eLase
Syneron (now Candela Medical)
- Brand Tier
- Established
- Technology
- Laser · Class IV Medical
- Wavelengths
- 810nm
- Skin Types
- All skin tones (diode laser + RF energy extends safety to darker skin)
- Cooling
- Contact cooling
Notes
810nm diode laser with elos technology (combined diode laser + bipolar radiofrequency). The Motif LHR handpiece is specifically designed for hair removal. Syneron merged with Candela in 2010; the company now operates as Candela Medical.
Overview
Syneron's dedicated hair removal platform using their proprietary elos (Electro-Optical Synergy) technology. Combines an 810nm diode laser with bipolar radiofrequency energy. Syneron merged with Candela in 2010. The company now operates as Candela Medical, which also makes the GentleMax Pro series.
How It Works
The elos approach uses the diode laser to pre-heat the hair follicle, then bipolar RF energy delivers additional heat directly to the follicle structure. Because the RF component doesn't depend on melanin absorption, it can disable follicles even when the laser alone wouldn't be sufficient, extending effectiveness to lighter hair colors and darker skin tones. The Motif LHR handpiece is the hair removal specific attachment.
Typical Uses
- Hair removal across all skin types including darker tones
- Clinics that purchased Syneron equipment before the Candela merger
- Practices treating patients with lighter or finer hair where pure laser alone is less effective
Key Features
The RF component is what distinguishes Syneron devices from pure diode lasers. It allows effective treatment with lower optical energy, reducing burn risk on darker skin. If your clinic uses an eLase, it IS a real laser (with RF enhancement). Syneron is now part of Candela Medical, the same company behind the GentleMax Pro series.