What Is A Long Pulse Nd: YAG Laser?
An Nd:YAG laser a solid state laser capable of producing a near-infrared wavelength that penetrates deep into the skin. And readily absorbed by hemoglobin and melanin chromophores. The lasing medium of Nd:YAG (Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) a man-made crystal (solid state) that pumped by a high intensity lamp and placed into a resonator (a cavity capable of amplifying the power of the laser). By creating a variable long pulse duration and an appropriate spot size, it is possible to significantly heat deep skin tissues, such as large blood vessels and vascular lesions.
How Does A Long Pulse Nd: YAG Laser Work?
Nd: YAG laser energy selectively absorbed by the deeper levels of the dermis. Also allows for treatment of deeper vascular lesions such as telangiectasias, hemangiomas and leg veins. The laser energy delivered using long pulses which converted into heat in the tissue. Also The heat impacts the vasculature of the lesions. In addition, the Nd: YAG Laser can treat at a more superficial level; by heating the subcutaneous skin (in a non-ablative manner) it stimulates neocollagenesis which improves the appearance of facial wrinkles.