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Did you know listed at the TGA alone there are more than 250 laser companies and that each of them has about four devices each? This list doesn't include ANY of those companies not making therapeutic claims that can sell lasers online of variable quality. 

Choose your clinician with discernment and ask about education and qualifications before you commit to booking. If they don’t have their laser/IPL safety certificate

Worried about making a costly mistake? Have a limited budget that you want to spend as wisely as possible? Not sure what treatments you'll offer long term? Here we help you make awesome decisions.

Who knew upselling could be fun for you and your team? When it's framed as doing the best possible for your client and building the confidence of your team, it can be.

Get the lowdown on all the things you need to put in place to have a compliant laser/IPL treatment room. It's easy when you know how to. Download a free laser safety sign for your door.

Do you have a laser that you've inherited and don't know what to do with? Have the staff that knew how to use your IPL left your clinic? Dust off that expensive sculpture and get it working for you NOW!

Lasers will bounce off mirrors and don't lose their strength when they do. This means that eye, skin and property damage can occur because it can hit something we don't want it too. Because of this, any mirrors in your rooms at your salon/clinic must be covered while treating. 

Before you ever fire a laser or flash an IPL onto someone’s skin it is essential to understand how skin works, how to identify and refer someone with an abnormal presentation, be able to discern what exactly you are treating and to understand exactly what it is you are looking for that indicates you are getting the response that you need. 

Just like any other critical safety measure like CPR or manual handling, laser/IPL safety training at regular intervals is an essential part of your continuing professional development journey, reduces the risk to your clients and staff.