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title: "Power vs Results | Skyncare"
description: "Laser Myths: higher power doesn't mean better results. Discover how energy density, wavelength and pulse duration truly determine laser treatment outcomes, with expert advice from the UK's laser-only specialists."
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# Power vs Results

##### Laser Myths - The facts about laser power

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## More Power Means Better Results?...

***As part of our Laser Myths series, we're debunking the fiction and bringing you the facts about laser.***

Higher power doesn’t always translate to better outcomes. The effectiveness of a laser depends far more on factors like energy density, wavelength and pulse duration.

So comparing lasers based on power is a little bit linke compaint cocktail bars based on the number of bottles they have, rather than the quality of the ingredients or skill of the bartenders.

Want to learn more? Download our free Laser Buyer's Guide or schedule a call with one of our laser experts.

Make sure to check out the full series of Laser Myths here on our website, or on our Instagram page.

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