Archive for October, 2005

Los Angeles – New Improved Arion Alexandrite Laser Launched

Monday, October 31st, 2005

Laser hair removal has grown as most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the country. Lasers have proved to be completely safe and virtually painless device to get rid of unwanted hair. Yet earlier some individuals resented using lasers in anticipation of pain or discomfort during the process. But with regular new advancements in the field lasers are becoming more comfortable and faster in carrying the process of hair removal.

Patients feel more contented with Arion Alexandrite Lasers, as it has proved to be faster and more efficient. They are now ready to experiment with larger areas like legs, back, chests etc. Uniqueness of Arion lies in the fact that it uses scanners to generate precise shapes of laser beams. Practitioners now are able to set laser beams in ideal straight lines, oval shape required by Underarms and rectangles to wrap large areas. This saves using double- beat spots and avoids omission of small spaces. After completing entire sessions with laser consultant, a person only needs to visit the clinic for minute touch-ups if needed.

WIN FREE - Laser Hair Removal Treatments

Sunday, October 30th, 2005

Exciting news for all those who long waited to get laser hair removal done but could not avail the service due to high costs involved in the process. Permanent hair reduction procedure by lasers is gaining huge popularity among Americans all over. Good information is that American Laser Centers are offering a Free Laser Hair Removal process as a promotional scheme.
About $1,500 cost of the process can be won free by just registering to the site below. A golden chance to avail best treatments from reputed center within America is here. A not to be missed opportunity to win FDA approved painless processes is now in reach of everyone. Apart from first prize of entirely free treatment American Laser Centers offer other second and third prizes of large discounts on the package for laser hair removal. With no hard work or any complex procedures it is a lifetime chance to win a free cosmetic treatment process that is as easy as only registering a simple form online.
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Laser Hair Removal NYC

Friday, October 28th, 2005

New York City has been fastest to adopting all latest advancements in cosmetic treatments. The same can be said about laser hair removal process. But since greater percentage of citizens in New York City are blonde and light colored haired only a restricted number of people here can opt for the treatment. Laser clinics in the city have wider range of equipments and expertise to deal with varying demands of its citizens. It is easier to start a laser clinic in other parts of the world than launching a laser center in New York. Strict laws govern commencement of clinics here. Established centers needs to employ technically trained personnel and medical professionals to carry out the process. Before signing up with any clinic one may enquire about the expertise level offered by the center.

Laser hair removal systems in New York promise to foster enormous increase in this industry. Latest techniques with enhanced technical advancements can be found emerging throughout the place benefiting all prospective clients.

Women Facing PCOS Problem – Get Relief from Laser Treatments

Thursday, October 27th, 2005

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome also called PCOS is a physical disorder faced by women. The ailment can occur due to several reasons including hormonal disorder of higher levels of male hormone (androgen) secretion. This may lead to excessive hair growth on areas where usually men have more hair like growth on the back, chest, thumbs, face or toes. FDA approved of laser treatment as being safe for permanent reduction of unwanted hair. Women facing hirsutism, excess hair growth problems have now found an enduring respite from the embarrassment caused due to hair growing at wrong places.

Laser treatment requires more than one session for almost every candidate but it is more so with women suffering from PCOS. This is due to more hair growing in new areas and becoming active after some time. These new development of hair requires repeated laser hair removal treatments. Also the consulting medical practitioner may advice medications to keep hormones under control to prevent new hair growth.

Florida adds a new Laser Hair Removal clinic

Wednesday, October 26th, 2005

Dermatologic laser & Surgery Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has recently found a space in LaserHairRemovalFortLauredale.com. The center performs laser hair removal treatments with Epilight system. The device is effective on a wide variety of skin and hair colors and is safe on all parts of body. Epilight system causes very less pain and offers faster treatment with minimal side effects, due to these qualities of the appliance the center has chosen it to be the device used by them to perform laser hair removal. FDA approved Epilight in July 1997 after testing on its effectiveness and safety parameters.
Epilight emits light beams of high intensity, greater energy levels and with large spot size, hence it is efficient in treating large area in short time intervals. Dermatologic laser & Surgery Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has an experience of over 30 years in the field of cosmetic medical treatments. Accordingly highly skilled personnel perform the new laser treatment added by the center.
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CoolGlide® - a new efficient laser devise in Los Angeles

Monday, October 24th, 2005

Large number of laser devices is suitable for only small percentage of people with particular skin colors. Earlier laser systems had a narrow range of hair types that could be safely treated with it. With the advent of CoolGlide® laser practitioners are now able to treat wide variety of skin and hair types. CoolGlide® is a long pulsed ND: YAG laser and has received clearance from FDA for being a safe device. This new system as the name implies has a hand piece that glides over the skin cooling and soothing the surface as it moves along.

