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GlossaryRuby Laser

solid-state laser using synthetic ruby crystal for high-intensity red light

A Ruby Laser is a type of solid-state laser that uses a synthetic ruby crystal as its gain medium. It emits a deep red light at a wavelength of 694.3 nanometers and is known for its high-intensity, coherent light. This laser is often used in dermatology for treatments like tattoo removal and hair reduction, as well as in scientific research for its precise and powerful beam.

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research The removal of unwanted hair using a ruby laser

20 citations , April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery”

Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.

research IPL sources and ruby lasers for hair reduction - trying to compare apples and oranges

5 citations , January 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Laser Therapy”

Choose IPL for versatility and speed, ruby lasers for precision.

research Hair removal using the long-pulsed ruby laser

4 citations , April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Long-pulsed ruby lasers effectively reduce hair for up to 2 years with minimal pain.

research Laser-assisted hair removal: Side effects of Q-switched Nd:YAG, long-pulsed ruby, and alexandrite lasers

294 citations , August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Laser hair removal is safe with the right settings, but side effects like pain and skin changes are more common in darker or tanned skin.

research Hair Growth Cycle Affects Hair Follicle Destruction by Ruby Laser Pulses

112 citations , July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Ruby laser pulses best destroy hair follicles during the growth phase and effectiveness varies with laser intensity; melanin is key for targeting, and timing treatments can improve results.

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