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Posts Tagged ‘Laser Hair Removal’ Home Laser Hair Removal Devices (Silk’n and Tria) Versus Professional Laser Hair Removal Treatments Friday, May 18th, 2012 In the United States, the removal of hair permanently using a laser is the fastest growing non-surgical aesthetic laser cosmetic procedure. The number of performed laser hair removal sessions is projected to grow 18 percent per year. This means there will be an estimated 6,000,000 laser hair removal procedures performed in 2010! Traditionally, removing hair for beauty reasons is most popular among women-virtually all women over 12 years old engage in the practice in some way, shape or form. Laser hair removal for men, however, is rapidly growing in popularity. More and more men seek lasting hair removal solutions – on the neck, to address issues of ingrown hairs, and on the chest, back and shoulders, mostly, for cosmetic purposes. With the size of the consumer market for permanent hair removal treatments growing at such a fast rate, recently, we’ve seen new technologies coming out to help shoulder the load of the consumer market. In this article, I’ll discuss two handheld devices, and provide points comparison with respect to professional medical lasers. But, first, let’s discuss how laser hair removal works. Laser hair removal works using laser energy, targeting the melanin in your hair, to cause damage to your hair follicles. Once damaged, the hair follicles will no longer produce new hairs. After a series of treatments the follicle basically dies and can’t grow hair. Formerly, the ideal candidates for laser hair removal have light skin and thick dark hair. However, laser technology has evolved and now, darker skinned and tan people can also see amazing results (using an Nd:YAG laser). A series of treatments are needed for an effective treatment because the laser is only effective when it hits the follicle in its growth phase. During the growth phase of the hair growth cycle, the follicle has the most melanin, which is necessary for the laser light to target. Since each hair can be in a different growth phase at any given time, several treatments are necessary to make sure you the treatment hits all of the hairs in the right growth phase. Let’s move on to the cost of laser hair removal treatments. The price of a laser hair removal treatment depends on many factors including the region in which the laser center is located, and the size of the area being treated. If you live in New York, and have your appointments at Assara Laser you can do an Unlimited Full Body Laser Hair Removal for $449 per month. That means you can laser every body part you want for $449 per month – from your sideburns, to upper lip, arms, back, bikini, bum, legs. An average client is treated once every 4-5 weeks, for six sessions, so under this program the cost of six sessions for full body treatments is approximately $2,700, paid over 6 installments of $449. How does laser hair removal feel? People always want to know how much pain is involved in laser hair removal. There is some pain involved. The laser zap feels like a snap on your skin, but a handheld cooled air jet attached to the laser helps to cool your skin and diminish the discomfort. The discomfort comes from the light energy from the laser being converted into heat energy when the laser light is absorbed by the melanin in your hair follicle. An experienced laser practitioner must therefore keep the energy level of the laser high enough to create enough heat to damage and disable the hair follicle, but low enough so that there is no harm done to the surrounding skin. Now that we’re armed with these tidbits of knowledge. Let’s take compare at home laser hair removal systems with medical laser systems used in laser centers and Medispas. In terms of price, at the date of this article, the Tria’s pricepoint is $595. That’s a little bit more than the cost of a full body session under the Unlimited Program, I earlier mentioned. Light-Source/Wavelength – Tria uses a diode laser and Silk’n uses an intense pulse light – IPL – flash lamp to work. For light skin, the Alexandrite (or Alex) laser is generally thought of has the most effective wavelength for laser hair removal purposes. IPLs are generally considered an antiquated system as compared with lasers. They are commonly thought of as less effective and more likely to cause injury because the light emitted from the flash lamp is not focused, so it is more likely to disperse into the client’s skin before reaching the melanin rich blub of the hair follicle. The biggest drawback from the laser hair removal home devices with respect to light source is that neither the Tria’s diode laser, nor the Silk’n's IPL system, is appropriate for tan or dark skin; most practitioners would recommend use of the Nd:YAG laser for skin with pigment. Fluence/Energy Level — The fluence (or energy level) is another important factor in laser strength and effectiveness for permanent hair reduction. Fluence is measured in joules per square centimeter (J/cm²). The Tria has an adjustable fluence level of between 7 and 20 joules. The Silk’n has a fluence level of 5 joules. As earlier discussed, the energy level must be sufficient to cause permanent damage to the hair follicle so that is forever disabled from growing hair. True medical lasers used for laser hair removal, such as the Cynosure Apogee Elite (Alexandrite, and Nd:YAG) have maximum fluence levels selectable by the laser practitioner of between 50 and 80 joules. An experienced laser practitioner will normally select an energy level of between 25 and 60 joules for an effective treatment. The practitioner must be careful to not provide too little energy, which impairs the effectiveness of the treatment, and also must be careful not to provide too much energy, which can damage surrounding skin. So there you have it. The handheld devices are slightly cheaper than a single full-body professional laser hair removal treatment. They are not appropriate for tan or dark skin, and their energy levels are much lower than what is commonly used by medical professionals. As these products are still new, only time will tell how effective they are. Please visit the following link for more information on NYC laser hair removal [http://www.assaralaserhairremoval.com/assarablog/tag/laser-hair-removal-nyc/]. See also, this link for more information on the Full Body Laser Hair Removal Unlimited Program. Author: Karen Mencia Article Source: EzineArticles.com Related Reading: Posted in Laser Hair Removal Info \| Epila Laser Hair Removal System – Does it Really Work? Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 When I first heard about the Epila personal laser hair removal product, I was skeptical. I wondered whether the thing really worked, and I really wasn’t that interested in buying it. But after trying a number of other products and getting frustrated with them, I decided to give the Epila personal laser hair remover a try, and I can tell you that it’s really exceeding my expectations. The reason I became interested in the product is because, as a Greek woman, I’ve always had some unwanted hair on my face, particularly above my lip, under my nose. It’s not like I had a hardcore mustache or anything, but I did have some unwanted hair. It was a problem, and I wanted to solve it. I’ve tried just about everything since the time I hit puberty. Liquids, foams, razors, gel, and even a professional hair removal clinic. But, frankly, nothing seemed to work. I needed a permanent solution, and I’d always heard laser removal would work, but I was afraid I couldn’t afford it. I bought the Epila laser hair removal product for just under $200. It arrived within a couple of days of ordering, and it included a two-month money-back guarantee. I liked that, and I liked the one-year warranty, too. (I thought for sure I would eventually be sending it back, but now…no way!) I’m keeping it. I saw results within just a few treatments. Not only did it get rid of most of the hair on my face, it also seems to have slowed or eliminated the growth of new hair. No more unwanted hair…can you believe it? I will say this: it had a little sting to it, but the sting was nothing worse than what you might expect if someone stung you with a rubber band. I’m not talking about like in grade school when someone snapped you hard with a rubber band. I would say it was more like what you might experience when you remove a rubber band from around a rolled up newspaper. A very small snap. Eventually, I didn’t even notice it. It got rid of all my unwanted hair. I no longer have the perplexing problem I had been plagued with for about 28 years. My husband says my face is smoother and prettier, and I think so, too. In fact, it worked so well on my face that I’ve begun using it on my legs. My husband is a body builder; so I bought one for him to use on his chest. It’s working for him, too. For more information about the effectiveness of the Epila laser hair removal system, or if you would like to know more about laser hair removal in general, visit our no nonsense laser hair removal guide: http://Laser-Hair-Removal-Cost.net Author: Joanna Croy Article Source: EzineArticles.com Related Reading: Radiancy no!no! Hair 8800, Silver Remington SP6000SB I-Light Pro, Professional IPL Hair Removal System, Replacement Cartridge no!no! 8800 Series Deluxe Hair Removal Kit EPILA SI-808 Personal Laser Diode Hair Remover System Trademark Home Ultra Smooth Natural Hair Removal and Exfoliating System Posted in Laser Hair Removal System \| Laser Hair Removal Cost: 5 Main Factors Sunday, May 13th, 2012 Laser Hair Removal is one of the newest technologies for eliminating that unwanted body hair. It is quick, easy and relatively painless. So, what’s it going to cost? Well, how laser hair removal is priced depends on a couple of factors: 1. Geographic Location. Of course, there are always going to be pricing variations due to geographic location. That’s the case with just about any product or service. You will find that laser hair removal cost differ from state to state as well as from country to country. 