Nd:YAG, with a wavelength of 1064 nanometres, is a device used for laser hair removal, the treatment of blood vessels and pigmentation, and the treatment of varicose veins.

The Nd:YAG laser causes permanent hair reduction by destroying the roots of pigmented hairs. Because the Nd:YAG laser is not very sensitive to colour, it is preferred for hair removal in people with dark or tanned skin, as it does not burn dark skin.

Which hairs is Nd:YAG laser hair removal effective on?
In fair-skinned people, Nd:YAG laser hair removal is effective at removing thick or fine black and dark-brown hairs. Its effectiveness on light-brown hairs in fair-skinned people is low. Nevertheless, it can be used safely even in people with dark skin. In people with dark skin, the Nd:YAG laser can be used to remove thick black-brown hairs. It is also effective on light-brown and fine hairs in dark-skinned people.

Another feature of the Nd:YAG laser is that it brings improvement from the first session in ingrown hairs. It can easily be used for hair removal on tanned skin and in the summer months. The skin-rejuvenating effect that comes into play during the application also increases patient satisfaction. The Nd:YAG laser is the most successful laser on the face and back, which are known as the most problematic areas.

Which areas is Nd:YAG laser hair removal used on?
Nd:YAG laser can be used for body hair removal anywhere, including the genital area and armpits. In women it can be used on thick and widespread coarse hair. On the face, laser hair removal is not recommended for a small number of thick hairs or for fine facial hair, except on the upper lip. If the hairs on the buttocks and back are deep-seated, the hair removal effect can be good because the Nd:YAG laser penetrates very deep into the skin. Sometimes underarm hairs may be deep-seated and take a long time to reduce. In such resistant cases, a switch can be made to the deeper-penetrating Nd:YAG laser.

What Are the Features of the Nd:YAG Laser Hair Removal Device?
Its wavelength penetrates the deepest of all laser device types. This device, which differs from others in being suitable for and effective on fair skin like all lasers used to date, is the most effective device for the whole group of darker skin tones known as skin types 4, 5 and 6. Because it delivers the beam to the root itself rather than to the colour pigment in the hair root, it offers a permanent solution even for the finest hairs. It is a laser hair removal device that can be used with confidence even on very dark (black) skin. The depth of the wavelength allows the beam to reach right down to the hair root, which can trigger a sensation of pain during the procedure. As is known, most hair removal devices can also be used to treat blood vessels and capillaries; Nd:YAG devices in particular are the most successful in this field. Best of all, it can be applied to every skin and hair type. The epidermis is not damaged as the beam is sent into the skin. The device can be used with confidence in the summer months too.
How often is Nd:YAG laser hair removal performed?
Nd:YAG laser hair removal is performed at intervals of 6-8 weeks on average. A check-up session is held 2-3 weeks after each procedure and any remaining hairs are removed. There is no hair between sessions. Laser hair removal is repeated at weeks 6-8, when the hairs start to grow back.

How many sessions does Nd:YAG laser hair removal take to be effective?
The number of Nd:YAG laser hair removal sessions varies with age, constitution, skin colour, body area, and hair colour and thickness. A reduction of 60-90% in hair is expected after an average of 4-6 sessions. Nd:YAG laser hair removal is effective immediately on the lower legs, bikini area and armpits. It requires more sessions on the upper legs, arms, trunk, chest and upper lip.

What are the side effects of Nd:YAG laser hair removal? If the Nd:YAG laser is applied at a high dose in people with dark skin or those who are tanned from the sun, it causes temporary burns. This results in a brown crust. After this crust falls off within a week, a white mark appears that fades over weeks or months. If the burn is very severe, it may leave a brown mark when the crust falls off. If it is performed on the face in unsuitable people, it may increase fine hair.
What Are the Side Effects and Reactions of the Nd:YAG Laser Hair Removal Device?
It is the method causing the least epidermal damage, and it has no serious or permanent side effects. During the session, redness and swelling will occur at the hair roots exposed to the laser beam. This may be due to the sensitivity of your skin, but it also shows that the laser is acting effectively on your hair roots and that the active roots are being made inactive. During this time, a slight burning or stinging sensation in proportion to your pain threshold is normal and may vary. All rumours about cancer-causing effects are unfounded. It may be a little early to call them unfounded for a system with a 2-year history, but we can confidently state that no case of triggering cancer has occurred over a period stretching back 35-40 years.

Nd:YAG Laser
Laser hair removal usually takes an average of 4 to 6 sessions. The intervals between sessions are 4 to 8 weeks.
Laser hair removal is not applied to tanned skin. Because sun protection is needed for about a month after the procedure, it is not recommended during summer holidays.
The laser beam is not effective on fine hairs. For this reason, laser hair removal gives better results in people with dark, coarse hair.
Compared with other hair removal methods, laser hair removal is a safe method. It does not cause cancer.
The most common side effects after laser hair removal are skin burns and pigmentation. If a suitable type of laser and the correct dose are used, side effects are unlikely. You should therefore be meticulous when choosing the centre where you will have laser hair removal.
Results may vary with each type of laser.
Some medicines given for acne treatment may prevent laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal on the face, cheeks and back gives results with more difficulty than in other areas. For this reason, powerful diode lasers are more successful on the face, cheeks and back.
People with olive or darker skin should choose diode and Nd:YAG lasers.
Laser hair removal can be applied safely to all skin colours.