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

Key Features & Specifications

• Laser Type & Wavelength: 810 nm diode laser, optimal for penetrating to the hair follicle while minimizing damage to surrounding skin tissue
• Pulse Width: 5 ms to 300 ms — adjustable to match skin type and hair thickness
• 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
• Fluence: Up to ~100 J/cm² with the small tip, lower with the large tip
• Repetition Rate: Up to 3 Hz for fast treatment flow
• Cooling System: SmartCool™ contact sapphire cooling tip that protects skin and enhances patient comfort
• Photon Recycling™: Enhances fluence by recapturing scattered photons, creating a uniform beam profile, minimizing hot spots laser and aesthetics
• Skintel® Melanin Reader™: FDA-cleared in‑room melanin measurement tool. Provides real‑time guidance for safe, customized

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)
• 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
• Safety on All Skin Types: The combination of diode wavelength, Skintel reader, and cooling offers safe treatments even on tanned or darker skin tones
• 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.