Soprano Titanium — Alma Lasers flagship laser hair removal platform

Alexandrite 755 nm Diode 810 nm Nd:YAG 1064 nm Phototypes I–VI Soprano Titanium

Alexandrite vs Diode vs Nd:YAG: which laser to choose for hair removal

The key factor in choosing a hair-removal laser isn't the device name — it's the wavelength and how it matches your phototype and hair type. At Paramed on Soprano Titanium all three wavelengths (755 / 810 / 1064 nm) work in the same handpiece.

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The essentials in brief

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Three main wavelengths are used in laser hair removal: 755 nm (alexandrite), 810 nm (diode) and 1064 nm (Nd:YAG). Each interacts differently with melanin in hair and skin. So choosing the "right" laser isn't really a brand choice (Candela, Cynosure, Lumenis, Alma) — it's a wavelength choice matched to your Fitzpatrick phototype and hair type. Modern platforms (e.g. Alma Soprano Titanium) integrate all three wavelengths in a single handpiece — removing the "either/or" tradeoff. Contraindications apply.

Laser hair removal — women

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AZN Laser hair removal — women

Test area

3 AZN

Area

Price

Full body

ICE / Platinum 79 AZN
Titanium 95 AZN

Full body + Face

ICE / Platinum 95 AZN
Titanium 110 AZN

Face

Upper lip — 8 AZN, Between eyebrows — 5 AZN

Price 18 AZN
Range 12–18 AZN

Legs + bikini

Armpits +5 AZN

ICE / Platinum 49 AZN
Titanium 54 AZN

Legs + arms

Armpits +5 AZN

ICE / Platinum 49 AZN
Titanium 54 AZN

Abdomen

Belly line — 8 AZN

ICE / Platinum 20 AZN
Titanium 25 AZN

Buttocks

Armpits +5 AZN

ICE / Platinum 20 AZN
Titanium 25 AZN

Legs + arms + bikini

Armpits +5 AZN

ICE / Platinum 54 AZN
Titanium 59 AZN

Full legs

Thighs-30, lower legs — 25 AZN

ICE / Platinum 35 AZN
Titanium 40 AZN

Arms

Armpits +5 AZN

ICE / Platinum 20 AZN
Titanium 25 AZN

Bikini

Armpits +5 AZN

ICE / Platinum 20 AZN
Titanium 25 AZN

Lower back

Armpits +5 AZN

ICE / Platinum 20 AZN
Titanium 25 AZN

Armpits

8 AZN

Add-ons

Armpits

For packages: +5 AZN

5 AZN

ALMA LASERS · SOPRANO ORIGINAL

Original Soprano platforms (Alma Lasers)

Paramed uses original Soprano ICE, Platinum and Titanium platforms by Alma Lasers (Israel), with original handpieces and safety-first protocols.

How to pick a wavelength in practice

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✅ Phototypes I–III: emphasis on alexandrite
✅ Phototypes III–IV: emphasis on diode
✅ Phototypes IV–VI: emphasis on Nd:YAG
✅ Mixed cases: three-wavelength platform
✅ Heavy tan: wait for skin recovery or shift to Nd:YAG

How we pick the wavelength at consultation

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The doctor assesses Fitzpatrick phototype, hair type, color and density, and skin condition (tan, sensitivity, hormonal status). The primary wavelength or combination is matched to this profile. On Soprano Titanium this happens without changing devices — all three wavelengths are available in one handpiece.

How the three wavelengths work

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Alexandrite 755 nm has high melanin selectivity — so it's well absorbed by fine and light hair. Downside: on dark skin it also reacts strongly with epidermal melanin, increasing burn risk on phototypes IV–VI. Diode 810 nm penetrates deeper, is less sensitive to skin melanin and versatile across hair thickness — ideal for the main follicle mass and large areas. Nd:YAG 1064 nm penetrates even deeper and barely reacts with skin melanin — so it's the safest wavelength on dark phototypes (IV–VI) and for deep roots. On Soprano Titanium all three wavelengths fire simultaneously in one handpiece, allowing different hair types to be treated in one session.

755 nm (alexandrite) — fine / light hair, light phototypes (I–III)
810 nm (diode) — versatile across hair types, large areas, medium phototypes (II–IV)
1064 nm (Nd:YAG) — dark skin (IV–VI), deep roots, minimal skin-melanin reaction
Soprano Titanium — all three wavelengths in one impulse
ICE contact cooling and In-Motion — comfort during the session

Course plan

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A course runs 5–8 sessions at 4–6 week intervals. Wavelength affects per-session efficiency but doesn't dramatically change the total session count — that's driven by hair type and hormonal status.

Who each wavelength suits

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Alexandrite 755 nm

Pros

Best choice for fine and light hair
High melanin selectivity
Suits phototypes I–III
Good for face, arms, legs on light skin

Cons

Not recommended on dark skin (IV–VI)
Sensitive to tan and sun
Weaker on very light (vellus) hair

Diode 810 nm

Pros

Versatile across hair thickness and color
Good for large areas (legs, back)
Less phototype-sensitive
Suits medium phototypes (II–IV)

Cons

Weaker than alexandrite on fine light hair
On very dark skin (V–VI) yields to Nd:YAG

Nd:YAG 1064 nm

Pros

Safest on dark phototypes (IV–VI)
Works on deep roots and coarse hair
Less reactive to tan
Suits beard, underarms, bikini for men

Cons

Weaker than alexandrite on fine light hair
Can feel less comfortable without active cooling

All three in one handpiece (Soprano Titanium)

Pros

No "either/or" tradeoff
Protocol tuned to phototype and hair without changing devices
One session covers different follicle types
4 cm² window + In-Motion — large areas faster

Cons

Parameters set individually at consultation

Contraindications (general)

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⚠️ Pregnancy and breastfeeding
⚠️ Active tan (especially for alexandrite)
⚠️ Oncological conditions
⚠️ Skin inflammation or infections in the area
⚠️ Uncontrolled diabetes
⚠️ Photosensitizing medications
⚠️ Fresh tattoos in the area

FAQ

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? Which is best — alexandrite, diode or Nd:YAG? ⌄

Depends on phototype and hair type. Alexandrite 755 nm — for fine and light hair on light skin (I–III). Diode 810 nm — versatile. Nd:YAG 1064 nm — for dark skin (IV–VI) and coarse hair. Best overall — a platform that combines all three (like Soprano Titanium).

? Can alexandrite be used on dark skin? ⌄

Pure 755 nm alexandrite carries higher burn risk on phototypes IV–VI. For dark skin a Nd:YAG-weighted protocol is safer. On Soprano Titanium the protocol shifts toward Nd:YAG for darker phototypes while keeping the three-wavelength impulse.

? What is the Fitzpatrick phototype? ⌄

The Fitzpatrick scale classifies skin by sun reaction: I — very light (always burns), VI — very dark (never burns). For laser hair removal it's the key parameter for wavelength selection.

? If my hair is mixed, what should I do? ⌄

Use a platform that combines multiple wavelengths. Soprano Titanium delivers alexandrite + diode + Nd:YAG in one impulse, covering different follicle types in one session.

? Can the wavelength change during the course? ⌄

Yes — the protocol can be adjusted between sessions, e.g. with changing tan or hormonal factors. On Soprano this happens without changing the device.

? Which wavelength is most painful? ⌄

Sensations depend less on wavelength and more on pulse power and cooling. Active ICE contact cooling and In-Motion on Soprano reduce discomfort across all wavelengths.