Harmony XL Laser
Harmony XL Laser System Facts
In today’s world, new systems seems to be increasing at a remarkable pace and Winter Park Dermatology is proud to announce they now offer the latest in skin rejuvenation technology: The Harmony XL Cosmetic Laser System.
In 2008, Alma Lasers Ltd. announced in that they had received FDA clearance for its Harmony XL, an expandable platform for multiple aesthetic laser and light treatments. Alma Lasers is a global medical technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets laser intense pulsed light and radiofrequency based aesthetic treatment devices that can be used to treat a broad range of skin types and indications. Alma Lasers believes that its products have been at the forefront of technological development in the energy-based aesthetic treatment system market since commercializing its first aesthetic treatment system in 2002.
The Harmony XL device is the most comprehensive and versatile platform to enter the medical and aesthetic industry. It is the first to combine lasers, pulsed light, near infrared, LED, and UVB technologies with multiple exchangeable hand-pieces to ensure easy and effective singular and combined therapeutic treatment. The Harmony XL also accommodates new versions of Alma’s unique Advanced Fluorescence Technology (AFT) and several different laser technologies. Compared to its successful predecessor, Harmony XL delivers higher energy and is the first Harmony model to incorporate Alma’s proprietary IN-Motion technology, which delivers effective energy with virtually no discomfort over a range of applications. Every Harmony XL hand-piece is designed for maximum effectiveness with minimal patient discomfort.
Just one Harmony XL system incorporates up to six discrete technologies for treating more than 60 popular aesthetic and medical indications including:
• Skin rejuvenation
• Permanent hair reduction
• Acne and Acne scarring
• Skin tightening
• Pigmented lesions
• Leg veins
• Psoriasis
• Vascular lesions
• Vitiligo
• Stretch marks
• Tattoo removal
• Surgical Incision and Excision
In the past, for a patient to receive a complete transformation they needed three or four different lasers treatments. With the Harmony XL, only one platform is needed. The Harmony XL laser can be used to treat skin on your forehead, cheeks, chest, upper lip, neck area, and around your eyes for an overall younger and more refreshed look.
One of the most striking advances in procedural dermatology in the past five years has been the proliferation of energy delivery devices such as lasers and broadband light-sources. Although lasers have become an important aspect of dermatology, their narrow electromagnetic spectrum limits their ability to treat a wide range of skin-related abnormalities. In the early 1990’s, the introduction of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) devices signaled a revolutionary change in the treatment of cutaneous abnormalities. It was no longer necessary to use a laser of a specific wavelength and pulse duration to treat a particular skin abnormality. Instead, a variety of skin abnormalities could be effectively treated with an intense, pulsed, broad-spectrum non-coherent flash lamp. This new technology was exciting but it quickly became obvious that stand-alone lasers or light-based systems were limited in their ability to cover diverse therapeutic choices. Although individual laser and light-based systems provide much of the patient care in aesthetic medicine today, for years the market searched for a solution that would accommodate the best therapeutic choices for both doctors and patients.
The Harmony XL from Alma Lasers, Inc. is the first multi-technology system that encompasses pulsed light, laser, UVB, and near-infrared technologies on one platform. This unique capability enables greater versatility in regard to therapeutic choices and its modular design provides multiple distinct cosmetic solutions all built into one compact unit. The Harmony System is a major breakthrough in the way laser and light-based procedural dermatology is performed since it provides complimentary technologies to enable combined therapeutic regimes, eliminating the need for dedicated application systems.
Harmony XL Overview
Harmony XL is manufactured by the US based Alma Lasers, an innovative, customer-focused company that develops, manufacturers, and provides laser, light-based, and radiofrequency solutions for aesthetic physicians around the world. The Harmony system is the first generation of a modular, non-invasive, and non-ablative multi-application laser and light-based system capable of treating safely and effectively a wide range of cutaneous abnormalities for all skin phenotypes. The Harmony system is superior with respect to its modularity, versatility, safety, efficacy, and electro-optical design.
