• Those who are pregnant
• Those who are sunburned or have irritated skin in the sites to be treated
• Those who are exhibiting unidentified skin conditions in the sites to be treated
• Those who have healed poorly after other types of laser treatments
• Patients prone to skin discoloration
• Patients who are taking photosensitizing medication, such as Accutane, should consider discontinuing the medication 6 months before treatment
• Patients who are taking topical Retin-A, patients should wait 2 weeks before treatment
• Don’t apply laser energy to any raised lesions, aside from purely red ones i.e. angiomas; other lesions should first be checked by a dermatologist
• Patients who are sunburned should wait until the burn subsides. Herpes Simplex Labialis (fever blisters) can be activated by laser treatment, especially on the upper lip, and clients with a tendency for fever blistering can be started on antiviral medication before treatment. here.

Actually, the Neo Elite is the safest laser in the industry for darker skin types or tanned skin. This is because of MicroPulse-1064 technology, which essentially eliminates treatment pain while minimizing the chances of hyper- and/ or hypo- pigmentation. Patients with skin types IV–VI should not be treated with on the face with high power using the 2mm lens as the risk of hyper- and/or hypo- pigmentation is increased.

No, there is just a mild, very tolerable sensation of heat. This is one of the key technical breakthroughs of Aerolase technology. The Neo Elite has set a new standard for virtually pain-free treatment, even on darker skin types, thanks to MicroPulse-1064 technology.

The number of sessions needed for optimal results can differ based on skin type and the severity of the condition. Typically, it takes around 4 to 6 sessions to achieve satisfactory outcomes. Subsequently, patients may require periodic maintenance every few months, depending on their skin type.

Client should receive 1 treatment every one to two weeks.

The number of treatments as well as results vary from client to client. Commonly, improvement may be seen anywhere from 4–8 weeks if treatments are performed every 1 to 2 weeks depending on the severity of the condition and the patient’s skin’s reaction to the therapy. Some client's condition may
worsen before it gets better.

There is no cure for acne, only
maintenance, so further treatment may be required in the future. This will vary patient to patient and some will have greater results than others depending on the severity of their
acne, their skin type, and their daily maintenance.

Yes, the Neo Elite will remove pigment and redness from acne scars. It will also improve the skin’s texture slightly due to the absorption of water which will
rebuild collagen and elastin.
If seeking major improvement with cratering or pock marks, we highly recommend receiving an ablative Era treatment.

• Some clients will not respond as well as others, and one factor is hair color. Some hairs don’t contain enough melanin to absorb the necessary energy to destroy or damage a follicle, and this is often the case with a light-colored hair (i.e., blonde, gray, red). Another common factor as to why a client may not respond well is strong hair regrowth caused by hormonal imbalance, including PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
• Those who are pregnant
• Those who are sunburned or have irritated skin in the sites to be treated
• Those who are exhibiting unidentified skin conditions in the sites to be treated
• Those who have healed poorly after other types of laser treatments
• Patients prone to skin discoloration
• Patients who are taking photosensitizing medication, such as Accutane, should consider discontinuing the medication 6 months before treatment
• Patients who are taking topical Retin-A, patients should wait 2 weeks before treatment
• Don’t apply laser energy to any raised lesions, aside from purely red ones i.e. angiomas; other lesions should first be checked by a dermatologist

Clients who are sunburned should wait until the burn subsides. Herpes Simplex Labialis (fever blisters) can be activated by laser treatment, especially on the upper lip, and clients with a tendency for fever blistering can be started on antiviral medication before treatment.

The client should shave 2 or 3 days before the procedure, leaving small 2 to 3mm stubs of hair, but no longer. This is critically important for several reasons:

1. Visible stubs ensures the hairs haven’t been waxed or
plucked, so the shaft and follicle are intact and therefore
efficacy is not compromised;

2. Seeing the stubs allows you to establish the appropriate
fluence for the patient, which should be set at a level that
causes most of the stubs to visibly singe;

3. Seeing the stubs allows you to target the areas with actual
follicles, rather than wasting time delivering pulses on the
skin in between follicles; and

4. Seeing the hairs that DON’T singe enables the clinician to
perform a second pass of 1 or 2 pulses per hair that DID NOT respond, to enhance total clearance per session.

This can vary depending on skin and hair color, but generally 4 to 6 sessions are required for 80% clearance or greater, which is considered very good in aesthetic laser medicine. After that, an annual maintenance treatment is
recommended.

• For PFB, it is recommended that one treatment be completed every 2 to 3 weeks.
• For LHR, it is recommended that one treatment be completed every 4 to 8 weeks depending on the area being treated.

The FDA requires that laser
manufacturers describe the process as “permanent hair reduction”, not “permanent hair removal”, because, in their words, “although laser treatments with these devices will permanently reduce the total number of body hairs, they will not result in a permanent removal of all
hair.” Clients can generally expect more than 75% to 80% clearance after 6 sessions and should plan on 1 or 2 annual follow up sessions for ideal maintenance.

There is no light based hair removal technology which is efficient on blonde or gray hair because Melanin is the primary target or chromophore in laser hair removal, so treatment efficacy is typically much lower if the hair is low in melanin (like gray or blonde hair).

Melasma is a very common patchy brown, tan, or blue-gray facial skin discoloration, primarily seen on the upper cheeks, lip, forehead and chin of women 20–50 years of age. Uncontrolled sunlight exposure is considered the leading cause of melasma, especially in individuals with a genetic predisposition to this condition. Melasma is most common among pregnant women, called Chloasma, especially those of Latin and Asian descents. People with olive or darker skin, such as Hispanic, Asian, and Middle Eastern individuals, have higher incidences
of melasma.

