By Raymond Schoeman. Laser hair removal remains the most performed aesthetic laser treatment world-wide. For this reason it keeps attracting first-time laser owners and therapist to the industry. Many of these newcomers start with high hopes fuelled by empty promises from equipment sales people. Thus, the question; how do you proceed to discover and eliminate […]
How to get the most out of laser tattoo removal
By Raymond Schoeman Laser tattoo removal is growing fast, following the popularity of tattooing. Yet, the general perception remains vague and sci-fi like. It even seems a certain perception developed among the younger generations; having a tattoo is no longer the commitment it used to be since it can be ‘zapped’ away at anytime. Although […]
How to optimize your laser hair removal results without buying a new machine
To be able to optimize laser hair removal, we first need to have a look at the science and mechanisms that make laser hair removal possible. For hair growth to stop you need to destroy the dermal papillae, located at the base of the hair follicles. The dermal papillae play a crucial role in hair […]
Using LED and low-level laser in your salon or spa
LED and low-level laser devices have become a common sight in almost every salon and spa, especially LED devices. But it’s not always an integrated part of the treatment menu. Many owners of these devices are still unsure or uncomfortable on how to combine LED therapy with classic treatments. The great thing about LED therapy […]
What to look out for when you buy a laser for tattoo removal
In this article we will look at a couple of the most important points to pay attention to when buying a laser for tattoo removal. There are three main areas you have to be certain about before buying a machine. Pulse length. Lasers suitable for tattoo removal are machines that have extremely short pulses. The […]
The actual cost of a diode laser
Diode lasers have become very popular over the past years and it is understandable why. They are affordable, easy to use and quite low in maintenance. But, is there more to the cost calculation than what meets the eye? Diode laser modules have made huge stripes in recent years and the stability and life expectancy […]
How to grow your client list without having to sell all the time. Part two
With this article we will carry on from where we’ve stopped last time. Have you had the opportunity to implement some or all of the steps discussed in the previous article? If this is new to you, remember that implementing anything new takes time and some discomfort. It is because you’re doing something that you’re […]
How to grow your client list without having to sell all the time. Part one
People frequently decide on a career in the service industries because they don’t see themselves selling goods to others all the time. The beauty industry is very well known for therapists who provide excellent service to their clients, but do not think of selling a product that can improve their clients’ lives. The reality is […]
The four photo-biological reactions you will encounter as laser therapist
Photo-biological reactions are the interactions between light and biological material (tissue). What happens when the light energy is absorbed by tissue? The four most common types of photo-biological reactions you will encounter during aesthetic laser treatments are: photothermal reactions, photoablative reactions, photochemical reactions and photoacoustic reactions. A photothermal reaction is when the light energy is […]
Have you wondered what the most suitable wavelength is for the treatments you want to do?
The wavelength is often taken out of context in marketing material when you look at equipment. The most important function of the wavelength is that it determines the target (or you can also say that the target determines the wavelength). This means that the wavelength determines the types of treatment(s) that can be performed with […]