Miranda Mogle, DNP, FNP-C

🎯 CHROMOPHORE QUICK FIRE!

A chromophore is a molecule or structure in tissue that absorbs laser energy — it’s what the laser “sees.”

Understanding chromophores is the foundation of selective photothermolysis — it’s how we target one structure while sparing the rest.

Now, let’s test your laser IQ 👇

1️⃣ Hair Reduction → Melanin
2️⃣ Vessels → Oxyhemoglobin
3️⃣ Skin Resurfacing → Water

When you know your chromophores, you don’t just fire light — you practice with precision. ⚡

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