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A Breakthrough in Hair Removal, Pigmented Skin Spots and Vascular Problems

Now you can get rid of unwanted hair and veins on the legs or face with our newest GentleMax laser treatments. The GentleMax, an innovative combination of the Gentlelase and Gentleyag lasers, is a breakthrough for achieving long lasting relief from unwanted hair growth without damaging the skin's delicate pores. The same laser also reduces the appearance of veins in a minimally invasive way without causing scarring. Multiple wavelengths make this laser system one of the most advanced available.

  • sun damage
  • flushing and redness
  • rough skin texture
  • broken capillaries
  • brown spots and age spots
  • dark circles around the eyes (from vascular causes)
  • sun-induced freckles on the hands, chest, and face
  • broken capillaries around the nose
  • large pores
  • Cafe-au-Lait
  • Leg Veins
  • Hemangiomas
  • Venous Lakes
  • Blue Facial Veins
  • Permanent hair reduction on all skin types
  • Permanent hair reduction on tanned skin
  • Beard bumps – pseudofolliculitis barbae


Gentlemax for sun-induced “freckles”
Source Candela Laser

The Gentlemax is a multi-application laser which has been developed to reduce and remove both brown and red marks, superficial veins and hair.

Owning to the variety of treatment capabilities, treatments for multiple skin problems can be addressed quickly and completely.

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Our experienced staff can help you understand the various lasers and what they are used for. Feel free to call or Request a call back from Laura, our Natural Image OC professional procedure co-ordinator.


How does the GentleMax  laser work?

The Gentlemax laser works primarily by the absorption of heat by pigment cells in the skin and hair. Surrounding tissue is unaffected.This pigment may be brown or black as is the case in brown spots on the skin or hair; red or blue for broken or enlarged veins. During treatment, laser light is absorbed only by the targeted pigment, raising the temperature enough to cause changes permanent changes.

In the case of brown spots and freckles, this heat absorption causes a shattering of the pigment. For hair removal, the dark pigment in the hair absorbs heat in the follicle, disabling the production of hair.

Superficial damaged blood vessels and broken capillaries are treated similarly with a quick switch of settings, though in this case the vessels respond by shrinking.


Telangiectasis treated with GentleMax
Photo Source Candela Laser


Blue Facial Vein treated with GentleMax
Photo Source Candela Laser

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Shortly after treatment, the pigment cells (or melanin) have been thoroughly fragmented – all without damaging the surrounding tissue. Vascular lesions (spider veins) also coagulate and shrink, many of them disappearing altogether.

In the weeks after treatment, the shattered melanin particles are eliminated by your body's own internal cleaning system that absorbs the fragmented pigment. Little or no trace of the initial pigmentation spots or spidery veins remain.


Sun spots treated with GentleMax
Photo source Candela Laser

A GentleMax treatment also improves skin texture through collagen stimulation. You receive multiple treatment benefits through one treatment along with the balanced effectiveness of one integrated intelligent system.

A special cooling system sprays a microburst of cryogen immediately before and after the laser firing, alleviating the sensation of heat.


GentleLase laser video: Treatments and Patient Guide (7 min)

Are laser and light-based treatments safe?

Yes, laser and light-based treatments have been used for many years for a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures. Candela, the most trusted name in the industry, has pioneered the development of some of the safest and most effective technologies and products available on the market today. Dr. Sikorski has chosen the Candela GentleMax for its effectiveness, increased patient comfort and speed.

Laser Hair Removal

We exclusively use GentleMax Laser for permanent hair reduction. Whether your hair problems are simply unwanted hair, excessive hair growth or abnormal hair growth from hormonal imbalances, laser hair reduction is a viable option to dramatically reduce the amount of hair growth in the treated areas.
Read more about Laser Hair Removal here.


Additional photos provided by Candela

Related Treatments

  • Cosmelan for topical depigmentation of facial brown patches and discoloration
  • Sclerotherapy for varicose and spider veins

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