Lasers have historically been shunned as inappropriate for darker skin types, due to concerns about treatment pain and the risk of pigmentary changes. Now, the Neo medical-aesthetic laser has changed the landscape with an industry-leading safety margin and virtually pain-free treatment of skin of color.<\/p>\n
This is enabled by the laser\u2019s 650 Microsecond Technology\u00ae, through which the laser energy is delivered in a safe pulse duration of 650 microseconds \u2013 below the thermal relaxation time of the skin tissue. The bulk of the laser energy passes through to the deep targeted skin tissue, avoiding the overheating of epidermal melanin. As a result, treatment pain is much lower, and potential side effects such as hypo-pigmentation are minimized – particularly on skin types such as African, Asian, Hispanic, or even tanned or olive Caucasian skin.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn our experience, the Neo benefits patients by providing a modality that is safe for darker skin types,\u201d said Michael Gold, MD, dermatologist and founder of The Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, TN. \u201cThe use of a pulse duration shorter than the relaxation time of dermal cells allows efficient, long-lasting and virtually pain-free hair removal, which can be critical to patient acceptance of the procedure.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI also like the way this laser\u2019s collimated lens allows the operator to work at any distance from the area being treated,\u201d said Dr. Gold.<\/p>\n
\u201cPFB represents a serious problem for many of my patients of skin types V and VI,\u201d said Arthur Sumrall, MD, a dermatologist who practices in Indianapolis, IN. \u201cThis led me to evaluate all of the laser technologies on the market. After a thorough evaluation, the best choice proved to be the Neo from Aerolase. The laser delivered high treatment efficacy coupled with very low patient discomfort \u2013 the majority of my patients tolerated up to 30 joules\/cm2 without the use of any anesthetic. Patients showed visible improvement even after a single procedure.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI treat many patients with Asian skin,\u201d said Khalil Khatri, MD, a dermatologist who practices in Chelmsford, MA, and Nashua, NH. \u201cThe Neo from Aerolase delivers plenty of power, yet is gentle and safe. In addition to being versatile in terms of the range of skin types and procedures where it can be used, the portability of the Neo appeals to me as I can move it easily among my clinical locations.\u201d<\/p>\n
James Gordon, MD is an oculoplastic surgeon in White Plains, NY. One of his first clients with the Neo was a well-known Asian-American model. Dr. Gordon treated her for facial rejuvenation, and shortly thereafter she met with a familiar movie producer.
\n\u201cHe said she looked great and asked what she had been doing to improve her complexion,\u201d recalled Dr. Gordon. \u201cNext thing I knew, the producer himself was calling me to schedule his own Neo laser treatments.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lasers have historically been shunned as inappropriate for darker skin types, due to concerns about treatment pain and the risk of pigmentary changes. Now, the Neo medical-aesthetic laser has changed the landscape with an industry-leading safety margin and virtually pain-free treatment of skin of color. This is enabled by the laser\u2019s 650 Microsecond Technology\u00ae, through […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","blog_category":[66],"blog_tag":[51],"class_list":["post-14018","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","blog_category-neo-elite","blog_tag-skin-of-color"],"yoast_head":"\n