HAIR REMOVAL COMPARISON CHART - MEDICAL INSIGHT, Inc.
HAIR REMOVAL COMPARISON CHART - MEDICAL INSIGHT, Inc.
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<strong>HAIR</strong> <strong>REMOVAL</strong> <strong>COMPARISON</strong> <strong>CHART</strong><br />
Supplier Device Wavelength Energy Pulse Price Accessories<br />
Product Name Type (nm) Output (Joules) Length<br />
Aerolase<br />
LightPod Neo XT<br />
Alma Lasers<br />
Nd:YAG 1064 nm Up to 1,274 J 0.65 or 1.5 ms $49,500 No costly, messy sprays or disposables.<br />
Extended purchase plans available.<br />
SopranoXL CW Diode 810 nm Up to 120 J/cm2 10 – 1,350 ms Contact mfr. Dual treatment pulse and IN-Motion SHR<br />
for virtually painless hair removal.<br />
HarmonyXL IN-Motion AFT Near-Infrared / 755 nm / 5 – 20 J/cm2 , 30, 40, 50 ms, Contact mfr. Contact cooled version or non-cooled<br />
Pulsed Light / 1064 nm 1 – 7 J/cm2 / 1, 3, 30 sec / module options. Alexandrite: 5 mm and<br />
Alexandrite / 1 – 32 J/cm2 / 3 ms / 8 mm tips. Nd:YAG: 2 mm, 6 mm and<br />
Nd:YAG 30 – 450 J/cm2 Asclepion Laser<br />
Technologies<br />
10, 15, 45, 60 ms 10 mm tips with contact cooling.<br />
MeDioStar XT Diode 808 nm Up to 90 J/cm2 Up to 500 ms Contact mfr. 10 mm and 12 mm spot sizes (standard);<br />
14 mm tips available; integrated skin<br />
cooling.<br />
MeDioStar XT-V Diode 808 nm Up to 90 J/cm2 (hair removal),<br />
up to 170 J/cm<br />
Up to 500 ms Contact mfr. Same as above.<br />
2<br />
(vascular)<br />
MeDioStar miXT Diode 810 nm, 940 nm Up to 90 J/cm2 Up to 500 ms Contact mfr. 10 mm and 12 mm spot sizes (standard);<br />
(combined) 4, 6, 14 mm tips available; integrated<br />
skin cooling.<br />
MeDioStar miXT-V Diode 810 nm, 940 nm Up to 90 J, Up to 500 ms Contact mfr. Same as above.<br />
(combined) up to 170 J<br />
(vascular)<br />
MeDioStar Effect Diode / Acoustic 808 nm Up to 90 J/cm2 Up to 500 ms Contact mfr. 10 and 12 mm spot sizes (standard); 14<br />
Candela<br />
Wave / RF / IPL mm tips available; integrated skin cooling.<br />
GentleLASE Alexandrite 755 nm Up to 100 J/cm2 3 ms Contact mfr. Spot sizes 6–18 mm; unique, patented<br />
(Various Models) Dynamic Cooling Device maximizing<br />
patient comfort and Tx efficacy.<br />
GentleYAG Nd:YAG 1064 nm Up to 600 J/cm2 0.250 – 300 ms Contact mfr. Spot sizes 1.5–18 mm; unique, patented<br />
(Various Models) Dynamic Cooling Device maximizing<br />
patient comfort and Tx efficacy.<br />
GentleMax Alexandrite / 755 nm / 1064 nm Up to 600 J/cm2 0.250 – 300 ms Contact mfr. Same as above plus air cooling.<br />
Configurable Workstation<br />
Cutera<br />
Nd:YAG Upgradable.<br />
CoolGlide Platform Upgradable platform.<br />
CoolGlide CV Long pulse Nd:YAG 1064 nm 10 – 100 J/cm2 10 – 100 ms Contact mfr. No disposable costs. Variable spot size.<br />
Xeo Platform Upgradable laser and light multiapplication<br />
platform.<br />
