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Posts Tagged ‘Permanent 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 \| 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 \| Is Laser Hair Removal Occam’s Razor? Sunday, April 1st, 2012 In the hands of a skilled practitioner laser hair removal is a rather simple and long lasting procedure. If we interpret the words of William Occam: “Why repeat a difficult task, when there is a more simple solution?” Since the 14th century, this popular theorem has been known as Occam’s Razor. So why spend a lifetime shaving, when you could keep it simple. When it comes to unwanted hair removal, Occam’s Razor is laser hair removal. You could keep shaving or waxing, but why would you? Perhaps the means should be the end. — Such is the theorem suggested by Occam. OTHER HAIR REMOVAL METHODS Before laser hair removal, removing unwanted hair meant either having to endure pain and irritation and/or spending a lifetime utilizing temporary, less than satisfactory measures. For years, the suggested alternative was electrolysis, a laborious process whereby an electric shock needle literally burns hair follicles one at a time. Waxing and shaving, while quicker than electrolysis do not offer permanent hair removal and require a lifetime of self-service. Advances in laser technology have spawned a new solution to an age-old problem — removal of unwanted hair. LOW RISK OF LASER HAIR REMOVAL Risks associated with laser hair removal treatment are low when compared to most medical procedures. No incisions, injections or oral medications are necessary. The variability of laser hair removal results has everything to do with the equipment quality, the technique used, and the competency of the laser operator. The most common interference with successful laser hair removal is “tanned skin.” Guests at Ideal Image are reminded and warned repeatedly to not tan while receiving laser hair removal. If a suntan were to go unnoticed a patient could develop “skin circles” after treatment. Although temporary, they require 3 to 6 months to fade. Unlike competitors in the field of laser hair removal, Ideal Image has never been sued for medical malpractice. COST OF LASER HAIR REMOVAL After resolving their safety concerns, most people wonder about the cost of laser hair removal. In the long run, laser hair removal is considerably more cost-effective than electrolysis and other methods like waxing or shaving. Considering time, cost and inconvenience of waxing, shaving, purchasing razors, creams, depilatories, etc., laser hair removal can be more practical. To make a fair comparison, one must compare the time and cost savings of laser hair removal with methods that are less efficient and offer less permanent hair removal. SHAVING: The average person spends 1 hour per week shaving. When all totaled, that is the equivalent of 1.5 working weeks per year, only to elicit less than satisfactory results, possible razor burn, razor-bumps and the ever-present five o’clock shadow from dark hairs showing beneath the skin. COST OF WAXING VS. LASER HAIR REMOVAL: One bikini wax has an average cost of $43 and often only lasts one month. If you compare this to the Ideal Image monthly payment plan for bikini line or Brazilian procedure, the cost-effectiveness of laser hair removal is apparent. Although cost may vary per location, the national average for financing bikini line laser hair removal is $35 per month. The “Full Brazilian” is $44 per month. CHOOSING THE RIGHT LASER FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL L.A.S.E.R., or Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, refers to the radiation of light beams, and is not to be confused with harmful ionizing or nuclear radiation. Lasers produce one wavelength of focused light. This differs from sunlight, which has many wavelengths (and is evident in the colors of a rainbow). Laser light is amplified, making it more powerful than light produced by typical light sources. For laser hair removal this focused and amplified light is pulsed on and off for an instant. This is not to be confused with IPL, Intense Pulsed Light that is not laser and can easily burn the skin. Lasers were first introduced to treat medical disease in the early 1970′s. The first laser used for hair removal was the Ruby (694nm), introduced in 1995. The theory behind laser hair removal was developed at Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine at Harvard. The Ruby Laser could only be used on fair-skinned individuals. Thus, lasers were developed offering 3 more wavelengths – 755nm, 810nm, and 1064nm, making it possible to customize laser hair removal for various skin tone and hair types. Lasers work by heating up a target. For laser hair removal, the target is hair just under the skin. At centers specializing in purely laser hair removal – like Ideal Image, it is important to have both the 755nm Alexandrite and the 1064nm YAG lasers by Candela Corporation. The combination of FDA-approved lasers allow treatment for all skin types, from light or fair skin, to dark black skin types. The most versatile laser and primary laser used at Ideal Image is the Candela 755nm. It produces a 3-millisecond pulse targeting the color in the hair shaft, thus damaging the structure supporting the hair root. Lacking a supportive structure, the hair falls out. In all likelihood, it will not re-grow. Candela medical lasers are so selective; they can remove black ink from a white page without burning the white paper. In summary, they selectively destroy hair, leaving the skin undamaged. Candela lasers continually prove to offer the most comfortable service, while producing the most favorable results. Dr. Richard Mikles is co-founder of Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal and Ideal Image Development Corp (IIDC). He supervised and substantially