Many aesthetic practitioners have been in the business for a long time. Working with lasers is something that gets in one’s blood. For many, the true reward is making a person feel better about their appearance. Renewing a patient’s self confidence and self esteem keeps many professionals in the industry. For these seasoned professionals, laser skin treatments became an art form a long time ago. However, it’s crucial to remember that their skills are either enhanced or severely limited by the laser in their hands.
It’s well known that laser manufacturers all claim that their aesthetic laser provides the best laser skin treatments in the entire universe – period. It’s sometimes difficult to separate the fluff from scientific information. Some companies, especially in the used cosmetic laser arena, should be immediately out of your consideration for puchase. Foreign imports that lack applicable FDA clearances should be avoided to decrease unnecessary liability. Lasers that could be considered antiques (more than 5 years old) indicate a bad deal regardless of the brand or price tag, (unless you’re opening a laser museum). Lasers that the used laser dealer cannot properly support through maintenance and repair can be detrimental to a practice, too. The key factors, though, pertain to the quality of the laser itself.
What makes a quality dermatology laser? Consider two enormous factors carefully:
- Safety
- Predictable Results
Nothing is more important than safety. It goes without saying. The laser will be used on your patient’s skin, after all, and you want to be one-hundred-percent confident that it will do no harm. A great question to ask your used laser dealer is, “What are the safety advantages to this particular machine?” If the machine lacks features that ensure safe operation, how confident will you be when about to press the FIRE button? On a similar note, if your used laser dealer can’t answer the safety question, how confident should you be in his services? What about his ability to service the laser as time goes on?
Predictable results are also paramount. Predictability is a result of well designed technology with above industry standard safety features. With the wrong laser, predicting the outcome can be like telling the future with a crystal ball. Predictable outcomes create satisfied patients. Predictable results benefit the practice by helping laser operators set patient expectations and to identify additional treatments that may benefit the patient. With some experience using a quality laser, operators can become savvy and confident at a rapid pace.
One company has designed its entire product line with safety and predictable results in mind – Alma Lasers. From the first Harmony that rolled off the assembly line to the most recent CO2, the products meet the needs of the marketplace and the exact demands of experienced professionals. Talk to an Alma Lasers representative today and learn more about adding skin rejuvenation to your practice.
