Monthly Archives: September 2005

Fitzpatrick’s skin type I through VI

Analysis of skin type of each patient is necessary to determine the methodology that would be effective on that particular client and also would be safe on his skin. Human skin is classified into several skin types based on its reaction towards exposure to sun, susceptibility towards tanning and phenotype. Usually the skin is classified … Continue reading

Studies Support Effectiveness of LightSheer Diode Laser systems

Intensive researches are carried out before FDA approves any new laser equipment for commercial utilization. Studies carried out at Massachusetts ’s reveal that pulsed, high-power diode laser system is effective for long-term laser hair reduction. Equipment used for the research study was an 800nm pulsed infrared diode laser. The factors considered for study were the … Continue reading

Cooling Facility Enhances Laser Performances

Some latest laser devices come with inherent cooling systems. A method of cooling simultaneously when applied with high wavelengths of laser beams ensures safety of the skin epidermis. Greater intensity of light energy is occasionally required to treat patients with special considerations and light hair color; this increases the risk of damage being caused to … Continue reading

Fluence – Significant Contributing Factor for Laser Effectiveness

Energy emitted per unit area of a laser beam refers to the Fluence of the device at that particular instance. A diligent selection of energy levels according to various skin types is required for effective reduction of unwanted hair without much pain or side effects. Light sheer diode lasers after careful setting for exact fluence … Continue reading

Studies Comparing Spot Light and Wavelengths of Laser Systems

Prior to accepting any laser methodology that would be practiced by consumers an extensive research to evaluate effects that various types of laser treatments would have is an absolute necessity. Studies supporting use of several different combinations of wavelengths, laser spotlight and whether applying local anesthesia would be more convenient for the patient or not … Continue reading

Laser Preparation before Treatments

Although laser hair removal treatments basically work fine with most skin types and do not depend much on personal lifestyles of people. According to experts candidates with no smoking history and those minimum tanning by sun exposure are best suited for the treatment. A patient without a history of allergy or herpes infection is a … Continue reading

Laser Treatment for Transsexual Patients

Due to certain birth disorders transexuality may be caused which might create a wrong physical appearance for the person who is a transgender patient. These people are opposite in their physical appearance and their inner brain and hence they require special cosmetic treatments. A transformation from male to female or a female to male would … Continue reading

Laser Hair Removal – Advantages and Limitations

Permanent hair removal methods comprise a major part of the cosmetic industry in recent times. Advantages of laser process lies in the fact that it is free from any needle insertion process and also does not involve applying any harsh chemicals on skin. It’s a scientific process involving light beams that usually do not have … Continue reading

Multiple treatments necessary for effective hair removal

Human hair follows a complete cycle for hair growth. Hair growth is basically classified into three stages of development. The stages are popularly known as the growing, intermediate and shedding phase. Technically one may call them as Anagen, Catagen and Telogen respectively. All the hair in our body is at different stages of growth cycle … Continue reading

Laser treatment-also suitable for unnatural hair growth

Hair removal is necessary not only to get rid form regular unwanted growth of hair in certain body parts but sometimes also as a remedy against abnormal increase in hair growth. This irregular rise in hair may be caused either as a side effect of any hormone intake or as a reaction to certain medications … Continue reading

American clinic offering two years guarantee on laser treatment

While the number of clinics offering laser hair removal services is rising it’s becoming harder to point a genuine treatment center that actually specializes in the process. American laser centers is a dedicated institution offering best in laser services. They even offer a two-year guarantee on the laser treatment services done by them. A guarantee … Continue reading

Quack Claims – Laser Hair Removal

Although the technique of laser hair removal is very safe and based on scientific researches yet there are many Quack claims about the laser method prevailing in the air. There are lots of laser equipment manufactures that are trying to bank upon the popularity of laser to mint money. The manufactures have come out with … Continue reading

Specialized Training for Laser Professionals

Success of laser treatment for permanent reduction in hair growth depends mainly on how skilled is the practitioner who is treating the patient. Even with the latest laser devices that offer best facilities for laser hair removal a skilled medical professional is essential for its proper use. The amount of discomfort or the amount of … Continue reading

Post Laser Care of the Skin

Permanent reduction of hair by using laser technology has been widely accepted due to the simplicity of its use and the amount of easiness by which it can be carried out. Laser hair removals methods have been proved to be safer on the skin and don not require and complicated process in its implication. The … Continue reading

IPL and ILS near relatives of lasers

IPL (intense pulsed light) and ILS (intense light source) are latest light energy based devices that facilitate permanent hair reduction process. Intense pulsed light systems also known as flash lamps and emit full spectrum light source. Among the wide range of wavelengths released by the flashlights only those that confirm to the required standards of … Continue reading

SoftLight Lasers-Pioneer London based company offering laser treatments

SoftLight Laser peel is a method for the treatment of unwanted hair in the body. The specialized effect of SoftLight removes hair follicles effectively with out causing much damage to the skin. Also its skin rejuvenating ability by a secure process of exfoliation makes the skin look younger and brighter. SoftLight Lasers are supple on … Continue reading

FDA – Clearance for hair removal device

Most of the hair removal devices available in the market before April 3, 1995, had been launched without intensive researches. They were created only for commercial purposes and did not carry out exhaustive examination of the device before it was launched in the market. Hence they posed serious health issues. So US. Food and drug … Continue reading

Ruby: A long pulsed laser

Laser hair removal methods have gained lots of popularity in recently times. More and more people are now opting permanent hair reduction solutions rather than wasting the precious morning hours on daily hair maintenance. Presence of numerous laser hair removal technologies has given a boost to choice for personal hair removal systems. One of the … Continue reading

Diode: An efficient laser device for hair removal

Diode lasers are FDA approved long pulsed lasers that can effectively remove hair by damaging the hair follicles. It can work on most of the skin types including dark and tanned skin. A large wavelength enables deeper penetration inside the skin and hence does not harm the upper epidermis. A proficient setting of wavelength of … Continue reading

Alexandrite – A short-pulsed laser

Alexandrite lasers are the most common type of lasers used since the invention of the technique of laser hair removal. It induces shorter wavelengths of usually reddish light and hence do not penetrate deeper inside the skin. Alexandrite lasers are more suited for lighter and finer hair but they also pose a risk of higher … Continue reading