What Is ADVATx-LASER? A Thorough Explanation of Its Latest Features and Effects

ADVATx-LASER is a cosmetic laser treatment device developed by Advalight in the United States. It is equipped with two wavelengths, 589 nm and 1319 nm, enabling a wide range of treatments, from short-term effects such as reducing redness and treating acne to medium- and long-term effects such as improving skin quality and pores.

It has obtained FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approval for more than 25 indications. The device has cleared strict safety standards in the United States and Europe and can address many skin concerns. It also uses fractional irradiation and soft-pulsing technology, which significantly minimizes pain and downtime during treatment.

The latest ADVATx-LASER device has the following features.

Let us look at each feature in more detail.

One feature of ADVATx-LASER is that it can irradiate the skin using a choice of two wavelengths. This combination can selectively act on blood vessels and sebaceous glands. It is also expected to be highly effective for improving redness and treating acne.

More specifically, the 589 nm wavelength mainly acts on blood vessels and can address facial redness, telangiectasia, and rosacea. This wavelength is close to the absorption peak of hemoglobin and is also absorbed by porphyrins produced by acne-causing bacteria, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.

The 1319 nm wavelength reacts with sebaceous glands, helping suppress excessive sebum production and promote tighter pores and improved skin quality. It is also readily absorbed by water in the dermis and can promote collagen production.

Because these two wavelengths complement each other, visible effects may be experienced in a short period. The wavelengths also have a high safety profile, and treatment with little downtime and pain can be expected.

Another feature is that a high number of laser shots can be used in a single treatment, enabling efficient treatment of a wide area. Several thousand shots can be delivered in one session, achieving approximately twice the efficiency of conventional laser treatments. The fractional method is used, with a fine laser delivered with each shot, allowing it to act intensively on the necessary areas while protecting the surrounding healthy tissue. As a result, treatment can be both gentle on the skin and effective.

In addition, the laser can be delivered repeatedly at short intervals, providing the benefit of shorter treatment times for patients. This enables it to address a wide range of skin concerns, including redness, acne, and pores.

ADVATx-LASER produces effects through a unique approach to various skin concerns. Specifically, it can address the following skin problems.

Through these approaches, ADVATx-LASER can improve multiple concerns at the same time.

ADVATx-LASER uses soft-pulsing technology. By finely adjusting the intervals between laser emissions, it minimizes the burden on the skin. Although how pain is perceived varies from person to person, according to actual patient feedback, many people reported feeling only warmth and were able to undergo treatment without anesthesia. There is almost no discomfort during treatment, so anesthetic cream is not necessary. It is a suitable treatment for people who want to minimize the impact on their daily lives.

ADVATx-LASER uses fractional irradiation, resulting in very little redness or swelling after treatment and allowing patients to return to their daily activities quickly. Mild redness may appear immediately after treatment and last for several hours, but makeup is possible the following day. Because the stimulation during treatment is mild, there is no need to worry about peeling or scab formation afterward. It is suitable for busy people and those who want a convenient skin rejuvenation treatment.

ADVATx-LASER can be expected to provide several effects, but the following skin concerns are those for which particularly significant effects can be expected.

Let us look at each in more detail.

ADVATx-LASER is effective for treating acne and acne scars. The 589 nm wavelength kills acne-causing bacteria while suppressing sebaceous gland activity, making it suitable for improving inflammatory acne. It also provides thermal stimulation to the dermis to promote collagen production, making uneven acne scars less noticeable.

Porphyrins produced by acne-causing bacteria generate reactive oxygen species when exposed to ultraviolet light, which oxidize sebum. Oxidized sebum causes inflammation and contributes to acne redness and acne scars. Porphyrins readily absorb the 589 nm wavelength of ADVATx-LASER, which heats and destroys them. This helps suppress the causes of worsening acne and redness.

Because treatment involves little pain and almost no downtime, it can be received with peace of mind without interfering with daily life afterward.

