Alexandrite Laser Review

Alexandrite Laser

755nm visible, near infrared wavelength.

Penetrates deeply enough to affect the growth of hair (the longer the wavelength the deeper the penetration).

Alexandrite lasers are comparitivly quick to use due to larger spot sizes delivered through lightweight fibreoptic systems.

Very effective for Fitzpatrick 1 to 3 skin types provided fitzpatrick 2 people aren't sun tanned. Click Here for 'What is my Fitzpatrick skin type?'

Pre Treatment

Shave the treatment site to reduce the smell of burning hair and stopping long hairs from getting in the way of the skin/ follicles being treated.

It is not recommended to treat those who are heavily tanned.

Test patches are used starting from lower energy levels and slowly increased.  

Treatment

Skilled use of the alexandrite laser is needed to maximise the liklihood of permanent hair reduction. If not enough energy is used per cm² of skin (fluence) then any hair loss will be just temporary. Higher fluences are needed and a skilled operator to maximise the efficiency of the equipment and provide value for money. Ideal treatment parameters need to be set for each patient based on professional experience and judgement.

Most clients with dark hair obtain a 3 month growth delay after a single treatment. During treatment there is only mild discomfort and any pain can be reduced through the use of topical or injectable anesthetics.

The Alexandrite Laser works at 755 nanometre wavelength for efficient, permanent hair reduction with clinically confirmed results. It is also one of the fastest systems having an 18mm spot size allowing for quick treatment over larger areas and is made more comfortable by using a dynamic cooling device

Clinics listed on WhichLaserClinic.com use LPAs, Laser Protection Advisors to ensure higher standards of safety. The use of LPA's is not a legal requirement so take care when choosing your clinic.

Clinical Studies

The 2 msec pulsed Alexandrite laser technology is effective for the removal of unwanted hairs, ranging from fair to dark, except when hairs are absent in the shaft depending on the stage of their growth cycle.

For the full clinical study see:-

Carried out by B Finkel, Y D Eliezri, A Waldman and M Slatkine

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N. Nadia Saleh, Yahia Badr et al. Cairo University

Comparative study between Ruby, Alexandrite and Diode lasers
in hirsutism