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Aesthetic Laser & Intense Pulsed Light Training
Aims of the course
Background of Participants
Topic Modules
Module 1
Why use a laser or IPL?
Electrical (Radiofrequency) Current
What is a laser
How Laser Light is created
First Need to Consider Spontaneous Emission
Electron in Resting State
Addition of Energy in the Form of Light
What Electron Returns to Resting State
How Consider Case of Stimulated Emission
Electron in Resting State
Excitation of Electron by Adding Energy
Electron does not go into a Highter Enegry Shell
How Typical Laser Works
Components of a Generic Laser System
Lasing Media
Components of Gas, Liquid and Solid Lasers
Basic Components of a CO2 Laser
Pulsed Dye Laser
The Neodymium Yttrium Alumnium Garnet Laser
Characteristics of Laser Light
Properties of Laser
What is Meant by 'Wavelength'
Laser Wavelength
Relationship between Wavelength and Frequency
Tissue Interactions of Laser Light
Interactions of Light that Can Occur
Types of laser Tissue
Photo Thermal Effects
If tissue is Heated above Boiling Point
Tissue Coagulation
If heating is less than 60 Degrees
Absorption of Light by Tissue
Skin Components Absorption
Wavelength of Certain lasers
Frequency Doubled Nd:YAG Laser
Basic Components of KTP Laser
Development of Diode Lasers
Laser Penetration in Skin
Effects on Skin of Pulsing of Light
Pulsing of Light Reduces Collateral Tissue Effects
Summary of Module 1 Laser Theory
Module 2
Rationale for Development of IPL
What is IPL?
How IPL Works
IPL Using a Different Filter
IPL Therefore Covers Wavelength of Several Different Lasers
Difference between Laser and IPL
Module 2 – Summary Intense
Module 3
Hazards of Lasers/IPL
Electrical Hazard
Eye Injury
Eye Injury (Continued)
Hazard Zone
Safety Eyewear
Eye Injury Precautions
Fire/Thermal Injury
Smoke Hazard
Other Safety Considerations
The Treatment Room
Risk Assessment & Local Rules
End of Training Part 1
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