GentleMax Pro · Alexandrite 755nm · Nd:YAG 1064nm · Moncton & Dieppe NB

GentleMax Pro Laser Treatments in Moncton & Dieppe

Dual-wavelength laser technology for selected hair removal, ingrown hairs, razor bumps, pigmentation, vascular lesions, spider veins, and skin rejuvenation goals. At Sparkle, GentleMax Pro treatment planning is built around your skin tone, hair type, vessel or pigment concern, tanning history, medical history, and risk profile.

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Gentle Max Pro Moncton

Candela Clinical Trainer

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Advanced Laser Planning

154 Church Street · Moncton NB

In short: Sparkle Lifestyle & MediSpa uses the GentleMax Pro dual-wavelength laser platform in Moncton and Dieppe for selected laser hair removal, ingrown hairs, razor bumps, pigmentation, spider veins, broken capillaries, vascular lesions, and skin rejuvenation goals. The platform combines 755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG wavelengths with Dynamic Cooling Device support. Hair removal often requires 6–8 sessions, pigmentation may take 1–3 sessions, and vascular/vein concerns may take 1–4 sessions depending on the concern and response.

Why Sparkle

Laser expertise matters — especially when treating different skin tones, hair types, pigment, and vessels.

The source page notes that Sparkle founder Madelaine is a Clinical Trainer for Candela Medical and has trained more than 110 clinics across North America on GentleMax Pro use. At Sparkle, that expertise translates into consultation-led settings, realistic expectations, and stronger safety planning.

Candela training background

Founder-led laser education experience informs Sparkle’s protocols.

Settings are customized

Wavelength, fluence, pulse duration, spot size, and cooling are selected for the client.

Risk-aware planning

Skin tone, tanning, pigment risk, hair colour, and medical history matter.

Referral-aware care

Some vascular or skin concerns may need medical assessment rather than cosmetic laser.

Technology

What is the GentleMax Pro?

GentleMax Pro is a dual-wavelength laser system that combines a 755nm Alexandrite laser with a 1064nm Nd:YAG laser. This gives providers flexibility for different hair, skin, pigment, and vascular concerns when the client is an appropriate candidate.

755nm Alexandrite

Often selected for lighter skin types and certain hair-removal or pigment plans.

1064nm Nd:YAG

May be selected for medium to deeper skin tones and certain vascular concerns.

DCD cooling

Dynamic Cooling Device support helps protect and cool the skin during pulses.

Fast spot sizes

Large spot sizes can support efficient treatment times for larger body areas.

Face + Body Uses

Versatile laser options for hair, pigment, redness, vessels, and skin refresh goals.

Laser Hair Removal

Targets pigment in active hair follicles to reduce future growth over a series.

Razor Bumps + Ingrowns

May support pseudofolliculitis, irritation, and ingrown-prone areas by reducing hair growth.

Pigmentation + Sun Spots

May be used for selected freckles, age spots, and sun damage after pigment assessment.

Vessels + Redness

May support selected facial veins, broken capillaries, cherry angiomas, and spider veins.

Leg Veins

Small superficial spider veins may be treated; larger varicose veins may require referral.

Skin Rejuvenation

May support a clearer, fresher-looking complexion when appropriate.

The Sparkle Process

Your journey starts with assessment, not assumptions.

01

Consultation

We review skin tone, hair type, pigment, vessels, medical history, medications, and tanning history.

02

Wavelength selection

We choose Alexandrite, Nd:YAG, or another technology depending on your concern and risk profile.

03

Laser treatment

You may feel a quick snap, warmth, or sting. Cooling support helps with comfort and skin protection.

04

Aftercare + series

We review sun avoidance, heat/exercise limits, expected changes, treatment spacing, and maintenance.

Treatment Timeline

The number of sessions depends on what we are treating.

Hair removal, pigmentation, and vascular concerns all respond differently. Hormones, hair colour, skin tone, vessel depth, pigment type, and aftercare influence results.

Hair Removal

Often 6–8 sessions, spaced according to area and growth cycle.

Pigmentation

Often 1–3 sessions, depending on pigment type, depth, and response.

Vessels + Veins

Often 1–4 sessions, depending on size, depth, colour, and location.

Maintenance

Hair, pigment, and vessels may need maintenance over time.

Candidacy

GentleMax Pro can treat many clients — but not every concern, skin, or hair type is a fit.

Candidacy depends on the concern being treated, skin tone, hair colour, hair thickness, active tan, pigment history, medications, medical conditions, tattoos near the area, and whether the concern is cosmetic or medical.

May be a fit

Laser hair removal, ingrowns, razor bumps, selected pigmentation, vessels, redness, or spider veins.

Needs caution

Recent tanning, deeper skin tones, melasma, pigment history, photosensitizing medications, or vascular symptoms.

May not be a fit

Pregnancy, active infection, open wounds, poor healing, certain medications, or untreated medical concerns.

Referral when needed

Bulging varicose veins, painful vessels, suspicious lesions, or medical skin concerns need medical assessment.

