Better Hair Removal and Facial Results with the GentleMax Pro Plus^® (GMPP)

What is the GentleMax Pro Plus?

The GentleMax Pro Plus (GMPP) by Candela is a well-known laser platform that does more than just hair removal. It's also great for facial treatments such as improving pigmentation issues and treating wrinkles and vascular conditions. What makes it special is its dual wavelength technology (755 nm and 1064 nm), and its ability to heat dermal tissue. This helps boost collagen production and improve overall skin texture and health.

In this blog, we'll look at the latest refinements in the GMPP laser system, particularly the GLX^™ Delivery System, and how these updates make treatments faster and more comfortable for patients.

How does the GLX^™ Delivery System make treatments better?

The GLX Delivery System has improved how efficiently the GentleMax Pro Plus works:

• Single fiber versatility: Uses a wide range of spot sizes with one fiber, streamlining laser hair removal treatment and reducing device wear
• Faster treatments: Shortened treatment times for laser hair removal increase overall practice efficiency
• Enhanced results: Higher fluences at larger spot sizes deliver better outcomes

How do you keep patients comfortable during treatment?

The GentleMax Pro Plus improves treatment comfort in a few ways:

• Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD^™): This keeps patients comfortable during treatment cooling the skin with cryogen
• GLX Delivery System: You can fine-tune the cooling with spray increments as low as 5 ms
• Adjustable settings: minor adjustments within the cryogen settings can make a big difference in comfort without compromising treatment effectiveness

You should always do test spots first to ensure the settings are thermally appropriate for the patient's skin type and condition. Regular checks and adjustments help maintain optimal DCD performance and patient satisfaction.

What techniques do you use for laser hair removal and facials?

There are three main ways to do laser facial treatments. Practitioners must understand these techniques and their appropriate usage to deliver impactful treatments.

1. Painting (Used for Wrinkle Treatment): This method is useful for bulk heating.The laser beam is defocused to cover a larger treatment area, achieving uniform heating adjustable based on patient tolerance.

2. Hovering (Used for Pigment Treatment): Similar to painting, but slower - good for treating large areas.

3. Stamping: This is a more focused approach that targets specific areas without overlapping pulses. It's commonly used in laser hair removal and also works well for wrinkles and pigmented spots.

How do you plan a laser facial treatment with the GentleMax Pro Plus?

Developing a treatment plan for laser facials requires a strategic approach, starting with deep tissue heating and progressing to superficial layers.

Step 1 - Prime the skin: Use longer pulses and larger spot sizes to prep the skin.This opens up blood vessels and targets pigment cells, making it easier to treat redness and dark spots.

Step 2 - Heat the deeper layers: Bulk heating parameters are applied to deliver heat deeper into the tissue, with the option to use cryogen cooling to protect the skin's surface.

Step 3 - Target specific conditions: Now you can focus on specific issues like redness or dark spots by adjusting your techniques and settings.

This step-by-step approach addresses different skin concerns efficiently.

How do you adjust parameters for different conditions?

Settings like spot size, pulse duration, and energy level are carefully adjusted based on what you're treating. For example, priming the skin uses a 1064 nm wavelength with an 18 mm spot size and 50 millisecond pulse duration to get it ready for the next steps. Wrinkles on the lower face and under the chin are treated with a smaller spot size and shorter pulse duration to improve the skin's appearance. Then pigmentation is addressed using different spot sizes and energy levels to target specific dark spots. This approach lets you treat multiple concerns in one session.

How do you treat different skin issues and hair removal?

Diffuse Redness:

• Use the 1064 nm wavelength
• Use the painting technique with shorter pulse durations and rapid repetition rates
• Ensure patient comfort while building up energy

Pigmentation:

• The 755 nm wavelength works best for brown spots
• Defocus the beam and lift it off the skin to target the epidermis without cryogen protection
• Or use the stamping technique with or without DCD™ cryogen cooling

Wrinkles:

• Use smaller spot size with shorter pulse durations

Hair removal:

• Use larger spot sizes to penetrate deeper into the skin, targeting the hair follicles

What safety steps should you follow?

Safety in laser treatments is crucial, particularly when addressing different skin types and sensitive areas. These protocols are vital for maintaining high standards in laser treatments.

• Watch out for darker skin: Be careful with certain wavelengths on Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV and above
• Protect eyes: Always use proper eyewear—no exceptions
• Take care after treatment: Good post-treatment instructions mitigate adverse effects and enhance patient safety
• Test first: Always do test spots before treating the whole area

Why choose the GentleMax Pro Plus laser machine?

The system gives you a lot of flexibility:

• Two wavelengths (755 nm and 1064 nm) and various methods to treat multiple skin conditions
• Treats multiple issues: Pigmentation, vascular conditions, wrinkles, hair -all in one device
• Customized Treatments: Fully adjustable on spot size, pulse length, and energy for each person
• Builds patient retention: Repeat visits for laser hair removal and repeated applications for skin treatments keep a continuous stream of patient visits, increasing ROI

What kind of results will patients see?

Patients who get laser facials with the GentleMax Pro Plus can expect:

• Smoother skin texture from new collagen
• Fewer noticeable dark spots and broken blood vessels
• A reduction in wrinkles
• Overall healthier-looking skin
• Even better results when you combine it with other treatments like hydrodermabrasion

Why the GentleMax Pro Plus matters for your practice

The GentleMax Pro Plus with the GLX Delivery System is a real step forward in aesthetic laser treatments. It makes treatments faster and potentially reduces the number of treatments needed. When you take the time to understand each technique and follow proper safety protocols, you can deliver excellent results for your patients. The key is customizing each treatment based on what that specific patient needs.

Candela provides solid support for device maintenance and marketing resources, which also adds real value to your practice.

The bigger picture

Laser facial treatments have become essential tools for addressing all kinds of skin concerns. They boost collagen production, smooth out skin texture, and tackle pigmentation and vascular issues. When you combine laser facials with other treatments like hydrodermabrasion, the results are even better—it's a more complete approach to helping patients with their skin.

As laser technology keeps improving, we'll see even more refined treatments come along. That means more opportunities to help patients achieve the results they're looking for.