Candela GentleLase / GentleMax — laser hair removal

Candela GentleMax Pro Soprano Titanium Nd:YAG 1064 nm Phototype IV–VI Test zone 3 AZN

Candela GentleMax Pro on dark skin vs Soprano Titanium in Baku

Candela GentleMax Pro is a dual-wavelength platform (alexandrite 755 nm + Nd:YAG 1064 nm) often recommended for darker phototypes. At Paramed we don't use GentleMax Pro: for dark skin (IV–VI) the protocol is built around Nd:YAG 1064 nm on Soprano Titanium, while keeping the three-wavelength impulse.

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The dark-skin comparison in brief

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The main challenge of laser hair removal on dark phototypes (Fitzpatrick IV–VI) is safely bypassing skin melanin. Pure 755 nm alexandrite (Candela GentleLase) reacts strongly with epidermal melanin, increasing the risk of burns and hyperpigmentation. Candela GentleMax Pro solves this by switching to Nd:YAG 1064 nm — a wavelength that barely reacts with skin melanin. At Paramed we don't use GentleMax Pro as a standalone — the same Nd:YAG 1064 nm is part of Soprano Titanium, firing in one impulse together with diode 810 nm and alexandrite 755 nm. 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.

What matters at consultation for dark skin

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✅ Accurate Fitzpatrick phototyping
✅ Assessing tanning and temporary skin darkening
✅ History: hyperpigmentation, melasma, PIH
✅ Hormonal status (PCOS, hirsutism)
✅ 3 AZN test zone to check skin reaction before the course

What matters for dark skin: Nd:YAG vs pure alexandrite

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On darker phototypes the key wavelength is Nd:YAG 1064 nm. It penetrates deeper, is less absorbed by skin melanin, and targets hair pigment with minimal risk. On Candela GentleMax Pro Nd:YAG is activated as a separate mode (wavelengths are switchable). On Alma Soprano Titanium the same 1064 nm fires simultaneously with 810 nm and 755 nm in one SHR + In-Motion impulse. Active sapphire-tip ICE contact cooling further reduces the risk of burns on sensitive dark skin. For the darkest phototypes (V–VI) the practitioner can set a Nd:YAG-weighted protocol.

Nd:YAG 1064 nm — the safest wavelength on dark skin
GentleMax Pro — switches between 755 and 1064 nm, point pulse
Soprano Titanium — 755 + 810 + 1064 nm in one impulse, In-Motion
ICE contact cooling vs cryogenic DCD spray
4 cm² Soprano spot vs Candela's point pulse

Course plan

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On Nd:YAG 1064 nm for dark skin: 6–8 sessions at 6–8 week intervals (slightly longer than for light skin to allow skin recovery). On Soprano Titanium the protocol can blend wavelengths per area.

Candela GentleMax Pro vs Soprano Titanium on dark skin

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Candela GentleMax Pro for phototypes IV–VI

Pros

Nd:YAG 1064 nm in a dedicated mode — safe on dark skin
Well-known brand with extensive clinical base
DCD cooling protects the epidermis

Cons

Wavelengths 755 / 1064 switch — not fired together
Point pulse — more passes on large areas
Cryogenic cooling less uniform than contact cooling

Soprano Titanium for phototypes IV–VI

Pros

Alex + diode + Nd:YAG in one impulse — flexibility without changing devices
Active ICE contact cooling — more uniform on large areas
SHR + In-Motion — gradual heating without sharp shots
4 cm² spot — faster legs, back and other large areas
Test zone 3 AZN to check skin reaction before starting

Cons

Parameters set individually at consultation

Contraindications (especially important for dark skin)

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⚠️ Active tan or temporary skin darkening (postpone the procedure)
⚠️ Active melasma (needs stabilization)
⚠️ Fresh post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
⚠️ Pregnancy and breastfeeding
⚠️ Photosensitizing medications
⚠️ Oncological conditions
⚠️ Uncontrolled diabetes

FAQ

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? Is GentleMax Pro safe on dark skin? ⌄

In Nd:YAG 1064 nm mode, Candela GentleMax Pro is considered safe for phototypes IV–VI. The key is correct parameters and operator experience. The same safe profile is delivered by Soprano Titanium with a Nd:YAG-weighted protocol.

? Do you have GentleMax Pro? ⌄

No — we don't use a standalone Candela GentleMax Pro platform. For dark skin at Paramed we run Soprano Titanium with the three-wavelength impulse (alexandrite 755 nm + diode 810 nm + Nd:YAG 1064 nm). The protocol can shift toward Nd:YAG for the darkest phototypes.

? Can hair removal be done on tanned skin? ⌄

Active tan is a relative contraindication across all laser platforms. For dark skin it's especially important to wait until the tan fades. Best practice — avoid active sun for 2 weeks before and after the procedure.

? What is a test zone and why is it valuable for dark skin? ⌄

A test zone is a small area treated for 3 AZN before starting a course. It shows how the skin reacts to specific parameters. On darker phototypes this is especially valuable because hyperpigmentation risk is higher if parameters are off.

? How many sessions are needed on dark skin? ⌄

Usually 6–8 sessions at 6–8 week intervals. The interval is slightly longer than on light skin to allow full skin recovery between procedures.

? Can I get hyperpigmentation after the procedure? ⌄

With correct parameters risk is minimal. On dark phototypes risk is higher when alexandrite 755 nm is used without preparation. That's why for IV–VI the protocol is built on Nd:YAG 1064 nm with active cooling.

? Can I do it in summer? ⌄

Yes, provided no active tan and mandatory SPF 30+. For the darkest phototypes the summer protocol is gentler.

Why Paramed is safe for phototypes IV–VI

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📍 Nd:YAG 1064 nm + In-Motion + ICE contact cooling
📍 Soprano Titanium — three wavelengths in one handpiece for phototype-tuned protocols
📍 3 AZN test zone for individual skin assessment
📍 Experienced specialists, protocol matched to phototype rather than "default"
📍 Free consultation before the course

Test zone 3 AZN — especially important for dark skin

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Test zone 3 AZN — especially important for dark skin

If you have a phototype IV–VI and you've been weighing Candela GentleMax Pro vs Soprano — start with a test zone. The safest way to assess skin reaction.

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