Wavelength platform
Long-Pulse Nd:YAG
A long-pulse 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser that heats vascular and dermal targets — used for veins, redness, dermal heating, and selected hair-reduction protocols.
Long-pulse 1064 nm delivers energy over microsecond pulse durations (single 500–5000 µs; multi 100–300 µs) — a photothermal mechanism that heats vascular and dermal targets rather than fragmenting pigment. Exact parameters are specified in each device's documentation.
What is long-pulse 1064 nm Nd:YAG?
Long-pulse 1064 nm Nd:YAG is a photothermal laser pathway: it delivers energy over a longer pulse so the target absorbs controlled heat, rather than the rapid mechanical disruption used for pigment. The 1064 nm wavelength penetrates deeply and has a comparatively favourable epidermal melanin profile, which is why it is the wavelength used for deeper vascular targets and for treatment across darker skin types with appropriate parameters.
Photothermal, not photoacoustic
The mechanism is the key distinction. Picosecond modes disrupt pigment mechanically; long-pulse 1064 nm heats vascular and dermal targets thermally. The two are complementary pathways on a multi-mode platform — a provider selects the one that matches the target.
What it is used for
On a multi-mode platform, long-pulse 1064 nm supports provider-selected protocols for:
- facial telangiectasia and vascular redness
- rosacea-associated redness and visible vessels
- selected spider veins and leg veins
- dermal heating and collagen-supportive protocols
- selected hair-reduction protocols on appropriate areas and skin types
- onychomycosis (toenail fungus) protocols delivered through the nail plate
Specific suitability depends on vessel depth and diameter, skin type, and the provider’s assessment.
On the Pro 1 Pico platform
Long-pulse 1064 nm is one of the modes that makes the Pro 1 Pico a multi-regime platform rather than a pigment-only picosecond system.
The Pro 1 Pico system integrates Picosecond, Q-Switched, and Long-Pulse Nd:YAG modes.
See the Pro 1 Pico product page for specifications, licensing, and regulatory status, and the laser hair removal overview for the hair-reduction context.
Technical background
Long-pulse delivery uses microsecond pulse durations — much longer than the picosecond pigment modes — so heat can build in the target. Exact pulse durations, energy, and spot sizes vary by device and are listed in each system’s manufacturer documentation. Providers evaluating a specific configuration should request the current specification sheet.
Devices using this technology
Related applications
Related technologies
- Picosecond Laser
- Q-Switched Nd:YAG
FAQs
How is long-pulse 1064 nm different from picosecond delivery?
Picosecond pulses act through a rapid photoacoustic effect that fragments pigment. Long-pulse 1064 nm is photothermal — it heats vascular and dermal targets over a longer pulse, which is the mechanism used for veins, redness, and dermal heating.
Why is 1064 nm used for vascular and darker-skin work?
1064 nm penetrates more deeply and is less absorbed by epidermal melanin than shorter wavelengths, which makes it suitable for deeper vascular targets and for treating darker skin types with appropriate parameters.
Which device offers long-pulse 1064 nm?
Pro 1 Laser offers long-pulse 1064 nm on the Pro 1 Pico multi-platform system. Specifications, licensing, and regulatory status are documented on the Pro 1 Pico product page.
How do I request specifications or a demo?
Use the contact options on this page to request specifications or book a demonstration. A specialist can discuss configuration, training, and availability for your clinic.