CoolGlide Long pulse Nd:YAG 1064 nm Up to 300 J/cm2 0.1 – 300 ms Contact mfr. No disposable costs.<br />
ProWave 770 Intense Pulsed Light Programmable: 5 – 35 J/cm2 Automatic, based Contact mfr. Adjustable wavelength based on skin<br />
770 – 1100 nm on program type and hair type. Large spot and high<br />
repetition rate for fast Tx. Real time calibration<br />
for consistent accurate energy.<br />
Solera Opus Platform Upgradable broadband light, multiapplication<br />
system.<br />
ProWave 770 Intense Pulsed Light Programmable: 5 – 35 J/cm2 Automatic, based Contact mfr. See ProWave 770 above.<br />
Cynosure, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />
770 – 1100 nm on program<br />
Apogee Alexandrite 755 nm 25 – 50 J/cm2 0.5 – 300 ms Contact mfr.<br />
Elite Alexandrite / 755 nm / 1064 nm 7 – 50 J/cm2 / 0.5 – 300 ms / Contact mfr. SmartCool air cooling. Spot sizes: 1.5 mm,<br />
Nd:YAG 10 – 600 J/cm2 0.4 – 300 ms 12 mm and 15 mm.<br />
Elite MPX Alexandrite / 755 nm / 1064 nm / 7 – 50 J/cm2 / 0.5 – 300 ms / Contact mfr. Patented MultiPlex technology, space<br />
Nd:YAG / 530 – 950 nm 15 – 600 J/cm2 / up 0.5 – 300 ms / saving integrated Zimmer cooling system;<br />
Xenon Pulsed Light to 40 J/cm2 5 – 35 ms spot size: 1.5 to 18 mm. New graphical<br />
user interface.<br />
Acclaim Nd:YAG 1064 nm 10 – 600 J/cm2 0.4 – 300 ms Contact mfr.<br />
Cynosure PL Pulsed Light 560 – 950 nm 3 – 30 J/cm2 DEKA Medical<br />
5 – 50 ms Contact mfr. Spot sizes: 46 x 18 mm or 46 x 10 mm.<br />
Synchro HP Multi-application 1064 Nd:YAG, 2940 700 J/cm2 (max.) / 0.2 ms – 300 ms $119,000 (1 Interchangeable handpieces.<br />
system Er:YAG, Pulsed Light 1500 J/cm2 (max.),<br />
optional handpiece<br />
with a 1.5 mm<br />
diameter<br />
UPL handpiece)<br />
PhotoSilk Plus Multi-application; 1064 Nd:YAG, UPL UPL 4 – 32 J/cm2 , UPL 3 – 2.5 ms $70,000 Interchangeable handpieces.<br />
YAG and Pulsed (pulsed light) 2.5 – 18 J/cm2 / (1 – 3 pulses) / (1 handpiece)<br />
Light capabilities Nd:YAG 20 – 225 Nd:YAG up to 6.6<br />
Eclipse<br />
J/cm ms, 25 ms<br />
Eclipse AIR Closed Chamber 600 – 1200 nm Up to 85 J Up to 250 ms Contact mfr. Seven handpieces; three handpiece sizes:<br />
Technology (CCT) 22 cm2 , 12 cm2 and 2 cm2 . Patented<br />
closed chamber technology; unique<br />
clinical network software. Unlimited one<br />
year handpiece warranty.<br />
SmoothCool Intense Pulsed Light 700 – 950 nm Up to 65 J/cm2 Up to 20 ms Contact mfr. Handpiece sizes: large: 50 x 50 mm and<br />
small: 34 x 8 mm. Integrated skin cooling<br />
with automatic temperature controller (ATC)<br />
technology (-10° C to 0° C).<br />
Note: Data subject to change; please refer to Company Directory for supplier contact information.<br />
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Note: Data subject to change; please refer to Company Directory for supplier contact information.<br />
