LASER HAIR REMOVAL IN NEW YORK

How Effective are Laser Hair Removal Treatments For Women?

2008-09-07T01:16:00.000-07:00

Do you have a lot of unsightly and unwanted hair that you just can't get rid of? Have you tried shaving cream and razors, hair removal creams and hot wax and all you got out of using them were nicks, scars and burnt skin? To get rid of unwanted hair for good, try electrolysis, a laser hair removal treatment. But how effective is this laser hair removal treatment for women?

The effectiveness of a laser hair removal treatment is dependent on how much hair can be removed on a patient. Bear in mind that the procedure involves lasers, which make laser hair removal treatments strictly regulated. To ensure the safety of patients, a laser hair removal technician or doctor can only remove so much hair at a given time. However, if the hair problem is confined to only a small area, laser hair removal treatment for women should be very effective.

A patient's hair type is also a factor that can affect the effectiveness of a laser hair removal treatment. It is always best to consult with a doctor about the best course of action to take for any hair problem.

Of course, skill also has a lot to do with the effectiveness of a laser hair removal treatment for women. For a successful hair removal procedure, go to a doctor who knows more about the procedure than say, a salon worker. A laser hair removal treatment is a medical procedure, thus only a licensed and trained doctor will be able to successfully perform the procedure.

By Tim Gorman

LOCATION LASER HAIR REMOVAL SPA IN NEW YORK

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HI-TECH SPA

Uptown NYC
764 Madison Avenue
(b/w 65th St. & 66th St.)
New York, NY 10021

Downtown NYC
103 5th Avenue
(b/w 17th St. & 18th St.)
New York, NY 10003

Bowery NYC
25 Bond St
(b/w Lafayette & Bowery)
New York, NY 10012

Barneys New York
660 Madison Avenue
New York NY 10021-8448

Scarsdale
12 Chase Road Scarsdale,
NY 10583

Palm Beach
304 South County Road Palm Beach,
Florida

LASER COSMETICA SPA

Uptown
51-53 East 73rd Street,
Suite 2B New York,
NY 10021

Midtown West
35 West 57th Street,
Suite 4R New York,
NY 10019

Midtown East 104
East 40th Street,
Suite 407 New York,
NY 10016

Gramercy
304 Park Avenue South,
6th Floor New York,
NY 10010

Financial
District 160 Broadway,
Suite 6NE New York,
NY 10007

AMERICAN LASER CENTER

New York
Brooklyn
50 Court Street
suite 511
New York, New York 11201

Buffalo
8201 Main St
Suite 4
Williamsville, New York 14221

Camillus
5700 W. Genesee St.
Suite 9
Camillus, New York 13031

Central Park South
57 West 58th Street
2nd Floor
New York, New York 10023

Downtown Manhattan
928 Broadway
5th Floor
New York, New York 10010

Great Neck
1999 Marcus Ave., Suite 108
Lake Success, New York 11042

Huntington
775 Park Ave
Suite 310
Huntington, New York 11743

Latham
1003 Loudon Rd.
Suite 202
Latham, New York 12110

New York
161 Madison Ave
New York, New York 10016

New York
871 Fifth Ave
New York, New York 10021

New York
80 5th Avenue, Suite 1203
14th & 5th Ave.
New York, New York 10011

New York Financial District
139 Fulton Street
Suite 133-4
New York, New York 10038

Plainview
700 Old Country Road
Plainview, New York 11803

Poughkeepsie
488 Freedom Plains Rd.
Suite 134
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603

Rochester
919 Westfall Rd.
Building B, Suite 210
Rochester, New York 14618

Rockland/New City
254 S. Main St
Suite 200
New City, New York 10956

Rockville Centre
371 Merrick Rd, Suite 405
Rockville Centre, New York 11570

Scarsdale
15 Popham Road
Scarsdale, New York 10583

Staten Island
1055 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, New York 10305

