October 18, 2006
Laser Hair Removal Treatment
Are you one hairy son of a gun? Okay, maybe that came out rather harsh, but what I'm trying to ask is; do you have hair in places you don't want hair? If your answer is yes, then I've got wonderful news for you. You can have it all waxed off for a price. You know, kind of like in that movie "Deuce Bigalo male Gigalo." Doesn't that sound like a fine plan?
Have you ever tried a laser hair removal treatment? This is basically the way of the future. Regardless of what you've been doing do banish that dreadful body hair, a laser hair removal treatment is most likely more effective in the long run. This process involves a professional, who carefully zaps those irksome little follicles out of existence. What is it with hair anyway? Did you notice that it suddenly went completely out of style? In fact, it's only cool to have it on your head these days. I sometimes wonder if the females were simply out to get some revenge. I mean, all of the sudden men weren't supposed to have body fuzz either. Now days you have guys shaving their chests, plucking their eyebrows, and trimming their noses. It's a straight-up battle against the hair. I've even seen some fellows who shave their legs. What is going on in this world?
Are you interested in a laser hair removal treatment? First of all you should understand that this procedure does not work for everyone. The truth is that it's better for those with dark hair. However, a laser hair removal treatment is arguably the best way to remove that extra fuzz ever. The down side is that you can't accomplish this feat from home. Therefore you'd better hop online to get started. This way you can browse through a number of professionals who offer laser hair removal treatment. Get online now and check it out.
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June 10, 2006
Laser Hair Removal – Part II
All About Laser Hair Removal – Part II
Experience counts more than costs and guarantees when it comes to selecting a facility to perform laser hair removal. Never forget that hair removal results will differ from person to person, so avoid any facility that boasts complete hair removal. Also steer clear of places that offer discounts to get your business. Again, you want your selection to be based on an individual's level of experience. Some states have laws governing the qualifications a person must have in order to perform laser hair removal. Be sure you check with your state requirements as they were designed with your protection in mind.
During your laser hair removal session, you'll wear special goggles to reduce the risk of laser light penetrating your eyes. The procedure is really very simple. The medical practitioner presses a laser to an area of skin and then briefly activates the laser. During that fraction of a second that the laser is activated, the laser energy passes through the skin to the hair follicle and damages it so that new hair can no longer grow.
As with any medical procedure, there exists the risk of adverse side effects. One of the more common side effects associated with laser hair removal is discoloration and/or scarring of the skin in the treated area. Laser hair removal can also cause other skin discomforts such as swelling, redness, and sometimes even a burning sensation. In most cases, however, the latter are only temporary situations.
The advantages of laser hair removal are there too. This is a procedure that is non-invasive, and doesn't involve the use of razors, messy creams, waxes or other home-made depilatories. Another benefit is that large areas such as legs and backs can be cleared of hair in a single treatment. New hair may continue to grow, but you will notice that it will be a lighter color and its texture will be finer.
The disadvantages associated with laser hair removal are that this procedure won't work on everybody, especially those with light-colored hair and/or dark skin. Also, more than one treatment will be necessary and the reason for this lies in the fact that hair growth occurs in stages. Since hair growth does not occur in all hair follicles simultaneously, follow-up treatments are required to get the hairs that were not in a growth stage during previous treatments. For some, the cost will be a disadvantage.
Hopefully you now have the information you need to determine whether laser hair removal is right for you!
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June 09, 2006
Laser Hair Removal – Part I
All About Laser Hair Removal – Part I
There has been much buzz lately about laser hair removal. While many have claimed that this procedure is the most effective at permanently removing all body hair, this is not the case. In fact, one of the interesting aspects of laser hair removal is that its results cannot be generalized. Each person, assuming first that the person is a good candidate, will respond differently to the laser hair removal process.
While financial ability is an important consideration, what is more important is a person's pigment. Pigment is what gives color to skin and also to hair. To be effective as a hair removal process, the color of a person's hair must be darker than the skin that surrounds it. That is why people with dark, coarse body hair and light skin have more success than light- or red-haired individuals or individuals with dark or tanned skin.
