Which Beauty Lasers Require Goggles?

Laser technology has become an essential tool in modern cosmetic treatments. From treating acne scars to reducing wrinkles and removing pigmentation, cosmetic lasers offer a wide range of solutions for a variety of skin issues. However, while laser treatments are effective, the intense beams can cause damage to the eyes if proper precautions are not taken. One of the most important safety measures during any laser treatment is wearing goggles. But which cosmetic lasers specifically require the use of goggles? Let's explore in detail.

1. Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures today. It uses concentrated light to target hair follicles and prevent future hair growth. Given the intensity of the lasers used, it is imperative to wear goggles to protect the eyes from accidental exposure. This is especially important when treating areas near the eyes, such as the upper lip or eyebrow area, where the light may reflect and cause damage.

2. Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Laser skin rejuvenation treatments, such as the fractionated CO2 laser, are designed to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and stimulate collagen production. These treatments use high-powered lasers to emit intense light. Because the light can be harmful to the eyes, patients must wear laser goggles during the procedure to ensure eye safety.

3. Laser Pigmentation Removal

Laser pigmentation removal treats issues such as age spots, freckles, and sun damage. It uses lasers to target pigmentation in the skin, breaking down melanin deposits. Although the laser beam is focused on the skin, the strong light can still be dangerous to the eyes, so goggles are a must to protect the eyes from any potential damage.

4. CO2 Laser Treatment

CO2 lasers are very effective for treating deeper layers of the skin and addressing issues such as deep wrinkles, scars, and skin remodeling. Due to the powerful nature of CO2 lasers, protective goggles must be worn to prevent eye damage from the laser. The potential risk to the eyes is significant when performing procedures such as full-face resurfacing, so proper eye protection is essential.

5. Fractional Lasers

Fractional lasers (both non-ablative and ablative) stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture by creating tiny pillars of heat in the skin. These lasers also emit high-energy light that can cause damage to the eyes. Goggles are a critical part of safety during fractional laser treatments, especially for areas near the eyes, such as the forehead and temples.

6. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

While IPL is not technically a laser, it treats a variety of skin conditions, such as redness, pigmentation, and acne, by emitting intense pulses of light. Although IPL is less intense than traditional lasers, it can still pose a risk to the eyes if proper precautions are not taken. It is recommended to wear goggles during IPL treatments to prevent irritation or damage to the eyes from direct exposure to the light.

How to choose the right laser goggles?

1. Confirm the wavelength range of protection

Different lasers emit different laser wavelengths. When choosing goggles, you need to make sure that the wavelength range they cover is consistent with the laser wavelength emitted by the laser device used. That is, if the laser wavelength emitted by the laser device is 10600nm carbon dioxide laser, you need to choose goggles that can protect against 10600nm lasers. Our LP-CHP laser goggles from LaserPair can protect against the 10600nm laser wavelength.

2. Consider laser power: The power of the laser will also affect the choice of goggles. High-power lasers are more harmful to the eyes, so goggles with higher optical density are required. Optical density (OD) represents the attenuation ability of glasses for a specific wavelength. Generally speaking, the higher the laser power, the higher the OD value required.

Low-power laser (<1W): OD3-4

Medium-power laser (1W-10W): OD4-5

High-power laser (>800W): OD7 or above

3. Optical transmittance: Different laser goggles have different transmittances, and too low transmittance may affect the visual effect.

4. Check product certification and labeling: When purchasing, make sure that the product has passed the relevant international or national standard certification, such as the Z136 series standards developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), so as to ensure the quality and protective effect of the goggles.

Conclusion

Whether undergoing laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation removal or any other laser surgery, wearing goggles is a vital safety measure. Not only does it protect our eyes from potential damage, but it also ensures the overall success of the treatment. During laser treatment, always follow your doctor's instructions and wear prescribed eye protection.