<strong>HAIR</strong> <strong>REMOVAL</strong> <strong>COMPARISON</strong> <strong>CHART</strong><br />
Supplier Device Wavelength Energy Pulse Price Accessories<br />
Product Name Type (nm) Output (Joules) Length<br />
Energist NA<br />
UltraPlus VPL Variable Pulsed Light 530 – 950 nm, 610 – Up to 110 J/cm 2 Variable Contact mfr. Two year warranty, training, three applica-<br />
950 nm, 415/630 – tors, large 10x50 mm spot size for faster<br />
950 nm Tx. Square pulses, HE 110 J/cm 2 applicator<br />
option.<br />
UltraLite VPL Variable Pulsed Light 530 – 950 nm Up to 30 J/cm 2 Variable $29,995 10x50 mm spot size for faster Tx, square<br />
pulses, easily upgradable to 51 J/cm 2 .<br />
iPulse I200+ Intense Pulsed Light 530 – 1200 nm 0 – 20 J/cm 2 10 – 110 ms $24,995 Patented constant spectrum of light<br />
technology. 8.9 cm 2 spot size. Preprogrammed<br />
settings.<br />
i300 Intense Pulsed Light 530 – 1200 nm 0 – 20 J/cm 2 10 – 50 ms (single); $24,995 Two year warranty, patented constant<br />
10 – 20 ms on-time spectrum of light technology. 8.9 cm 2<br />
(triple); 7 – 30 ms spot size, pre-programmed settings.<br />
off time (Multiple<br />
Pulse Pattern<br />
Configuration)<br />
810 nm Diode Laser Super Long Pulse 810 nm 90 W 0.3 Hz (min.); Contact mfr. One year warranty, training, 1x fiber,<br />
Diode Laser 100 Hz (max.) ergonomic scanner.<br />
Focus Medical<br />
NaturaLight Pulsed Light 640 – 1200 nm Up to 50 J/cm 2 Up to 500 ms $59,900<br />
NaturaLase LP Long Pulse Nd:YAG 1064 nm 65 J Up to 100 ms $79,900 Forced air cooling system.<br />
HOYA ConBio<br />
RevLite EO Q-switched 1064 nm, 532 nm Up to 12 J/cm 2 5 – 20 ns Contact mfr. MultiSpot handpiece offering four spot<br />
Nd:YAG with sizes from 2–8 mm.<br />
PhotoAcoustic<br />
Technology Pulse<br />
(PTP)<br />
MedLite C6 EO Q-switched 1064 nm, 532 nm Up to 12 J/cm 2 5 – 20 ns Contact mfr. Same as above.<br />
Nd:YAG<br />
IRIDEX<br />
Gemini Nd:YAG / KTP 1064 nm / 532 nm Up to 990 J/cm 2 / 10 – 100 ms Contact mfr. VersaStat i 1–5 mm cont. adjustable<br />
up to 100 J/cm 2 handpiece and VersaStat i 10 mm fixed<br />
handpiece, optional DermStat 1 mm<br />
and DermStat 2 (KTP only), optional<br />
ClearView 3.<br />
Lumenis<br />
LightSheer Duet with Diode 800 nm LightSheer ET: LightSheer ET: Contact mfr. High speed LightSheer HS handpiece:<br />
LightSheer ET and 10 – 100 J/cm 2 5 – 400 ms 22 x 35 mm spot with vacuum assist<br />
LightSheer HS LightSheer HS: LightSheer HS: technology, field replaceable handpiece<br />
4.5 – 12 J/cm 2 30 – 400 ms combined with LightSheer ET: 9 x 9 mm<br />
ChillTip spot with 3 Hz, field replaceable<br />
handpiece.<br />
LightSheer ET Diode 800 nm 10 – 100 J/cm 2 5 – 400 ms Contact mfr. ChillTip handpiece. 9 x 9 mm spot.<br />
LightSheer XC Diode 800 nm 10 – 100 J/cm 2 5 – 400 ms Contact mfr. ChillTip handpiece. 12 x 12 mm spot.<br />
