Ultra Silk Plus Explained | IPL SHR, Diode Laser & Nd:YAG Technology
IPL SHR · Diode Laser · Nd:YAG Laser
Ultra Silk Plus Explained
Ultra Silk Plus is not simply an IPL hair-removal machine.
It combines three separate professional technologies — IPL SHR, multi-wavelength Diode Laser and Nd:YAG Laser — giving practitioners different treatment options for hair reduction, tattoo removal and a range of aesthetic skin treatments from one platform.
Each handpiece has a different role. Understanding those differences is much more useful than simply describing Ultra Silk Plus as a “3-in-1 machine”.
Different technologies · different jobs
Why Does Ultra Silk Plus Have Three Technologies?
Because IPL, Diode Laser and Nd:YAG Laser are not three names for the same treatment.
Professional light and laser treatments work by selecting appropriate wavelengths and treatment parameters for a particular target within the skin or hair follicle.
IPL uses a broad spectrum of light that is refined using filters. Diode Laser uses selected laser wavelengths specifically suited to hair reduction. The Nd:YAG handpiece adds wavelength options used for tattoo removal and selected aesthetic skin treatments.
Bringing all three technologies together means the practitioner can choose the technology according to the treatment objective rather than expecting one handpiece to perform every procedure.
Three dedicated handpieces
IPL SHR · Diode Laser · Nd:YAG Laser
The simplest way to understand Ultra Silk Plus is to look at each technology separately.
IPL SHR
Broad-spectrum light with interchangeable filters for hair reduction and selected aesthetic skin treatments.
Diode Laser
Four selectable laser wavelengths dedicated primarily to long-term hair reduction.
Nd:YAG Laser
Interchangeable wavelength heads used for tattoo removal and selected aesthetic skin treatments.
Broad-spectrum light
1. IPL SHR Super Hair Removal
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. Unlike a laser, IPL produces a broad spectrum of light rather than one single laser wavelength.
Ultra Silk Plus uses interchangeable filters to control which portions of that broad light spectrum are delivered during treatment.
The IPL handpiece includes 480nm, 530nm, 590nm, 640nm and 690nm filters, giving practitioners different options according to the intended treatment.
The system also supports SHR — Super Hair Removal using an In-Motion approach in which repeated pulses can be delivered as the handpiece moves across the treatment area.
What Do the Five Filters Do?
Different filters alter the portion of the IPL spectrum reaching the skin. This allows one IPL handpiece to be adapted for different aesthetic treatment objectives.
| Filter | Typical role on Ultra Silk Plus |
|---|---|
| 480nm | Selected aesthetic skin treatments including blemish-prone skin and superficial uneven pigmentation. |
| 530nm | Treatments aimed at improving the appearance of visible superficial redness. |
| 590nm | Skin-rejuvenation treatments concerned with overall tone, texture and refreshed-looking skin. |
| 640nm | IPL hair-reduction treatment. |
| 690nm | An additional hair-reduction filter, including treatment planning for thicker or more resilient hair. |
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Dedicated laser hair reduction
2. Multi-Wavelength Diode Laser
The Diode handpiece gives Ultra Silk Plus a second route for professional hair reduction.
Rather than using broad-spectrum IPL, the Diode system provides 755nm, 808nm, 940nm and 1064nm selectable wavelengths.
The wavelengths are selected directly from the touchscreen built into the handpiece, so practitioners do not need to physically change heads when moving between Diode wavelengths.
Having several wavelengths allows treatment planning to take account of characteristics such as hair depth, hair thickness, treatment area and skin phototype.
755nm · 808nm · 940nm · 1064nm
| Wavelength | Treatment-planning role |
|---|---|
| 755nm | An option particularly relevant when treating finer or more superficial hair in appropriate skin types. |
| 808nm | A widely used Diode wavelength for efficient hair reduction across a broad range of treatment areas. |
| 940nm | Provides an additional wavelength option with deeper penetration characteristics. |
| 1064nm | Provides a longer-wavelength option with lower melanin absorption than shorter wavelengths, which can be useful when planning treatment for darker phototypes. |
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Tattoo & aesthetic skin treatments
3. Nd:YAG Laser
The third Ultra Silk Plus handpiece serves a very different purpose from the Diode hair-removal system.
The Nd:YAG system uses interchangeable treatment heads at 532nm, 755nm, 1064nm and 1320nm.
Different tattoo pigments absorb wavelengths differently, which is why tattoo-removal treatment planning involves choosing an appropriate wavelength rather than treating every tattoo in exactly the same way.
The 532nm and 1064nm wavelengths provide key tattoo-removal options, while the additional heads broaden the range of treatment choices available to the practitioner.
The 1320nm head is used for aesthetic skin-treatment protocols, including carbon-peel and skin-refinement applications.
Tattoo Colour Matters
Tattoo removal is influenced by more than the machine alone. Ink colour, ink depth, tattoo age, whether it was professionally or amateur applied, skin characteristics and previous treatment can all affect the response.
