Laser Repair & Equipment Blog
Practical guides from our technicians on repair, maintenance, buying and selling aesthetic lasers.
Long Pulse vs Q-Switched Laser: Why the Same 1064 nm Does Different Jobs
A long pulse vs Q-switched laser comparison explains one of the most confusing parts of buying aesthetic equipment. Two listings can both say: 1064…
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Laser Repair Standards: The Jobs We Turn Down and Why
Good laser repair standards are defined by more than the work a service company accepts. Sometimes the right answer is: No. No to a…
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Laser Purchase Timeline: From Decision to First Patient
A realistic laser purchase timeline does not end when the machine arrives. Delivery is only one part of the project. Before the first patient,…
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Salon Suite Laser Equipment: What You Need to Know
Salon suite laser equipment can turn a small room into a strong treatment business. However, a laser in a rented suite needs careful planning.…
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Laser Repair Questions: Ask the Technician, Vol. 1
We answer laser repair questions every day. Some come from large practices. Others come from owners with one machine. Still, many of the questions…
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Laser Equipment Security: Theft Prevention and Recovery
Good laser equipment security should be part of your equipment plan. Medical and aesthetic lasers can be worth tens of thousands of dollars. Some…
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In-Motion Laser Hair Removal: Sweep vs. Stamp
In-motion laser hair removal uses a different way to deliver energy. Instead of firing one pulse in one spot, the provider moves the handpiece…
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Sciton BBL Service & Repair: What Owners Should Check
Good Sciton BBL service is about more than waiting for an error code. BBL stands for Broadband Light. It is not a laser. However,…
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Laser Won’t Turn On? Start With These Checks
Your laser won’t turn on. The screen is dark. There are no fans, sounds, or signs of life. On a busy treatment day, that…
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Laser Powers On but Won’t Fire? Check These First
Your laser powers on but won’t fire. The screen works. The system starts. It may even reach ready mode. But when you press the…
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Importing a Medical Laser: What U.S. Buyers Should Know
Importing a medical laser can look like a great deal. You find the same model overseas for much less money. However, the purchase price…
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Franchise Laser Service: One Standard Across Every Location
Good franchise laser service should create the same equipment standard at every location. That becomes harder as a franchise grows. One location may use…
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