Tips for Maximising the Lifespan of Aesthetic Laser Devices
Aesthetic laser equipment is a significant investment for dermatological clinics and centres. They are essential for providing top-notch services for clients, offering client satisfaction to the fullest.
However, regular maintenance is required to ensure safety, accuracy and consistent treatment results, or else can result in unexpected downtimes and compromised treatment outcomes.
Explore the blog to learn more about the importance of regular maintenance of laser devices and tips for maintaining them.
Importance of Regular Maintenance for Laser Devices
Like all machines, laser device spare parts and consumables require periodic maintenance and safety assurance. It is crucial for the normal functioning and reliability of the equipment.
The main reasons contributing to the importance of regular maintenance of laser devices include:
Safety
Laser devices use powerful and focused beams of light, window lenses, cryogen gases, foot switches, flash lamps, etc. Malfunctioning of these devices can cause potential damage to the skin and eyes of the clients and equipment users. The accidental exposure of the gas on fabrics can create a fire hazard and a short circuit of the device can cause smoke, resulting in life-threatening conditions.
Optimization of performance
Regular aesthetic laser equipment maintenance ensures the output is accurate, consistent, and reliable to deliver optimal treatment outcomes. Dust & debris in the dust filter and chiller hose can disrupt the functioning of the device.
In some devices, cryogen gas is used as a dynamic cooling device to ensure proper cooling distribution on the skin surface during laser treatments. If it is not placed centred and covering the laser beam, it can affect the quality and precision of the beam.
A laser device is a type of optical device. So the handpiece lenses and window lenses must be clean. Otherwise it will affect the precision of the output energy delivery. It can damage the optical fiber and cause burns.
Longevity of the laser device
Laser devices are a lifestyle investment for dermatological clinics. Regular inspections help identify the wear and tear of the laser device spare parts & consumables at early stages, reducing unnecessary expenses and premature replacement.
Additionally, lamp replacement & device calibration must be done periodically. Otherwise, it will overload the power supply to adjust energy and cause extreme damage to the internal high voltage or laser heads of the device.
Compliance with Regulations
Medical lasers must adhere to strict regulations and quality standards. Regular maintenance is required as part of regulatory compliance. Also, regular laser device service can help avoid legal and operational complications.
Optimal Return on Investment (ROI)
Well-maintained laser devices have higher ROI than others. These devices can used for an extended period with consistent performance and lesser breakdowns.
Enhanced Patient Experience
With periodical laser device service, the clinics can offer safe and premium quality service to their clients, ensuring client satisfaction and better treatment outcomes.
Minimizing Downtime
Minimizing downtime is crucial in dermatological clinics, which use lasers for various purposes. Regular maintenance addresses the issues early and thus prevents the need for time-consuming repairs and downtimes.
Manufacturer Recommendations
Adhering to the guidelines provided by the manufacturer preserves warranty coverage and ensures the device functions as designed.
Tips for Proper Care and Handling of Laser Devices
Proper laser device service can improve the treatment outcome and lifespan of the devices. Here are some tips for maintaining your equipment:
1.Clean the machine regularly
Dust and debris can impair the performance of laser devices. Handpiece lenses, window lenses, foot switches, etc must be inspected and cleaned to avoid contamination and burns from dust. Always use recommended cleaning agents while cleaning the device.
2.Calibration & alignment checking
Regular calibration and alignment checking guarantees that the device functions within the specified parameters, consistently delivering the expected results. Following a strict calibration schedule improves the quality of treatments and increases the equipment’s lifespan.
3.Adequate Ventilation & Temperature Control
Adequate ventilation and temperature control are essential to keep these advanced devices running smoothly and efficiently.
4.Periodical Maintenance & Repairs
Rather than in-house maintenance, partnering with certified agencies such as Merge LLC, keeps the performance at peak levels, minimises downtime and increases return on investment.
5.Software Updates and Upgrades
Regular software updates provided by the manufacturers include bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features to enhance the machine’s performance. Applying these updates protects the device from potential complaints and enhances the user experience
Recognizing Signs That Your Laser Device Needs Servicing
Apart from daily in-house servicing, your laser device requires professional support if:
1.Touch screen or LCD Malfunctions
Sometimes the touch screen or LCD screen doesn’t respond when you tap on it or get dim when using. These issues can occur due to software or hardware problems.
2.Error codes & Circuit Boards
When the software is not updated, error codes can appear on the screen. This can affect laser accuracy, cooling efficiency, etc. If the device fails completely, it may be an indication of the issue with the circuit board.
3.Water & Air System Issues
Water and air systems play an important role in maintaining the temperature of the device. Obstruction of airflow, not using the correct water and gas types, neglecting filter cleanups, cleaning water tanks etc can affect the accuracy of the laser beam.
4.Low energy or poor results:
If the laser device is frequently overused or not calibrated properly, it will affect the energy usage of the device. The laser device will adjust itself to balance the energy requirement by overloading itself, resulting in damage of consumables such as optic fibres, window lenses, hand piece lenses etc.
5.Power supply failure
A power supply failure can affect the efficiency of the laser during treatment. Signs that indicate the power supply failure are the device struggles to power up or fail during the startup process, loud sound from the device and fails to turn on, smoke from the device and the circuit breakers turn off when the device is running.
6.Testing & Recalibration Issues
Minor change in calibration and alignment can affect the treatment outcome with reduced treatment results.
7.Handpiece Malfunction
Using cracked or broken handpieces can affect the treatment results. Accidental handpiece drops can crack the shell or misalign the internal components such as crystals and lamps leading to unsatisfactory treatment outcomes.
8.Laser Malfunctions
Damage to consumables such as lasers, lenses, optic fibres, flash lamps etc can occur when the handpiece is dropped or indirectly by other system malfunctions.
Partnering with MERGE for reliable Service Contracts
Ensuring the long-term performance of your aesthetic laser equipment requires more than just routine cleaning and occasional servicing. Comprehensive service contracts, such as Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contracts (CAMC), provide the peace of mind that your devices are routinely checked by professionals. MERGE LLC offers specialized service contracts designed to maintain and repair aesthetic laser equipment, minimising downtime and preventing costly replacements.
- Expert Technicians: Skilled professionals trained to handle the complexities of laser devices.
- Genuine Spare Parts and Consumables: Access to original and high-quality parts ensures that your device remains in optimal condition.
- 24/7 Support: Quick response times to service requests, reducing any operational downtime.
- Preventative Maintenance: Regular check-ups and preventive measures that keep your devices functioning smoothly for years to come.
Join your hands with Merge LLC and enhance your clinical experience using laser devices.
