Cynosure Vectus Laser Hair Removal

Overview

The 2017 Vectus® Laser (also marketed under the Palomar brand) is a professional-grade 810 nm diode laser designed for high‑volume, permanent hair reduction on all skin types. It's known for fast treatments, strong safety features, and proven clinical reliability Best Dental Medical Shop+10Cynosure Lutronic+10Rock Bottom Lasers+10.

Key Features & Specifications

• Laser Type & Wavelength: 810 nm diode laser, optimal for penetrating to the hair follicle while minimizing damage to surrounding skin tissue Wotol+1Wotol+1.
• Pulse Width: 5 ms to 300 ms — adjustable to match skin type and hair thickness bintanglasers.com+6parts4laser.com+6Bakti Medical+6.
• Spot Sizes:
• Large: 23 × 38 mm — ideal for large areas like back, legs, chest.
• Small: ~12 × 12 mm — best for face, underarms, bikini line precision work eBay+11Wotol+11Wotol+11.
• Fluence: Up to ~100 J/cm² with the small tip, lower with the large tip Reddit+10parts4laser.com+10medlaser.com.au+10.
• Repetition Rate: Up to 3 Hz for fast treatment flow MedWrench+14Wotol+14medlaser.com.au+14.
• Cooling System: SmartCool™ contact sapphire cooling tip that protects skin and enhances patient comfort parts4laser.com+11Wotol+11Wotol+11.
• Photon Recycling™: Enhances fluence by recapturing scattered photons, creating a uniform beam profile, minimizing hot spots laserandaesthetics.co.uk+7Cynosure Lutronic+7GALAXY Technologies+7.
• Skintel® Melanin Reader™: FDA-cleared in‑room melanin measurement tool. Provides real‑time guidance for safe, customized treatment settings by assessing skin pigmentation before each session The Laser Professionals+10Wotol+10medlaser.com.au+10.

Typical 2017 Unit Details

Units produced in late 2017 often include:

• Software Version: 3.30
• Accessories: Includes both large and small handpieces, power cord, footswitch, water refill kit, operator & patient eyewear, and operator manual ●
• Pulse Count (used unit): as low as ~59,000 total pulses (handpiece ~4,100) in lightly-used units .
• Dimensions & Weight: Approx. 22″ × 23″ × 41″ (56 × 58 × 104 cm), ~120 lb (54 kg) Bakti Medical+2parts4laser.com+2Usedlasers.com+2.
• Electrical: 100–240 VAC, requiring a 20 A circuit .

Treatment Performance & Benefits

• Speed: With the large spot size and up to 3 Hz, full legs or back can be treated in just minutes. Perfect for busy clinics .
• Efficacy: Clinical studies show up to ~85–90% permanent hair reduction with consistent treatments across skin types I–VI Bakti Medical+5Wotol+5Wotol+5.
• Safety on All Skin Types: The combination of diode wavelength, Skintel reader, and cooling offers safe treatments even on tanned or darker skin tones eBay+10Wotol+10Wotol+10.
• Comfort Limitations: Despite cooling, some operators report higher pain levels due to the top‑hat beam profile and large spot size delivering concentrated energy. Pain may be more intense on sensitive areas like underarms Reddit.

Suitable Use Cases

• Aesthetic clinics focusing on medium-to-high volume hair removal
• Providers treating diverse skin types with safety and efficiency
• Practices prioritizing fast turnover and clinical precision

Summary Table

SpecificationDetailsWavelength810 nm diode laserSpot Sizes23 × 38 mm (large); 12 × 12 mm (small)Pulse Width5–300 msMax FluenceUp to ~100 J/cm²Repetition RateUp to 3 HzCoolingSmartCool sapphire contact tipMelanin ReadingSkintel® system includedDimensions/Weight~22 × 23 × 41″, ~120 lbElectrical100–240 VAC, 20 A circuit