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Delivering a blend of 810 nm, 940 nm and 1060 nm wavelengths, one handheld laser is enabling safe and effective hair reduction with speed, precision and comfort. Furthermore, the laser’s ability to address large body areas faster than was previously possible ramps up patient turnover and return on investment.
Angela Negron, MSN, FNP-C, the nonsurgical clinical supervisor at Steven Camp MD Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics in Fort Worth, Texas, explained that their practice previously owned a multifunction device that could remove hair; however, the device was never used for this purpose, because treatments would have taken too long, cost too much, and caused patients’ pain. “When BARE HR from Sciton (Palo Alto, Calif.) was introduced to our practice in 2022, it became a no-brainer because the treatments were so fast,” she stated.
A demonstration of the device showed that a male back could be treated in three minutes – versus 30 minutes with the practice’s previous device, Ms. Negron noted. “And it is like that for all treatment areas – very quick.”
The laser’s efficiency means that patients typically choose to get more areas treated. “We can now treat in minutes, what used to take an hour. It is a better return on investment when we see a single patient for multiple treatment areas rather than trying to fit more people on the schedule,” Mrs. Negron explained. “Patients often cannot believe how quick and easy the treatment is,” she reported. “Everyone gets a complete series of six sessions, but patients consistently see results after one to two sessions.”
Providers can adjust settings such as energy level and pulse duration and can choose between two operating modes based on each patients’ comfort level. The device allows users to treat every skin type because the wavelengths target melanocytes deep in the hair bulb, bypassing epidermal melanin.
BARE HR’s Blend handpiece combines 810 nm with 940 nm and 1060 nm wavelengths. The latter two wavelengths penetrate more deeply to treat darker or tanned skin, and coarser hairs. “With it we can treat almost anybody who walks through our door,” Ms. Negron shared. “It does not matter what time of year.”
Moreover, the laser offers comfort and speed modes. “As long as your patient is not getting too warm, or they do not have really dark skin, you can keep them on speed mode, which allows you to treat very quickly.” Flatter surfaces such as the legs and back allow for the swiftest treatment, she said. BARE HR generates its powerful cooling at the system level with the sapphire crystal delivering 5° C to the treatment area. Applying light pressure on the handpiece during treatment allows the crystal to keep surface skin at approximately 40° C while targeted layers below reach up to 70° C.
The combination of speed, power and the right blend of wavelengths makes BARE HR the perfect complement to any aesthetic practice. Specifically with the Blend handpiece, users have the opportunity to generate revenue year-round while treating patients safely and effectively.
