Nd:YAG Laser Manufacturers List | Laser and other Treatments for People with Darker Skin

Neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) lasers are the most popular choice in treating people with darker or pigmented skin. Typically defined as skin type 3-6 on the Fitzpatrick scale. Most of the below are used to permanently reduce body hair via laser hair removal. The 1064 nm wavelength in Nd:YAG lasers is not as highly absorbed by melanin as other wavelengths. This makes it a safer option for darker skinned people. Nd:YAG lasers can be used in three modes: Q-switched, long pulse, or picosecond.

Fractional lasers, Nd:YAG lasers, nanosecond lasers and picosecond lasers are all also used for: correcting pigment irregularities (lightening hyperpigmentation and dark spots); skin rejuvenation; and tattoo removal.

Candela

https://www.candelamedical.com (Gentle Pro). See this great article covering GentleMax Pro.

Cutera

https://www.cutera.com (Excel HR).

Cynosure

https://www.cynosure.com (Elite). See their before and after images here.

Deka

https://www.cartessaaesthetics.com/motus-ax-ay (Motus AY). Even their Motus AX Alexandrite laser can treater darker skin types due to newer high-speed with cooling technology.

Lumenis

https://www.lumenis.com (PiQo⁴ and LightSheer and Splendor X).

Lutronic

https://us.aesthetic.lutronic.com (Clarity dual wavelength long-pulsed 755nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG).

Sciton

https://www.sciton.com (Clearhair).