ADVATx-LASER is also effective for improving enlarged or noticeable pores. The 1319 nm wavelength delivers heat to the dermis, promoting collagen production and enhancing skin elasticity. As a result, pores become tighter, leading to smoother, more even-looking skin.

ADVATx-LASER can also suppress sebaceous gland activity. By preventing excessive sebum production, it may improve clogged and darkened pores. It causes thermal damage to the sebaceous glands in the dermis, destroying them and suppressing sebum. Together with the porphyrin-destroying effect of 589 nm, this suppresses acne and is also effective for preventing and treating acne-related redness and scars.

It is particularly effective for strawberry nose and enlarged cheek pores, and significant improvement can be expected after 3–5 treatments. In addition, the stimulation from fine laser irradiation helps regulate skin turnover, reduce dullness, and create a brighter-looking complexion. It is recommended for people concerned about noticeable pores.

ADVATx-LASER can provide treatment specifically focused on improving facial redness. The 589 nm wavelength is absorbed by hemoglobin, destroying capillaries and reducing redness. By acting directly on blood vessels and suppressing vasodilation and excessive blood flow, it can reduce redness across the face. This treatment is also effective for people concerned about redness caused by telangiectasia or rosacea.

The 589 nm light is readily absorbed by hemoglobin in the red blood cells within capillaries. Heating it destroys the capillaries responsible for redness. In addition, it places little burden on the skin, with very little swelling or redness after treatment. It can be considered suitable for people who want to restore a natural skin tone in a short period.

The 1319 nm wavelength is a long-wavelength laser that reaches the dermis, and it may be expected to support collagen production. It addresses concerns such as lack of radiance or firmness, fine lines, and enlarged pores, helping care for signs of aging.

Laser energy absorbed by water in the dermis stimulates fibroblasts and promotes the production of collagen and elastin. As collagen, the foundation of the skin, increases, improvement in fine lines and increased firmness and elasticity can be expected. It helps condition the skin to look more youthful, like building up a reserve of collagen that decreases with age.

It is also suitable for people beginning to notice signs of aging, such as fine lines around the eyes and mouth or a lack of firmness across the face. The ability to provide anti-aging care while minimizing downtime may be appealing to busy people today.

ADVATx-LASER is also effective for improving scars and surgical scars accompanied by redness. The 589 nm wavelength directly targets blood vessels, which may reduce redness and make scars less noticeable.

Scars appear red because new blood vessels form during the healing process. ADVATx-LASER targets these blood vessels to reduce redness. Unlike conventional pigment lasers, it does not have the disadvantage of being likely to cause purpura (bruising), and a major advantage is that treatment can be received without concern about downtime.

If you are concerned about scars accompanied by redness, such as keloids or hypertrophic scars, we recommend discussing them during a consultation.

Melasma has been considered difficult to treat because conventional laser treatments carry a risk of worsening it. However, ADVATx-LASER is designed to be less reactive to melanin and minimize stimulation to the skin, making it one of the few laser devices that can also be used to treat melasma.

The 589 nm wavelength is considered to have anti-inflammatory effects and may also be effective for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is characterized by its ability to approach melasma gently while making it less likely to worsen.

However, treating melasma requires specialized knowledge and experience. When considering treatment, we recommend choosing a clinic with experience treating melasma. In some cases, greater effects may also be expected when combined with oral or topical tranexamic acid.

To help you better understand the features of ADVATx-LASER, this section explains in detail how it differs from other cosmetic laser treatments. Each treatment has its own characteristics, and it is important to make an appropriate choice based on your skin concerns.

V-Beam II is a vascular treatment laser that uses a single 595 nm wavelength. Also called a pulsed dye laser, it specializes in treating redness and dilated blood vessels.

The advantage of V-Beam II is that its high selectivity for vascular lesions produces excellent effects for facial redness and telangiectasia. However, its effects on acne, pores, and skin quality are limited, so it cannot address complex skin concerns.

