eLaser FAQs

What is the eLaser multi-application system?
eLaser features the powerful elōs™ combination of Bi-Polar Radio Frequency (RF) and high-power Diode Laser energies. The result is superior efficiency, including the fastest hair removal available today. Deeper dermal penetration also delivers skin tightening through wrinkle reduction, as well as effective treatment of vascular lesions, including leg veins. These are the applicators that are available with the eLaser:

 
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Sublative Rejuvenation (Sublative Rejuvenation™ Applicator)

Fractional Wrinkle Treatment (Matrix IR™ Applicator)

Ultra Fast Hair Removal (DSL Applicator)

Wrinkle Reduction (WRA Applicator)

Leg & Facial Vein Treatment (LV & LVA Applicators)

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What is the eLaser?
eLaser features the powerful elos combination of bi-polar radio frequency (RF) and high-power diode laser energies.  The result is efficiency, including the fastest hair removal available today.  Deeper dermal penetration also delivers skin tightening through wrinkle reduction, as well as effective treatment of vascular lesions, including leg veins.
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What is the advantage of eLaser over other laser hair removal systems?
The eLaser can treat large zones very fast, and there is no exclusionary criteria based on skin type or hair color (the treatment approach for apigmented hairs is different than treating dark hair and the response rate may be less predictable).
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How efficacious is the eLaser?
In a study which included skin types II-V showed 35-42% clearance 3 months after a single treatment. Post treatment hair extrusion occurs around 2-3 weeks. Some hair shafts can be pulled out of the follicle immediately post-treatment without resistance, indicating disengagement from the follicle while the hair shaft is still intact (i.e. has not been singed by the laser heat)- the bi-polar RF energy effect is clearly evident.
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How is eLaser treatment tolerated by the patient?
Everyone has different pain tolerances but most patients are treated without topical anesthetic creams. The chilled air device, SynerCool™ is very helpful for discomfort during treatment and especially when fast, auto-repeat firing is used for large treatment zones.  Most patients find that the eLaser is more uncomfortable than the Aurora for hair removal; possibly from the higher RF energy used.
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Sublative Rejuvenation (Sublative Rejuvenation Applicator)
How does Sublative Rejuvenation work?
An array of radio frequency energy is precisely directed to tiny matrix spots. The healthy skin around the spots accelerates the healing process of the skin. Post treatment, increased levels of beneficial collagen and new healthy skin cells are produced. Mild to moderate wrinkles and superficial skin discoloration are reduced, and skin texture becomes more smooth and elastic.
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Who should be treated with Sublative Rejuvenation?
Treatment is a safe and effective solution for most skin types.
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When can patients expect to see results?
Typical treatment protocol is 3 treatments, 4 weeks apart. The total number of required treatment sessions depends on the skin condition of the patient.
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How is the Sublative Rejuvenation treatment tolerated by patients?
During treatment, many patients feel a warm, prickly sensation as energy enters their skin. After treatment a pink or red "sunburn" appearance and feeling is also common. Topical anesthetic ointments and cooling are often used to reduce discomfort during treatment.
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What are the cleaning guidelines for the disposable treatment tips?
The treatment tip will need to be cleaned every 25 pulses. The system will stop pulsing and ask that you clean the treatment tip. The tip should not be removed but rather wiped down with a gauze pad moistened with 70% alcohol.
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Is Sublative Rejuvenation available for upgrade to my current Syneron system?
The Sublative Rejuvenation applicator is compatible with the eLight, eLaser, and eMax systems. The upgrade kit for Sublative Rejuvenation includes the applicator, new software, 10 treatment tips, 10 test tips, the User Manual, and a Quick Reference Guide.
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What are the three treatment programs?
The SelectPulse™ feature has three Sublative Rejuvenation programs for adjusting the depth and intensity of ablation and dermal heating to treat a range of skin conditions. Program A is for mild ablation and skin resurfacing with a shallow impact. Program B is for moderate ablation and skin resurfacing with a mid-level depth impact. Program C is to create intense ablation and skin resurfacing with the deepest impact.
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Ultra Fast Hair Removal (DS and DSL Applicators)
How does Hair Removal with elōs™ DS/DSL Applicator work?
The DSL uses laser and bi-polar radio frequency energies to damage the hair follicle. This disables the follicle from growing hair, which means that gradually over several treatments, there is a permanent reduction in the amount of hair in that area.
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What is the advantage of elōs hair removal systems?
There is no exclusionary criteria based on skin type or hair color (the treatment approach for apigmented hairs is different than treating dark hair and the response rate may be less predictable). The DSL applicator has an added benefit of treating large zones very fast.
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How efficacious is the treatment?
In a study which included skin types II-V showed 35-42% clearance 3 months after a single treatment. Post treatment hair extrusion occurs around 2-3 weeks. Some hair shafts can be pulled out of the follicle immediately post-treatment without resistance, indicating disengagement from the follicle while the hair shaft is still intact (i.e. has not been singed by the laser heat)- the bi-polar RF energy effect is clearly evident.
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Is the treatment safe?
Treatment is very safe for the skin. There are many advances in the technology that make elōs one of the safest hair removal systems available for all skin colors. There are no long term health hazards from laser or electric energies used in elōs. Both optical and radio frequency have been used for decades in medicine, surgery, and aesthetics without adversity.
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How is the treatment tolerated by the patient?
Everyone has different pain tolerances but most patients are treated without topical anesthetic creams. The chilled air device, SynerCool™ is very helpful for discomfort during treatment and especially when fast, auto-repeat firing is used for large treatment zones.
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What results can one expect from the elōs treatment?
