New Advanced Laser-Tissue Interactions Course Finally, a course designed to outline a deeper understanding of the processes involved when applying laser/IPL energy to the skin. Topics include: Light transport in tissues; Thermodynamic effects; Selective Photothermolysis; Tissue denaturation; Arrhenius damage integral….. And more! Using recently developed computer models this course describes the more important processes… Continue reading Advanced Laser-Tissue Interactions Course
LSO (Laser Safety Officer) Training
I’ll open with the fact that I am a Certified Laser Protection Adviser (LPA) and a committee member of the Association of Laser Safety Professionals. I am also a member of ASLMS, the BMLA and the ELA. As such, I can go into a laser/IPL centre and carry out a safety assessment to ensure that… Continue reading LSO (Laser Safety Officer) Training
My history in lasers, IPLs and rock ‘n’ roll…
A brief history of my life in medical lasers and IPLs…
NEW Laser Safety Glasses for Nd:YAG systems
NEW Safety Glasses We can now offer new laser safety glasses for the 1064nm wavelength from Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers (typically used for tattoo removal). These new glasses (left) offer a much better visual inspection of the tattoo compared with the standard glasses (see below). However, they can ONLY be used for the 1064nm as they… Continue reading NEW Laser Safety Glasses for Nd:YAG systems
“No Pain, No Gain” – hair removal using light energy!
OK! PDF version This is really quite simple! Human thermal/pain receptors (nociceptors) are triggered at around 45 C. Below that temperature you feel heat – above it, and you feel pain. NASA has proved this beyond doubt! So, to achieve permanent, or even ‘semi-permanent’ hair removal you need to apply sufficient heat energy, for a… Continue reading “No Pain, No Gain” – hair removal using light energy!
The Scale of the Universe
This is mind-blowing….
CE Marking of Lasers & IPLs
Article A very interesting article written by a couple of my colleagues about the important issue of CE Marking of aesthetic lasers and IPL systems. Mike. mike@dermalase.co.uk
Facebook – DermaLase Laser & IPL Training Services
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Pain relief during laser tattoo removal – a new technique
Article Back in 2012 I carried out a wee experiment to try to speed up the tattoo removal process. I figured that if I compressed the skin, using a glass slide, then everything in the dermis would be a bit closer to the skin surface. Hence, perhaps the whole process might be accelerated a wee… Continue reading Pain relief during laser tattoo removal – a new technique
UK government guidance on the use of lasers & IPLs in professional clinics
If you’re looking for the official guidance on the safe use of lasers, IPLs and LED systems in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic clinics then click here. Mike. mike@dermalase.co.uk
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