Syracuse
890 E. Brighton Ave.
Syracuse, New York 13205

Upper West
41 W 72
New York, New York 10023

White Plains
110 Corporate Park Drive
Suite 101
White Plains, New York 10604

Laser Hair Removal During Pregnancy

2008-09-02T08:07:00.000-07:00

Is it safe to have Pregnancy Laser Hair Removal' is one of the more popular asked questions among female clients. For the pregnant mother, unwanted hair growth is really problematic. Due to changes in the increased hormonal level in the blood, expecting mothers witness rapid hair growth over their face, arms, breasts, chins and lower abdomen. Pregnant mothers will notice a thick, lush growth of hair where it did never before. This can quickly become a nuisance. If you are thinking of removing the unwanted hair, why do not go for the better alternative - laser, than the temporary techniques like shaving and waxing?

The way laser works

In this method, a laser probe is fixed over the area where you need to remove your hairs. Then a pulse of controlled intensity laser beam is transmitted over the area. The laser / photo energy gets converted into thermal energy and this heat breaks apart the hair follicle. The root of the hair is destroyed and you feel a cleaner, smoother skin. The laser therapy used for hair removal remains one of the most sought after, safe and speedy process.

Whether this method is safe during pregnancy?

Your obstetrician is the best judge. However, experts say that during early period of pregnancy (first and second trimester), Pregnancy Laser Hair Removal is extremely safe. In the later parts of pregnancy, however, it is better to spare the breast (if you are going to breastfed your baby) and the lower abdomen (bikini area) as it very sensitive in those parts.

There is no control study report, which either favors or denies this controversy that whether pregnancy laser hair removal affects the growing fetus. If you consult your obstetrician, he will advise against laser hair removal during the period of pregnancy - just to be on the safer side. It is always better to go for the hair removal after delivering a healthy baby.

By Joseph Parisi

Laser Hair Removal Treatment

2008-09-02T07:37:00.000-07:00

Laser Hair Removal Treatment is the promise of cosmetic technologies to eliminate unwanted body hair permanently. However, this form of treatment requires circumspective caution and involves different kinds of equipment and procedures.

Equipment Used for Laser Treatments

The primary equipment required for laser hair removal treatment is obviously the laser. However, there are different kinds of lasers and surgeons generally select a particular laser according to the type of skin and hair being treated:

The Ruby Laser was once popularly used for hair removal. However, in the years following 2003, this laser was slowly replaced by alternatives that are more feasible.
The Alexandrite Laser is best suited for light skin and is widely used today
The Nd: YAG Laser, employing xenon lamps, is used for removing dark hair from dark skin.

Skin buffers and coolants

Owing to the fact that a high amount of laser energy is impinged on the surface of the epidermis, it is quite possible for the skin to be damaged or abraded. Most clinics either apply a topical cream or employ a skin cooling mechanism like the one applied with the single-pulse Cynosure laser.

How frequently should the therapy be conducted?

Laser Hair Removal Treatment can be extremely effective, provided that it is applied in multiple sessions at a regular frequency. This is because hair follicles need to be treated only during their phase of active growth in order to disable their ability to regenerate hair. The ideal frequency for conducting treatments is around four to six months between sessions. Around five or six successive sessions of laser therapy can effectively eliminate all hair from the target zone.

Who can benefit from this treatment?

Both men and women, especially those below the age of thirty-five, can benefit from Laser Hair Removal Treatment.

Where can this be done?

Professional clinics specializing in laser hair removal treatment are situated in different locations across the world. Reputed clinics utilize the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide the best form of treatment to patients.

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Is Treatment With Laser Safe?

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Laser hair removal is very safe for the skin. There are many advances in laser hair removal technology for all skin colors. There are no long term health hazards from laser energies used in our systems. They are FDA approved.

How Many Laser Hair Removal Treatments?

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At Least Three Treatments for Good Results

While the number of treatment varies from person to person, on an average, everyone requires at least three treatments for good results. This is typical because while all hair is temporarily disabled during each treatment, not all of the hair follicles are removed. Hence, a sequence of treatments is necessary in order for results to become apparent. Overall, most people do not require more than six treatments, though people with hormonal imbalances or people who normally wax or pluck a lot may require more sessions.

Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?

