Episode 159 hosts Sia Hendry (Skin & laser therapist) and Tiarnna Smith (Clinical Application Specialist for Alma Lasers) Sia has been at the forefront of skin and laser treatments in Australia for over 15 years and is the owner of 'You by Sia' in Bondi Junction. Sia was one of the first clinics in Australia to offer laser hair removal and has seen first hand how the technology has changed over time.    Tiarnna's background is in medical engineering and she is one of Alma's clinical specialists. In this role she supports Alma's customers in all aspects of training and education when using their devices. In this episode we focus on laser hair removal - the most popular cosmetic treatment performed in Australia today. We first reflect on how this came to be and contrast it to other countries where laser hair removal is often less available and far less affordable. We then compare and contrast older laser hair removal technology with Alma's newest device the 'Soprano Titanium'. We cover:  How laser hair removal actually works? We re-cap on the basic physics of lasers & wavelengths including 755nm, 810nm & 1064nm  Sia's early experience with older laser hair removal technology and the disadvantages it had Why older technology created significant pain and how the Soprano Titanium has improved on this How painful treatments can lead to poorer compliance (particularly in the male demographic) and a less efficient business model The use of separate skin cooling devices in traditional laser hair removal vs how the Soprano Titanium cools the skin from within the handpiece  Why regardless of the laser used, you will always need multiple treatments to achieve permanent hair reduction Reducing the risk of serious adverse events when using laser hair removal devices - how automated settings have reduced human error Treating skin of colour – how the Soprano Titanium device has solved one of the most significant limitations of older laser hair removal technology Whether we can also treat patients with fake tan or sun tanned skin with the Soprano Titanium? Hair colour limitations - can we now treat blond and red hair? Medications - what patients need to tell their therapist before having laser hair removal   How upgrading technology has improved Sia's business, revenue and staff satisfaction Alma's services including supporting clinics to trade in their older laser hair removal device   This episode was brought to you in partnership with Alma Lasers   Show your support for IA via Patreon Follow IA on Instagram Visit our website  Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Contact Dr Jake & David  More about Dr Jake Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram  Follow Lori on Instagram Follow Sia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/youbysia Follow Alma Lasers Australia on Instagram: www.instragram.com/almalasersau Follow Alma Lasers International on Instagram: www.instagram.com/almalasersinternational