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Laser Hair Removal MachinesIIV - Ruby (694 nm Wavelength)

There are lots of systems of hair laser removal at clinics, how to select the best system suit to you? Here are the answer.

Ruby laser is the original and first system of laser hair removal. It has a longer track record than other laser hair removal options but is also an older technology. Ruby laser emits is highly absorbed by the skin’s melanin. Recommend Ruby laser for light skin and dark hairs, NOT be used for hair removal on darker or tanned skin and light or white hair.

Treatment Fitzpatrick Skin Type

Skin Type I : Pale white skin, blue/hazel eyes, blond/red hair, freckles or Albino

Skin Type II : Fair skin, blue eyes

Advantages

Long term hair removal is achieved;
More pain-free than other laser hair removal system;
Hair that grows back tends to be finer and sparser and therefore less noticeable;
Built-in cooling equipment to minimize the chances of burns & other laser hair removal side effects;

Side Effects

NOT be used for hair removal on darker or tanned skin and light or white hair;
Only treatment a relatively small area;
A slow repetition rate which increases the treatment time;
Risks of scars, burns, skin discoloration, redness and swelling;

Ruby Devices Available : RubyStar, EpiPulse Ruby and Palomar E2000

Specifications

Wavelength: 694
Pulse width: 0.85-3
Fluence: 5-40
Spot size: 3-10
Repetition rate: 0.5-1.2

Conclusion : Ruby laser has a long track record that it can offer long-term hair reduction to fair skin and the hair dark, Just not very practical for other skin types. If it is not a last resort, you can choose other new laser equipment.

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