IPL Quantum SR or DL with Intense 695 – 1200 nm 20 – 45 J/cm 2 6 – 18 ms Contact mfr. Upgrade for IPL Quantum DL or SR,<br />
HR upgrade Pulsed Light spot size 34 x 8 mm, optional 755–1200<br />
mm head.<br />
Lumenis One Intense 515 – 1200 nm / 1064 10 – 40 J/cm 2 / 3 – 100 ms (Prices for Multi-technology, multi-application<br />
Pulsed Light / nm / 800 nm 10 – 225 J/cm 2 / individual platform. Optimized presets and compre-<br />
Nd:YAG / LightSheer 10 – 100 J/cm 2 configs. vary) hensive patient database. Spot sizes<br />
Diode IPL: 15 x 35 mm and 8 x 15 mm, Nd:YAG:<br />
2 – 20 ms 3, 6, 9 mm, LightSheer: 9 x 9 mm.<br />
5 – 400 ms<br />
Elora IPL 570 – 1200 nm Up to 22 J/cm 2 N/A Contact mfr. Spot size of 20 x 30 mm crystal, 33 Hz.<br />
M22 Modular / Plug and 515 – 1200 nm 10 – 35 J/cm 2 4 - 20 ms Contact mfr. Optimum Pulse Technology (OPT),<br />
Play / IPL multiple sequential pulsing, continuous<br />
contact cooling with SapphireCool light<br />
guides: 15 mm x 35 mm, 8 mm x 15 mm.<br />
ExpertFilters: 515, 560, 590, 615, 640<br />
and 695 nm.<br />
Palomar<br />
StarLux 500 Platform Pulsed Light 525 – 1200 nm Up to 80 J 5 – 500 Contact mfr. Active contact cooling.<br />
Quanta System<br />
Ultrawave 1064 Nd:YAG Long Pulse / 1064 nm Up to 500 J/cm 2 / 3 – 100 ms / Contact mfr. Air cooling system. Alexandrite spot<br />
Short Pulse up to 46 J/cm 2 0.3 – 0.8 ms sizes: up to 16 mm; rep. rate up to 2 Hz.<br />
Nd:YAG 1064 nm long pulse spot sizes:<br />
2-5 mm variable and 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm;<br />
rep. rate up to 2 Hz. Nd:YAG short pulse<br />
spot sizes: up to 6 mm; rep. rate up to<br />
7 Hz. Nd:YAG F.D. long pulse spot sizes:<br />
up to 6 mm. 1320 nm is an option of<br />
Ultrawave II and III.<br />
Ultrawave 755 Alexandrite 755 nm Up to 120 J/cm 2 3 – 100 ms Contact mfr. See above.<br />
Ultrawave I Nd:YAG Long Pulse 1064 nm / 532 Up to 500 J/cm 2 / 3 – 100 ms / Contact mfr. See above.<br />
/ Short Pulse / up to 46 J/cm 2 / 0.3-0.8 ms /<br />
Nd:YAG F.D. up to 90 J/cm 2 5 – 25 ms<br />
Ultrawave II Alexandrite / 755 nm / 1064 nm, Up to 120 J/cm 2 / 3 – 100 ms / 3 – Contact mfr. See above.<br />
Nd:YAG Long Pulse 1320 nm / 1064 nm up to 500 J/cm 2 / 100 ms / 0.3 – 0.8<br />
/ Short Pulse up to 46 J/cm ms<br />
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<strong>HAIR</strong> <strong>REMOVAL</strong> <strong>COMPARISON</strong> <strong>CHART</strong><br />
Supplier Device Wavelength Energy Pulse Price Accessories<br />
Product Name Type (nm) Output (Joules) Length<br />
Quanta System (continued)<br />
Ultrawave III Alexandrite / 755 / 1064, 1320 / Up to 120 J/cm 2 / 3 – 100 ms / 3 – 100 Contact mfr. See above.<br />
Nd:YAG Long Pulse / 1064 / 532 up to 500 J/cm 2 / ms / 0.3 – 0.8 ms /<br />
Short Pulse / up to 46 J/cm 2 / 5 – 25 ms<br />
Nd:YAG F.D. up to 90 J/cm 2<br />
Eterna Giovinezza Pulsed Light 570 – 1200 Up to 40 J/cm 2 3 – 240 ms Contact mfr. Pulsed light handpieces at 400-1200,<br />
