Laser Hair Removal
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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August 2nd, 2007 at 03:57pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
lease make sure that your doctor (preferably a Board Certified Dermatologist) is:
- Experienced in using whatever system you or your doctor selects to treat your unwanted hair.
- Find out for how long and how many patients your doctor has treated with that particular machine.
- 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.
- Make sure that your doctor has treated patients with your skin type and problem.
- Discuss all possible side effects.
By admin
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.
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:55pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
One of the more common problems you see in darker skinned patients, particularly when the hair is curly is pseudofolliculitis. Pseudofolliculitis is bumps in the area where the hair is and that problem improves very rapidly following laser treatment. In fact, after a single laser treatment pseudofolliculitis can improve tremendously even though all of the hair is not removed.
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:54pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
It is common to experience redness or bumps after the treatment. A cold compress often helps in this scenario. Apart from this, general precautions to take after laser hair removal treatment include:
. Minimal use of makeup and maximum use of moisturizer
. Use sun block of SPF 25 or more for a couple of weeks after the treatment
. If needed, the only other acceptable hair removal method during the treatment regimen is shaving
. Be aware that hair will continue to shed up to three weeks after the treatment. Help the hairs out by using a loofah or washcloth.
Make sure to ask your doctor for detailed post-treatment instructions.
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:54pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
While the process in itself is considered to be very safe, individuals opting for laser hair removal should preferably follow the following pre-treatment tips:
. Laser treatment should be avoided when you have a suntan or sunburn
. Though not necessary, shaving before the treatment quickens treatment time. Shaving should be done to a degree where only a shadow or stubble remains visible
. Bleaching or plucking should be stopped for a couple of weeks before the treatment
. If you are likely to suffer from cold sores or have genital herpes, start taking appropriate medicines before the treatment
You should contact your doctor and schedule a consultation for a detailed instruction list.
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:53pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
One of the main advantages of laser hair removal procedures is the speed of the treatment in combination with the long lasting results. For example, to remove hair from the back with laser hair removal usually takes about an hour.
In contrast, a full back hair removal with electrolysis can take up to and over 125 hours.
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:53pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
Any area, except adjacent to the eye, where there is excess hair can be treated with laser. The most common areas requested are the face, upper lip, neck, chest, periareolar, underarms, back, abdomen, bikini line, and legs.
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:52pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
Although laser hair removal is an excellent treatment option, some patients may experience hair regrowth. However, this hair is usually finer and lighter in color. Possible side effects, though very rare, may include damage to the surrounding healthy tissue in the
form of scars, burns, redness and swelling. The process is also not as effective on unpigmented (gray) hairs and red or blonde hair.
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:52pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
It is important to note that laser hair removal is a non-invasive method of photoepilation, which does not require needles or chemical creams. The advantages of laser hair removal include:
- The technique is safe if performed properly
- It is considered to be painless as compared to other methods
- Many consumers have experienced long-lasting hair removal or even permanent hair reduction
- The method is very useful for removing hair from large areas such as backs or legs
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:51pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
Many salon and spa processes are now beginning to produce modified versions of laser hair removal treatments which can be carried out at home. There are certain laser hair removal machines that are sold for personal use in the home. However, it is highly advised that experienced professionals, whether they are experienced laser technicians or certified dermatologists, perform laser hair removal sessions. A patient is at an advantage with professionals performing the laser hair removal process, as they know how to operate the machines so as to produce the best results. Additionally, they can complete the task in a safe manner, and they are informed as to how to decrease discomfort, if pain should occur. This method of removing unwanted hair is highly discouraged. Always make sure the take-home product is approved by the FDA.
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:51pm
Under Laser Hair Removal
Due to the fact that a laser targets melanin, the more melanin an individual has in his/her hair, the more effective a laser will be. Therefore, someone with gray, red, or blonde hair is not as good a candidate for laser hair removal.
In addition, the more melanin in your skin, the darker it looks. Since the laser does not distinguish between melanin in hair and melanin in skin, the more melanin present in the skin, the more the laser is going to target the skin rather than the hair. Therefore, someone with darker skin is not as good a candidate for laser hair removal.
Light skin and dark hair are the best combination for laser hair removal. The more closely an individual’s skin tone matches his/her hair color, the less likely he/she is to benefit from laser hair removal.
By admin
August 2nd, 2007 at 03:51pm
Under Hair Facts+ Laser Hair Removal
Photoepilation destroys the hair follicle using controlled flashes of light. The light used is very powerful. The hair absorbs the light projected by the device and the intense heat destroys it. This heating is painless. In order to obtain the best results with photoepilation, we need all the light energy sent by the machine to be absorbed by the hair and not by the nearby tissues.
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