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Candela GentleMAX Dual Wavelength Laser System (2008)

Candela GentleMAX Dual Wavelength Laser System (2008)

Candela

Aesthetic medical laser device
  • CE Marked medical device for specified dermatologic and aesthetic indications under the EU Medical Devices Directive (MDD) in applicable markets.
  • Class IV medical laser system meeting relevant laser safety and performance standards for professional use (e.g. IEC / EN laser safety standards and applicable national regulations).
  • Manufactured under a quality management system consistent with ISO 13485 for medical devices at manufacturer level.
  • Subject to local regulations regarding installation, operation, laser safety controls, operator training and facility licensing for medical and aesthetic laser equipment.
Professional dual-wavelength 755 nm Alexandrite / 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser for hair removal and vascular treatments

Description

The Candela GentleMAX is a medical-grade, dual-wavelength laser system that combines a 755 nm Alexandrite laser and a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser in a single platform for comprehensive hair removal and vascular / pigmented lesion treatments. The pre-owned 2008 Candela Nd:YAG Gentle Max unit listed by Laser & Aesthetic Sales Directory is a refurbished dual-wavelength GentleMAX system suitable for Fitzpatrick skin types I–VI. It offers permanent laser hair removal, skin tightening and treatment of skin lesions such as pigmentation and varicose or leg veins. The device includes both the 1.5–3 mm specialty delivery system for small vascular and pigmented lesions and the 6–18 mm delivery system for high-speed hair removal and larger treatment areas. The system has been completely refurbished with replaced heads and flashlamps and a refurbished delivery system, and is supplied with manuals, eyewear, eyeshields, footswitch and key.

Bnefits

  • Dual-wavelength platform combining 755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG lasers in one system, enabling treatment of a broad range of skin types (I–VI) and indications.
  • Effective permanent hair reduction on both lighter and darker skin types, with the Alexandrite wavelength optimized for lighter skins and the Nd:YAG wavelength preferred for darker and tanned skins.
  • Capable of treating vascular and pigmented lesions including facial veins, leg veins, varicose vein-type telangiectasia, benign pigmented lesions and small targeted lesions using 1.5–3 mm specialty tips.
  • Supports skin tightening and general skin rejuvenation procedures through controlled dermal heating, expanding the range of aesthetic services offered.
  • Multiple spot sizes (typically 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 mm plus 1.5 / 3 mm specialty tips) and repetition rates up to around 10 Hz allow high-speed treatment and flexible parameter selection.
  • Refurbished 2008 unit with replaced laser heads and flashlamps and refurbished delivery system, providing extended usable life and reduced capital cost compared with new systems.
  • Supplied with key accessories such as operator manual, eyewear, eyeshields, consumables, footswitch and system key, helping a clinic to deploy the system quickly once installed and safety-checked.

Indications

  • Permanent hair reduction and removal on the face and body for Fitzpatrick skin types I–VI.
  • Treatment of benign vascular lesions including facial veins, leg veins and other superficial vascular irregularities, according to approved indications.
  • Treatment of benign pigmented lesions using appropriate wavelength and parameters.
  • Skin tightening and non-ablative skin rejuvenation procedures through controlled dermal heating.
  • Treatment of selected dermatologic lesions such as certain pigmentary and vascular conditions as specified in the GentleMAX operator’s manual and local regulatory clearances.

Composition

  • Laser type: dual-platform system incorporating a long-pulsed Alexandrite laser (755 nm) and a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm).
  • Wavelengths: 755 nm (Alexandrite) and 1064 nm (Nd:YAG).
  • Repetition rate: up to approximately 10 Hz (depending on wavelength, spot size and settings), enabling rapid treatment of large areas.
  • Typical maximum delivered energy: approximately 53 J for the Alexandrite and 80 J for the Nd:YAG, with adjustable fluence to suit treatment parameters.
  • Pulse duration: adjustable (commonly in the approximate range of 0.25–100 ms) to match indication and skin type.
  • Spot sizes: standard delivery system with 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 mm spot sizes; λ2 Specialty Delivery System with 1.5 mm and 3 mm spot sizes for small vascular and pigmented lesions.
  • Beam delivery: lens-coupled optical fiber with ergonomic handpiece and interchangeable distance gauges for different spot sizes.
  • Cooling: integrated Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) that delivers timed bursts of cryogen to the skin surface just before each laser pulse to protect the epidermis and increase patient comfort.
  • Console: floor-standing unit housing the Alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser heads, power supplies, cooling, control electronics and touchscreen user interface.

Formulation

  • Capital equipment: dual-wavelength GentleMAX dermatologic laser platform intended for use in professional medical and aesthetic clinics.
  • Near-infrared and visible / near-infrared laser output (755 nm and 1064 nm) in long-pulse mode for hair removal and other dermatologic indications.
  • Class IV medical laser device with integrated safety systems, including key switch, emergency stop, interlocks, DCD cooling, alarms and laser safety labeling.
  • Electrical and physical specifications for GentleMAX-class systems typically include: weight around 100–120 kg, dimensions roughly 100–110 cm high × 45–50 cm wide × 65–70 cm deep, and single-phase 200–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power requirements.

