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

The “Hairier Side” of Beauty

See how one local facility is saving women time, products and pesky behind-the-kn

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ee-razor-knicks with these unique hair removal techniques.

having, plucking and waxing can get hairy (literally), but luckily there are other, long-lasting options for hair removal.

 

When thinking about permanent hair removal, it’s important to understand the terminology. Most women think “permanent” means lasting forever, but that’s not always the case when it’s used in advertising. For instance, a per

manent wave in your hair is not really permanent, and a permanent marker is not necessarily permanent.

 

It’s difficult to assess a new hair removal method that claims to be permanent, so it’s a matter of doing your homework to find the best option. For the purposes of hair removal, most professionals agree that “permanent” means you can go a year after your final hair removal treatment without having to use another method of hair removal.

  

October 16, 2008

Laser hair removal in pregnancy when trying for a baby

Laser hair removal in pregnancy can be a confusing issue for expecting women annoyed by the new hair growth which sometimes appears. The issue of pregnancy laser hair reduction might be encountered by women who are already undergoing laser hair removal treatment and are worried whether they should continue with their sessions as organized or put them on hold once they realize that they have become pregnant.

Some women are quite likely to also be worried about the dangers of laser hair removal treatment when trying for a baby.

Is it advisable to opt for pregnancy laser hair reduction? Is it advisable to go for laser hair removal treatment when trying for a baby? These are the common questions that laser doctors hear from many health conscious women.

Importance
Pregnancy marks the entrance of a woman into motherhood. Pregnancy is an critical and difficult time in the life of a woman. Along with other troubles that occur during pregnancy the issue of unwanted hair growth is a visible and most bothersome issue for some women. A number of hormonal transformations occurring in the body while pregnant are the root of this problem.

Most women encounter morning sickness, heartburn, body pains, headaches and insomnia during their early pregnancies but subsequently they have a better idea with experience ways to work around these troubles.

Pregnancy Risk Considerations
To resolve those simple questions, proper insight into the mechanism of the laser hair removal procedure is needed.

Reduction of hair with laser works by sending streams of high energy laser streams targeting hair follicles. In order to reach the hair follicles laser streams must pass through the skin no further than a few millimeters. Therefore, it’s unlikely that laser beams will pass through deeper to cause any damage to the fetus.

Doctors tell us that the rate of miscarriage is 15% in a healthy woman; similarly the risk of a birth defect is fixed at 3%. Unlike x-rays, laser streams do not change these percentages. There is no reason at all to believe that lasers can impact the health of your baby in any way.

The next question is regarding conception. Whether employing lasers is harmless if one is trying for a baby or if a woman conceives during the course of the numerous therapy sessions needed. The answer is similarly that it is completely safe.

Pain Killers for Pregnant Mothers
As a final consideration there is a question about the use of pain killers. The utmost care must be taken before using any medications for laser hair removal treatment pain management while pregnant due to possible risky effects of certain medications while pregnant.

The good news is that no anesthetic is used during the therapy; only external soothing cream is used which merely anesthetizes the superficial skin and has no connection with the fetus. Additionally, the development of modern and safe laser machines with effective cooling has reduced the requirement for anesthetic during this therapy.

Advice for Pregnant Mothers
Pregnancy can be a difficult time for women, particularly those who are pregnant for their very first time. Due to the mood swings and lower pain threshold while pregnant laser hair removal treatment might turn out to be a painful therapy for some women.

Also due to risk of complications not relating to laser hair removal treatment but due to pregnancy itself the cosmetic laser clinics do not accept pregnant patients. So, due to this difficulty it’s advisable not to attempt this therapy while pregnant. If you have a previous timetable to follow then you should be patient and wait until after your baby has arrived.

Conclusion
No known side-effects have been noticed yet which discourage pregnancy laser hair reduction. It is quite safe and it has no known risks. So, whether you are pregnant or trying for a baby there is no danger associated with the use of lasers for removing hairs.

In spite of the safety of pregnancy laser hair reduction, there is still a fly in the ointment. Laser clinics won’t take on pregnant patients! Another point is that you will tend to see some new and unfamiliar hair growing during your pregnancy. After having given birth and spent some time recovering, this is an ideal time to treat yourself to laser hair removal treatment and free yourself from all this unwanted hair!

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

August 14, 2008

Pregnancy Laser Hair Removal Fears

Pregnancy laser hair removal might be a perturbing problem for expecting women bothered by the new hair growth which sometimes appears. The problem of laser hair removal during pregnancy might be encountered by women who are already undergoing laser hair reduction and are concerned whether they should go on with their sessions as scheduled or discontinue them once they discover that they have conceived.

Some women might also be concerned about the risks of laser hair reduction when trying to conceive.

Is it sensible to opt for laser hair removal during pregnancy? Is it sensible to go for laser hair reduction when trying to conceive? These are the common questions that laser medical practitioners hear from many health conscious women.

Importance
Pregnancy marks the entry of a woman into motherhood. Pregnancy is an critical and difficult period in the life of a woman. In addition to other problems that occur during pregnancy the problem of undesirable hair growth is a evident and most annoying problem for some women. Certain biochemical variations occurring in the body while pregnant are responsible for this problem.

Most women encounter heartburn, insomnia, headaches, morning sickness and body pains during their initial pregnancies but later they understand with experience the best ways to resolve these problems.

Pregnancy Risk Considerations
To resolve those uncomplicated questions, proper insight into the workings of the laser hair removal treatment is essential.

Removal of hair by laser works by transmitting rays of high strength laser rays targeting hair roots. In order to reach the hair roots laser rays must penetrate the skin to a maximum of a few millimeters. Therefore, it’s not likely that laser light will penetrate deeper to cause any harm to the unborn child.

The laser light is nothing like an x-ray and the exposure is only on the skin. A healthy pregnant woman has a 3% risk of birth defects and 15% chance of miscarriage and nobody can alter the risk. There is no evidence that the use of laser changes these risks in any way.

The next question is regarding fertilization. Whether treatment with lasers is risk-free if one is trying to conceive or if a lady gets pregnant during the multiple therapy sessions needed. The answer is again that there are no risks involved at all.

Pain Relief and Pregnancy
As a final consideration there is a question regarding the use of pain relief medication. One must be extremely careful before using any medicines for laser hair reduction pain management while pregnant due to possible harmful effects of certain medicines while pregnant.

The encouraging news is that no sedative is used during the therapy; only skin-applied soothing cream is used which only numbs the upper skin and has no connection with the unborn child. Additionally, the advances in modern and safe laser devices with effective cooling has decreased the requirement for sedative during this therapy.

Advice
Pregnancy can be a difficult period for women, particularly those who are pregnant with their first baby. Due to the mood changes and increased sensitivity to pain while pregnant laser hair reduction might turn out to be a painful therapy for some women.

Also due to risk of side-effects not relating to laser hair reduction but due to pregnancy itself the hair removal clinics do not accept pregnant patients. So, bearing in mind this difficulty it’s advisable not to attempt this therapy while pregnant. If you have a previous timetable to follow then you may have to delay until after the birth.

Conclusion
No known problems have been noticed yet which discourage laser hair removal during pregnancy. It is quite safe and it has no known risks. So, whether you are pregnant or trying to conceive there is no danger associated with the use of lasers for removing hairs.

The big glitch is that hair removal clinics do not accept pregnant women as patients. Also while pregnant you might experience some new hair growth, so you may have to wait and remove all these hairs after the birth.

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