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First Session Hurts the Most

Because the laser energy is absorbed in the hair follicle producing heat, there is some sensation when performing laser hair removal. Certain areas of the body hurt more than others during laser hair removal. In addition, patients with very thick, dark hair may experience more discomfort than those with thin hair. This is because the thicker, darker hair will absorb more of the laser light during any given treatment. Generally, the hair becomes thinner and less dense after each subsequent treatment. Therefore, the most discomfort is usually experienced during the first treatment.

Pain Varies Between Individuals

The discomfort associated with laser hair removal varies considerably between individuals, and is a function of the patientâ€™s skin type, the laser being used, the thickness and density of the hair, the area of the body where the hair is being treated, and ones ability to tolerate or feel pain. In some situations, numbing creams can be used. However, numbing creams partially eliminate the ability of the patient to report on the discomfort associated with a treatment, which may be an indication of how this treatment compares with previous treatments.

Discomfort Rarely Limits Treatment

Discomfort is one of the many factors the person administering the laser treatment will use to determine the appropriate setting for the laser. Patients should be discouraged from applying numbing cream themselves to large areas of the body prior to laser treatment. Although prescription numbing creams are generally safe, putting them on large areas of the body can result in the numbing medications being absorbed into the bloodstream in significant amounts. In my office, I prefer to have my staff apply numbing creams while the patient is in my office when they are needed, so that I can control the amount of cream applied and the surface area over which it is applied. In general, discomfort rarely limits the ability to perform laser treatment. However, in a small number of patients it does limit ones ability to receive laser hair removal treatments.

How Laser Hair Removal Work?

2008-08-31T09:55:00.000-07:00

Laser hair removal is the use of laser energy to produce long-term hair reduction. This is accomplished by producing heat in the hair, which is transferred to the hair follicle, which in-turn produces inflammation, and this inflammation sends a signal to the hair follicle to go into the resting (telogen) phase.

What is a laser?
First of all, what is a laser? A laser is a device that produces light of a single color or wavelength. In dermatology, these lasers produce pulses of high-energy light that is taken up by the desired target. In the case of hair removal, the target is the melanin pigment contained within the hair shaft.

A delicate balance
The tricky part of laser hair removal is targeting the hair shaft without damaging the melanin pigment in the surface of the skin. Thus the laser light has to be on long enough to heat the hair, but not too long to allow that heat to spread to the surrounding skin causing damage. In addition, the darker a patient’s skin, the more difficult it is to avoid injuring the surface of the skin while treating the hair. For this reason, there are three main types of hair removal lasers that are used today, and depending on the thickness of the hair and the color of the skin, one laser may provide benefits as compared to another.

When Performing Laser Hair Removal, Experience Matters
In addition to lasers, intense pulsed light sources are also used for hair removal. These light sources do not emit a single color or wavelength of light, but emit light containing many colors. It may be more difficult to predict the outcome and avoid complications when using light sources that contain many wavelengths of light. However, the results with any device depend upon the experience of the practitioner.

How many treatments?
Normally, a series of three to five treatments are administered at four to eight week intervals depending upon the location of the hair. Following the initial series of treatments, subsequent treatments are administered, usually at longer and longer intervals. Some number of maintenance of treatments may be needed to keep all the hair away in a given area. After a single treatment, the hair in a given area is usually reduced in amount and thickness for a very long period of time. However, it may not be completely gone. To keep an area completely devoid of hair, maintenance treatments are always required. These maintenance treatments may eventually be required at only yearly intervals or even longer. This depends on the area being treated as well as the individual. As with any other traits in an individual, the frequency of maintenance treatments varies considerably from person to person.

What is Laser Hair Removal?

2008-08-31T09:51:00.000-07:00

Definition

Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses laser light — an intense, pulsating beam of light — to remove unwanted hair. Laser hair removal works by passing a light beam through the skin. The laser targets dark pigment, called melanin, in hair. When the light beam hits the hair follicle (where hair growth originates), the intense heat destroys the hair follicle instantly.

In most cases, laser hair removal slows hair regrowth, but it takes several treatments to provide an extended "hair-free" period.