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The Alma Soprano XL laser system is one of the most technologically advanced lasers available for safe, effective hair removal. With so many lasers on the market today that treat unwanted hair, it is difficult to know which to choose. There are several types of laser hair removal lasers and each is designed to specifically treat certain skin tones. Alexandrite lasers are designed to treat patients with very light skin and Nd: YAG lasers are designed to treat those patients with darker skin tones. Each utilizes a different laser wavelength that allows the laser energy to penetrate to different depths beneath the skin. The Soprano XL is a Diode laser and diode lasers are designed to treat all patients no matter their skin type. Why mess around with two different lasers when there’s one that can easily do the job of both?

The Soprano XL is the gold standard 810-nm wavelength laser diode that continually provides reliable hair reduction results. Like all other hair removal lasers, this technology works to effectively target and treat actively growing hair follicles. As the laser is passed over the area being treated, the laser energy passes through the outer layers of skin and targets the hair follicles below. That laser energy transforms into heat and it is the heat that effectively disables actively growing hair. A series of treatments will be needed in order for patients to experience successful results, but the Soprano XL has a long history of getting patients the hair free results they were searching for.

So what makes the Alma Soprano stand out among the rest? The Soprano offers both patients and practitioners:

• Safe, effective hair reduction results utilizing the 810-nm diode laser wavelength.
• Permanent reduction of unwanted hair for patients with all skin types, including tanned skin.
• Faster treatment times than its laser counterparts; the 12X10 mm spot size in combination with the 10 Hz repetition rate makes it one of the fastest lasers available for hair removal.
• Easy to operate and low cost to practitioners – only one laser is needed to do the job of two, efficiently and effectively.
• Virtually painless procedures due to the Sapphire DualChill tip and the optional Zimmer Cryo 5 air chiller adapter.

In addition to hair removal, the Soprano XL by Alma now also offers near-infrared deep dermal heating treatments. Not sure what this entails? This innovative new procedure joins the ranks with many other non-traditional healing treatments such as aromatherapy, acupuncture and medical massage. This treatment utilizes the NIR or Near-Infrared hand piece and a specially designed IN-Motion technology to deliver uniform energy distribution throughout the targeted area that effectively produces dramatic, yet comfortable deep dermal heating without causing damage to the epidermis and surrounding tissue. This technology is fantastic for treating a variety of ailments such as minor muscle pain, joint stiffness and pain and minor pain associated with arthritis. In addition, it has also been found to help alleviate muscle spasms, minor pains and strains and minor muscular back pain.

Whether patients are looking to remove unwanted hair or are looking to treat minor ailments such as muscle pain, the Alma Soprano laser technology may be exactly what you need. Find out more about this innovative laser hair removal technology today

For the highest quality fractional laser resurfacing treatments, don’t settle for anything other than the Alma Pixel CO² OMNIFIT. As the aesthetic market continues to rise in popularity, patients are now looking for treatments that are designed to get the same results as more invasive procedures, but with less risk, less pain and less downtime. Any individual who has ever undergone a chemical peel knows the success that can come of it, but the harsh chemicals do a number on your skin in the mean time and this requires significant downtime to heal. The Alma Pixel CO² laser is designed to get the same chemical peel results, without the harsh chemicals or need for significant downtime. Patients are quickly discovering how this innovative treatment is helping them to look and feel years younger.

The Pixel CO² OMNIFIT utilizes a revolutionary new fractional laser handpiece that is specifically designed to upgrade any CO² laser so that it can employ advanced fractionated capabilities that provide the same level of treatment as traditional CO² lasers but greatly reduce long recovery times normally associated with fractional ablation treatments. Since its inception, the Pixel CO² laser by Alma has quickly become the ‘go to’ laser for fractional ablation. Patients and practitioners alike only continue to realize that there is no other technology like it.

Now, before fully understanding the benefits this technology provides, you must first understand how the fractional laser resurfacing treatment works. During Alma’s Pixel Perfect™ dramatic skin revitalization treatment, the laser handpiece will be passed over the treatment area and the laser light will penetrate into the deeper layers of skin where it is fractionally ablated. Fractional ablation, also known as fractional skin resurfacing, delivers mild ablation which causes localized damage to fractions of the lower layers of skin. Because only a fraction of the skin is ablated at one time, the procedure is much less invasive than other skin resurfacing techniques such as chemical peels. By causing localized damage to the skin cells in the dermis layers, the natural growth of collagen is promoted; collagen is naturally produced to help heal the injury. By causing ‘injury’ to the skin, the collagen growth ultimately helps to heal and smooth damaged skin.

The unique handpiece on the Alma Pixel CO² OMNIFIT allows practitioners to change ablation levels according to the severity of the skin damage. By having a Q-switch function on the handpiece, practitioners can seamlessly switch between two different laser wavelengths; the different wavelengths can target different depths beneath the skin in order to produce a more uniform appearance above. This new technology is truly innovative because it provides patients with the same results as traditional CO² laser treatments while minimizing discomfort, risk of complications, and the need for extensive downtime. Patients have experienced a significant improvement in both tone and texture after just one single treatment, with results that are long lasting. If you are searching for a way to experience complete skin rejuvenation without undergoing a risky procedure that requires significant downtime, the Alma Pixel CO² OMNIFIT offers the perfect alternative for you.

The Alma Harmony XL has broken all the barriers in aesthetic laser technology to bring practitioners and patients a device that provides ten different technologies that are capable of treating over 60 popular aesthetic treatments; to date, there is no other laser device that can compare.  In the trying times of this aesthetic industry, the Harmony allows practitioners to minimize their investment while maximizing on treatment potential.  So what does this mean for patients?  More affordable treatments that provide lasting results—this technology provides a winning situation for all.

