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 […]
How to choose a machine – part two
In this article we will look at some practical points that are important to keep in mind when you look at equipment to purchase. It is of utmost importance that you fully understand the treatment parameters relevant to the treatments you want to do with the machine to enable an informed decision. The first question, […]
How to choose a machine – part one
One of the most common questions we get at LaserCollege is; which machine must I buy? This question does not have a short answer. Even if it is not your first machine you’re buying, it remains a challenge to get it right. In this article we will explore some steps you need to take to […]
Biomodulation for male-pattern baldness
Androgenetic alopecia, or also known as male-pattern baldness, is a common disorder affecting 50% of men over the age of 40 and 75% of women over the age of 65 worldwide. Baldness is a stressful experience for both sexes, but substantially more distressing for women. Biomodulation is often offered as a possible solution to androgenetic […]
How to use the Fitzpatrick scale questionnaire
According to Wikipedia; the Fitzpatrick skin type scale was developed in 1975 by Thomas Fitzpatrick as a way to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) light. It was initially developed on the basis of skin colour to measure the correct dose of UVA for PUVA therapy, and when the initial […]
Working with gel
Using gel during a treatment is in itself neither good nor bad. Using gel under a misguidance of what it actually does, inevitably leads to a negative effect in your results. The greatest benefit in the use of gel during a laser or light treatment is that it enables the applicator to glide more smoothly […]
COVID-19: Round two
Looking around me, I see an everyday street scene. Pretty much similar to every other year before. It seems that most people around started to believe that the whole COVID-19 pandemic is something from the past. People are relieved to be out again, to be able to interact with others again. Two weeks later, and […]
Triple wavelength diode laser hand-piece: marketing gimmick or advanced technology?
All of a sudden triple wavelength diode laser hand-pieces seems to be the greatest advancement in hair removal laser for the decade. But is it truth or trickery? The arguments are logical and not easy to disproof. Thus, for most it seems to be the latest advancement in hair removal lasers. Since it takes years […]