EliteIQ

Question 1

what is a chromophore?

Answer 1

a target

Question 2

what is fluence?

Answer 2

energy

Question 3

What are the 3 chromophores that can be targeted for photothermolysis?

Answer 3

melanin, blood, water

Question 4

what is photothermolysis

Answer 4

laser resurfacing

Question 5

755nm Alexandrite is ideal for

Answer 5

lighter skin types, lighter / finer hair

has high melanin absorption and increased follicle energy absorption

Question 6

1064nm Nd:YAG is ideal for

Answer 6

darker skin types and tanned skin, low absorption by melanin

deep penetrating wavelength delivers energy at depth of hair shaft

Question 7

what sort of pulse duration is ideal for large diameter vessels

Answer 7

longer pulse duration is better to effectively thermo-coagulate the entire vessel

Question 8

what sort of pulse duration is ideal for small superficial vessels

Answer 8

short pulse durations

Question 9

which wavelength is better for pigmented lesions?

Answer 9

They both work well, default to ideal laser for skin type.

Question 10

Why is the SkinTel so important?

Answer 10

Eyes can be deceiving as to how tan a person is or what level of melanin is in the skin. The SkinTel automatically recommends ideal settings for safety