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Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent Or Should I Consider Electrolysis?

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:14:59 +0000

Laser hair removal and electrolysis and their ability to remove unwanted hair permanently is often misleading. In many case both treatments are necessary and others will benefit solely from one or the other. Many believe there is no need for electrolysis when laser is available. This is incorrect and in some cases can lead to much more unwanted hair.

If Laser is used on the face, chin or lip area of women where all the hair is not actively growing it could cause more unwanted hair to begin growing. The laser targets color and is much less effective on blonde, gray and fine hair. Women with dark skin are also difficult to treat as the laser cannot distinguish between the color of the hair and the color of the skin. Laser works best on light skin with dark hair and areas with full growth such as under arms, on the legs and in the bikini area where all the hair is actively growing. Some men, with full back hair, are good candidates for Laser as every follicle has a thick dark hair for the laser to find.

What is an active hair and why can’t I treat an area with laser where just a few hairs require treatment?

Vellus, is the superficial hair that covers most of our of body. This hair is very difficult to actually see but it exists on the surface of our skin. Mostly every square inch of skin has 6,000 follicles, much of which are Vellus hairs. Vellus hair is considered inactive. Areas that we shave, wax or tweeze regularly are Terminal Hairs and is considered active.

It is necessary to shave the area completely before a Laser treatment. The tiny inactive Vellus hairs will be shaved and treated along with the thicker hairs during a Laser treatment. The fine hairs will grow back and over time will become active. For example; if you have ten hairs on you lip and you want them removed by Laser, the Vellus hairs that surround the thicker, darker hairs, will grow back.

After several treatments the Vellus hairs, that do not respond to Laser, will start to change and become longer and darker. These Vellus hairs are still not being affected by the laser but becoming much more noticeable. Treating these areas with Laser can cause more unwanted hair than you started with.

Electrolysis will target the thick dark Terminal hairs without touching the tiny, almost non visible, Vellus hairs. By doing so only the individual, unwanted hairs are treated and guaranteed to be permanently removed without causing any additional growth. Electrolysis is also suggested for use after completed Laser Treatments for any unwanted hairs that grow back over time.

For many price is an issue when it comes to treatment. The cost of laser verses Electrolysis over time is around the same. Laser is much quicker and requires less treatments but the cost is paid for up front and requires 5 or more treatments. Electrolysis is much more affordable and may take several months of weekly appointments but the cost initially is minimal in comparison to the cost of laser. For example: underarm laser cost on average $150-$200 and approximately 2-5 minutes per treatment. Electrolysis on the underarm would cost on average $45 per half hour and only part of the work would be accomplished. Even though Electrolysis is much less expensive it would take many more treatments than laser to work on such a dense area and eventually the cost would be similar. In this area laser would be preferred as all the follicles are active and would be removed much more Quickly. At the end of the laser treatments in this area, Electrolysis should be suggested to correct any regrowth.

Electrolysis has always been the treatment for targeted hair removal and should be offered for permanent results. If a Laser center does not offer Electrolysis and suggests laser where all the hair is not active, you may experience an undesirable outcome.

Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal provides the perfect solution for all areas in need of Permanent hair removal. Offering both treatments guarantees a successful outcome.

Spa Deals are going on now at Pretty Face Medi Spa. You can experience your first under arm Laser Hair Removal treatment for $50. Here at Pretty Face Medi Spa we offer both Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal to ensure all unwanted hair is properly removed permanently!

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What’s the best laser skin resurfacing treatment?

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:32:59 +0000

Hello , I really need to strip away the layers of my skin, as there damaged through heat and sunburn, and burning through stuffy humid air in general, I’m 20 but over the last 6 moths various mishaps made my white skin go yellow and red under layer of damaged skin. Just wondeering what’s the best for removing many layers of skin. I hear fraxel has many problems like people coming out worse than they went in hyperpigmentation etc. So was wondering what’s the best most effective and most safest, fraxel, pearl, c02, eribium or some other treatment though laser or not, but not some weak little facial that’s not gonin 2 make a huge differenec, Is fraxel ok or what”?
The newer one is profractional laser and it doesn’t work better then fraxel.

