Laser Hair Removal Training Buffalo, NY Curriculum

1. Lasers/IPL -

This course, which instructs students in the importance of laser physics, safety, and any contraindications which may arise in a treatment setting, must be taken first for the safety of both the student and the instructors.

A. Laser/IPL Physics — what makes the laser work
B. Laser Safety — treatment protocol and proper safety equipment
C. Contraindications — treatment precautions in regard to lasers

2. Patients -

Finding the correct parameters for a patient is an essential aspect of providing a treatment that is both effective and tolerable. Students will be able to observe tissue interaction in relation to the laser treatment, prior to hands-on application.

A. Patient Selection — which patients will or will not benefit
B. Tissue Interaction — what to expect on the skin during and after treatment
C. Patient Observation — observing laser treatments prior to hands-on training

3. Hair and Skin -

Finding the correct parameters for the patient's skin and hair type is a necessity in providing efficacy of the laser. Students will learn to review hair biology and growth cycles, then learn to determine which energy level should be used in treating patients.

A. Hair Analysis — what type of hair will benefit most from laser treatments
B. Skin Analysis — what type of skin will benefit most of laser treatments
C. Hair Biology — histology of the hair
D. Hair Growth Cycles — anagen, catagen, and telogen hair cycles
E. Different Types of Hair — vellus, accelerated vellus, and terminal hair types

4. Using Lasers -

Students will be instructed on the importance of determining the proper amounts of energy (fluence), laser attraction, depth of penetration, and dynamic cooling in respect to the patient's skin and hair type. Hands-on with Live Models.

A. Laser Parameters — learning the intensities of your laser
B. Laser Wavelengths — the depth of penetration controls laser efficacy
C. Laser Chromophores — what attracts or repels the laser energy/fluence and why
D. Pulse Duration — how to control treatment via pulse duration

5. Hair Removal -

A. Hair Removal Techniques — different types of hair removal modalities
B. Policies and Procedures — state and national policies and review
C. Physician Involvement — proper protocol when working with a physician

6. Patient Care -

A. Pretreatment and Post Treatment Care
B. Topical Applications — prescription topical anesthetics explained
C. Hands-On Practice — working with the patient

7. Marketing, Advertising, and Ethics -

A. Laser Marketing — how to market laser vs. electrology
B. Laser Advertising — how to get the most out of your advertising budget
C. Ethical Considerations — what you can and cannot do with medical lasers

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