V-Beam II is also likely to cause purpura (bruising) after treatment, and reddish-purple marks may remain for approximately 1–2 weeks. In contrast, ADVATx-LASER can address complex skin concerns using two wavelengths and has almost no downtime.

If the treatment goal is redness alone, V-Beam II may be an option. However, ADVATx-LASER is more suitable for people with multiple skin concerns or those who want to avoid downtime.

Pico Laser is a cutting-edge technology that delivers laser energy with an extremely short pulse width of picoseconds (one trillionth of a second). It mainly acts on melanin pigments and specializes in improving spots and hyperpigmentation.

A feature of Pico Laser is that its short pulse width allows it to efficiently destroy pigment while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissue. It is also effective for deeper pigmentation such as melasma and ADM (acquired dermal melanocytosis).

However, Pico Laser has a weak effect on blood vessels and is not suitable for improving redness or pores. ADVATx-LASER mainly acts on blood vessels and sebaceous glands and specializes in improving redness and skin quality.

It is important to choose between the treatments according to the symptoms—for example, Pico Laser when treating spots is the primary goal, and ADVATx-LASER when the goals are improving redness or skin quality. Combining the two may enable more comprehensive skin rejuvenation treatment.

Fractional lasers include CO2 lasers and erbium YAG lasers, which are highly effective for improving deep acne scars and other scars.

Conventional fractional CO2 lasers create microscopic holes in the skin to strongly promote skin regeneration. They are characterized by the potential to significantly improve deeply uneven acne scars and traumatic scars.

However, fractional CO2 lasers have a long downtime, and pronounced redness, swelling, and scabbing tend to occur for approximately one week after treatment. There is also a risk of hyperpigmentation, making postoperative care important.

ADVATx-LASER also uses fractional irradiation, but its wavelength characteristics mean there is almost no downtime. Its effects are gentler, but a major advantage is that treatment can be continued while maintaining daily activities.

Conventional fractional lasers are suitable for deep unevenness, while ADVATx-LASER is suitable for mild to moderate skin concerns and for people who want to minimize the impact on daily life.

ADVATx-LASER treatment is performed according to the following process.

1. Consultation
2. Face washing
3. Treatment
4. Treatment at intervals
5. Aftercare

We also explain precautions for each step.

Before treatment, a specialized doctor or staff member provides a thorough consultation. First, your skin condition and concerns are assessed to determine whether the treatment is suitable. Next, the characteristics and treatment method of ADVATx-LASER, as well as its expected effects and precautions, are explained in detail. Clinics are also increasingly using the latest skin analysis devices to quantify skin condition and create treatment plans based on objective data.

During the consultation, we carefully listen to each patient's wishes and concerns and propose an optimal treatment plan for the individual. Proceed with treatment only after you have gained a sufficient understanding.

Before treatment, you must first wash your face to make sure the skin is clean. Thoroughly remove makeup, dirt, and sebum from the skin. Clinics often provide a dedicated cleansing product, allowing gentle and effective cleansing. This prepares the skin so the laser can produce its full effect and be delivered evenly.

Be sure to wash your face thoroughly before treatment to help prevent problems after treatment.

During treatment, ADVATx-LASER is used to deliver irradiation suited to your skin concerns. A full-face treatment takes approximately 15–30 minutes, while a partial treatment takes about 10 minutes. The laser wavelength and irradiation method are adjusted according to each patient's symptoms. Soft-pulsing technology minimizes pain during treatment, so anesthetic cream is not necessary.

The fractional irradiation method also enables effective treatment while preserving healthy tissue. Treatment is short and places little burden on the skin.

To achieve the greatest possible effects, you need to receive additional treatments at appropriate intervals. Although this depends on the doctor's judgment, treatment generally needs to be repeated because it does not end after one session.

The recommended treatment interval is once every 2–4 weeks, and the recommended number of treatments is approximately 5–10. As the skin recovers and collagen production continues to be promoted, improvement in skin quality itself can be expected. Depending on the symptoms, the approximate number of treatments is 3–5 for redness, 5–10 for acne scars, and 5–8 for improving skin quality.

