The Candela Blog

With the Fitzpatrick skin type or phototype, physicians categorize different skin colors based on their melanin content. This is important because different phototypes react differently to ultraviolet radiation and laser treatments.

Before choosing a laser for your clinic, there is a laundry list of factors you must consider. It’s essential to research the market and understand what it offers before making a decision.

The PicoWay® system delivers high energy, ultra-short picosecond pulses utilizing a photomechanical effect to selectively destroy melanocytes in the targeted tissue, with reduced risk of unwanted thermal heating to surrounding tissue — even in darker skin.