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The GentleYAG by Candela is a safe effective laser that can be used for a variety of cosmetic skin issues that previously may not have been able to be treated successfully. While YAG lasers are known for their ability to provide permanent hair reduction on tanned or very dark skinned patients, this laser is also effective for eliminating spider veins as well as reducing wrinkles and tightening loose skin on the face and other areas of the body. Using long pulse high energy laser light technology, the emitting beam of light from the GentleYAG passes through the skin where it is absorbed by the target without risk to the surrounding skin.

Candela lasers have the ability to utilize non toxic cryogen as part of a skin cooling system. Called the Dynamic cooling Device or DCD, cryogen, which has a very fast evaporation rate, is sprayed onto the skin milliseconds before the beam of high intensity laser light hits the skin. The rapid evaporation provides a cooling effect that assists in decreasing discomfort while maximizing protection to the outer layer of the skin. The DCD also assists in speeding treatment times by eliminating the need for cooling gels that are often applied prior to treatment as well as some costly topical numbing agents. Healing is also rapid, as hair follicles are targeted, but the surrounding skin and tissues are left intact making for an all around more pleasant procedure. The GentleYAG is optimal for darker pigmented skin such as the Fitzpatrick Skin types V-VI for laser hair removal. The GentleYAG targets the pigment inside the hair follicle during the growth phase of the hair cycle, leaving the surround tissue undisturbed. A minimum of 3-5 treatments 6-8 weeks apart are required to achieve desired results.

This laser is also an excellent non invasive, non ablative method to tighten skin on the face, neck and other areas of the body. The “Laser facial” is a rapid virtually painless way for the YAG laser to lessen or even eliminate wrinkles. No downtime or topical anesthetic is needed for this procedure that can achieve almost immediate results. Treatments require a series of rapid high intensity laser light pulses to be passes quickly over the skin to heat the targeted areas superficially. Most patients leave the office that day with a smile and less wrinkles.

Skin tightening is achieved by transferring heat into the deepest layers of the dermis. The effect is a thermal injury below the skin that encourages a healing response stimulating the collagen to “restart” itself. When enough of the body’s own collagen is reactivated wrinkles and sagging skin begin to reduce giving a smoother more youthful appearance. For some, results can be seen within a few days; however most will see improvement for at least 4-6 weeks. Generally 4 treatments are needed for optimal results. For this procedure a topical numbing cream is applied 30-60 minutes prior to the treatment. With GentleYAG skin tightening the skin appears to have the look of mild sunburn immediately after the treatment. Once the redness subsides there is minimal to no downtime reported after the treatment.

An additional benefit of this Candela laser is how it effectively treats spider veins, and other small vascular anomalies. Again treatments are fast, effective and safe with only one to two treatments needed to achieve desired results.

The fastest and most powerful laser on the market today that can effectively treat patients with darker skin tones is none other than the Candela GentleYAG. The GentleYAG offers patients and practitioners with unmatched treatment capabilities for hair reduction, facial and leg veins, skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. In terms of speed, efficacy and versatility for those patients with darker skin tones, whether they are looking to remove unwanted hair, remove unsightly veins or smooth and tighten the skin for a fresher, younger appearance, the GentleYAG is the number one laser for the job.

More and more laser centers are utilizing the Candela GentleYAG for effective laser hair removal treatments because in addition to being one of the newest laser hair removal systems on the market, it is also the most effective laser for treating those patients with darker skin types; results can sometimes even be seen on those with tanned skin. The Nd: YAG laser utilizes a longer wavelength than the Alexandrite or Diode laser which allows the laser to pass safely through the outer layers of skin and down to the hair follicles below. It was the design of the Nd: YAG laser that truly revolutionized the laser hair removal treatment; it finally allowed darker skinned patients to see safe, effective results.

In addition to hair removal, the YAG laser can also be used for facial and leg vein treatments and skin rejuvenation. Those men and women who live with unsightly facial and leg veins can truly benefit from laser vein removal treatments with Candela’s Nd: YAG laser. The 1064nm laser wavelength of the GentleYAG is effective for reducing the appearance of facial and leg veins for a more uniform complexion. After a single treatment men and women have noticed a significant reduction and after a series of treatments they’ve noticed fantastic results that last. In addition, the GentleYAG laser is also fantastic for skin rejuvenation whether it be the treatment of wrinkles, fine lines or loose and sagging skin. The laser penetrates through the outer layers of skin in order to effectively promote the natural growth of collagen below. Collagen fills in those lines that can cause wrinkles which leaves patients a smoother, younger looking appearance. For skin rejuvenation results that last, always consider the Candela Nd: YAG.

The GentleYAG by Candela is also widely known because it is the fastest and most powerful Nd: YAG laser available to consumers today. The combination of its larger spot size, faster repetition rate and longer wavelength, allows for the administration of safe and effective treatments for hair removal, vein removal and skin rejuvenation. In addition, its patented epidermal cooling device, the Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD), the GentleYAG employs an adjustable epidermal protection technology that effectively maximizes patient safety and comfort. When undergoing any aesthetic procedure with the Candela GentleYAG, patients can feel confident that they are getting safe and effective treatments that will provide long lasting results.

Whether you are searching for an innovative new way to permanently reduce facial or body hair via laser hair removal, diminish unwanted facial and leg veins or smooth and tighten loose and sagging skin, treatments with the Candela GentleYAG are truly second to none. The time to find out more about this revolutionary laser technology is today; get started on looking and feeling your very best.