Comparison of Cooling Techniques
- Sapphire crystal ≤ 0 °C: Industry standard, highly reliable, zero consumables.
- Cryo-air (-30 °C): Add-on for hypersensitive skin, provides high patient comfort.
- Spray cooling (Tetrafluoroethane): Now rare, involves recurring consumable costs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the current industry standard?
Sapphire crystal cooling is the standard, with optional cryo-air as an additional device for sensitive treatment areas.
Is cryo-air strictly necessary?
No – it is usually not required with modern sapphire cooling systems. However, it remains highly valuable for tattoo removal and vascular treatments.
Technically matching systems from the ALIX portfolio
- Alix Revita – Diode laser for everyday clinic use
- Alix Lightforce – Diode laser platform
- Alix Speed – Diode laser for high throughput
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