Laser Hair Removal

What are the results of laser hair removal?

November 7th, 2007 at 07:17am Under Laser Hair Removal

Studies show that for suitable candidates, hair removal lasers can reduce hair counts by 40 percent to 80 percent. Results vary from person to person, however, and some people respond better to treatment than others.

Multiple treatments can prolong the duration of hair loss, but hair regrowth is possible. Also as you age, unwanted hair growth inevitably continues, and you may need repeat treatments in the future.

What are the risks of laser hair removal?

Complications from laser hair removal are rare. Bleeding during the laser treatment is extremely rare, as is the possibility of infection resulting from treatment.

Side effects from laser hair removal include, but are not limited to:

  • Darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation). This is usually a temporary condition, but in rare instances, is long lasting or permanent.
  • Lightening of the skin (hypopigmentation). This is of special concern with people who have darker skin. Laser hair treatment is more successful on fair skin, but darker skin can also be treated.
  • Blistering and scarring. These rarely occur.
  • Changes in the skin texture. These rarely occur.
  • Crusting or scabbing. If this occurs, it’s temporary.
  • Hair changes. New hair growth may be finer and lighter in color. In some cases, new hair may grow in areas adjacent to the treated areas. This can be successfully treated with additional laser treatments.

Talk to your doctor about how these risks apply to you. Understanding what’s involved in laser hair removal and weighing the benefits and risks can help you decide if this procedure is your best option for long-term hair removal.

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What can you expect during laser hair removal?

November 7th, 2007 at 07:16am Under Laser Hair Removal

During the procedure, you wear goggles to prevent accidental exposure of your eyes to laser light. When the laser is activated, you feel a stinging sensation. Oftentimes a topical local anesthetic is applied before the procedure to reduce discomfort. The procedure causes a slight charring of stubble. You may notice a strong odor of singed hair, which is normal.

How long the procedure takes depends on the area of the body involved. A small area such as the upper lip may take several minutes. A larger area such as the back may require several hours.

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How does laser hair removal work?

November 7th, 2007 at 07:15am Under Laser Hair Removal

During the procedure, your doctor presses a hand-held laser instrument to your skin. Depending on the type of laser, a cooling device on the tip or a cool gel is used to protect the skin.

When the doctor activates the laser, the laser light passes through your skin’s surface to tiny sacs (hair follicles) where hair growth originates. The intense heat damages the hair follicle, which inhibits hair growth. It takes several treatments to provide an extended hair-free period.

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Laser hair removal: Zapping unwanted hair

November 7th, 2007 at 07:14am Under Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal technology is evolving. No matter what skin type you have, newer lasers can safely and effectively remove unwanted hair from your face and body.

If you’re tired of shaving, waxing or plucking body hair only to have it return days later, you may be interested in laser hair removal. Laser hair removal systems use laser light — an intense, pulsating beam of light — to remove unwanted hair. Whether it’s on your face, arms, legs or other areas, laser hair removal may be an option if you seek long-term results.

Who is a candidate for laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal is used for people who want to remove unwanted body hair. Common treatment locations include legs, armpits, upper lip, chin and bikini line. Although laser hair removal doesn’t guarantee permanent hair removal, it does extend the “hair-free” period, which can vary from several months to several years. With multiple treatments, long-term hair removal is possible.

Hair color and skin type are the key factors that influence the success of laser hair removal. It’s most successful on people with dark hair (brown or black) and light skin. However, it can also be used on people with darker skin types.

How do you prepare for laser hair removal?

Before scheduling laser hair removal, you meet with your doctor to discuss the factors that determine whether the procedure is likely to work well for you. This meeting generally includes:

  • Your medical history. Your doctor asks questions about conditions you have or have had, as well as any medications you’re taking.
  • Photographs. Photographs are taken from different angles of the area to be treated. Your doctor uses these photos for before-and-after assessments and long-term reviews.
  • A discussion of risks, benefits and expectations. You and your doctor talk about risks and benefits. He or she explains what laser hair removal can and can’t do for you and what your results might be.

If you have a tan from sun exposure or sunless tanning products, you must wait until the tan fades completely before undergoing laser hair removal. A tan increases your risk of side effects such as blistering and discoloration. Avoid sun exposure four to six weeks before treatment.

Laser hair removal is effective only on short, visible hair. Two to three days before the procedure, you shave the area to be treated, and allow it to grow to a stubble. Avoid waxing or plucking the hair and electrolysis three weeks before treatment.

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Which Is The Right Hair Removal Treatment For You?

August 20th, 2007 at 07:22pm Under Hair Removal+ Laser Hair Removal

Here is what you need to ask yourself first about hair removal treatments:

Where is the hair to be removed? Both generalized as well as specifically determine which area or if all areas are to be treated.

What level of intensity will you need? For some, hereditary factors contribute to the growth, re-growth rate as well as the thickness of the hair. Determine if you have situations where you will likely need more treatments than others.

Can you withstand a little pain? Some of the hair removal treatment options that you have do require some pain. For example, waxing and electrolysis are two methods of hair removal that you can consider. But, both of these do offer some pain, even though it is quite temporary. Can you handle it?

What budget do you have for hair removal treatments? These can be quite costly and they can require several treatments, making them even more costly than you thought. What can you do to remove hair from your body? What can you afford to spend on treatments? This will ultimately determine which method you use for hair removal. One example is laser hair removal. It will cost you several thousand dollars to effectively have your hair removed because you’ll need several treatments done.