2. Number of laser hair removal treatment sessions. This means, the number of laser hair removal treatments you are going to need to complete your desired hairless effect. The total number of laser hair removal treatment sessions can be affected by your hair color, your skin pigmentation (light or dark) and the thickness of your hair. Light skin makes laser hair removal easier to perform. Fewer treatments are required, and better, faster results are obtained. People with darker skin can be treated, but results are slower, more sessions are required, and greater expertise is required on the part of the laser center. Some parts of the body are more difficult than others to remove hair. Each person varies somewhat in her or his hair regeneration speed as well. Prior to your first laser hair removal treatment – in fact, prior to your deciding to undergo laser hair removal at all – you’ll meet with the dermatologist or medical specialist responsible for the laser hair removal. Generally, the more sessions you require, the more it is going to cost you. 3. Size of the area treated. Treatment cost varies with the size of the area treated. Large areas, such as the entire back, or the entire legs, cost considerably more than this. Small areas, such as the upper lip, can be less. 4. Type of laser hair removal equipment used. There are different types of laser hair removal equipment in the market. Also, do not confuse laser hair removal with intense pulsed light treatments. The latter can also produce effective hair removal. Although the devices used are not lasers, they are “laser equivalents”. Both utilize the same principle of selective photothermolysis to achieve hair removal. Intense pulsed light devices are in fact more difficult to adjust than lasers and require great expertise for their proper use. Individual consultation with the laser center is necessary to obtain exact pricing. 5. Pricing packaging. Not only does the laser hair removal cost vary by area and by physician, but it can also vary in its pricing structure. Some, for example, bundle the laser hair removal treatment with other cosmetic procedures. For instance, some may include the application of a hair retardation product to the treatment area to speed up desired results. Some require you to pay a total package fee and yet others may charge you for each visit separately. Experienced laser centers, which have developed expertise in laser hair removal, costs an average of about $500 per treatment session. They usually recommend a basic four treatment sessions to start off with. As treatment costs can get really expensive, you should ensure that you can well budget for it. However, please be advised to go to an established medical center with good reputation. You may pay more but it may be worth the quality of service and care that you receive. Kathlene Capelle is a writer for beauty tips and advice. She believes in harnessing one’s inner and outer beauty for self confidence and achievement to the fullest potential. For more articles, tips and resources, please visit her site at [http://www.hair-removal-central.com]. Author: Kathlene Capelle Article Source: EzineArticles.com Related Reading: SPL-600 Professional Laser Light Hair Removal, Safe & Effective! Silk'n SensEpil SPL800 super intense pulsed light machine for permanent hair and tattoo removal. HairMax LaserComb Kit for Healthier Hair Silk'n Personal Light-Based Hair Removal Device for Home Use Posted in Laser Hair Removal Cost \| Laser Hair Removal System – Know the Facts Saturday, May 12th, 2012 Why is Hair Removal Essential? Apart from cosmetic reasons, there can be other compelling reasons why people want to remove hair; for example medical reasons. This is required when due to some hormonal imbalance women start sprouting hair at places where they are not supposed to, e.g., facial hair. Also, before surgery a patient’s hair requires removal in order to reduce chances of infection. This is done by a simple temporary method like shaving. Social and cultural reasons dictate hair removal at times. Would you look better at the workplace clean-shaven or with stubble or would you like to flaunt hairy legs on a date? These are things like that make up social and cultural reasons. Many religions across the world also involve some kind of hair removal ritual. Types of Hair Removal There are basically two types of hair removal – temporary and permanent hair removal processes. Before we discuss the different methods available for hair removal it is essential