Appropriate care after treatment is very important for maximizing the effects. At the clinic, a soothing mask or cooling care is provided immediately after treatment to support skin recovery.

After returning home, thorough moisturizing is essential. Because the skin barrier function is temporarily reduced, take extra care to moisturize. It is also important to use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays.

On the day of treatment, avoid long baths, saunas, strenuous exercise, and alcohol consumption. These can promote blood circulation and may worsen redness or swelling. You can resume your normal activities from the following day, but it is important to continue protecting yourself from ultraviolet rays and moisturizing your skin.

ADVATx-LASER is known as a treatment with little downtime, but downtime is not completely nonexistent. Be sure to understand the possible symptoms and precautions. Unlike conventional pigment lasers, it is less likely to cause purpura, and redness settles within several hours, allowing makeup and going outside immediately after treatment. It is a treatment that can be incorporated without being overly concerned about downtime.

Redness or a flushed feeling may occur immediately after treatment, but in many cases it settles within several hours to about one day. Mild swelling or slight puffiness around the forehead and eyes may also occur, but in most cases it subsides within several days.

Many clinics allow makeup from the following day, so the impact on daily life can be considered relatively small. Because the stimulation during treatment is mild, there is no need to worry about peeling or scab formation afterward. However, results vary from person to person, so if you have an important event, we recommend planning your schedule with sufficient time to spare.

Due to its nature, ADVATx-LASER is not intended to produce results from a single treatment. Depending on the symptoms, approximately 10 treatments at intervals of once every 2 weeks to once a month are recommended.

The main side effects include temporary redness, swelling, and a stinging sensation. During treatment, you may feel mild warmth or a slight prickling sensation, and the treated area may feel hot or sting during or after treatment. In rare cases, bruising, hyperpigmentation, temporary skin irritation, or worsening acne may also occur.

If you notice anything unusual after treatment, consult the clinic promptly. Appropriate aftercare can help minimize the risk of side effects. Redness may appear after treatment, but you may apply makeup before leaving the clinic.

ADVATx-LASER is suitable for people with concerns such as the following.

It is also an easy-to-try treatment for people who want effective treatment while minimizing downtime, as well as those who are sensitive to pain and have been hesitant about conventional laser treatments. For people who have avoided cosmetic treatments because they were uncomfortable not only with their symptoms but also with the treatment methods, it may offer a new option.

For safe and effective treatment, be sure to review the following precautions before receiving ADVATx-LASER.

People who meet any of the following criteria cannot receive ADVATx-LASER treatment.

People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should refrain from treatment because hormonal changes can make the skin more sensitive. People with photosensitivity or those taking medication that causes photosensitivity may experience worsening symptoms due to laser treatment.

People with severe skin disease or a tendency to develop keloids may face a risk of worsening symptoms or developing new scars as a result of treatment. People with a metal plate or pacemaker in the treatment area also cannot receive treatment due to potential effects on the device.

People using immunosuppressants, those with active herpes, and those with severe diabetes also require caution because of the risk of infection or delayed healing. If any of these conditions may apply to you, be sure to consult a doctor in advance.

To maximize treatment effects and minimize risks, please observe the following precautions.

Avoid excessive sun exposure beginning 2 weeks before treatment, and protect yourself from ultraviolet rays by using sunscreen. Treatment on tanned skin increases the risk of hyperpigmentation.

Stop using exfoliating products such as retinol products, Peeling agents, and tretinoin 1 week before treatment. If these products have made the skin sensitive, stimulation during treatment may be stronger.

Refrain from taking blood-thinning medications such as aspirin beginning 3 days before treatment. On the day of treatment, it is important to thoroughly remove sunscreen and makeup before coming to the clinic. If you are feeling unwell, do not force yourself to attend; we recommend postponing treatment.

To further enhance the effects of ADVATx-LASER, combining it with the following treatments is recommended.

Each treatment is explained in more detail below.

