There are two basic types of lasers used for cosmetic purposes: ablative and nonablative. Ablative lasers actually vaporize the top layers of damaged skin, while nonablative lasers work deeper in the skin without removing or otherwise damaging the top layers.
1 Adults average 3 m (9.8ft.) in length. 2  Males average 3.4 to 4.6 m (11.2-15.1 ft.) and weigh about 1,500 kg (3,307 lb.). 3  Females average 3 to 4 m (9.8 to 13.1 ft.) and weigh about 1,360 kg (2,998 lb.).  Beluga whales reach full size at about 10 years.
Marine Mammal Facts & Information. Beluga Whale Facts. The beluga whale (also known as the white whale) is one of the smallest whales within the cetacean species. This small whale belongs to the toothed whale family and is easily identified by its dome shaped head, short beak and white coloring.