Melanin is the pigment that gives hair its color. To be effective as a hair removal process, the melanin must be able to absorb the energy that is produced by the laser, which will generate a considerable amount of heat. Inside the hair follicle, the melanin surrounds the structure that is responsible for germinating hair. Once the absorbed laser energy destroys the melanin, this structure is no longer protected. The excessive amount of heat that is generated will damage the hair germination structure which is what actually ceases future hair growth in that follicle.
Because dark or tanned skin contains a significant amount melanin, this skin can actually absorb a greater portion of the laser energy making less available to penetrate the hair follicle. Skin absorption must be kept at a minimum for laser hair removal to be effective. An important factor in inhibiting the skin's absorption of laser energy is keeping the skin cool during the laser hair removal process by applying a cold compress to the affected area. This will allow the laser to bypass the colder skin so it can reach the melanin within the hair follicle.
Another way of keeping the skin cool is to use the latest 'multi pulsing' laser technology. As the name implies, laser energy is pulsed or interrupted, rather than streamed. Because of this pulsing, less heat is delivered at once which helps to cool and at the same time, protect the skin. Other laser removal devices include: Alexandrite, a long pulse laser; Diode, which generally is used on darker skin; Q-Switched Nd:YAG, which delivers two wavelengths that work on both deep and near-surface follicles; and Ruby, that as the name implies, consists of red laser beams capable of targeting melanin.
Now that you know the basics of laser hair removal, read on for more information about its advantages and disadvantages and what's important to know before you decide on this hair removal technique.
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May 31, 2006
Unwanted Hair Removal
Facts about unwanted hair removal
Whether you suffer from hair growth conditions like hypertrichosis or hirsutism, or you simply have some hair growing in places where you wished it didn't, there are an endless number of hair removal options available today. There are essentially two categories of hair removal procedures. 'Permament' procedures seek to remove unwanted hair in such a way that it never returns. Sometimes these techniques turn out to be semi-permanent and have to be repeated over time. Temporary hair removal techniques work for short periods of time and are subject to the body's normal hair growth cycle.
There's as many reasons as there are hairs on your body. Most woman treat hair removal as part of their normal cosmetic routine. They shave their legs and underarms, pluck their eyebrows, and have pubic hair trimmed or removed to accommodate today's fashions. Some men also shave their body hair for cosmetic reasons, and most men shave their facial hair unless they are purposely growing it out as a beard, goatee, or moustache. Many athletes, particularly swimmers and body builders, will undergo hair removal procedures in order to enhance their performance, their appearance, or both. Then there are medical reasons for removing hair and just plain old 'because I felt like it' reasons as well.
Examples of Permanent Hair Removal Techniques
ELECTROLYSIS
Electrolysis treats every hair follicle individually by injecting a needle into the hair follicle and subjecting it to an electric charge. This process can go on for months depending upon the size of the area undergoing treatment. This is a relatively painful process, and side effects can include scaring and infection. Costs can run as high as $1,000-$3,000 for the legs or pubic area.
LASER
Laser hair removal is an FDA approved process which should only be performed by a licensed and trained professional. During this procedure, a small laser beam is used to destroy the hair follicles. This is a relatively painless procedure which works best on people who have light colored skin and dark hair. It is not recommended if you are deeply tanned. Costs run around $1,000 for the removal of facial hair, and anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 for hair removal from the legs and pubic area.
PHOTO EPILATION/PULSED LASER
Similar to LASER treatment, this FDA approved procedure uses a pulsed light beam to destroy the hair follicles. This method is especially effective for removing hair from the underarms and the bikini area. There are no restrictions regarding skin color, tanning, or hair color. Costs run from $500 to $2,000 and up, depending upon the area of the body treated.
Temporary hair removal methods include a wide variety of hair removal creams, shaving, plucking, waxing, and more exotic procedures. What a dichotomy. While millions of people are spending billions of dollars to grow new hair, make it soft and shiny, or have it cut just right, the rest of us are sending our money trying to get rid of it!
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