Harmony XL is an advanced laser system with over 60 different aesthetic and medical indications, using Advanced Fluorescence Technology (AFT) intense pulsed light. Simply put, AFT pulsed light energy is absorbed by the target areas without damaging your healthy skin. Through selective heating and closing off blood vessels, AFT pulsed light reduces lesions, while sparing the nearby tissue from injury. With pigmented lesions, the light energy heats the melanin in the lesion and causes it to fragment. The melanin fragments are then absorbed by your body and eliminated. By providing smooth, consistent light pulses, the energy delivered to the skin is gentle and effective.
Traditional treatments for removing or reducing the appearance of vascular and pigmented lesions are often long term and uncomfortable. Frequently administered corticosteroid medications can have undesirable side effects. Cryosurgery cannot be used in many cases and surgery and treatment with ablative lasers can be painful and may cause damage and scarring to adjacent body areas. The high level of light and gentle energy parameters assure safe, effective treatment. Uniquely shaped AFT Light is pulsed precisely, heating the intended targets and causing remarkably little or no skin damage or discomfort. While discomfort varies from individual to individual, most people tolerate AFT pulsed light treatment well and describe the sensation as a rubber band snap to the skin. The majority of patients require no anesthesia, though topical anesthetic is an option for the more sensitive areas if you so desire.
Skin is complex organ with many challenges that require various lasers and light and treatment plans. Harmony XL is an expandable platform for aesthetic laser and light treatments. Modular in design, it features multiple distinct technologies built into one compact unit The Harmony XL laser offers you effective, long-lasting results from a noninvasive, comfortable procedure with no major side effects or complications. Harmony XL can be used to treat skin on your forehead, cheeks, chest, around your eyes, upper lip and your neck area. You can enjoy improvements to the texture, color, and overall appearance of your skin through one simple procedure and a wide range of treatment programs.
Some of the treatments offered by Harmony XL include:
• Laser resurfacing for aging, damaged or scarred skin
• Pain-free hair removal
• Acne and acne scar treatment
• Skin rejuvenation
• Tattoo removal
• Pigmented lesions
• Skin tightening
Harmony XL is considered safe for all skin types, although some patients may experience redness or swelling which usually goes away within a few days. The Harmony system meets all medical requirements for versatility and reliability. The great number of exchangeable applicators enables Dr. Tabas to treat numerous clinical conditions with either single or combined therapies resulting in an excellent outcome. Modern technology guarantees the usage of high fluences even under difficult conditions and the technical components are integrated into the hand-piece reducing system malfunctions.
There are countless social reasons for a current surge in the popularity of cosmetic procedures for our aging population but one of the main ones is that our culture values youthful attractiveness. A number of scientific and medical breakthroughs have contributed to the incredible rise of aesthetic medicine’s popularity–especially the multifunctional Harmony XL. At Winter Park Dermatology, we know you have a wide variety of needs and now you can successfully meet them all with Harmony XL. The world’s most expandable platform for aesthetic laser and light treatments, Harmony XL uses up to ten distinct technologies built into one compact unit and the multi-application system can treat more than 60 different aesthetic conditions. All the Harmony XL hand-pieces are designed for minimal or no discomfort to you without any loss of effectiveness.
With the incredible progress made in medical technology, it is not surprising to find new treatment mechanisms that can perform multiple treatments and applications. Even measured by today’s high-tech standards however, Alma Lasers’ incredibly multi-faceted Harmony XL breaks new ground in every aspect. Experts around the world unanimously agree that the Harmony XL unit is easy to use and the most comprehensive and versatile platform for the medical and aesthetic market today. Other machines claim to be versatile while mixing up technologies or multiple hand pieces but none of them are as multi-functional and powerful as the Harmony XL. For more information or to see if you can benefit from this wonderful technology, call today and schedule a consultation with Dr. Tabas. We look forward to hearing from you.