This can vary depending on the size density of melanin and depth of the affected area. Typically melasma will lighten or disappear completely after 3–5 treatments
although in some cases more treatments may be necessary.

One treatment should be completed every 3–4 weeks.

A dermatologist should first check raised pigmented spots before starting any kind of treatment. If the dermatologist clears the patient for treatment, you may proceed with administering treatments.

Melasma is typically characterized by having up and down periods where the symptoms heighten and lessen. While the laser light can help lighten or completely rid of the pigmentation factors such as
sun exposure, hormones and your genetic disposition can play a role in a recurrence of the symptoms.

Typically, melasma will slowly lighten over the course of the next few days to weeks as the pigmented area is slowly absorbed into the skin by your body’s natural healing process. In some cases, the pigment will darken before becoming lighter. In the event that any crusting or scabbing occurs, it is important to
always keep the area moist as to reduce the risk of scarring.

This can vary depending on the size and color of the pigmented spot. Typically sun and age spots will disappear completely after 2–4 treatments although in some cases more treatments may be necessary.

It is recommended that one treatment be completed every 3–4 weeks.

Sun and age spots are commonly found on sun exposed skin. They typically do
not appear until middle age and can appear in all skin types. Birthmarks and freckles are also commonly found in many people as a pigmented spot on the body without any sun damage. Spots can increase with age and with increased
sun exposure. They are more common in people who freckle and who burn easily. It is important to know that if you have had enough sun to develop age spots, you have a higher risk of developing skin cancer. Age spots are collections of a pigment (called melanin) that have accumulated in the epidermis. Unlike some
freckles, which darken in the summer and fade in the winter, age spots do not fade.

A dermatologist should first check raised pigmented spots before starting any kind of treatment. If the dermatologist clears the patient for treatment you may proceed with administering treatments.

Many spots will be gone perm-
anently, but due to the skin aging and continued sun exposure new spots will likely develop over time and more treatments will need to be performed. To slow the aging
process and reduce the likeliness of new spots developing, patients should always apply sunblock when in the sun and avoid prolonged sun exposure.

The pigmented spots will continue to darken and commonly turn black. They will eventually scab over and slough off so it is important to always keep the area moist, using Aquaphor, as to reduce the risk of scarring.

Individual results will vary, but can depend on the body surface that is affected. Although some patients may see results sooner, typically 5 or more treatments are required.

Psoriasis is a chronic disorder that causes thick red plaques with silvery scales on the skin. The thick scaling is due to a rapid increase in the multiplication of skin cells. Your body produces other immune responses which can lead to swell-
ing and the rapid production of skin cells. Psoriasis symptoms tend to increase and decrease, but certain factors can cause flare-ups, including, but not limited to alcohol, stress, medications, smoking, and skin trauma.

Immediately after treatment there may be some transient erythema in or adjacent to the treated area, which should resolve within a few days. It may take up to 6 weeks for the affected areas of skin return to a more normal thickness, but the redness may take up to several months to improve. Typically, maintenance sessions will need to be scheduled for continued improvement of flare-ups.

Rosacea is a chronic disorder that is characterized by facial flushing and with time the gradual development of persistent facial redness and spider-like blood vessels. It is often punctuated by episodes of inflammatory papules (bumps),
pustules (pimples), and swelling. Management for many people often includes avoidance of popular foods and alcohol as well as cosmetic camouflage, which can be expensive and time-consuming.

It is recommended that one treatment be completed once every 3 to 4 weeks.

Rosacea is typically characterized by having up and down periods where the symptoms heighten and lessen. While rosacea is not curable, it can be controlled with laser light so that the redness will decrease. While rosacea may improve with treatment and even be gone for a number of months, it may never completely go away.

Immediately after treatment there may be some transient erythema or purpura, in or adjacent to the treated area, which is more common in older patients or those who are taking blood-thinning medications and should resolve within a few days. The redness and vasculature may not immediately disappear and may take up to several months to fully improve and clear. Typically, maintenance
sessions will need to be scheduled for continued improvement of flare-ups.

It is possible that some vascular lesions may scab so it is important to always keep the area moist as to reduce the risk of scarring.

It is recommended that the patient receives 3–4 treatments. Typically, the more pigment or vasculature the scar contains the more treatment
sessions may be needed. While there may be noticeable improvement after just one treatment, multiple treatment sessions may be needed to sufficiently eradicate the color.

You may return to your normal activities immediately after treatment and could notice an improvement over the next 3–4 weeks but generally will see results
after 2–3 sessions. If no change occurs, the next treatment session will need to utilize a higher fluence for a more dramatic improvement.

This can vary depending on skin and severity of the condition, but generally 6 sessions are required to achieve a good result. After that, the patient may need maintenance every few months depending on their skin type.

Patients may notice a glow or tightening sensation immediately after the first treatment. Some patients may also notice a reduction in pore size a few weeks after the first treatment. Typically a session every month for 6 months is required. Patients should notice considerable results after the entire course of treatments is complete. Patients may see additional improvement for 6 months
following the treatment due to the continual growth of new collagen and elastin.

Vascular lesions can form due to a backup of blood for a number of reasons including aging, sun exposure, pregnancy, and hormonal changes as well as certain types of injuries.

This can vary depending on the size and color of the vessel. Typically angiomas and spider veins will disappear completely after 1–2 treatments although in some cases more treatments may be necessary.

Many vessels will be gone
permanently, but due to the skin
aging, continued sun exposure and
hormonal changes, new vessels
will likely develop over time and
more treatments will need to be
performed. To slow the aging
process and reduce the likeliness
of new vessels developing, patients
should always apply sunblock when
in the sun and avoid prolonged
sun exposure.