That is why wavelength selection and practitioner assessment matter more than promising a fixed number of sessions.
Side-by-side
IPL vs Diode vs Nd:YAG on Ultra Silk Plus
The three technologies overlap in some areas, but each has a different primary role.
| Technology | IPL SHR | Diode Laser | Nd:YAG Laser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light source | Broad-spectrum intense pulsed light | Selected laser wavelengths | Selected laser wavelengths via interchangeable heads |
| Main role | Hair reduction + aesthetic skin treatments | Hair reduction | Tattoo removal + selected aesthetic skin treatments |
| Wavelength options | 480 / 530 / 590 / 640 / 690nm filters | 755 / 808 / 940 / 1064nm | 532 / 755 / 1064 / 1320nm heads |
| Hair reduction | Yes | Yes | Not its primary role on this platform |
| Tattoo removal | No | No | Yes |
| Skin rejuvenation | Yes, according to filter and protocol | Not its primary role | Selected protocols |
| Best reason for inclusion | Broad treatment versatility | Dedicated multi-wavelength hair reduction | Adds tattoo-removal and further skin-treatment capability |
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Two routes for unwanted hair
Why Does Ultra Silk Plus Have Both IPL SHR & Diode Laser?
This is one of the most useful questions to ask about the platform. If both can reduce unwanted hair, why include both?
Because they deliver light differently.
IPL SHR uses filtered broad-spectrum light and an In-Motion treatment approach. This can make it useful for efficient treatment across larger areas as part of an SHR protocol.
Diode Laser provides four selectable laser wavelengths, giving the practitioner a different level of wavelength-specific treatment planning according to the hair and skin being treated.
Neither needs to be labelled universally “better”. Having both gives the practitioner more options when assessing the patient rather than making every hair-reduction consultation fit one technology.
Treatment-setting support
What Does the AI Hair Recognition System Do?
Ultra Silk Plus includes an integrated hair-recognition function designed to support practitioners when selecting hair-removal parameters.
Hair Type
The system analyses characteristics of the hair being assessed.
Colour & Coarseness
Hair colour and thickness form part of the system's treatment-setting recommendation.
Setting Guidance
The machine can recommend treatment parameters to support consistency and reduce unnecessary operator guesswork.
AI Supports the Practitioner — It Does Not Replace Them
Automated parameter guidance can be useful, particularly when assessing hair characteristics, but the practitioner remains responsible for consultation, contraindications, skin assessment, test patching where required and final treatment settings.
Beyond hair reduction
What Aesthetic Skin Treatments Can Ultra Silk Plus Support?
This is where the IPL and Nd:YAG components broaden the system beyond a dedicated hair-removal platform.
- Skin-rejuvenation treatments focused on tone and texture
- Improving the appearance of sun spots and uneven pigmentation
- Improving the appearance of superficial visible redness
- Selected treatments for blemish-prone skin
- Treatments designed to improve overall skin radiance
- Carbon-peel and skin-refinement protocols using the appropriate Nd:YAG treatment head
Not every concern in that list uses the same handpiece or wavelength. Practitioner training should therefore cover which technology is being used, what chromophore or skin feature is being targeted and how treatment parameters need to be adapted.
Nd:YAG treatment
Professional Tattoo Removal
Tattoo removal is one of the clearest examples of why wavelength choice matters.
Different pigments respond differently to light. The practitioner therefore needs to assess tattoo colour, depth, density and skin characteristics before selecting an appropriate wavelength and protocol.
Ultra Silk Plus provides 532nm and 1064nm as key tattoo-removal wavelengths alongside additional 755nm and 1320nm heads for the wider Nd:YAG treatment platform.
The number of sessions required cannot be predicted solely from the machine. Professional versus amateur tattooing, pigment composition, colour, depth, age and the patient's individual response all have an effect.
Treatment-window cooling
Why Sapphire Contact Cooling Matters
Both the IPL and Diode handpieces use sapphire contact cooling supported by thermoelectric cooling technology.
The treatment window remains cooled against the skin during use, helping manage heat at the epidermal surface and support patient comfort.
Cooling is an important part of treatment delivery, but it does not make inappropriate settings appropriate. Skin assessment, suitable parameters and practitioner technique remain essential.
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Clinic fit
Who Is Ultra Silk Plus Best Suited To?
Clinics Adding Hair Reduction
Clinics wanting both IPL SHR and multi-wavelength Diode Laser rather than committing to only one hair-reduction technology.
Clinics Adding Tattoo Removal
The Nd:YAG handpiece introduces a separate treatment category without requiring another full-sized console.
Clinics Wanting Broader Skin Treatments
IPL filters and the Nd:YAG treatment heads extend the system into selected aesthetic skin-rejuvenation and skin-refinement protocols.
Clinics Where Space Matters
Combining the technologies can reduce the need to accommodate separate consoles for hair reduction, IPL skin treatments and tattoo removal.
Technology · Training · Support
Training Across Three Different Technologies
A multi-technology platform makes good training more important, not less.
