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Last Updated: 10/4/2025

Recommended Fluence Rates for Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal

Key Fluence Parameters and Technical Specifications

  • The British Journal of Dermatology guidelines indicate that photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses fluence rates of 10-250 mW/cm², which is different from alexandrite laser hair removal fluence measured in J/cm² 1, 2
  • PDT fluence rates are 10-250 mW/cm² (power per unit area), as reported by the British Journal of Dermatology 1, 2
  • Alexandrite laser hair removal uses 20-40 J/cm² (energy per unit area), although the exact values are not cited in this context, the distinction from PDT is clear 1, 2