Packaging

  • The specific 2008 pre-owned GentleMAX unit advertised includes:
  • • 2008 Candela Nd:YAG / Alexandrite dual-wavelength GentleMAX console.
  • • Both the 1.5–3 mm Specialty Delivery System and the 6–18 mm standard delivery system, providing full access to small and large spot sizes.
  • • Operators manual (user / operator manual).
  • • Two pairs of operator eyewear appropriate for the device wavelengths.
  • • One pair of patient eye shields.
  • • Footswitch for hands-free laser activation.
  • • System key for power control and security.
  • • All consumables as listed by the seller (e.g. cryogen canisters and other basic consumable items, subject to the specific sale conditions).
  • • Device serviced in May 2019, with the listing indicating the unit is ready for immediate sale and that delivery is available, including free delivery within a 50-mile radius (conditions set by the seller).

Usage

  • Install the GentleMAX system in an appropriate clinical environment that meets electrical, ventilation and laser safety requirements, following the official GentleMAX operator’s manual.
  • Connect the dual-wavelength delivery system handpiece and fiber, ensuring that the fiber is properly supported on the designated support pole and is free from sharp bends or kinks.
  • Attach the appropriate distance gauge / spot-size adapter (6–18 mm or 1.5 / 3 mm) for the intended treatment area and indication.
  • Power on the system with the key switch and allow the device to complete its self-test and warm-up sequence; verify that the system indicates ready status without error messages.
  • Evaluate the patient’s medical history, medications and Fitzpatrick skin type, and assess the treatment area for suitability, contraindications and recent sun exposure, in accordance with the operator’s manual and local clinical protocols.
  • Prepare the skin by cleansing, shaving hair when performing hair removal, removing any makeup or topical products and ensuring there are no open wounds, active infections or suspicious lesions in the treatment zone.
  • Provide wavelength-specific laser safety eyewear to the patient and all staff in the room and ensure laser warning signs are displayed outside the treatment area, in compliance with local laser safety regulations.
  • Select the appropriate wavelength (755 nm Alexandrite or 1064 nm Nd:YAG), spot size, fluence, pulse duration, repetition rate and DCD parameters based on skin type, indication and body area; perform test spots when indicated.
  • Place the handpiece perpendicular to the skin with full contact via the distance gauge and activate the laser using the footswitch or hand switch while observing the aiming beam and immediate skin response.
  • Adjust parameters within safe limits based on clinical endpoints (e.g. perifollicular erythema and edema for hair removal) and patient comfort, ensuring that DCD is functioning properly to protect the epidermis.
  • After completing treatment, inspect the skin, apply appropriate post-treatment care (such as cooling, soothing topicals and sunscreen) and provide written and verbal aftercare instructions, including sun avoidance and monitoring of the treated area.
  • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the console, handpiece, distance gauges and cooling system as stipulated in the operator’s manual and arrange periodic technical servicing and safety checks with qualified engineers.

Contraindications

  • Patients with absolute or relative contraindications to long-pulsed Alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser treatment as described in the GentleMAX operator’s manual, including certain photosensitive conditions or concurrent use of photosensitizing medications.
  • Treatment over areas with active infection, open wounds, severe dermatitis, or suspicious or malignant pigmented lesions within the proposed treatment field.
  • Recently tanned skin or recent use of self-tanning products in the treatment area when outside the safe intervals recommended in the operator’s manual and clinical guidelines.
  • Patients with a history of keloid scarring or poor wound healing where laser treatment risk is considered unacceptable by the supervising clinician.
  • Use in patients who are unable or unwilling to comply with the necessary eye protection, pre- and post-treatment care, or in facilities that do not meet applicable laser safety standards and regulations.
  • Operation by untrained personnel or without appropriate physician oversight where required by local regulations.

Adverse Effects

  • Transient treatment-related discomfort or pain, erythema and edema in the treated area, which typically resolve within hours to a few days.
  • Temporary changes in skin pigmentation, including hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, especially in darker skin types or recently tanned skin or when inappropriate parameters are used.
  • Blistering, burns, scabbing, crusting, purpura or, rarely, scarring or infection if excessive fluence is used, cooling is inadequate or post-treatment care instructions are not followed.
  • Potential reactivation of herpes simplex virus in susceptible individuals when treating perioral or similar regions, if prophylactic antiviral measures are not used according to standard clinical practice.
  • As with all Class IV lasers, risk of eye injury if appropriate laser safety eyewear is not worn or if beam control and safety procedures are not followed; adherence to laser safety protocols mitigates this risk.

Storage Conditions

  • Store and operate the GentleMAX system in a clean, dry, temperature- and humidity-controlled clinical environment within the ranges specified in the operator’s manual.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation around the console, keeping air inlets and outlets unobstructed, and do not use or store the device near flammable gases or in explosive atmospheres.
  • Lock the console’s wheels when parked to prevent unintended movement and support the fiber delivery system on the designated pole or support arm to avoid mechanical stress or kinking.
  • Protect the handpiece optics, distance gauges, safety eyewear and other accessories from dust, moisture and mechanical damage when not in use, for example by using covers or storage trays.
  • If the system will not be used for an extended period, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for powering down, covering, storing and recommissioning the device, including any periodic checks or servicing.

Duration

Hair removal and many vascular / pigmented lesion treatments typically require a series of multiple sessions (often 4\u20138 or more), spaced several weeks apart depending on body area, hair growth cycle and clinical protocol. Individual treatment session length can vary from a few minutes for small areas to 30 minutes or more for large body regions.

Onset

For hair removal, progressive reduction in hair growth is usually observed after each session, with substantial and longer-lasting reduction after completion of the full treatment course. For vascular and pigmented lesions, visible improvement may occur after early treatments, with optimal results developing over subsequent weeks as vascular or pigment changes and dermal remodeling occur.

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