Archive for November, 2005

Hypertrichosis Treated by Laser Hair Removal

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

Laser hair removal has been popular as a cosmetic procedure to enhance physical appearance of a person and consecutively increasing their self-confidence. Apart from beauty purposes laser hair removal is also used to cure medical disorders related to extensive unwanted hair growth known as hypertrichosis in medical terminology. Hirsuitism might occur due to genetic reasons, medications, malnutrition, tumors, metabolic problems or certain medications. Lasers offer permanent solution for such problems and are best suited to treat such unruliness. Until the invention of this technique all temporary methods implied to treat patients could not impart complete cure and patient satisfaction.

Recently a successful treatment of a patient suffering from Hypertrichosis of the pinna and external auditory canal was carried out and resulted in excellent recovery. Such disorders commonly occur in older males and cause a great amount of trouble in hearing and normal living. Treating the patient with alexandrite laser produced about 85%. excellent long term hair reduction.

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Medical Spas: Boston – Nurse Raises Questions

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

Medical spas are emerging from every corner of the city. These spas claim to provide various services related to medical professions like laser hair removal, Botox and collagen injections. These usually employ nurses to carry out such duties that are basically a medical practitioners job. Though there are few strong enough people to raise voice against illegal practices that are being carried out here. Fortunately a nurse who was being trained to perform similar actions raised voice against unauthorized services being offered by medical spas.

She brought to notice that medications like collagen and Restylane that has been restricted by Board of Registration in Nursing to be injected by nurses are being delegated to nurses for injecting. She raised a voice against popular practice of advertising that the doctors were always available contrary to the actual situation that doctors were usually not within the premises. Her concern was to ensure safety for patients incase there were any allergic reaction as a result of an injection.

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Laser Hair Removal for Men

Monday, November 28th, 2005

Reports from beauty clinics reveal that men are equally interested in enhancing their physical appearance as compared to women. But men might just not be ready to sustain as much pain and patience for their looks. Laser hair reduction treatment systems typically fall in place for such requirements by men. Lasers are easy to use, very less time consuming and permanent solutions for unwanted hair on men’s back, chest and legs. It comes as a handy resolution to refrain from razor bumps, ingrown hair and many other frequent problems associated with temporary hair removal.

Men are getting increasingly obsessed towards better looks. According to a survey in men’s fitness magazine, if men could change one thing about their bodies, 54.9% would rather change their hair follicles than their muscles. Back hair being most problematic among all other areas. It becomes a more embarrassing issue when strolling near the beach in off-shirt or while having a swimming session or when attending bodybuilding sessions in local gyms and health centers.

American Academy of Dermatology: laser hair removal mounting in popularity

Sunday, November 27th, 2005

“Last year more than 585,000 laser treatments were performed in the United States, and the number of patients taking advantage of this procedure to receive permanent hair growth reduction is growing.”

Although successful laser hair reduction depends on many factors but recent advancements in laser technology has made is possible for almost all to take advantage of innovative laser devices. Laser hair reduction needs multiple treatments for a particular area to be hair free.

The number of sessions required depends on the area to be treated, the hair density and the patient’s hair growth cycle. Hair growth cycle is again dependent on age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism. Laser treatments are typically repeated at interval of six to eight weeks. This therapy does not require any specific restorative precautions, the patient may return to work immediately after treatment. Although falling of hair may start soon and continue for about two weeks after a laser treatment.

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Laser Hair Removal for Darker Skin

Friday, November 25th, 2005

Earlier lasers were suitable mostly for people with light skin tone and dark hair color. But technological advancements in laser manufacturing has enabled even candidates with darker skin color to avail permanent hair reduction through lasers. Concept of lasers depends on light beams being absorbed by dark hair follicles and result in enough heat emission to damage hair shafts permanently. Typically candidates with blonde or light skin only were considered safe to avail this treatment but latest equipments emit larger wavelengths that are further secure for dark skin and damage only targeted follicles.

Studies have proved that when same amount of laser energy is spread over longer time interval there are greater chances of safety for tanned skin color. This property of lasers is technically known as fluence. Earlier lasers like ruby would release large amount of energy in around 30 milliseconds while recent devices can extend similar energy levels to longer time span of about 100, 500 milliseconds. This enhanced ability of lasers protects skin from any probable damage.

