TECHNOLOGY

Cutera xeo laser

Where is all the Neomidium YAG laser applied?

Xeo laser is based on Cutera Neomidium YAG (Nd: YAG) technology and is primarily used to remove skin diseases and vascular formations and aesthetic procedures. Below are just a few of the laser applications:

  • Hair removal
  • Tightening of the skin of the face and body
  • Reducing wrinkles and enlarged pores
  • Removal of veins on the face (cheek, temple, nasal back, forehead)
  • Vascular birthmark (capillary vascular malformation)
  • Vascular tumor treatment
  • Removal of leg veins and capillaries
  • Removal of hyperpigmentation
Tehnologija

Demonstration of the application of laser hair removal

Demonstration of the application of laser facial cleansing

Neomidij YAG laser

Where is all the Neomidium YAG laser applied?

Neodymium YAG (Neodymium Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) is a crystal used as a laser medium. The neodymium YAG laser works on the principle of emitting high-energy wavelengths that are directed to create heat and destroy diseased cells.

What distinguishes Neodymium YAG from other types of lasers is the wavelength of 1064 nm which allows to reach deeper layers of skin tissue. Due to its wavelength, the laser is not dependent on pigment on the skin surface and can be used to remove hair in people with dark or tanned skin without any damage to the skin surface. This means that, unlike other types of lasers, hair can also be removed in mid-summer.

Other types of lasers have a shorter wavelength and penetrate shallower. In addition, they depend on the pigment or color of the skin surface. The more pigment the skin has, the more energy is released with skin damage. Therefore, these lasers are not suitable for people with dark or tanned skin, especially during the summer. With the development of technology, it is possible to circumvent these limitations.

Hemoglobin is a protein that builds red blood cells and absorbs the laser beam, releasing energy that destroys blood vessels. In this way, capillaries can be removed regardless of color and veins, up to 5 mm in diameter. Due to the large depth of penetration of the laser beam, the laser is the best method for removing capillaries and leg veins. Hemangiomas, which are located deeper and are purple in color, are excellent for laser removal. For darker skinned people, laser is the method of choice for hair removal, although other skin types are also successfully treated in hair removal treatments.

What to look for during laser treatment?

Prior to treatment, it is very important that the patient has a correct diagnosis by a physician, especially for targeted pigmented lesions, in order to avoid fault
skin cancer treatment such as melanoma.

  • The patient must wear eye protection (opaque blanket or goggles) throughout the treatment
  • The treatment consists of placing a soldering iron along the surface of the skin and activating a laser. Many patients describe each pulse as a bursting of an eraser on the skin
  • A topical local anesthetic may be applied to the treated area, but is not usually required
  • Skin surface cooling is applied during all hair removal procedures. Some lasers have built-in cooling devices?
  • Immediately after the treatment, an ice pack can be applied to soothe the treated area
  • For the first few days after treatment, care should be taken to avoid scrubbing the area and / or using abrasive skin cleansers.
  • A bandage or patch can help prevent abrasion of the treated area
  • During treatment, patients should protect the treated area from sun exposure to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.

Are there any side effects caused by Neomidium YAG laser treatment?

Side effects are generally minor and may include the following:

  • Pain during treatment (reduced by contact cooling or topical local anesthetic)
  • Redness, swelling and itching immediately after the procedure which may last for several days after treatment
  • It is also rare for the skin pigment to absorb too much light energy and bubbles to appear (the bubbles subside on their own after a while).
  • Changes in skin pigmentation. Sometimes pigment cells (melanocytes) can be damaged, leaving darker (hyperpigmentation) or paler (hypopigmentation) spots on the skin. In general, cosmetic lasers work better on lighter-skinned people
  • Bruises affect up to 10% of patients. They usually fade on their own
  • Bacterial infection