Picosecond Laser for Clinic – Technology and Requirements
Picosecond laser is used in professional clinics where high demands are placed on precision, energy management and regulatory documentation. The technology differs from older nanosecond systems by its short pulse length and controlled energy delivery.
What is a picosecond laser?
A picosecond laser operates with pulses lasting trillionths of a second (10⁻¹² seconds). The short pulse length means that the energy is delivered extremely quickly to the target structure.
Technically, it can provide:
• High precision
• Controlled energy delivery
• Reduced heat generation in surrounding tissues
• Stable clinical performance
However, it is important to understand that overall clinical performance depends on the entire system design – not just the pulse length.
Clinical considerations when investing
When a clinic invests in picosecond laser, the following should be considered:
• Documentation and CE marking
• Classification (often class 4)
• Energy stability
• Beam profile
• Service and support
Read about CE and MDR here:
https://velurex.dk/pages/ce-og-mdr
Read about class 4 laser requirements here:
https://velurex.dk/pages/compliance-class-4-laser-krav
Class 4 and safety
Most professional picosecond lasers are classified as Class 4. This means that the clinic must have:
• Safety procedures
• Protective equipment
• Documented instruction
• Access control
Read more about the clinic's responsibilities here:
https://velurex.dk/pages/klinikkens-ansvar
Technology and regulatory transparency
When purchasing professional laser equipment, the supplier should be able to demonstrate:
• EU Declaration of Conformity
• Technical dossier
• Classification report
• Risk assessment
• Instructions for use
Technical transparency is essential to reduce regulatory risk.
Related technology
If you also work with diode laser, you can read about 808 nm technology here:
https://velurex.dk/pages/808nm-teknologi-forklaret
Contact
If you would like to discuss picosecond laser for clinics, please feel free to contact us:
https://velurex.dk/kontakt