Do you want permanent or temporary hair removal? If you are looking for long term results, then the best methods for you to consider are both laser hair removal treatments as well as electrolysis treatments. Both have show to be significant in their abilities to remove hair. They do this through destroying the follicle’s ability to produce hair. That makes them as permanent as can be. Neither method is 100% accurate for everyone, but this is the best permanent method of choice.

Choose the method that fits your needs the best. While permanent solutions seem like the right way to go, if you can not afford it, then look in another direction. Choose the hair removal treatment that fits all of your needs.

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laser hair removal UK

August 15th, 2007 at 01:58pm Under Laser Hair Removal

British organization of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
c/o The Royal College of Surgeons of England
35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PE
Advice Line: 020 7405 2234

The Northern Concord
P.O. Box 258,
Manchester,
M60 1LN,
England

Laser Hair Removal UK
21-23 Biggin Street,
Loughborough,
Leics.
LE11 1UA

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laser hair removal Los Angeles

August 15th, 2007 at 01:53pm Under Laser Hair Removal

Burbank -American Laser Centers

421 E. Angeleno
Suite 204
Burbank, CA 91501

Lancaster -American Laser Centers

42335 50th St West Quartz Hill
Suite 105
Quartz Hill, CA 93536

Newport Beach - merican Laser Centers

1501 Superior Ave.
Suite 112
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Pasadena -American Laser Centers

301 South Fair Oaks
Suite 404
Pasadena, CA 91105

Santa Monica -American Laser Centers

1450 Tenth Street
Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Torrance -American Laser Centers

3600 Lomita Boulevard
Suite 100
Torrance , CA 90505

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laser hair removal Atlanta

August 15th, 2007 at 01:51pm Under Laser Hair Removal

American Laser Centers- Buckhead/Vinings

Paces Pavillion
3193 Howell Mill Road
Suite 229
Atlanta, GA 30327

American Laser Centers - uluth

3925 Johns Creek Court
Suwanee, GA 30024

Youthtopia Med Spa - Alpharetta

3665 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005

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laser hair removal dc

August 15th, 2007 at 01:50pm Under Laser Hair Removal

Alase Washington DC

1028 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

American Laser Centers

10320 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Suite 101
Columbia, MD 21044

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laser hair removal Virginia

August 15th, 2007 at 01:48pm Under Laser Hair Removal

Reveal MedSpa - Fairfax Corner, VA
4211 Fairfax Corner East Avenue
Suite 220
Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Reveal MedSpa
1101 South Joyce Street
Suite B-6
Arlington, VA  22202

Richmonders

2004 Bremo Road
Suite 100
Richmond , VA 23226

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laser hair removal miami

August 15th, 2007 at 01:44pm Under Laser Hair Removal

Aventura - American Laser Centers
21110 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 203
Aventura, FL 33180

Ft. Lauderdale - American Laser Centers
Imperial Point Medical Center
6405 N. Federal Hwy
Suite 202
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

Wellington - American Laser Centers
1035 State Rd. 7 (AKA 441)
Building C Suite 214
Wellington, FL 33414

Boca Raton - American Laser Centers
Harbour Center
200 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33432

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Questions to ask your doctor before the procedure? laser hair removal

August 2nd, 2007 at 03:57pm Under Laser Hair Removal

lease make sure that your doctor (preferably a Board Certified Dermatologist) is:

  1. Experienced in using whatever system you or your doctor selects to treat your unwanted hair.
  2. Find out for how long and how many patients your doctor has treated with that particular machine.
  3. Ask to see “before and after” photographs of the doctor’s own results. Make sure the results are at least six months after the last treatment and that the conditions of the “before and after” photographs are similar.
  4. Make sure that your doctor has treated patients with your skin type and problem.
  5. Discuss all possible side effects.

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What to expect during the laser hair removal procedure?

August 2nd, 2007 at 03:56pm Under Laser Hair Removal

The length of a laser session may range from a few minutes to an hour or more depending on the size of the area being treated. How long the procedure takes depends on the area of the body involved. A small area such as the upper lip may take several minutes. A larger area such as the back may require several hours.

Since laser tends to treat hair follicles that are in an active growth phase, more than one treatment may be required to disable hair follicles that subsequently enter this growth phase.

During the procedure, laser light will be delivered through a hand held piece attached to a laser console. You may experience a stinging sensation as the laser pulse is delivered. To reduce discomfort, the cooling system automatically removes heat from the surface of your skin before, during and after the laser exposure. You should not need general anesthesia or pain medication, but a topical anesthetic cream may be applied to sensitive areas. The process can take from just a few minutes for an upper lip to several hours for a full back and legs.

Laser treatment itself may cause a slight tingling sensation. Most patients tolerate the procedure well. But because some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, topical anesthesia can be an option. The appearance of the treated area immediately after the laser session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of treatment and skin type. Immediate after-effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness and swelling, which disappear in a short time. Most people return to normal activity right away.

During the procedure, you wear goggles to protect your eyes from accidental exposure to laser light. The procedure causes a slight charring of your stubble. You may notice a strong odor of singed hair, which is normal. Afterwards, you may experience some temporary redness and swelling.

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