Suitable Skin Types; Patch Test; How Do Laser Works - Rio Salon Laser User Manual

H O W D O L A S E R S W O R K ?
Lasers deliver an intense beam of light which are made up of a single wavelength or colour. Skin is essentially transparent to light in the wavelength
range of 600-1100nm (nano meters), while melanin containing structures will absorb laser energy of this wavelength. It is therefore possible to target
the hair follicle which has a concentration of melanin without affecting the surrounding area.
The light energy absorbed by the melanin pigment results in the rapid heating up of the hair follicle. This heat destroys the cells (papilla) responsible
for hair growth. If adequate heating is achieved, then the follicle is permanently disabled resulting in a permanent reduction in hair growth.
S U I T A B L E S K I N T Y P E S
Melanin in the epidermis also absorbs the energy and limits the depth of penetration of the laser light into the skin. Using a light wavelength of 808nm
enables treatment of relatively dark skin as well as fair-skin types. However, laser hair treatment is not suitable for Afro-Caribbean or black skin
complexions. Laser treatment is also ineffective in removal of white or grey hair. Treatment on tanned skin with light hair is not suitable, while people
with tanned skin with dark hair should wait until their tan fades before a treatment. Electrolysis should be considered as an alternative treatment.
The absolute requirement is that the hair must be darker than the surrounding skin. Laser hair treatment works best on pale skin and dark, coarse
hair. The closer you are to this combination, the better the results will generally be.
P P A A T T C C H H T T E E S S T T
24 hours before treatment, check for any reaction by testing a few hairs in the area to be treated.
The + and - buttons increase or reduce power levels. Treat 2–3 hairs on each Power Level up to the maximum Power Level for your skin type.
If you feel any discomfort the previous lower power level is the maximum power level you should use.
On the lower power levels, the laser will pulse on and off for 4 seconds. On the highest level the laser will run continuously for 4 seconds.
After 24 hours if any of the test areas appear red or inflamed for any particular Power Level, select a lower level for treatment.
PLEASE NOTE: Skin colour varies on different areas of the body, you may find that you need different power level settings for different areas.
Each area should be tested for the appropriate maximum power level.
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