Lesson 6: Why Not High Power & Static Delivery

Safety concerns:

• Holding high power in one spot can cause burns

• Risk of thermal damage to healthy tissue

• Most manufacturers specifically warn against this combination

Less effective:

• Static delivery with high power might damage the treatment area before healing benefits occur

• Grid pattern ensures the energy is distributed optimally for healing

Real-World Comparison

Traditional Low-Power Static Method:

• Power: 5-500 milliwatts

• Time: 10-30 minutes per area

• Method: Hold laser in one spot

• Effect: Gentle stimulation of cells

Modern High-Power Grid Method:

• Power: 1,000-15,000 milliwatts (1-15 watts)

• Time: 2-8 minutes per area

• Method: Continuous painting motion

• Effect: Rapid cellular stimulation + immediate pain relief

The Bottom Line

Using higher power with a grid pattern is like upgrading from a small paintbrush to a paint roller - you get:

• Better coverage of the problem area

• Faster treatment times

• Deeper penetration to reach the source of problems

• Safer delivery that prevents hot spots

• Enhanced pain relief through special nerve effects

This combination has revolutionized laser therapy, making it more effective and practical for both patients and healthcare providers. Instead of long, tedious treatments focused on tiny spots, patients now get comprehensive treatment of larger areas in just a few minutes.