New York- Verve Skin Laser Centers

Thursday, November 24th, 2005

Good news for all prospective laser hair removal candidates in New York City and Garden City. Verve Skin laser centers provide free expert consultation for laser hair removal and other skin care regimes. The center has three branches and its excellent services can be availed from any of any of its branches. Verve has a physician that is certified by board and hence provides reliable services to its customers. It presents undivided personalized attention to all clients and hence their clients always have their heads high. Customers of Verve are confident about hairless physique and live to be a favorite among family and friends.

Treatment for hair reduction is based on skin type of clients. The center has four different types of lasers that can efficiently treat almost every skin and hair combination effectively. Certified laser medical doctors personally monitor the treatment plan. Variety lasers allow safe hair reductions for all body parts and are able to treat even light colored hair or darker skin tones.

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Expert Advice on Medi-spas and Medical Spa franchises

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005

Owner of Blue Water Spa, a plastic surgery medical spa in Raleigh, North Carolina emphasizes the fact that laser hair removal is among the most profitable ventures for any medical spa. Expert advice on this subject has appeared in Skin Inc. Magazine in November 2005 issue. The president of Blue Water Spa discusses tips about how to effectively and successfully run a med spa. She highlights importance of using right technology, the article also talks about all present technologies covering LED systems, computer software and different variety of lasers.

Blue Water Spa intends to offer professional advice to many other emerging Spa’s around the country. Vital issues such as business plans, marketing, spa layout, treatment protocol and many such topics are extensively covered in manuals and DVD’s launched by the company. Intrested candidates can avail on- site personal consultancy at Blue Water Spa and enroll for short tern courses at the center.

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Laser Hair Removal at Comforts of Home

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005

Growing popularity and increasing demand for laser hair removal has kept tempting laser manufacturers to come up with newest consumer friendly and economic laser devices. A leading manufacturer of beauty and health products Dezac group has come up with new laser hair removal device that can be used at home. The group manufactures products under Rio brand and is very popular in America, Australia, South Africa, Europe and many other countries. Keeping in pace with upcoming advancements in laser hair removal technology the company has designed Rio Salon laser hair removal system to suit consumer needs.

It is now possible to avail laser treatment without visiting extremely expensive laser clinics. The device is very handy to use and can be ordered on company’s website. This system has many build in safety features to ensure complete protection for its customers. The features include a safe 808nm diverging laser beam, light targeting hair follicles, security key to prevent misuse and the output is controlled by digital power.

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U.S. and Canada – Centers for Specialist Laser Clinics

Monday, November 21st, 2005

Residents of Chicago, Toronto can now avail services from expert laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation centers. Pure laser is a specialist clinic providing reliable services for laser and skin care. The center uses only best of FDA approved Laser devices, light based procedures and skincare products. It is a widely experienced company in United States and Canada with a background of treating over 600,000 candidates. PURE has many branches and finding one nearest to your location can easily be achieved by visiting the company’s site.

Consultants at Pure make efforts to completely understand personal requirements of their clients and diligently plan out laser or skin care program uniquely suited to him or her. Physicians, nurses and aestheticians employed here are professionally trained complying well above minimum training level imposed by industry. The center is committed to provide latest technological developments to its customers. Apart from providing immediate services required by clients it also educates them for regular skin care schedules and suggests products to attain younger, healthier skin.

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Colorado State Commission Approved Laser Training

Sunday, November 20th, 2005

Rocky Mountain Laser College specializes in providing training for permanent hair removal techniques. Colorado State Commission has approved it on higher education under the division of private occupational schools, health occupations. The college has been teaching laser procedure for last 57 years and emerges as masters in their field of expertise. Instructors at the center are well versed with their curriculum and have extensive practice for coaching. Also charged levied by the institution is bare minimum and has an alumni of more than 1000 graduates most of whom are utilizing their knowledge in professional field.

While offering laser training the college is not restricted to train only for particular laser device rather it caters to wide variety of lasers available in today’s market. A graduate from Rocky Mountain Laser College has know-how of many lasers and is able to choose best-suited laser among the lot available in market. Principle instructor of the college is in touch with their students even after finishing the course and assists them for latest advancements or enquires raised by them in due course of time.

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