Each DS/DSL treatment will result in less hair coming back, as well as hair growing progressively lighter in color, finer, and slower-growing with each treatment. It takes more than 1 treatment to affect all the follicles growing in an area. Most people achieve satisfactory clearance after 6-8 treatments, but individual results vary depending on medical and genetic factors. Lighter colored hair may require more treatments than darker colored hair.
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How frequently does one need elōs hair removal treatments?
The treatments are usually performed every 2-3 months, but this depends on individual factors.
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What happens after each elōs hair removal treatment?
Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a very short time, and most people return to work or normal activities immediately after treatment. The treated area will “shed” some hairs over the next 2-4 weeks, and patients may experience a period of hairlessness in the area while you wait for your next treatment.
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Who should get elōs treatment for Hair Removal?
Anyone who wants a permanent solution to shaving, waxing, plucking, or electrolysis. There are few medical conditions that contraindicate people from treatment.
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What is the average number of treatments for elōs hair removal, dark hair?
The average number of treatments is 6-8 to achieve satisfactory clearance, but some patients may require more or less. Men’s backs and chests, facial hair and hormonal hair take more than the average number of sessions, usually 8 or more.
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Wrinkle Reduction (WRA Applicator)
How does Wrinkle Treatment with elōs™ work?
The WRA combines safe and effective levels of laser and radiofrequency (electric current) energies to remodel the dermal layer of the skin by stimulating new collagen growth, creating a smoother and softer appearance. Both laser and radiofrequency have been used separately for decades in medicine and surgery, but the WRA exclusively combines light and radio-frequency energy for ideal treatment outcomes with a very low risk of side effects and virtually no down-time.
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What results can one expect from elōs™ wrinkle treatment?
The WRA can improve textural irregularities in the skin due to loss of collagen in the dermis such as: non-dynamic moderate wrinkles, enlarged pores, superficial acne scarring, rough skin texture, and skin laxity of the face and neck. This is done non-ablatively, which means that this is a non-invasive procedure. Most people leave the treatment office with only slight pinkness or no pinkness at all, they can return to work immediately.
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How many treatments are required?
Most patients will have between 3-5 treatments.
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How frequently does one need treatments?
Treatment sessions are typically 3-4 weeks apart.
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How is elōs™ treatment tolerated by the patient?
The sensation may be described as a “hot pinch”, like someone snapping an elastic band on your skin. Patients tolerate treatment well by use of either cooling the skin during treatment and/or use of a topical anesthetic cream that numbs the skin.
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Is treatment with elōs™ safe?
Any medical laser procedure has risk of side effects such as superficial blistering, crusting, and pigmentary changes in the skin. These risks are rare and usually quickly resolved. elōs™ incorporates several technological advances that focus on patient safety to minimize these risks and provide greater satisfaction. The laser handpiece is also cooled for skin protection and comfort during the procedure.
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Who should be treated with elōs™ technology for wrinkles?
Anyone with unwanted moderate wrinkles, superficial acne scarring, enlarged pores, or rough skin texture from chronic sun-damage. Pigmentation from chronic sun-damage may also improve over the series of treatments. Dynamic wrinkles such as between the brows or deep folds near the mouth/nose are not realistic indications for WRA treatment.
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Leg & Facial Vein Treatment (LV and LVA Applicators)
How does Leg & Facial Vein Treatment with elōs™ LV/LVA Applicator work?
The LV/LVA Applicator combines safe and effective levels of laser and radiofrequency (electric current) energies to remove leg veins and other unwanted vessels. Both laser and radiofrequency have been used separately for decades in medicine and surgery, but the LV exclusively combines light and electric energy for ideal treatment outcomes – improve leg veins and vascular lesions with a very low risk of side effects.
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What results can one expect from the LV/LVA Applicator treatment?
The LV/LVA can improve unsightly leg veins, facial spider veins and other unwanted vascular lesions. Spider veins and larger blue-green vessels on legs will gradually fade and can be treated until patient satisfaction has been reached.
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How many treatments are required?
Most patients will have between 1-3 treatments. Some vessels may require more than 3 treatment sessions.
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How often are treatments done?
Treatment sessions are typically 6-8 weeks apart.  Smaller spider veins may be treated every 4 weeks.
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How is LV/LVA Applicator treatment tolerated by the patient?
The sensation may be described as a “hot pinch”.  Patients tolerate treatment well by use of either cooling the skin during treatment and/or use of a topical anesthetic cream that numbs the skin.
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Is treatment with the LV/LVA Applicator safe?
ANY medical laser procedure has risk of side effects such as superficial blistering, crusting, and pigmentary changes in the skin. These risks are rare and usually quickly resolved. The LV/LVA incorporates several technological advances that focus on patient safety to minimize these risks and provide greater satisfaction. The laser handpiece is also cooled for skin protection and comfort during the procedure.
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Who should be treated with the LV/LVA Applicator?
Anyone with unwanted leg veins or vascular lesions may be a candidate for treatment with the LV/LVA. Removal of vascular lesions and veins with elōs™ technology (laser and radio frequency) is a safe and effective alternative for patients who want non-invasive approach to vascular treatment. LV/LVA is the clear choice for patients who do not like needles or who have had adverse reaction to solutions that are injected into the vein during Sclerotherapy.
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Syneron® manufactures and sells ablative and non-ablative medical aesthetic devices that use the patented elos technology with applications for treatment of wrinkles, skin, age spots, cellulite, acne, rosacea, hair removal, leg veins, spider veins, and much more.  elos technology combines radio frequency and light energies, and is sold to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, family practitioners and other physicians, aestheticians, and medical spa professionals around the world.