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Vbeam laser operating principle

The Vbeam laser system is a pulsed liquid dye laser used to treat vascular skin lesions. The system transmits a 595 nm wavelength pulse, which passes through the dermis and epidermis and is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin in blood vessels rather…
Candela acquires Danish company Ellipse

On September 5, 2018, Candela Corporation announced the acquisition of Ellipse, a Danish company that manufactures premium IPL systems and laser platforms for a wide range of aesthetic treatments. “The acquisition of Ellipse will strengthen Candela’s position in the multi-functional…
GentleLase — 20 years in laser hair removal

The legendary Candela GentleLase alexandrite laser is celebrating 20 years in laser hair removal. That’s how long it’s been since the GentleLase received FDA clearance for permanent laser hair removal, making it the world’s first long-pulse alexandrite laser with a…
Using the GentleMax Pro laser

Medical Lasers: Evolution and Clinical Applications of the GentleMax Pro System Medical lasers have continued to evolve since Theodore Maiman introduced the first ruby laser in 1960. Beyond tissue coagulation and ablation, the most significant contribution to the understanding of…
Hair Removal: The Physics of the Process

Laser hair removal is the most effective and safe method for removing unwanted hair. Laser hair removal is one of the most popular procedures worldwide after non-invasive cosmetic procedures, due to the fact that patients no longer have to worry…
PicoWay Receives FDA Approval for 785nm Wavelength

Candela’s PicoWay® picosecond laser has received FDA approval for its new ultrashort 785 nm wavelength, the third FDA-cleared wavelength for PicoWay. The new 785 nm wavelength is the first of its kind in the aesthetic market, utilizing a titanium-sapphire laser…
PicoWay Receives FDA Clearance for Age Spot Removal

Candela, a global leader in aesthetic lasers, today announced that the PicoWay® picosecond laser has received FDA clearance for the treatment of pigmented lesions. The PicoWay laser can now be used to improve skin tone and color, remove uneven pigmentation,…
PicoWay laser presentation

On October 8, 2014, Candela, a global leader in aesthetic lasers, announced the launch of its new PicoWay™ picosecond laser at the 23rd European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) in Amsterdam. PicoWay is the world’s first dual-wavelength laser—532 and…