This paper provides an overview of the recent developments of photonics in dermatology and aesthetic applications. The range of products covers lasers, continuous Xenon lamps, Intense Pulsed Light systems, and LEDs. We will mention several applications and how different photonics systems are used. We will also discuss methods combining photonics with other technologies. For example, in Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) this includes a drugs, or equally the combination of intense light pulses with Radio Frequency (RF) for applications like hair removal. We will also describe some new developments in photonics technology that affect the development of new products, showing the direction of market development. Additionally, some examples of new technology are shown.
A diode-pumped laser system is described operating at 1 Hz-7 kHz repetition frequency. Average powers of more than 5 W at 355 nm are achieved. With it is beam quality of M2 better than 1.1 it is excellently suitable for micro- machining applications generating smaller spot sizes with rather simple imaging system. Laser parameters such as pulse duration, average power as well as energy stability are investigated. Long term test results above 4.0 X 1010 shots are presented.
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