550-950, 570-1200, 590-1200, 625-<br />
1200 and 650-1200 nm.<br />
Eterna Giovinezza Plus Pulsed Light 570 – 1200, 625 – 1200 Up to 40 J/cm 2 3 – 240 ms Contact mfr. See above.<br />
Eterna Giovinezza Compact Pulsed Light 570 – 1200 Up to 40 J/cm 2 3 – 240 ms Contact mfr. See above.<br />
(table top)<br />
Quantel Derma GmbH<br />
LEDA EPI 808 Diode 808 nm Up to 60 J/cm 2 6 – 60 ms Contact mfr. Spot sizes: 12 x 50 and 12 x 12 mm,<br />
external skin cooling, short pulses at<br />
therapeutic fluences, platform system<br />
LEDA.<br />
LEDA EPI 980 Diode 980 nm Up to 60 J/cm 2 6 – 60 ms Contact mfr. Same as above.<br />
ARION Alexandrite 755 nm Up to 40 J/cm 2 5 – 140 ms Contact mfr. Handpiece (standard) up to 16 mm,<br />
scanner (optional) up to 60 x 65 mm.<br />
PROLITE III Pulsed Light 550 – 1100 nm Up to 30 J/cm 2 10 – 120 ms single Contact mfr. Chill tip (down to 5° C) handpiece<br />
pulse; dual pulse 15 x 40 mm, multi-application platform,<br />
capability dual filtering.<br />
Sciton<br />
JOULE Nd:YAG / Er:YAG / Various Up to 400 J/cm 2 0.1 – 200 ms, Contact mfr. Configurable up to ten modules.<br />
BroadBand Light 1 – 10 sec<br />
ClearScan YAG Nd:YAG module 1064 nm Up to 400 J/cm 2 0.3 – 200 ms Contact mfr. Computerized scanner; 30 x 30 mm Tx;<br />
integrated cooling.<br />
ClearScan ALX Alexandrite 755 nm Up to 140 J/cm 2 Up to 200 ms Contact mfr. Computerized scanner; 30 x 30 mm Tx;<br />
integrated cooling.<br />
BBL BroadBand Light 420 – 1400 nm Up to 30 J/cm 2 Up to 200 ms Contact mfr. SkinTyte, 420, 515, 560, 590, 640, 695<br />
module filters, 15 x 45 mm and 15 x 15 mm spot<br />
sizes, integrated cooling.<br />
BBLs BroadBand Light 420 – 1400 nm Up to 30 J/cm 2 Up to 200 ms Contact mfr. Table top system, SkinTyte, 420, 515,<br />
560, 590, 640, 695 filters, 15 x 45 mm and<br />
15 x 15 mm spot sizes, integrated cooling.<br />
Syneron<br />
eMax/eLaser DSL Diode / RF Electrical 810 nm Up to 50 J/cm 2 / N/A Contact mfr. 15 x 12 mm spot size. Three year<br />
Energy up to 50 J/cm 3 warranty.<br />
eMax/eLight DS Optical Energy / 600 – 980 nm Up to 45 J/cm 2 / N/A Contact mfr. 25 x 12 mm spot size. Three year<br />
RF Electrical Energy up to 25 J/cm 3 warranty.<br />
Viora<br />
TRIOS IPL 530 – 1200 nm Up to 22 J/cm 2 25 ms $24,900 for all Practitioner goggles, client brochures and<br />
three hand- poster, marketing support program.<br />
pieces<br />
Axiom IPL 590 – 1200 nm Up to 39 J/cm 2 with Adj. 25 – 75 ms Contact mfr. Same as above plus hygiene rings, spot<br />
.5 J/cm 2 increments with 1 ms steps sizes 50 x 25 mm (12.5 cm 2 ), 35 x 15 mm<br />
(single mode); 2.2 – and 20 x 10 mm.<br />
12.5 ms with 0.1<br />
ms steps (pulsed<br />
mode)<br />
Note: Data subject to change; please refer to Company Directory for supplier contact information.<br />
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