Lumenis Medical Esthetic Laser Repair

In the field of medical aesthetics, hair loss treatment has always been a hot topic. As the first fractional laser product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hair loss, FoLix laser launched by Lumenis has brought new hope to many hair loss patients. It not only has significant treatment effects, but also has many advantages in terms of ease of operation and patient experience. However, like any precision medical equipment, FoLix laser will inevitably encounter some problems during use. This article will introduce in detail the advantages of Lumenis FoLix laser, common error messages and preventive measures.

1. Advantages of Lumenis FoLix laser

(I) Unique technical principle

FoLix uses fractional laser technology and Lumenis' unique FLX laser technology. Its working principle is to stimulate hair follicles by activating the body's own repair process through precise laser pulses. This process coagulates the dermis through targeted laser energy, effectively promotes blood circulation, enhances cytokine activity, and ultimately stimulates hair follicles to create a more favorable environment for hair growth. Unlike traditional treatments, it does not rely on chemical drugs, injections, anesthesia, surgery or a long recovery period, but only relies on the body's own physiological mechanisms to solve the problem of hair loss.

(II) Significant efficacy

Clinical research is an important criterion for testing the efficacy of medical devices. Both preclinical and clinical studies conducted by Lumenis have strongly demonstrated the positive role of FoLix laser in promoting hair growth. The number of patients involved in the study exceeded 120, covering prospective and retrospective studies. The results showed that after receiving FoLix treatment, the appearance of the patients' scalp and hair was significantly improved, and the number of hairs also increased significantly. Usually, patients can achieve satisfactory results after 4 to 6 months of treatment. The significant treatment effect brings real hope to patients with hair loss and helps them regain their confidence.

II. Common error messages

(I) Abnormal energy output error

Error manifestation: The device may display an error message that the energy output is unstable or cannot reach the preset energy value. In actual treatment, this will cause the laser to insufficiently stimulate the hair follicles, affecting the treatment effect. For example, too low energy may not effectively activate the repair process of hair follicles, while too high energy may cause unnecessary damage to surrounding normal tissues.

Cause analysis: Contamination, damage or aging of the optical components inside the laser is one of the common causes. Dust, stains or scratches on the surface of the optical components will interfere with the transmission of the laser, resulting in energy loss or scattering during the transmission process. In addition, partial power failure, such as aging of the power module, damage to the capacitor, etc., cannot provide stable and sufficient power to the laser, which will also cause abnormal energy output.

(II) Cooling system failure

Error manifestation: The device prompts a cooling system failure, and may display information such as high cooling water temperature and abnormal cooling water flow. When there is a problem with the cooling system, the heat generated by the laser cannot be discharged in time, and the device may automatically reduce the power operation or even shut down directly to protect the internal components from overheating damage.

Cause analysis: Insufficient water in the cooling water tank is a common problem, which may be caused by natural evaporation or cooling pipe leakage during long-term use. Cooling water pump failure, such as impeller damage, motor failure, etc., will prevent the coolant from circulating normally, thus failing to dissipate heat effectively. In addition, excessive dust accumulation on the cooling system heat dissipation components (such as the radiator surface) will seriously affect the heat dissipation efficiency and cause the coolant temperature to rise rapidly.

III. Preventive measures

(I) Daily maintenance

Equipment cleaning: Regularly use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the device housing to remove surface dust and stains and keep the device clean. For optical components, this is a key component to ensure the normal transmission of the laser, and cleaning requires professional optical cleaning tools and reagents. It is recommended to clean at least once a week. When cleaning, please strictly follow the correct operating method to avoid scratching or damaging the optical components, and prevent dust, oil, etc. from adhering to the surface of the lens to affect the optical path and laser energy transmission.