Electroporation is a treatment that uses electric pulses to temporarily create microscopic openings in the cell membranes of the skin, allowing cosmetic ingredients to penetrate deeply.

After ADVATx-LASER treatment, the skin is in a condition that makes it more receptive to cosmetic ingredients than usual. Performing Electroporation at this ideal time can efficiently deliver the following ingredients to the skin.

This combination is particularly recommended for people who want to enhance brightening or moisturizing effects or who want faster improvement. A synergistic effect can be expected by conditioning the foundation of the skin with ADVATx-LASER and supplying nutrients with Electroporation.

HydraFacial uses patented Vortex-Fusion technology to remove pore impurities and dead skin cells with the power of water while infusing the skin with cosmetic ingredients.

There are two ways to combine it with ADVATx-LASER. When HydraFacial is performed before treatment, the skin's surface is left clean, improving laser penetration. Removing pore impurities and dead skin cells allows laser energy to reach the skin evenly, and greater effects can be expected.

Another option is to alternate ADVATx-LASER and HydraFacial. By alternating the treatments approximately once a month, continuous improvement in skin quality is possible. This combination is particularly effective for people with strong concerns about pores or oily skin.

We have compiled questions frequently asked by patients about ADVATx-LASER. If you are considering treatment, please use this information as a reference.

A full-face treatment generally takes approximately 15–30 minutes. The time may vary depending on the treatment area and symptoms. A partial treatment generally takes about 10 minutes.

ADVATx-LASER uses technology that allows repeated irradiation at short intervals, shortening treatment time compared with conventional laser treatments. Several thousand shots can be delivered in one session, enabling efficient treatment of a wide area. Approximately 40 minutes from arrival at the clinic to departure should be sufficient.

ADVATx-LASER is a treatment associated with little pain. Its soft-pulsing function significantly reduces pain compared with conventional lasers. During treatment, you may feel mild warmth or a slight prickling sensation, and many people can receive treatment without anesthetic cream.

Pain perception varies from person to person, but according to actual patient feedback, many people reported feeling only warmth and said the pain was not intolerable. Even people with sensitive skin or those who are anxious because this is their first laser treatment can receive it with peace of mind. If you are concerned about pain, please discuss it during your consultation.

Yes, you may apply makeup and leave the clinic after treatment. ADVATx-LASER has almost no downtime, and redness settles within several hours after treatment, allowing makeup and going outside immediately afterward.

However, depending on the condition of your skin, you may be advised to wait until the following day or later. After treatment, it is important to protect the skin by using moisturizer and sunscreen as needed. Follow the clinic's instructions regarding aftercare. Protection from ultraviolet rays is particularly important, so be sure to use sunscreen in daily life.

The effects of ADVATx-LASER treatment gradually begin to appear several weeks after treatment, and skin quality improves with continued treatment. Results vary from person to person, but some people may feel increased firmness and radiance immediately after treatment because the two wavelengths produce synergistic effects.

Some people notice reduced redness relatively early, while improvements in skin quality and firmness often appear gradually after multiple treatments. The duration of effects varies from person to person. Initially, 5–10 treatments are considered one course, with treatment recommended once every 2 weeks to once a month. Skin firmness and texture may improve soon after treatment, and the effects continue with repeated treatments.

ADVATx-LASER is the latest laser device equipped with two wavelengths, 589 nm and 1319 nm. Its major appeal is that one device can address a wide range of skin concerns, including facial redness, telangiectasia, redness caused by acne and acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines, scars, and melasma.

When considering treatment, we recommend receiving a consultation at an experienced clinic and discussing a treatment plan suited to your skin condition and concerns. If you have multiple concerns, such as redness, pores, or skin quality, why not consider ADVATx-LASER as one of your options?

At LIVELY CLINIC, we also provide ADVATx-LASER treatment. Physicians with extensive technical expertise and knowledge handle the process consistently from consultation through treatment. If you are considering ADVATx-LASER treatment, please feel free to consult with us.