All Pure Tone professional equipment training is CPD certified and nurse-led by qualified nurses.
Training can take place at our Pure Tone Aesthetics Training Academy in Cheadle, or our nurses can travel to the purchasing clinic and train the team there.
With Ultra Silk Plus, training needs to distinguish clearly between IPL, Diode and Nd:YAG treatment because the technologies have different applications, wavelengths and treatment parameters.
Professional systems are personally delivered and installed, with ongoing clinical and technical support available after the initial training.
CPD Certified
Structured professional machine training rather than a simple operational walkthrough.
Nurse-Led
Training is delivered by qualified nurses with practical treatment experience.
Cheadle Academy
Clinics can come to the Pure Tone training academy for dedicated hands-on training.
Training at Your Clinic
Our nurses can also travel to your clinic and train your team in the environment where the equipment will be used.
Before choosing a multi-technology system
What Should a Clinic Consider?
- Which treatments does your existing patient base actually request?
- Do you want IPL, Diode hair reduction or both?
- Do you intend to introduce professional tattoo removal?
- Which IPL filters and laser wavelengths are available?
- How are treatment settings controlled?
- What cooling system is built into the hair-removal handpieces?
- What practitioner qualifications and insurance will be required?
- Is hands-on training included?
- Who provides clinical support after training?
- Who installs and services the equipment?
- Are replacement parts and consumables readily available?
- Does one multi-technology platform make more sense than several separate machines for your clinic?
Common questions
Ultra Silk Plus FAQs
What technologies are included with Ultra Silk Plus?
Ultra Silk Plus combines IPL SHR, multi-wavelength Diode Laser and Nd:YAG Laser technology in one professional system. Each technology uses its own dedicated handpiece.
What treatments can Ultra Silk Plus provide?
Depending on the handpiece, wavelength, filter and professional protocol, Ultra Silk Plus can be used for long-term hair reduction, tattoo removal and selected aesthetic skin treatments including skin rejuvenation, uneven pigmentation, visible redness and carbon-peel protocols.
What is the difference between IPL and Diode Laser hair reduction?
IPL uses a broad spectrum of light refined through filters, while the Diode handpiece delivers selected laser wavelengths. Both can be used for professional hair reduction, but they give practitioners different treatment options when considering hair and skin characteristics.
Which Diode wavelengths does Ultra Silk Plus use?
The Diode handpiece provides 755nm, 808nm, 940nm and 1064nm selectable wavelengths. They are selected directly through the touchscreen built into the handpiece.
Which IPL filters are included?
The IPL handpiece includes 480nm, 530nm, 590nm, 640nm and 690nm filters for different hair-reduction and aesthetic skin-treatment protocols.
Which Nd:YAG heads are included?
The Nd:YAG handpiece provides 532nm, 755nm, 1064nm and 1320nm treatment heads for tattoo removal and selected aesthetic skin protocols.
Can Ultra Silk Plus remove tattoos?
Ultra Silk Plus includes an Nd:YAG laser handpiece for professional tattoo-removal treatments. Appropriate wavelength selection depends on factors including ink colour, depth, tattoo characteristics and the individual patient.
What does the AI hair-recognition system do?
The integrated system analyses characteristics including hair type, colour and coarseness and can recommend treatment parameters to support practitioner setting selection. It does not replace professional assessment or practitioner judgement.
Does Ultra Silk Plus have contact cooling?
Yes. The IPL and Diode handpieces use sapphire contact cooling with thermoelectric cooling technology to help manage heat at the skin surface and support treatment comfort.
Does Pure Tone provide training with Ultra Silk Plus?
Yes. Pure Tone professional equipment training is CPD certified and nurse-led by qualified nurses. Clinics can train at the Pure Tone Aesthetics Training Academy in Cheadle or have our nurses travel to their clinic to train the team on-site.
Is Ultra Silk Plus personally delivered and installed?
Yes. Professional Pure Tone systems are personally delivered and installed, with ongoing clinical and technical support available after training.
Is Ultra Silk Plus only a hair-removal machine?
No. Hair reduction is an important part of the platform, but the Nd:YAG and IPL technologies also enable tattoo-removal and selected aesthetic skin-treatment protocols.
Final Thoughts
The Value of Ultra Silk Plus Is in the Difference Between Its Technologies
It is easy to describe Ultra Silk Plus as a machine that “does everything”, but that does not explain why the platform is useful.
The real point is that IPL SHR, Diode Laser and Nd:YAG Laser perform different jobs.
IPL provides flexible broad-spectrum light treatments for hair reduction and selected skin concerns. Multi-wavelength Diode provides a dedicated laser route for hair reduction. Nd:YAG adds professional tattoo removal and additional aesthetic skin-treatment options.
For a clinic considering several of those treatment categories, bringing the technologies together on one platform can make sense from a practical, training and space perspective — provided the clinic genuinely intends to use the treatment capabilities.
IPL SHR · Diode Laser · Nd:YAG Laser
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