Before Treatment

  • Avoid tanning, sunburn, and self-tanner before treatment.
  • Tell us about medications, pregnancy, cold sores, pigment history, keloids, tattoos, medical conditions, and previous laser reactions.
  • Shave hair-removal areas as directed, but do not wax, tweeze, or sugar before laser hair removal.
  • Arrive with clean skin and no active products on the treatment area.

Aftercare

  • Expect possible redness, warmth, swelling, bumps, pigment darkening, or sensitivity depending on treatment.
  • Avoid sun exposure, hot tubs, saunas, intense heat, and strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours or as directed.
  • Use SPF and gentle skincare as recommended.
  • Contact the clinic if you notice blistering, worsening pain, infection signs, pigment changes, or anything concerning.

Risks & Safety

Advanced laser technology still needs careful assessment.

Possible effects include redness, swelling, warmth, tenderness, bumps around follicles, bruising, crusting, blistering, burns, pigment darkening, pigment lightening, scarring, acne flare, cold sore flare, infection, under-response, recurrence, or unsatisfactory results. Risks can be reduced with proper assessment, settings, cooling, and aftercare, but they cannot be eliminated.

Important: Cosmetic laser does not replace diagnosis or medical care. Painful, bulging, warm, or symptomatic veins; suspicious skin lesions; unexplained pigment changes; or medical skin conditions should be assessed by an appropriate medical provider.

Related Services

Explore related Sparkle laser and skin services.

Related options may include Laser Hair Removal, Leg Vein Removal, Nordlys Laser Treatments, PicoWay Resolve, Chemical Peels, and Microneedling.

Frequently Asked Questions

GentleMax Pro laser questions, answered.

Helpful answers for clients considering GentleMax Pro laser hair removal, pigmentation treatment, spider vein treatment, vascular laser, or skin rejuvenation in Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview, and southeastern New Brunswick.

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The GentleMax Pro is a dual-wavelength medical laser platform that combines a 755nm Alexandrite laser and a 1064nm Nd:YAG laser. At Sparkle, it may be used for selected laser hair removal, razor bumps, ingrown hairs, pigmentation, vascular lesions, spider veins, broken capillaries, cherry angiomas, and skin rejuvenation goals.

The 755nm Alexandrite wavelength is often used for laser hair removal and selected pigment concerns in lighter skin types when appropriate. Candidacy depends on skin tone, hair colour, hair thickness, tanning history, and pigment risk.

The 1064nm Nd:YAG wavelength penetrates more deeply and may be selected for medium to deeper skin tones, some vascular concerns, and certain hair-removal plans. Settings still need careful assessment and customization.

GentleMax Pro can be considered for a wide range of skin tones because it includes both Alexandrite and Nd:YAG wavelengths, but no laser treatment is automatically appropriate or risk-free for every client. Skin tone, tanning, medications, pigment history, and hair colour must be assessed.

GentleMax Pro may be used for selected laser hair removal, ingrown hairs, razor bumps, facial veins, leg veins, broken capillaries, cherry angiomas, sun spots, freckles, pigmentation, redness, and skin rejuvenation goals.

The source page lists 6–8 sessions for laser hair removal. The exact number depends on treatment area, hair colour, hair thickness, hair growth cycle, hormones, skin tone, and consistency. Maintenance may be needed.

The source page lists 1–3 sessions for pigmentation and 1–4 sessions for vascular or vein concerns. Some concerns may need more sessions, maintenance, or referral depending on size, depth, colour, and cause.

Comfort varies by area, settings, hair density, vessel type, and skin sensitivity. Many clients describe laser pulses as a quick snap, warmth, or brief sting. The Dynamic Cooling Device may support comfort by cooling the skin before laser pulses.

Downtime varies. Redness, swelling, warmth, bumps around follicles, darkening of pigment, bruising, crusting, or sensitivity can occur depending on treatment type. Sun, heat, hot tubs, and intense exercise may need to be avoided for 24–48 hours or as directed.

Hair reduction usually happens gradually over a series. Pigmentation may darken before flaking or fading. Vascular lesions and veins may darken, bruise, or fade over days to weeks. Results vary by concern and treatment response.

Yes, in selected cases. GentleMax Pro may be combined with chemical peels, Nordlys IPL, Frax resurfacing, microneedling, skin boosters, medical-grade facials, or skincare depending on timing, skin barrier, goals, and treatment risk.

Possible risks include redness, swelling, bruising, burns, blistering, crusting, pigment darkening, pigment lightening, scarring, infection, acne flare, cold sore flare, under-response, recurrence, or unsatisfactory results. Risks can be reduced with assessment and aftercare, but cannot be eliminated.

Ready to find out which laser setting fits your skin?

Book a laser consultation at Sparkle Lifestyle & MediSpa at 154 Church Street in Moncton. We’ll assess your skin, hair, pigment, vessels, goals, and whether GentleMax Pro or another Sparkle technology is the right fit.

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