Amy G.

Having been a Certified Laser Tech for over 9 years, I have loads of experience with many lasers, including the Candela GentleLase (Alexandrite), and the Lumenis LightSheer Diode lasers. While most of my experience is with Candela lasers (6 yrs.), I've used many others, including Cutera's, Syneron's, Asclepion, etc, etc. The Alexandrite was, by far, the best laser, not only to use, but provided the best results. The only issues I ever had with this system was its' tendancy to overheat and the wonderful smell of burned hair. These can be helped with in room air conditioners, and smoke evacuators (although, the smell of burned hair sold many, happy clients on the effectiveness of the process...I call it aromatherapy). The LightSheer, on the other hand brings back memories of a two week period during which we were "allowed" to try it out on ourselves 7 or so years ago. The resulting pain and scarring are still felt on my leg, which could only withstand about a 6" strip of treatment before I made them stop. Need I say more???