to know that hair growth starts from beneath the skin’s surface. If you want to remove hair above the skin’s surface then that is most likely a temporary method, also called depilation. Shaving, trimming, using creams or powders that dissolve hair or using rough surfaces to rub off hair are temporary methods. Permanent hair removal, also called epilation, involves removing hair not just from the surface but removing it entirely along with the root. Methods like tweezing, waxing, sugaring, threading, etc. are depilation methods. Then there are the more sophisticated depilation methods such as electrolysis and laser hair removal. Permanent Hair Removal System If you are looking for a type of permanent hair removal system, you can rest assured in knowing that there are many options available to you, and so depending on your budget, available time, and personal preference, you should be able to narrow down between the available options and decide on the one that is right for you. Some of the most popular permanent hair removal system processes include: o Electrolysis hair removal o Epilators o Hair growth inhibitors o Hair removal creams and depilatories o Ingrown hair treatments o Sugaring o Waxing Laser Hair Removal System There are different types of laser hair removal systems that are available for you to choose, when you are looking for a laser hair removal system. Each laser hair removal system is different in at least some way from the next, and this is why it is so incredibly important that you truly make yourself knowledgeable on all of the different options, so that you will be sure to make the decision that is right and best for you in the end. The Advantages of Laser Hair Removal o Laser hair removal is considered extremely safe if performed properly and by qualified specialists. o A majority of clients have reported long lasting results and even permanent hair removal. o A laser hair removal treatment can be carried out on large areas such as the chest, back, and legs in one session. o If there is re-growth after laser hair removal this will be much lighter and finer in texture than before. o It can be virtually painless when compared with waxing and electrolysis as a means of body hair removal. Laser Hair Removal Side Effects Laser hair removal is an incredibly significant and important matter, and in fact a large majority of the people in the world has had it done. However, in the case of something like this, it seems that there would of course have to be some types of side effects, and this is what begs the questions of what the possible laser hair removal side effects are. In regards to the matter of the possible laser hair removal side effects, if you are one of those people who is worried about the safety of this practice, it is important for you to know that laser hair removal side effects are in fact quite rare, and, in most other cases, completely temporary. Hyper Pigmentation The most common side effects would include something such as hyper pigmentation, meaning the appearance of dark or white spots, of which would appear on the skin and then disappear in a few months. This usually happens more often to those who have extremely sensitive skin, and more sensitive skins may also become slightly crusty, but again it is important to recognize and remember that all of these symptoms are only temporary. Exposure to Sun Basically, in regards to the side effects from such a treatment as this, they are closely related with exposure to sun or otherwise photo-sensitizing medications. For instance, people who go to tanning beds regularly may not be an excellent candidate for this laser hair removal procedure, or they should at least refrain from going to the beds for a significant period of time both before and after they plan on having the procedure done. Laser Hair Removal Risks There are particular laser hair removal risks that are involved with a laser hair removal treatment or procedure just like any other type of procedure. It is significant for anyone who is planning to have a procedure like this done to understand the possible laser hair removal risks, so that they are well informed on the matter as a whole before having it done. Skin Burns The laser hair removal risks may include things such as a burning of the skin, or a discoloring on darker skin due to the use of the laser. This is particularly more likely if the doctor that is performing the procedure is not qualified or experienced enough, and so this is why you will want to make extra sure that the staff of the location you are going to is extremely qualified and deserving of your business and your trust. Redness or Swelling As well, after the procedure, no medications or bandages are essential however you are likely to notice some redness and swelling on the skin for a relative time after it is completed. Crusting of the Skin As well, stinging may occur for