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Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN), the maker of BOTOX(R) Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A), today announced it is launching its ‘next-generation’ hyaluronic acid dermal filler products, JUVEDERM(TM) ULTRA and JUVEDERM(TM) ULTRA PLUS, through an experience trial involving a group of physicians with expertise in facial aesthetics, in advance of nationwide product availability in January 2007. Allergan will … Continue reading

etting the fat reduced seems to be the only aim for people who suffer from excess muscles on different body parts. Liposuction offers a remedial effect to burn down excess fat that could not be removed by exercise or diet. The treatment is customarily done under general anesthesia. The process involves inserting an injection into … Continue reading

Unwanted hair is a problem shared both by men and women. Some people experience unwanted or excessive hair growth at puberty; others find it to be a condition that grows progressively worse with age. Some women experience additional hair growth during pregnancy or menopause. A few diseases also have excessive hair growth as a symptom, … Continue reading

Laser devices emit Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER). Medical practitioners use laser beam for treating many medical ailments to cut, seal or vaporize tissue and blood vessels. Lasers are now extensively used for cosmetic purposes like skin rejuvenation, leg veins, wrinkle removal and most commonly for unwanted hair removal. Most aesthetic … Continue reading

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

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

Characteristics pertaining to light emission differ for different laser devices. Some laser machines emit sudden impulses of light but the latest ones release light energy bifurcated by milliseconds between pulse emissions. The stoppage of light emission between the pulses provides an opportunity for the skin epidermis to cool while the hair follicle cannot manage being … Continue reading

The treatment for permanent hair reduction usually does not require any severe anesthetics baring some rare cases where small doses of slight anesthesia could be required. Another way to relieve the skin from any pain sensation is an application of a local numbing cream on the area to be treated. An experienced professional can best … Continue reading

A revolutionary concept for laser hair removal is the availability of the facility to opt for laser hair removal enjoying the comforts of home. Innovations in laser technology have made hair removal by laser even simpler. It is now not mandatory that one must attend long laser sessions at laser clinics to get permanently rid … Continue reading

Innovations in laser technology keep coming up. Nd: YAG laser is one of the latest developments in laser manufacturing technology. People with dark and tanned skin who were earlier not considered to be a perfect candidate for laser hair removal can now hope to embark on new Nd: YAG laser for permanent hair reduction process. … Continue reading

The recent development of Pro Wave 770 in the technology for permanent reduction in hair growth has induced a boost in hair removal market. The basic characteristics of Pro Wave 770 are that the wavelength of laser beams emitted by it can be adjusted to suit the unique individual needs of every patient. Pro Wave … Continue reading

Advancement in technology has led to treating even the darker skin shades by laser hair removal method. Recent developments in manufacturing specialized laser devices have enabled even people with tanned skin tone to take upon laser technology as a permanent hair removal solution. A most advanced diode known as sonata laser from Orion is best … Continue reading

There is good news for people whose skin color is lighter than their hair color. The technique of hair removal by using laser beams is aimed at reducing unwanted hair growth permanently in our body. In this process a gentle ray of light energy is emitted focusing on the surface where hair removal is desired. … Continue reading

The laser beams that target hair follicles leave some heating effect on the epidermis of our skin. A bit darker skin shade absorbs more light energy emitted by lasers than those with lighter tones of skin causing discomfort for such patients. But now with the advent of new systems dark and tanned skin types can … Continue reading

The common myth about laser hair removal that it cannot be used on all body parts is not appropriate. Removal of hairs by laser can be done on any body area be it: legs, feet, buttocks, private areas, breasts, chest, neck, nose and ears. Laser hair removal uniformly goes well with both men and women. … Continue reading

With physical appearance of a person gaining added significance each day, being presentable is not an option but a compulsion. Walking around with unwanted hairs may render a messy look and at times lowers the person’s self-esteem. In some cases it can also influence an individual’s career prospects. A spick and span person eventually gains … Continue reading