In the advanced field of aesthetic medicine, the power of a CO2 laser is undeniable. However, true clinical mastery lies not in the raw power itself, but in the nuanced control of its delivery—specifically, the pulse. The ability to manipulate the pulse duration and energy profile allows a clinician to pivot from delicate skin resurfacing to precise surgical excision. This article will demystify the three core laser technologies—UltraPulse (UP), SuperPulse (SP), and Continuous Wave (CW)—and detail how the MQLaser system empowers doctors to harness them for a complete spectrum of patient treatments.
Understanding the Physics: A Tale of Three Pulses
Before applying these modes, it’s crucial to understand their fundamental differences in laser-tissue interaction. The efficiency of a laser pulse is defined by its ability to vaporize (ablate) tissue while minimizing unwanted collateral heat.
UltraPulse (UP) Mode
This is the most efficient technology. It utilizes a sustainable high power, short pulse to ablate the fastest and the deepest, leaving only a narrow, controlled amount of thermal damage.
SuperPulse (SP) Mode
This mode is also highly efficient. It utilizes a high-power, short pulse to achieve deep ablation with nominal thermal damage. It represents a perfect balance for a wide range of treatments.
Continuous Wave (CW) Mode
This is the least efficient for resurfacing. It utilizes a low-power, long (continuous) pulse, resulting in the most superficial ablation but the greatest amount of thermal damage.
SuperPulse (SP): Your Versatile Workhorse for Resurfacing
The SuperPulse principle is the foundation of most aesthetic skin rejuvenation, and it is the core technology within the Fractional Working Mode of the MQLaser system.
How Your Product Uses It
When a clinician selects the Sequence or the preferred Random scan mode, they are applying the SP principle. This delivers a highly effective ablative treatment with a perfectly balanced thermal effect to stimulate long-term collagen remodeling. It is the ideal choice for treating wrinkles, general acne scars, stretch marks, and overall skin resurfacing.
Advanced Application – The MQLaser USP
The MQLaser system elevates the SP mode with its Original Spiral Pattern & Smart Spot Technology. This allows doctors to apply the SuperPulse energy in three distinct patterns: a Superficial spiral for rapid recovery, a Deep dot pattern for dermal targets, or a revolutionary Combo effect that fires both patterns simultaneously. This “1 Shot Releases 2 Scans” technology solves superficial and deep skin problems at once, promoting faster healing and delivering comprehensive results.
UltraPulse (UP): Unleashing Peak Power for Demanding Cases
For the most challenging skin conditions, a higher level of performance is required. The MQLaser system unleashes true UltraPulse technology through a dedicated setting.
How Your Product Uses It
Within the Fractional Working Mode, clinicians can select the Ultra Pulse Scan Mode. This engages the UP technology, delivering the highest peak power in the shortest pulse duration. The result is the cleanest, deepest, and most efficient ablation possible.
Clinical Application
This mode is the gold standard for scar revision, particularly for deep, atrophic acne scars and severe wrinkles where maximum ablative depth with minimal thermal damage is critical for achieving dramatic improvement.
Continuous Wave (CW): The Precision of a Surgical Instrument
The Continuous Wave principle is harnessed in the MQLaser system’s dedicated Cutting Working Mode, transforming the device into a surgical tool.
How Your Product Uses It
By selecting this mode and attaching a surgical tip, the device delivers a constant, focused beam of energy. Here, the “greatest amount of thermal damage” is not a drawback but a powerful feature, providing instant hemostasis for a clean, bloodless surgical field.
Clinical Application
This mode is used for precision surgical work, including laser-assisted blepharoplasty and the removal of various benign growths. It is highly effective for warts, nevi (moles), and, as noted in the device’s capabilities, Syringomas, which can be safely removed with non-scarring methods using this technology.
The Technology That Enables the Power
The ability to expertly wield all three pulse modes is made possible by the premium engineering at the core of the MQLaser system.
The Engine
The USA Coherent 70W RF-Excited Metal Tube is the heart of the device. Its stability and power are essential for generating the clean, high-energy pulses required for UP and SP modes.
The Delivery System
A German-imported scanning head and a 360° light-guiding arm ensure that every pulse—whether it’s a high-speed UltraPulse dot or a CW surgical beam—is delivered with pinpoint accuracy.
By integrating this elite hardware with a sophisticated, multi-modal software system, MQLaser provides clinicians with a complete toolkit. It is a device that allows a practitioner to confidently switch from being a skin rejuvenation expert using SuperPulse and UltraPulse, to a precision surgeon using the Continuous Wave mode, all within a single, reliable platform.
The DIATERMOLOGIE® Portable Co2 Laser Fractional Beauty Machine by MQLASER is a versatile device that combines three systems into one: a Fractional mode for skin resurfacing, a Cutting mode for surgery, and a Vaginal mode for tissue rejuvenation. It is designed for stability and a long lifespan, offering the choice between a USA-made Coherent metal tube (RF-excited) or a glass laser tube.
FAQs
Q1: For daily treatments, when should I choose the Ultra Pulse scan mode over the standard SuperPulse (Random scan)?
A: Think of SuperPulse (via the Random Scan) as your essential, go-to tool for the majority of patients. It is perfect for treating moderate wrinkles, sun damage, and general skin texture with an excellent balance of efficacy and safety. You should switch to the Ultra Pulse mode when you are faced with a more challenging case, such as deep, atrophic acne scars or severe, etched-in wrinkles, where you need the maximum ablative efficiency and depth to achieve the best possible outcome.
Q2: The article says CW mode is “least efficient.” Why is it included as a key feature?
A: Its “inefficiency” is specifically for resurfacing, where the goal is to maximize ablation and minimize heat damage. For surgery, the goals are different. The CW mode’s key feature—the large amount of thermal damage—becomes its greatest strength. That heat is what provides instant hemostasis (stops bleeding), making it the most efficient mode for performing clean, bloodless surgical cutting and excisions.
Q3: How important is the USA Coherent RF Tube to these advanced pulse modes?
A: It is absolutely critical. A standard glass laser tube cannot pulse quickly or stably enough to create a true, clean UltraPulse or even a high-quality SuperPulse. The Coherent RF-Excited Metal Tube is the engine that allows the device to generate the extremely fast, high-power, and stable pulses that define these advanced modes. It is the core hardware that guarantees the device can deliver on the promise of its powerful settings safely and repeatedly.