participated in the research, development and implementation of a complete systems model for a Signature Laser Hair Removal service. Using these methods, he later co-partnered to establish Ideal Image Development Corp. IIDC developed into one of the largest nationally known laser hair removal franchises. Instrumental in establishing best practice protocol for the industry, Dr. Mikles is categorically the nation’s leading expert on laser hair removal business operational systems. Thus, he authored the manual delineating proper laser technique and clinic operating procedures used by Ideal Image. Bringing over 20 years experience in clinical practice, research, management and development, Dr. Mikles is now a principal executive board member of IIDC. He is determined to maintain and to continually better the high quality standards he helped establish for Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal. Author: Dr. Richard Mikles Article Source: EzineArticles.com Related Reading: Posted in Laser Hair Removal Info \| Is Laser Hair Removal Really Permanent? Thursday, January 5th, 2012 Laser hair removal is the latest trend for people wishing to rid themselves of unwanted body or facial hair. Using a laser to remove unwanted hair is touted as a procedure based on state-of-the-art technology, which is a fact. You’ve also heard the claims that the laser hair removal procedure is the ultimate in permanent hair removal. You’ve seen the advertisements claiming that laser treatments are fast, painless, and safe. It all sounds very enticing, but is it all too good to be true? To answer this question, let’s take a hard look at this high-tech hair removal procedure and see if these claims prove reliable. How does laser hair removal work? The laser hair removal procedure focuses on the delivery of light into the skin, measured at a specified wavelength, from a hand-held instrument. The light concentrates on darker material in the skin. This targeted material is the pigment found in hair. The intense light damages the hair follicle, which slows or eliminates future hair growth. This process occurs without affecting the surrounding skin tissue. A great advantage of laser hair removal treatments is the speed in which the procedure can be administered. Small areas, like the upper lip, can be treated in a matter of seconds. Larger areas, such as the back or legs, can be treated in as little as an hour. By contrast, electrolysis can take up to 125 hours of treatment for the back area alone. Are laser treatments for everyone? Individuals who response best to the laser hair removal treatments tend to possess lighter skin tones and a darker hair color. The greater the contrast, the easier it is for the laser light to focus on the darker material, or the pigment in the hair. The latest technological advancements in laser hair removal have made the procedure more effective for those with darker skin. The concern for the risk of tissue damage, from the laser targeting the darker skin rather than the hair follicle, has been significantly reduced. In most cases, people with darker skin can take advantage of the laser procedures. However, these individuals should not expect results as dramatic as those experienced by candidates with the most favorable characteristics, fair skin and dark hair. Is the procedure really safe? In almost all cases, laser hair removal devices used in these procedures have been evaluated and deemed safe by the FDA for hair removal purposes. Of course, an important caveat also applies here – the procedure must be performed by a licensed medical specialist or doctor. When looking for a hair removal clinic, it is recommended that you use a licensed medical doctor to perform these treatments. Are laser hair removal treatments truly pain-free? The laser treatment involves a light delivered through a hand held instrument that is attached to a laser console. As the high intensity light is being administered, some patients report a stinging sensation. Thanks to new technology, this stinging effect can be reduced. Many new lasers now incorporate a cooling system that automatically reduces, or removes, heat from the skin’s surface during the laser exposure. Most people describe the sensation as a slight tingling of the skin, and tolerate the laser procedure very well. That’s not to say that some areas of the body aren’t more sensitive than others. In these cases, a topical anesthesia can be administered prior to the procedure. General anesthesia or pain medication is usually not required. Are results from the laser hair removal procedure really permanent? At the present time, the medical consensus regarding laser hair removal is that the procedure results in a range of outcomes, dependent on the individual’s physical characteristics (i.e. skin tone, hair color, etc.). Generally, after a series of laser hair removal treatments, one can expect a very dramatic reduction in hair growth. If and when hair does re-grow, it will come back lighter in color or finer in texture. Overall, laser is still the most effective technique for permanent hair removal that exists today. Bill Wilson is a writer of health and beauty articles for a number of skin and hair care newsletters and websites. He is an advocate of advanced hair removal techniques and procedures. For more information on laser hair removal visit: http://www.best-laser-hair-removal-guide.com Author: William Wilson Article Source: EzineArticles.com Related Reading: Posted in Laser Hair Removal Info \|		Archives May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 Categories Home Laser Hair Removal (4) Laser Hair Removal Cost (4) Laser Hair Removal Info (216) Laser Hair Removal Machine (5) Laser Hair Removal Reviews (4) Laser Hair Removal Side Effects (2) Laser Hair Removal System (13)

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