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Why is it necessary to adjust the cooling device of a laser handpiece during scalp treatments? Optimize Your Results


Adjusting the cooling mechanism is essential for proper anatomical conformity. Specifically, removing the sapphire crystal cooling glass enables the laser handpiece to physically adapt to the complex, curved shape of the scalp. This modification switches the device into a non-cooling mode, which is a prerequisite for achieving the close contact required for this specific treatment area.

The primary objective of this adjustment is to ensure the laser beam strikes the skin vertically; without removing the cooling glass, the rigid interface prevents the full contact required to target hair follicles efficiently without energy loss.

Overcoming Anatomical Barriers

Navigating Complex Contours

The human scalp presents a unique challenge due to its curvature and irregular shape. A standard laser handpiece equipped with a sapphire crystal cooling glass often presents a flat or rigid surface that cannot sit flush against these curves.

Ensuring Full Contact

By removing the cooling glass, the handpiece becomes more distinct and adaptable. This modification allows the device to conform closely to the scalp's topography, eliminating gaps between the emitter and the skin that would occur with the cooling element in place.

Optimizing Energy Transmission

Achieving Vertical Alignment

The angle of delivery is critical in laser treatments. The removal of the cooling element allows the operator to position the handpiece so that the laser beam acts vertically on the treatment area.

Maximizing Follicle Targeting

When the beam enters the tissue perpendicularly, it penetrates directly to the target depth. This precise alignment ensures the energy is delivered accurately to the hair follicles, rather than being deflected or scattered by a poor angle of incidence.

Preventing Energy Attenuation

Any gap or tilt in the handpiece can lead to a loss of laser power, known as attenuation. Establishing full contact through this adjustment ensures that the treatment energy is transferred without attenuation, maintaining the efficiency required for effective results.

Understanding the Trade-offs

The Implications of Non-Cooling Mode

It is important to recognize that removing the sapphire crystal switches the device into a non-cooling mode.

While this is necessary for the geometric fit required on the scalp, it eliminates the thermal protection usually provided by the contact cooling glass. The operator must be aware that the skin is no longer being actively cooled by the crystal during the pulse delivery, shifting the focus entirely to the efficiency of energy delivery over surface cooling.

Making the Right Choice for Your Goal

To ensure the safety and efficacy of scalp-based laser treatments, consider the following operational priorities:

  • If your primary focus is Beam Accuracy: Remove the cooling glass to ensure the laser beam enters the tissue vertically, avoiding scattering.
  • If your primary focus is Treatment Efficiency: Prioritize the removal of the cooling element to prevent energy attenuation and ensure maximum power reaches the hair follicles.

Correctly configuring the handpiece for the scalp’s anatomy is the single most important factor in ensuring energy reaches the target follicle effectively.

Summary Table:

Adjustment Factor Impact on Treatment Rationale
Handpiece Mode Non-Cooling Mode Essential for anatomical conformity to the scalp's curvature.
Contact Type Direct Physical Contact Eliminates gaps to prevent laser energy attenuation.
Beam Alignment Vertical Orientation Ensures the beam strikes follicles directly without scattering.
Target Depth Maximum Penetration Delivers full energy power directly to the hair follicles.

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References

  1. Huanhuan Qu, Lin Gao. Investigator‐blinded, controlled, and randomized comparative study on 1565 nm non‐ablative fractional laser versus 5% minoxidil for treatment of androgenetic alopecia. DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16173

This article is also based on technical information from Belislaser Knowledge Base .

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