Raleigh Laser Hair Removal Safe, Effective, Comfortable Affordable Hair Removal
Raleigh Laser Hair Removal Safe, Effective, Comfortable Affordable Hair Removal
(PRWEB) April 9, 2005 -- Raleigh Laser Hair Removal expert and board
certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law Provides guidelines to consumers for
choosing the appropriate Laser Hair Removal system and clinic.
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. Laser Hair removal is now safer,
faster, more comfortable and more affordable than ever before. When determining
where to have laser hair removal performed, consider the
following:
-Physician Supervision
Many laser hair removal centers
today operate without a physician. It is important to be certain that a board
certified physician owns and operates the facility and is 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
-Topical Numbing
Preparations
These drugs are designed to help make laser treatments more
comfortable but are totally unnecessary if using a laser with a DCD cooling
system. If a patient uses a laser that requires topical numbing with a cream, he
or she should be aware of all possible complications and contraindications in
order to make an informed decision. In high concentrations, when used
inappropriately, these drugs can be very dangerous.
-Cooling
System
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
that cool the skin using a DCD are very comfortable and there is no need for
topical numbing preparations
-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. The 18 mm spot size has been shown in
studies to be more effective at removing hair than smaller spot
sizes.
-Treatment Packages
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.
A complimentary consultation should be available for you to visit the
facility, meet the laser technician and experience a spot test with the
laser.
Staff members at a laser hair removal center should be able to
answer questions not just about the laser they use, but about all lasers
available for hair removal.
Blue Water Spa is a Plastic Surgery Medical
Spa owned and operated by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law.
Dr. Law is the only solo practice plastic surgeon voted among the best
in North Carolina 2003 and 2004. He 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.
Kile Law,
president of Blue Water Spa was recently appointed to the 2005 board of
directors for the National Day Spa Association www.dayspaassocation.com. She is one of nine individuals
nationwide chosen for this prestigious position. Kile is the winner of the 2004
ABBIE Award for best article in a professional skin care journal. Blue Water Spa
has been featured in cover articles of many national magazines and spa
publications such as the Medical Spa Report www.medicalspareport.com.
For more information, go to
www.bluewaterspa.com or
call (919)870-6066
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