Table 1.
Common types of lasers used in aesthetic medicine.
Adapted from Meaike et al. [45]
| Laser name | Wavelength (nm) | Primary chromophore | Indications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | 347 | Melanin | Tattoos |
| Alexandrite | 750 | Melanin | Tattoos |
| Intense pulsed light | 400–1200 | Melanin and hemoglobin | Rosacea, vascular lesions, acne, red tattoos |
| Nd:YAG | 1064, 1320, 1540 | Water | Hair removal, deep hemangiomas, black and green tattoos, nevus of Ota |
| Diode | 1450 | Water | Hair removal, darker tattoos |
| Er:YAG | 2490 | Water | Skin lightening and leveling |
| CO2 | 10,600 | Water | Deep rhytids, sun damage, skin tightening, hypertrophic burn scars |
Nd:YAG, neodymium-doped yttrium–aluminum–garnet; Er:YAG, erbium: yttrium–aluminum–garnet