It truly depends on exactly what needs to be properly corrected. In your case it sounds as if the Laser 360 would benefit you from a complete laser skin resurfacing approach. However, you should consult with a professional and certified laser technitian prior to receiving any treatments. FYI – Pixel Laser is an absolutely amazing skin rejuvenation treatment. Visit http://www.prettyfacemedispa.com/services for more detailed laser skin resurfacing information.

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Has anyone had (facial) laser resurfacing done?

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:46:59 +0000

How long did it last before you thought about getting more procedures? What kind of compliments have you gotten? How long did it take for your skin’s redness to fade? How painful was it? Would you do it all over again…was it worth it? Do you or someone you know have any long-term side effects from it?
Yes, I did a few years ago. When I first had it done, I didn’t really see that much improvement, but other people commented that my skin was ‘immaculate’ lol. The redness took a couple of months to reside completely. It wasn’t that painful, just a bit uncomfortable for the first few days after. I guess the only painful part was trying to clean my skin, but apart from that it was fine. Overall, my skin was smoother, with increased elasticity and a more even skin tone. I’m probably going to have a TCA peel next time, as it is less expensive and has less downtime. HTH : )

Great News about your Laser Skin Resurfacing experience and I am Thrilled You Received Favorable Results!

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Benefits & Technology of Laser Hair Removal

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:58:59 +0000

http://www.islandlaser.com — With two convenient locations in Huntington Station and Roslyn, New York, Advanced Laser of Long Island offers laser hair removal. Dr. Wertheim uses only the latest technology to ensure his clients receive the best possible treatment and results. If you are tired of perpetually shaving, cutting or waxing unwanted hair, please visit http://www.islandlaser.com to learn more about laser hair removal. You may contact Advanced Laser of Long Island at: 326 Walt Whitman Road Huntington Station, New York 11746 P / 631-385-6000 118 Glen Cove Road Roslyn, New York 11577 P / 516-299-5500 Website: http://www.islandlaser.com

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I want to pamper myself at a spa for the week on a budget.

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:10:59 +0000

Is it cheaper to go with someone or alone? I am flexiable on dates so what is the best time of year to travel to a spa?
You can try going to one of the spa’s at Disney. They have the Saratoga Springs Spa and the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. You may get more options if you post this somewhere other than Orlando travel section.

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Permanent Hair Removal – Laser or Electrolysis??

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:59:59 +0000

There are facts about Laser Hair Removal and Electrolysis Hair Removal that are often misleading, unfortunately this incorrect information is often given by many service providers in the hair removal industry. Many of the incorrect statements being conveyed is no need for electrolysis when laser hair removal is available.

The fact is, that both Laser Hair Removal and Electrolysis Hair Removal each have their place.

Electrolysis is the only method that will effectively remove targeted hair growth mostly seen on the chin and lip areas of women. If a laser is used on these areas where not all the hair is actively growing it could cause much more harm than good. Vellus hair, which is the superficial hair that covers mostly every inch of our body, will be singed by the laser and start the growth process. Before any laser session the skin must be shaved to avoid burning the hair and harming the skin. By shaving this vellus hair and then applying laser, the dormant vellus hair will begin to grow and cause much more hair growth in the area being treated for removal, the dark thick targeted hairs, which are black and coarse. Electrolysis will target the terminal hairs ( thick dark hairs) that are easily seen and felt without touching the tiny, almost not visible, vellus hairs. By doing so only the individual, unwanted hairs, on the chin, lip, brows and face are targeted and guaranteed to be permanently eliminated.

If a hair removal client has full facial hair and shaves or waxes the face completely then they are a perfect candidate for laser. Laser works best on dark hair against light skin and also full hair growth areas like bikini, under arms and legs and back. Full back hair on men respond very well to laser as every follicle has an active hair.

It may not be known but every square inch of skin has 6,000 hair follicles, much of which are Vellus hairs. Electrolysis has always been the treatment for targeted permanent hair removal and should be referred by every laser center for correction. If a laser hair removal center does not offer Electrolysis and suggests laser on these areas, the treatment will more than likely have very undesirable results in the long run and end up with much more of an unwanted hair problem. Offering both Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal treatments is the perfect solution to every condition of Permanent hair removal.

