Laser Hair Removal - Finding The Best Laser For Safe, Effective, Affordable Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal. Finding The Best Laser For Safe, Effective, Affordable Hair Removal. Medical Spa and Laser Hair Removal Expert in Raleigh, NC Provides Guidelines
(PRWEB) June 21, 2005 -- Laser Hair Removal. Finding The Best Laser For Safe,
Effective, Affordable Hair Removal. Medical Spa and Laser Hair Removal Expert in
Raleigh, NC Provides Guidelines.
Laser Hair Removal: A Guide to finding
effective, safe fast and affordable laser hair removal treatments. Raleigh Laser
Hair Removal and medical spa expert Kile Law Provides guidelines for choosing
the appropriate Laser Hair Removal system.
Laser hair removal has come a
long way since the first laser for hair removal received FDA clearance in the
mid 1990’s. Older generation lasers were very slow, very painful and worked only
on individuals with very dark hair and very light skin. Today, lasers can work
on all skin colors and some lasers are even safe for treating tanned
skinned.
Which laser to choose? -Spot size
The spot size of a laser
determines how much skin area can be covered per laser pulse. Lasers with larger
spot sizes (18 mm)can cover more area much more quickly. For example, a laser
hair removal treatment of the back or full legs could take as long as 2 hours
with older lasers. Today, these areas can be completely treated in less than 20
minutes. The spot size not only determines the speed and comfort of the
treatment, but the efficacy as well. In the April 2004 issue of Derm Surgery, a
peer reviewed medical study showed that lasers with an 18 mm spot size
(exclusive to the Candela GentleLase www.candelallaser.com ) was more effective at removing hair
than lasers with smaller spot sizes.
-Cooling systems
Each laser has a
different way of cooling the skin. Some lasers use a topical cooling gel, others
use a chilled tip. The most consistent, comfortable and safest way to cool the
skin is with a Dynamic Cooling Device or DCD. Lasers equipped with a DCD cooling
system are so effective in providing cooling to the skin that no topical numbing
creams are necessary.
-Light Sources
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Systems are not lasers. They can remove hair, but recent peer reviewed medical
studies show that most lasers are much more effective in treating unwanted hair
than IPL systems
Choosing a Laser Hair Removal Center
Board
Certified Physician
Many laser hair removal centers today operate without a
physician. It is important to be certain that a board certified physician is on
the premises or available in case of a concern. To determine whether or not a
physician is board certified, go to www.abms.org. Board certified plastic surgeons can be found at
www.plasticsurgery.org
Possible
complications:
Complications with newer laser hair removal systems (built in
2002 or later) is not common, particularly if the laser is equipped with a
Dynamic Cooling Device. It is important, however to determine how the laser
clinic handles potential complications. Is there a physician available to
examine the problem and prescribe medications if necessary?
Packages of
treatments
Laser Hair Removal works on hair while it is in the growth phase
only. At any given time, between 20% to 40% of the hair on any face or body area
may be in a growth phase. Multiple treatments are required for complete
clearance of the hair. However, each person may respond slightly differently.
Laser hair removal centers should charge for just one treatment at a time. A
reputable medical office or medical spa offering laser hair removal will offer
individual treatments and not insist on payment of multiple treatments up
front.
Pricing:
Because lasers for hair removal are much faster today
than ever before, prices should be lower as well. An office offering laser hair
removal can charge less for a laser hair removal treatment of the legs taking
just 20 minutes vs. a 2 hour treatment with an older generation laser. Avoid
centers offering “specials” on treatment packages, particularly if there is
pressure to buy because a "special" is set to expire.
Consultation:
A
complimentary consultation should be available for you to visit the facility,
meet the laser technician and experience a spot test with the laser.
When
considering a hair removal laser treatment, consumers should ask the following
questions:
1) Is this laser FDA approved for hair removal on my skin type
and hair color?
2) What is the spot size of the laser? In order for a
laser to perform quickly and most effectively, it should have an 18mm spot
size
3) Is the laser equipped with a dynamic cooling device (DCD)? This
is the safest and most consistent method of cooling the skin. It ensures patient
safety and comfort.
4) Is there a board-certified physician on site? A
facility without appropriate medical supervision may not be the safest
environment for a laser procedure.
5) Are treatments sold in a package or
one at a time? Businesses that want your money up front may not have the
confidence that their laser will perform effectively. A client should be able to
pay for treatments as needed without paying all at once.
6) Are
complimentary consultations and spot tests available? You should be able to meet
the technician and experience a pulse or two before committing to a
treatment.
Blue Water Spa is a plastic Surgery Medical Spa owned and
operated by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law. Blue Water Medical
Spa offers laser hair removal, facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels,
massage, Botox, Restylane and the full spectrum of aesthetic surgery procedures
performed by nationally known board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law.
Dr. Law has returned to his hometown of Raleigh North Carolina to raise his
family after practicing aesthetic surgery in Beverly Hills. Dr. Law has been
featured in many national magazines and interviewed for news programs, but he
has declined invitations to participate in plastic surgery reality television
programs. Blue Water Medical Spa and Dr. Law have received many "best of" awards
in their area since opening their business in 2003.
Kile Law, president
of Blue Water Spa was recently appointed to the 2005 board of directors for the
National Day Spa Association www.dayspaaassocation.com. She is one of ten individuals
nationwide chosen for this prestigious position. Kile is often a featured
speaker at medical spa and skin care conferences. She is the winner of the 2004
ABBIES award http://www.abbies.org/2004winners.html for writing, one of the
aesthetic industry's highest honors for a series of articles she wrote in Skin
Inc. Magazine, www.skininc.com entitled "Starting from Scratch" Her articles
documented the amazing success of Blue Water Medical Spa since opening. Blue
Water Spa has been featured in cover articles of many national magazines http://www.bluewaterspa.com/media.html and spa publications
such as the Medical Spa Report www.medicalspareport.com. An interview with Kile as part of a
panel of recognized experts in medical spas and laser hair removal apeared in
the November / December 2004 Issue Of Luxury Spa Finder Magazine. Luxury Spa
Finder is the largest consumer spa magazine in the country.
For more
information, go to www.bluewaterspa.com or michaellawmd.com.
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