In the short amount of time that laser technology has been available to consumers; great strides have been made to advance the technology to a point where it made sense for both patients and practitioners.  In the past, separate laser devices have been needed to treat each aesthetic ailment, therefore in order to provide a wide arrange of treatments, practitioners needed to invest in a wide variety of aesthetic technology.  Laser devices don’t come cheap therefore financially, for many practitioners, having multiple laser devices didn’t make sense.  However, the introduction of the Harmony XL by Alma brought about an aesthetic laser revolution.  Now, this one device can do the work of ten, and this allows patients to receive safe, effective results for over 60 aesthetic laser procedures.

While the Harmony has applications for dozens of procedures, it is most often used to treat the following:

Hair Removal – With the addition of the AFT 650 handpiece (before only available on the Alma Soprano XL), the Harmony can now also offer Pain-Free, Hair-Free™ treatments to all men and women.  This specialized handpiece eliminates the need for topical anesthetics and other cooling devices.  Patients can now experience smooth, hair free lasting results easily and painlessly.

Skin Rejuvenation – Alma’s Laser360™ complete skin rejuvenation treatment combines three technologies utilized over 60 days to bring patients complete skin rejuvenation.  This application gets patients a complete range of skin rejuvenation results, the most apparent of which are anti-aging techniques.  These technologies are completely safe for rejuvenation of the face, neck, chest, hands or anywhere else patients harbor signs of aging or photo damage.

Acne & Acne Scar Removal – The AFT 420 acne handpiece allows the Alma Harmony to successfully treat problem acne.  The blue light wavelengths effectively target the porphyrins that are produced when p. acnes bacteria is naturally metabolized.  The integration between the porphyrins and the blue light creates oxygen which rapidly destroys these bacteria without damaging the surrounding tissue.  This can effectively reduce problem acne without the need for more invasive techniques.

Tattoo Removal – The Q-Switched Nd: YAG handpiece on the Harmony XL is a safe and effective way to remove unwanted tattoos.  This handpiece incorporates two different laser wavelengths—1064nm and 532nm to treat a wide arrange of tattoo colors.  By incorporating a handpiece that utilizes this dual wavelength technology, practitioners can remove multi-colored tattoos seamlessly.

Vascular & Pigmented Lesions – Some of the tell tale signs of aging include vascular and pigmented lesions.  In order to maintain a more uniform complexion, the Alma Harmony XL utilizes the AFT 540 VP handpiece for the safe and effective reduction of both vascular and pigmented lesions.  This technology works to target and treat these ailments, the laser light penetrates into the treatment area, targets the lesions and utilizes the heat from the laser energy to effectively break apart the pigmented area, thus giving the skin younger look overall.

Wrinkles – To help remove wrinkles and fine lines for a younger appearance, patients can undergo treatments on the Harmony XL with the 1320 Nd: YAG handpiece.  This handpiece is specially designed to reach deeper within the skins layers to target water-containing tissue.  The laser energy heats this water-containing tissue which effectively raises the dermal temperature.  This rise in temperature is the catalyst for the natural production of collagen; it is that collagen that works to fill in lines and wrinkles for a smoother, younger appearance.

Cellulite is a skin and body condition that currently affects over 85 per cent of the adult female population and because this ailment is so prevalent, many cellulite reduction techniques have been developed; while some have proven to be quite effective, none match the superiority of the Alma Accent. The Accent Laser by Alma is the newest laser to hit the market that is specifically designed to safely and effectively contour the body while reducing the visible signs of unwanted cellulite. With all the over the counter and in clinic treatments currently available, it can be very difficult to figure out which treatments can actually provide successful results. So how does one go about finding the treatment will best benefit them? For those who are looking for a fast and easy way to reduce the visible signs of cellulite and tighten loose and sagging skin, feel confident that you’ve come to the right place. The Accent laser provides an innovative way to get the tighter, younger look and feel you’ve been dreaming about.

Like with any aesthetic procedure, cellulite reduction and body contouring treatments continue to become more effective as newer technology is developed. While there are multiple laser treatments out there that claim to help reduce unwanted cellulite, none can match the speed and success of the Alma Accent Laser. The Accent Laser is truly a revolutionary procedure because it takes a completely non-invasive approach to both unwanted cellulite and loose and sagging skin. Recently approved by the FDA for lasting cellulite reduction, the Alma Lasers Accent can safely and effectively combat unwanted cellulite, reduce loose and sagging skin and remove inches from the thighs, hips and buttocks. For those cellulite sufferers who are looking for a safe, effective approach to their lumpy, bumpy skin, they can find it in the Accent laser.

Undergoing laser cellulite reduction with the Alma Accent Laser is a fantastic choice for anyone who is either struggling with unwanted cellulite or are simply looking for a non-invasive body contouring treatment that will produce successful results. The technology behind the Accent Laser is unique because it combines two types of radiofrequency (RF)—unipolar and bipolar. When the laser is passed over the treatment area, this dual layer of radiofrequency allows this laser device to reach and treat multiple depths beneath the outer layers of skin. When penetrating through different skin layers, the RF technology works to promote circulation and tighten the tissue bands that are retaining fat cells. Simply put, the technology works to effectively release all of the excess fat cells that have become trapped within the skin’s layers. By circulating excess fat out of the body, this innovative treatment can create a dramatic change without the need for invasive surgery.

Whether you are a women suffering with the visible appearance of unwanted cellulite, or a man or women looking to tighten loose and sagging skin for a more contoured look, this treatment can truly help. The Alma Accent laser allows individuals to experience a significant reduction in cellulite, a reduction in overall inches as well as a smoother, tauter appearance. Whether undergoing laser cellulite reduction or effective fat removal, know that the Accent will get you fantastic results that last. After a simple series of safe, effective, nearly painless, non-invasive treatments, your body will look and feel years younger.