the first couple of days, and some people may even experience a slight crusting of the skin; if this crusting occurs in your case, you should make sure to keep the whole area moist, for example with Vaseline, which is the most recommended option for this. In regards to the possible laser hair removal risks, there are few, but these still must be considered as critical to learn and understand about. Seeking Out the Help of Professional Surgeon There are many options in terms of laser hair removal that you can think about. One option is to seek out a professional surgeon that can complete the quick procedure in their office with little time or cost involved. It is this type of thing that can end up being the best method to go about it because you trust a professional and you have them to hold accountable for having proper working laser hair removal equipment and a knowledgeable staff. Without this, you may be looking at a much less confident procedure that could end up removing parts that you do not want removed. Nishanth Reddy is an author and publisher of many health related websites. For more information on laser hair removal, visit Laser Hair Removal Author: Nishanth Reddy Article Source: EzineArticles.com Related Reading: Posted in Laser Hair Removal Info \| Laser Hair Removal Cost and Considerations Friday, May 11th, 2012 So, you’re tired of shaving and waxing and ready to explore alternatives ways to save time. Laser hair removal cost and additional considerations are the next step. People choose to remove their hair for a variety of reasons, and sometimes, those reasons are medically based. Still, most people opt for hair removal for cosmetic reasons. Laser hair removal cost, and some other issues, should be carefully weighed before making any decision. Laser hair removal cost can be determined by what method you choose. Laser hair removal is done through electrolysis, but there are three different methods of such, and the laser hair removal cost of each one is based on those considerations. Each method targets and damages hair follicles. Galvanic electrolysis employs a direct current of electricity that is passed down through the needle and into the hair follicle. Thermolysis uses a high frequency that alternates current passed through the needle to the hair follicle. The blend method uses a combination of the galvanic and thermolysis methods. Laser hair removal cost is also determined by which method is used. All laser hair removal methods consist of an invisible layer of light that is able to penetrate the surface layers of skin without damaging. Heat from the laser damages only the follicle and hair, preventing its ability to re grow. When weighing laser hair removal cost and safety, keep in mind that laser hair removal requires multiple sessions, and that repeated visits must continue. In time, hair grows back thinner, to lesser degrees. In the beginning, one may generally have another treatment within 4-6 weeks. Gradually, this time frame will increase. Laser hair removal cost is high, but for some, it’s worth it. When considering laser hair removal cost, be advised that results often depend on the skill and experience of the professional doing the procedure. While many people don’t feel pain during the procedure, it all depends on a person’s pain threshold. Bear in mind also that laser hair removal cost might be exacerbated by the need to treat side effects such as reddening and swelling of the area, though upon occasion, mild burning and scarring does occur. Secondary infections may occur, including impetigo or, in some cases, a reactivation of herpes simplex. Use good judgment when thinking about laser hair removal cost and other considerations. Laser hair removal cost can range from between $400-$500 per session. Be aware that most doctors advise that their patients schedule at least four sessions for satisfactory results. The procedure can take anywhere from one to two hours, depending on the size of the area being worked on and there is no need to avoid work or play after laser hair removal. Laser hair removal cost is also determined by the professional providing the service, so it’s wise to shop around. However, laser hair removal cost should not be a deciding factor when making a decision, so remember the old adage, you get what you pay for. Is laser hair removal cost holding you back from taking that final step towards a hair free body? Find about more about laser hair removal cost at http://HairRemovalRevealed.com. Author: Chonticha Marijne Article Source: EzineArticles.com Related Reading: SPL800 super intense pulsed light machine for permanent hair and tattoo removal. Silk'n SensEpil Viatek HairPro Hair Treatment MySpring It - Spring Facial Hair Removal Tool (Better than R.E.M. for less money) SPL-600 Professional Laser Light Hair Removal, Safe & Effective! 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