Laser Hair Removal Lumenis Splendor X
Hair removal can be painful, messy and ineffective. But SPLENDOR X laser hair removal with BLEND X™ technology is different. It combines Alexandrite and Nd:YAG wavelengths for a perfectly tailored treatment that is fast, effective and comfortable.
The Lumenis Splendor X is an FDA-cleared device that’s most often used for laser hair removal. It’s designed to safely remove hair anywhere on the body, across all skin types and tones.
What sets Splendor X apart is its BLEND X™ technology, which targets hair follicles with two different laser wavelengths: alexandrite (755nm) and Nd:YAG (1064 nm) These wavelengths can be synchronized and their level adjusted, based on the individual patient’s skin tone, hair colour, and hair thickness.
Instead of firing a single wavelength at a time the Splendor X allows you to fire both wavelengths simultaneous in adjustable amounts to suit the skin type and hair types. This means you are target multiple chromophores at any given time given enhanced results across the board.
Splendor X laser has two wavelengths to target the hair follicle:
- The Alexandrite wavelength at 755 nm, which is ideal for treating skin tones 1, 2 and 3 (fair and light skin tones). It is highly absorbed in melanin and is therefore not safe for use on darker skin tones.
- The Nd:YAG wavelength at 1064 nm, which is ideal for treating skin tones 4, 5 and 6 (4 being tanned skin and 5 and 6 darker skin tones) as the absorption by melanin is much lower than with the Alexandrite wavelength. This wavelength is highly absorbed in oxyhemoglobin, which affects the blood supply to the hair follicle.
INTEGRATED SMOKE EVACUATOR
The handpiece of the Lumenis Splendor X integrates a smoke evacuator and cooled air to remove unwanted plumes and smell during treatment and offer additional cooling for patient comfort.
What to do before my laser hair removal appointment?
Within 24 hours before your appointment, shave the treatment area.
Your body or facial hair will need to be in an active growth phase for the laser to effectively target the melanin in the hair follicle. Your sessions will be scheduled at intervals that align to this phase of growth.
Can I keep waxing or tweezing?
No. You must stop waxing or tweezing the hair you want to remove for three to six weeks before your treatments, though it’s fine to shave.
How many Splendor X sessions will you need to see results?
Typically, people need six to eight hair removal sessions, every one to two months, to see optimal results. You’ll see some reduction in hair after your first session, but because not all hair in the treatment area will be at the same growth stage at the same time, you’ll need multiple treatments in order to remove all unwanted hair.
The number of treatments and their cadence can vary by body part, since hair grows more quickly on the face than on the body.
Does Splendor X permanently remove hair?
Like all laser hair removal treatments, Splendor X treatments will permanently and significantly reduce hair growth, but it may not permanently remove all of it.
What are the risks and side effects of Splendor X?
Splendor X carries fewer risks than some laser hair removal systems, due to the precision of its square spot (which reduces the risk of overlap and burns) and its dual cooling system (DCS).
However, it is possible for the treatment to trigger changes to skin pigmentation and texture, especially for patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV through VI.
Avoid any laser treatment if you have active infections or skin inflammation; viral, fungal, or bacterial disease; active cold sores; or open wounds in the area you want to address.