Pretty Face Medi Spa now offers Laser Hair Removal in motion as seen on the Doctors on CBS. This technology is fast and much more comfortable than the standard laser and is very effective. After six short treatments virtually all the hair is gone or reverted back to tiny unnoticeable Vellus hair. We sell our Laser Packages in six treatments offering the last treatment complimentary. Offering both Laser and Electrolysis continues to put Pretty Face Medi Spa as the location of choice for Permanent Hair Removal.

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Philadelphia Pixel treatment Shanti Medspa New Jersey

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:15:59 +0000

Dr Seema Patel of Philadelphia, Nationally know in Advanced Skincare performs Pixel at Shanti Medical Spa of The Institute for Advanced Skincare and Optimal Health at Ardmore Pennsylvania

The New Harmony XL Laser Skin Resurfacing System Allows For Completion Of The Laser 360 Procedure. Pixel Laser Skin Rejuvenation Is One Of The Three Treatments Included In The Laser 360 Skin Resurfacing!

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Alma Lasers Overview

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:34:59 +0000

This new state-of-the-art Laser Skin Resurfacing Technology is now available at Pretty Face Medispa in Westchester New York. Let their professionally trained and certified staff assist you with wrinkle reduction, blemish removal, skin tightening, hair removal and so much more!

This One Day ”cutting edge” laser skin resurfacing treatment is being offered at a special introductory package price when you get your FREE premier club membership! Call Pretty Face Medispa TODAY to schedule your free consultation 914.788.9790 or visit www.prettyfacemedispa.com

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Effective treatment’s for acne scarring?

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:31:59 +0000

I’ve been suffering with acne most of my adult life. As a result i have quiet bad scarring on my back, stomach, and face. I’m currently on an antibiotic called, “Lymecycline” that i got from my GP. I’m hoping this will tackle my blackheads, and whiteheads that i have on my face, and body. But i was wondering if anyone can recommend any wash’s, cream’s that would reduce, or eradicate my acne scarring? i’ve looked into a thing called, “pixel laser” treatement, but it’s very expensive, and i’m not sure i can have it done whilst on antiobiotic’s? other option’s i’ve considered are a range of products from the harley medical group, the agera range. is the pro-activ range any good, and does that work on blemishes, and scar’s? any advice/help you can provide me, would be much appreciated. many thanks.

Alma Lasers “Harmony XL” works based on Intense Pulsed Light or IPL and provides one of a kind ability to receive three corrective procedures in one treatment. It’s called Laser 360 and is available at Pretty Face Medispa. Call for a free consultation today 914.788.9790.

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What is the difference between Pixel Laser and Profractional Laser?

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:24:59 +0000

My doctor offers Profractional. I know how this works, by treating only part of the skin while leaving the rest untreated to speed up the healing time. And I understand this is considered to not be an ‘ablative’ treatment. So what is Pixel? Is that the same as Fractional or Profractional? This is confusing! Thanks. PS – Has anyone had either of these? The Pixel is cheaper but is it as good? Has anyone has Profractional? Quite expensive but maybe better . . . ?

Unlike traditional ablative lasers, used only on the face, the Laser Pixel® 2940 is targeted at treatments on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands, giving it a wider scope for treating aged and sun damaged skin. Sciton announced the launch of their ProFractional 2940nm ablative laser device during the American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS) meeting in April 2006. This device has now been launched in the UK in the last month and is distributed by Sigmacon Ltd, as an additional handpiece for the Sciton Profile™ laser platform. Pixel laser reviews by RealSelf.com users 89% said worth it (8 reviews) 11% said not worth it (1 review) Cost of Pixel laser: $720 (avg of 9 reviews) www.Sciton.com has lots of info on both, couldn’t find cost of profractional laser treatments, sorry, hope this helps though. also, go to acne.org, look up PROGRESS PHOTOS: MicroLaser Peel & Profractional Laser Treatment a girl who goes by LeslieAnn got profractional laser treatment and shows photos of her progress.

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