Laser Hair Removal Blog

November 30, 2008

Palomar Starlux IPL, by Dr. Grover

A short clip demonstrating permantent hair removal using the highly effective Starlux intense pulse light device.
Laser hair removal and Intense Pulse light devices typically take 6 treatments to clear unwanted hair. They work by treating the follicle growth region and eliminating the cells that generate new hair. Waxing and other methods typically sheer the hair shaft off and don’t give permanent results. Our treatment has minimal discomfort, and we recommend treating every 3 weeks to treat the hairs. Multiple treatments are required by any type of hair reduction since the hair follicle respond to light only when they are in active growth and not dormant. Usually about 1/3 are active in a treatment, but varies on treatment location. We can treat any region except for scalp or eyebrows. Call us for more information or questions! 303-320-1530, or visit or site at http://www.truemindcenter.com

October 30, 2008

Two Lasers Are Not Better than One

clipped from www.medpagetoday.com

The combination of alexandrite and Nd:YAG lasers in a single session was also more painful and caused more hyperpigmentation than either type alone, according to Alireza Firooz, M.D., of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and colleagues.

But either single laser treatment — for four sessions at eight-week intervals — gives “long-term persistent efficacy in hair reduction with acceptable and transient adverse effects,” Dr. Firooz and colleagues reported in the October issue of Archives of Dermatology.

Among the 15 participants who completed the trial — four were lost to follow-up and one stopped because of adverse events — the average hair reduction 18 months after the last treatment was:

  • 75.9% for the 12-millimeter spot size alexandrite laser
  • 84.3% for the 18-millimeter spot size alexandrite laser
  • 73.6% for the Nd:YAG laser
  • 77.8% for the combination therapy
The differences in hair reduction were not significant, the researchers said.
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Study Evaluates Laser Therapies for Hair Removal

clipped from health.usnews.com

Laser therapies to remove unwanted hair may be safer and more effective when used separately rather than in combination, according to an Iranian study.

The researchers at the Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences in Tehran compared the removal of hair on the legs of 15 people using either long-pulsed 755-nanometer alexandrite lasers (12- and 18-millimeter spot sizes), long-pulsed 1,064 nanometer Nd:YAG laser (12-millimeter spot size), or a combination of alexandrite and Nd:YAG 12-millimeter spot size lasers.

The participants received a total of four treatment sessions at eight-week intervals. Average hair density was measured with a hair counting device and special software, and hair reduction was assessed by comparing digital photographs taken before treatment and at eight- and 18-month follow-up sessions.
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October 8, 2008

Unpleasant Hair removal experience

The new Soprano XL, the world’s first laser-based hair removal system that is virtually painless, is here. True to its name, this should sound like music to the ears of the women who were dreading their next hair removal appointment.

Soprano XL was developed by US-based Alma Lasers, an innovative company that has carved a niche for itself the world over with its exceptional products. Soprano XL is specially designed to remove unwanted hair faster, more comfortably and with fewer visits than ever before.

Anesthesia and numbing gels will be a thing of the past with this revolutionary new hair removal technique that comes with a lot more advantages than just the pain-free feeling.

To name a few, Soprano XL provides clients with deep dermal heating, a sensation that many users have compared to a soothing hot stone massage. This turns the otherwise uncomfortable process of hair removal into a very enjoyable one.

Soprano XL is equally effective for permanent hair reduction of all types of hair and all skin types, including tanned skin. This means that basically everyone can safely undergo the treatment. Soprano XL utilizes the unique IN-motion technology which uses a sweeping technique to eliminate the common problem of missed or skipped spots.

No medication or other pre-treatments are required. The treatment itself is quick, usually under an hour, and clients can return to their normal activities immediately.

It is applicable to any area of the body, including sensitive areas such as the face, neck, and bikini area.

For the first time, Soprano XL treatments for permanent hair reduction are available at Aesthetica Clinic. A Dubai based, minimally invasive procedures clinic, Aesthetica has created a name for itself among the health and body conscious with its pioneering treatments. So the next time you are due for a hair removal, don’t look towards the date with apprehension

June 24, 2008

Permanent Laser Hair Removal Florida

Anyone who is looking for permanent laser hair removal in Florida is rather lucky - there are plenty of clinics offering light-based hair treatment equipment in this state. In addition, there are stringent rules that keep all laser treatment extremely safe for you.

This article covers the topic of Florida Permanent Laser Hair Removal, including all the information and reviews you will need.

Laser technology hair removal - Safe and Effective?

Light-based technology for surplus hair reduction is generally considered to be a safe, effective way of tackling unwanted hair. However, you should be aware that the laser beams used for these treatments are powerful and need careful handling. This is why the Florida Electrolysis Council stringently regulates and controls all practitioners offering Laser technology hair removal in this state.

The Law for Electrologists in Florida
Professionals trained to perform reduction of unwanted hair with laser therapy are termed “Electrologists” in this state. These are the The Law that Electrologists must conform with:

1. Must have finished an approved 30-hour course about light-based hair treatment techniques.

2. Must be certified by a national certification organization approved by the Florida Electrolysis Council and the Board of Medicine, the Society of Clinical and Medical Hair Removal (SCMHR).

3. Must only work with the same light-based hair treatment equipment on which they have trained.

4. Must always be supervised by a trained, licensed medical specialist.

Laser Hair Removal Technology
Permanent laser hair removal equipment varies significantly; this technology has been around for a number of years, but recent ground-breaking research mean that the most up-to-date facilities can offer you much more sophisticated treatment than some of the less modern clinics that only have outmoded light-based hair treatment equipment.

How Lasers Operate
Surplus hair reduction or even permanent removal is now achievable for most skin and hair combinations. Laser hair reduction therapy works by targeting hair roots under the skin. It is possible for the laser beams to hone in on the hair roots because of the melatonin these cells contain, which makes them darker than the ambient tissues. However, this does mean that the effectiveness of laser treatment is impacted by the disparity in color between the hair roots and the skin. In other words, it is most effective if you have very white skin and very dark hair - where there is a strong disparity between the darkness of the hair roots and the paleness of the ambient skin tissues.

Which hair removal laser clinic do You Need?
People with white skin and black or dark hair can be treated successfully even with the outmoded KEYWORD3%” at the older Laser Treatment Clinic. However, if you have a different skin type and hair color combination, you must be choosier as you will require more specialized treatment with one of the modern types of light-based hair treatment equipment. These new machines can be tuned with much more precision, enabling electrologists in Florida to offer permanent laser hair removal to nearly anyone that wants it.

By Ingrid Preube
Laser technology hair removal

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