The LightPod family of lasers represents a technology breakthrough in the field of laser medicine. The result is a new generation of dermatology and aesthetic lasers, built on the proven safety and versatility of gold-standard wavelengths 1064nm and 2940nm.
Traditional “big-box” Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers, which had been introduced during the 1990’s, quickly became the gold-standard dermatology laser modalities. These lasers have not changed since that time; they still possess all the clinical and design inefficiencies of that era.
Aerolase developed its revolutionary LightPod lasers to incorporate the best features of traditional big box lasers, while adding new innovative enhancements that result in a combination of Efficacy, Safety, Broader Range of Therapeutic Uses, and Return on Investment unmatched by any other dermatology laser system on the market.
To achieve this, Aerolase has designed its LightPod lasers to deliver the highest power for dermatology applications with uniquely optimized laser pulse parameters based on clinical research.
For example, the LightPod Neo is the only 1064nm laser on the market which can deliver 0.65 msec pulses with up to 318 Joules/cm2 on a 2mm spot for high treatment efficacy, yet also providing unparalleled skin safety and a lack of pain. At the same time, LightPod lasers are the only portable (11 kg) and maintenance-free multi-use laser systems on the market, a remarkable innovation, which eliminates the cost and service headaches of traditional “big-box” lasers.
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Efficacy
LightPod Neo MicroPulse-1064™ technology represents a unique combination of high optical power (over 15,000 watts per pulse) in a pulse duration of 0.65 msec which is slightly less than the TRT (Thermal Relaxation Time) of skin tissue. This method of selective photothermolysis heats targeted tissue structures much faster to achieve higher temperatures within the target, resulting in a higher rate of clearance of targeted tissue structures such as hair follicles, blood vessels, pigmented lesions, fungus contaminated soft tissue etc. For example, as clinical studies show the LightPod Neo MicroPulse 1064nm laser is able to deliver permanent hair reduction on a light skin and thin hair with efficacy at least as good as alexandrite or diode laser. Therefore, Neo improves the known deficiency of LHR with traditional long pulsed Nd:YAG laser on fair skin while improving efficacy on dark skin even more.
LightPod Era MicroPulse-2940™ technology allows practitioners to perform highly controlled ablation of the skin’s surface without creating thermal damage to underlying skin or creating “lattice or grid patterns” or pin-point bleeding which were common side effects associated with prior erbium resurfacing technologies. This allows the achievement of profound skin rejuvenation in just one treatment, but with much less discomfort for a patient.
Safety
MicroPulse-1064™ technology enables the LightPod lasers to deliver energy deep to the targeted tissue with less epidermal absorption. This avoids thermal overstressing of epidermal melanin and excess heating of nerve endings in the dermis virtually eliminating treatment pain and pigmentary risk. As a result, laser procedures can be performed without needing to cool the skin during treatment, even on the skin of color. This, in turn, increases safety and saves a lot of cost, time and mess that has been associated with the use of sprays, gels and other cooling methods of the previous generation of laser systems. The fact that LightPod laser handpiece does not touch the skin during treatment is another unique safety feature as well as a patient pleaser. Also, each LightPod laser is designed with many safety features including a simplified operator interface . This new level of device safety and ease of use will facilitate the physician’s ability to delegate treatments to other medical professionals without worry.
Broader Range of Therapeutic Uses
The LightPod Neo is the only Nd:YAG laser that performs pain-free hair removal treatment on ALL skin types without requiring anesthesia or skin cooling. This laser has a unique technology which allows you to treat darker skin types without the pain or potential side effects of other devices. Also, unlike traditional long pulsed1064nm lasers, it is highly effective in removing pigmented lesions, acne and coagulation of soft tissue contaminated by toenail fungus as well as allows for safe treatment of facials vessel abnormalities. It is also used for PFB, photorejuvenation, skin tightening, rosacea, vascular lesions, scar revision, tattoo reduction, wound healing and various other aesthetic and medical treatments.
Return on Investment
Advances in technology tend to make products smaller and more affordable, yet more powerful at the same time; Aerolase has done exactly that in the field of aesthetic lasers. Internally air-cooled LightPod technology has replaced the traditional design concept of the stationary water-cooled lasers, eliminating the internal water circulating system as well as the fiber optic cables and lightguides – which are common repair troublepoints of the previous generation of lasers. Also, LightPod lasers do not involve costly per-treatment consumables such as gels and sprays. And the clinical advantage of being able to treat all skin types (including tanned and dark skin) safely across a uniquely broad range of applications, makes almost every patient a candidate for LightPod laser treatment. When you combine these factors of maximum range of treatable patients, low acquisition and ongoing operating costs, and the fact that LightPod lasers are truly portable for multi-location revenue generation, the Return on Investment with LightPod technology from Aerolase is unmatched in the industry. Contact Aerolase For More Information.
