San Diego dermatology -
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre patient
The GentleYAG is the fastest and most powerful Nd:YAG laser on the market today. It effectively treats all skin types, including tanned skin, offering unmatched treatment capabilities in permanent hair reduction, leg veins, facial veins, and wrinkles and skin tightening. Treat patients year-round with GentleYAG's 1064nm wavelength, multiple spot sizes, variable pulse durations and Candela's patented cryogen cooling system (DCDtm) for maximum patient comfort and safety.
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Fast - With unprecedented 18 mm spot size and repetition rates up to 2 Hz, the GentleYAG offers fast treatment times with fewer laser pulses.
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Powerful - 26,333 watts of peak power and capable of delivering fluences up to 600 J/cm2 for vascular applications, and hair removal energies in pulse durations as short as 3 ms for unparalleled treatment efficacies.
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Treats all skin types - Deep penetration with minimal scattering of laser energy makes the GentleYAG ideal for all skin types, especially dark and tanned skin.
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Versatile - Non-ablative treatment, including fine lines and wrinkles, and for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), or beard bumps, leg and facial veins, and skin tightening.
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Patented Epidermal Cooling - Candela's Dynamic Cooling Device represents an adjustable epidermal protection technology to maximize patient safety and comfort.
You may be a candidate for Yag Laser Treatment if you have unwanted brown pigment spots such as birthmarks and flat, brown moles. In addition, the Yag Laser can also remove unwanted tattoos. The purpose of the Yag Laser is to reduce or eliminate the appearance of unwanted pigment in the skin by using light to target the pigmented area and break it up. The result is fading of pigment in the treated area. While some areas respond with just one treatment, others may require multiple treatments over several visits. When multiple treatments are required, significant improvement should be noted with each visit.
The treatment is performed on an outpatient basis in our office. A topical anesthetic is applied prior to the procedure to minimize discomfort. Local anesthetic my also be indicated in some cases.
The specific risks and suitability of Yag Laser Treatment for a given individual are determined at the time of consultation. All procedures carry some degree of risk and minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
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