Laser Hair Removal
will work on almost any part of the body, from your
legs, arms, and upper lips, chin, neck, face, to even
your back or shoulders, practically anywhere.
New breakthrough laser technology can get rid of unwanted
hair, quickly, easily and now with proven long-term
results.
If you hate shaving, are tired of putting up with painful
waxing, tweezing, depilatory creams, and all of the
time that removing unwanted facial or body hair can
take, laser hair removal may be right for you. Getting
rid of unwanted hair can be painful and time consuming.
Until now, the only options for removing unwanted hair
were smelly hair removal creams, sharp razors, stinging
wax or painful electrolysis needles.
Since the laser can treat many hair follicles at once
you get much quicker (and more permanent) results than
those other temporary fixes. In fact, laser hair removal
is perhaps the greatest hair removal breakthrough in
the last 50 years.
What are the benefits of Laser hair removal?
Larger area may be treated at one time.
Works equally well with light or dark hair and
skin.
There is less chance for scarring and pigmentation
change.
Less pain and discomfort compared to other hair
removal treatments.
Combines the speed of shaving with the lasting
results promised by electrolysis.
Laser hair removal is effective on
almost any area of the body where smoother, younger-looking
hair-free skin is desired.
How
many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments you may require for optimal long-term
benefits depends on the area you wish to have treated, the hair
density and your hair's growth cycle. Your hair grows in cycles
and many factors influence it's growth. Age, ethnicity, weight,
hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part in your
hair's location, thickness and resilience.
IPL slows the growing capacity of follicles in the growth cycle at
the time of the treatment by eliminating approximately 30% of hair
growth with each treatment. Since some hair follicles may enter
their growth cycle after your treatment, five to seven treatments
may be required to deliver optimal results.
Note: Removing hair does not make it grow back thicker, darker
or quicker. The opposite is usually the case. IPL treatments may
cause hair to come back slower and thinner.
How does the IPL process differ from electrolysis and Laser
Hair Removal?
Electrolysis is a much slower process. With electrolysis, a needle
is actually inserted into each hair follicle, one at a time. Once
inserted, an electric shock burns the follicle to retard growth.
IPL hair removal treatments only use intense pulsed light energy.
This is unique because it is relatively painless and unlike the
laser hair removal process, IPL works equally well on most skin
pigmentations without removing any of the pigment. IPL hair
removal can also safely and effectively eliminate hair of all
colors: blond, red, brown, black and even white.
With the IPL process, your practitioner can gently treat hair in
sensitive areas such as the lip or nipples while maintaining a
healthy, normal appearance of the surrounding tissue.
Treatments can last from a few minutes to a few
hours depending on the size of the area being treated. IPL hair
removal treatments are relatively painless, yet effective.
Following Treatment
After your treatment, the area is cleansed and you can return to
your normal activities immediately. Your physician may recommend
that you use a specially formulated skin care product line or
prescribe a skin care regime especially formulated for your skin
type. The use of sun screen is recommended on any treated areas
exposed to the sun.
Hair Removal Pricing
Cost-saving treatment packages are available for all body areas
which include 5 treatments and 2 touch-ups for a total of 7
treatments. Some of the more popular areas are:
Bikini or Underarms
Chin or Upper Lip
Back or Full Legs
SPIDER VEIN REMOVAL
WHAT ARE SPIDER VEINS?
Spider veins - known in the medical world as telangiectasias or
sunburst varicosities - are small, thin veins that lie close to
the surface of the skin. Although these super-fine veins are
connected with the larger venous system, they are not an essential
part of it.
A number of factors contribute to the development of spider veins,
including heredity, pregnancy and other events that cause hormonal
shifts, weight gain, occupations or activities that require
prolonged sitting or standing, and the use of certain medications.
Spider veins usually take on one of three basic patterns. They may
appear in a true spider shape with a group of veins radiating
outward from a dark central point; they may be arborizing and will
resemble tiny branch-like shapes; or they may be simple linear and
appear as thin separate lines. Linear spider veins are commonly
seen on the inner knee, whereas the arborizing pattern often
appears on the outer thigh in a sunburst or cartwheel
distribution.
Women of any age may be good candidates for spider vein removal,
but most fall in the 30-to-60 category. In some women, spider
veins may become noticeable very early on - in the teen years. For
others, the veins may not become obvious until they reach their
40s.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may be advised to
postpone treatment. In most cases, spider veins that surface
during pregnancy will disappear on their own within three months
after the baby is born.
Spider veins in men aren't nearly as common as they are in women.
Men who do have spider veins often don't consider them to be a
cosmetic problem because the veins are usually concealed by hair
growth on the leg. However, sclerotherapy is just as effective for
men who seek treatment.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Treatment can enhance your appearance
and your self-confidence, but it's unrealistic to believe that
every affected vein will disappear completely as a result of
treatment. After each session, the veins will appear lighter. Five
sessions are usually required to achieve optimal results.
You should also be aware that the procedure treats only those
veins that are currently visable; it does nothing to permanently
alter the venous system or prevent new veins from surfacing in the
future.
TREATMENT
A typical session is relatively quick, lasting only about 15 to 45
minutes. A one-month healing interval must pass before you may
have your next treatment. After each treatment, you will notice
further improvement of your legs' appearance.
The skin of your legs will appear younger, clearer and more
healthy-looking. If you've been wearing long skirts and slacks to
hide yourspider veins, you'll now be able to broaden your fashion
horizons. Often, patients are surprised at the dramatic difference
in appearance between a treated leg and an untreated one.
Although treatment will obliterate the noticeable veins for good,
it's important to remember that treatment will not prevent new
spider veins from emerging in the future. As time passes, you may
find that you need "touch-ups" or full treatments for new veins
that surface. But even if you choose not to have further
treatments, your legs will look better than if you never had
treatment at all.
Please call for pricing of other areas and to
inquire about our current monthly specials.
For more information on laser hair removal or to schedule a
complimentary consultation, call us now at (813) 341-2600.
How
many treatments will I need?