pain relief
3) Must be cautious of burn side effects
💡 Additional Q&A
Q. You mentioned there are two wavelengths; what are the differences?
The difference in laser wavelengths (types of light) is
755nm (Alexandrite):
Easily absorbs melanin, suitable for removing fine hair
Thin and shallow hair
1064nm (Nd:YAG):
Reaches deeply, safe for coarse hair and dark skin
Coarse hair, deep-rooted hair, dark skin
Since two wavelengths are used in one machine,
personalized hair removal becomes much more precise.
Through this, we have taken some time to discuss
the GentleMax Pro Plus.
Thank you for reading the long article.
This is Kim Ga-eul.