The sessions with CoolGlide® usually causes only a mild sensation of pinching or stinging. It is effective for all skin and hair colors even tanned patients do not need to wait for their tanning to disappear. This excellent machinery has a longer wavelength that penetrates deep within the epidermal cells leaving the client with long lasting hair free skin.

Manhattan doctors find new avenues for income through laser services

Sunday, October 23rd, 2005

Insurance companies cover treatment and expenditures for most common diseases. The payments made by medical insurance agents have reduced over time leading to decline in income opportunities of medical practitioners. Hence doctors need to find new avenues to maintain a decent cash inflow for their requirements. Lasers treatments along with other cosmetic procedures are beyond insurance coverage hence offer an easy source of income.

Cost for laser treatments are not regulated or uniform throughout the country so the doctors are at discretion to charge any amount from their clients.

Laser procedures offer a supplement in the income. This has attracted many gynecologists/obstetricians and others to sway from their routine work and follow new path to increment revenues. Some people who joined the University of Massachusetts with an aim to serve the needy are now involved in cosmetic treatments of laser. Such incidents sometimes creates ethical issues as the doctors pressured with high cost of medicines urge patients to get laser treatments done.

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New York clinics find a Better way for Laser Procedure

Sunday, October 23rd, 2005

It has been proved that hair are best removed when in early Anagen stage. To further facilitate the laser process it is important to first apply a wax strip on the hairy area so that hair pores get opened. This makes follicles more vulnerable to damage by absorbing more light energy. A carbon dye needs to be applied on these pores to make them dark in color and more visible. The treatment area in massaged with cotton tipped applicator in a manner that ensures the dye being absorbed deep by all follicles. After massaging the carbon dye excess color is wiped away with an alcohol based wipe. Now entire pores are visible with a dark color spot.

Light energy emitted is targeted towards these dark apertures of hair follicles and so destroys them permanently. Maintaining a perfect angle between the laser device and the pore is significant. A careful application of laser is safe on skin and feels usually only like zapping of a rubber band on skin.

Laser Clinics Emerging like Mushrooms in Washington

Thursday, October 20th, 2005

The growing popularity of laser hair removal has tempted numerous amateurs to set up laser clinics in many corners of the city. It has become an easy way to mint money from people who aspire to permanently get rid of surplus hair growth on their body. Suitably trained professionals are implied by reputed clinics in within society who work under an alleged brand name. But an increased number of non-professional and poorly trained personal settings up laser clinics have become a major area of concern with the authorities responsible for consumer interests. As an easy source of making quick money laser clinics have come up in huge numbers all through the country.

Lasers involve utilization of numbing creams that are purely medical products and hence it needs to be regulated that clinics using medical preparations must be technically qualified for it. It’s vital to enquire about potentiality and consumer profile of the clinic before signing for laser treatment with that center.

North Carolina Medical Board Approves Tougher Guidelines for Laser Hair Removal

Monday, October 17th, 2005

Subsequent to death of the 22-year-old student from an overdose of lidocaine, an anesthetic used to numb the skin prior to laser hair removal in January great concern was spread throughout laser hair removal industry. The medical board passed tough guidelines around seven months after the unfortunate demise of this young lady from the family of Shiri Breg. New guidelines required that prescription was essential before signing up for any laser hair removal procedure. Physical presence of medical doctor is also deemed to be vital before deciding on laser process. This would prevent any malpractices prevalent in this industry and make doctors more liable about their profession.

The family of berg is satisfied with the proceedings of the medical board. Her father said, "They are honoring her and respecting her death and protect other young children”. It believes that the committee was going on a right direction. But practitioners in the industry believe that these guidelines are strict and the final verdict on this matter is still awaited.

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