Laser Hair Removal: 2010

Saturday, November 6, 2010

How to Waxing at Home – Simple Steps

Waxing will never go out of style. When you choose waxing for body hair removal, we have some tips here:
Don’t attempt waxing the three days prior to, and the first three days of your menstrual cycle. You skin is much more sensitive at that time, and waxing then can be much more painful.
Although often seen as a fairly modern invention, leg waxing has its roots in ancient Egypt. Members of the Royalty and the more affluent Egyptians would use waxing as a method of hair removal. It was seen as a way to retain youth and beauty.
Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal which removes the hair from the hair follicle at the root. Because the entire hair has been removed, a new hair will not grow in the same place until the next hair growth cycle which is usually around 8 weeks.
Waxing can be performed on almost any part of the body. As a method of hair removal, waxing is not only used by women alone. In recent times, men have taken to having their backs and chests waxed. Athletes have been waxing for years.
Mainly, the wax used is comprised of a mixture of beeswax, paraffin and some oils and fats. Before undertaking a waxing session, it may be helpful to know that there are two methods. The cold method and the hot method.
The Hot Wax Method
Hot waxing is where the wax that is going to be applied is gently warmed. A thin layer of this wax is then spread over the area in the direction of hair growth. Usually a cotton strip is laid over the hot wax. The wax is then allowed to cool. Once the wax has cooled, it is quickly pulled off by the strip. This process removes the hairs from the area.
The Cold Wax Method
Cold waxing is where pre-made strips of wax are used on the area of hair to be removed. A strip of wax is laid on the area and then rubbed over to make the hairs underneath adhere. The strip is then pulled off bringing the hairs with it.
The advantage of cold waxing is that it is less messy although many people feel that hot waxing achieves better results.

Waxing can be quite painful and will often leave a reddened soreness to the skin. This can be combated by applying a non-perfumed moisturizer to the area that has been treated. Some creams come with nutritional supplements like vitamins and Aloe Vera.

Laser Hair Removal Tips For Soft Smooth And Silky Skin

So you have decided to immerse yourself in the fantasy of luxurious beauty that is going to define you as you go through the laser hair removal treatment. But the journey of the experience starts much before the actual permanent hair removal solution starts. There are several steps that you need to take before and after the laser hair treatment which will ensure that you have a quick, permanent and safe hair removal solution.
There are many methods like waxing, plucking, shaving, hair removing creams and bleaching that are temporary hair removal methods. In the case of temporary methods, hair grows back in a week or fortnight and the same procedure has to be repeated every time. Applying chemicals to the skin so often can cause skin rashes thus, damaging the original texture of the skin. Therefore, people opt for permanent hair removal that guarantees no hair growth after the successful completion of the treatment. Electrolysis and laser treatment are the permanent hair removal methods.
Electrolysis is done by inserting a very thin metal probe under the skin to the root of the hair. The root contains the follicle. Electric current is passed in the follicle through the probe, which damages that area. Damaged hair follicle is unable to grow hair. Electrolysis is considered to be expensive, painful and can cause permanent skin damage. If not done by well-trained professionals, it can lead to skin infection. There is also a possibility of regrowth after electrolysis.
Laser hair removal technique eliminates all the drawbacks of electrolysis. It is less painful as there is no direct contact of any instrument with the skin. A beam of laser or intense light is passed through the skin. This beam basically targets the dark area i.e. melanin. Melanin is present in the hair follicle and gives the hair its color. Laser treatment works better for dense hair. It works fine for dark skin color but better for light skin. Since it targets the dark area under the skin, darker melanin i.e. darker hair can be removed effectively.
There are certain precautions that need to be taken during and after hair removal. If the recommended tips are followed carefully, the problems occurring due to hair removal can be reduced:

If you are going for a laser hair removal method, inquire about the efficiency of the clinic, doctors and treatment methods from reliable sources.
Do not rely on verbal commitments and check the procedure details in the treatment brochure.
Carefully check the terms and conditions before signing any papers.
Confirm the total cost of the treatment, specially any hidden costs incurred if the treatment has to be changed halfway through.
Ask for a skin test on a smaller part of the body.
Inquire which kind of treatment will suit your skin type.
Inquire the kind of radiations to be used and the type of pain relievers available.
Avoid taking the treatment if you are suffering from any skin problems or skin disorders.
Avoid tanning treatments or creams at least 1 to 2 months prior to the treatment.
If the skin is tanned, then wait till the tan is gone else, the treatment won’t be effective.
Avoid hair removal by any temporary methods at least 1 month before going for the laser treatment.
Carry out the pre-treatment instructions carefully as specified by the doctor.
Do not apply lotions, creams, makeup, perfumes or body sprays before the treatment. This can reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.
Do not take any medications before the treatment without a doctor’s guidance.
If you want to apply any comforting creams or lotions before the treatment begins, consult a doctor.
Make your requirements very clear to the person treating you, so that unnecessary areas are not affected.
During the treatment, take care to cover the sensitive areas of the body, specially the eyes, as radiations can damage body cells. Wear laser-proof goggles.
In case the treatment is causing any discomfort or pain, an anesthesia cream can be applied.
Follow the post-treatment instructions carefully. Hydrating cream advised by the doctor should be applied, to keep the skin moist.
Apply sunscreen with SPF30, at least half an hour prior to sun exposure.
Tanning should be avoided for a month or two after the laser treatment.
In case of pain, swelling or any other side-effects, contact a doctor.

When you go for Laser hair removal processes you should opt for newer neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser, which basically suits every skin type. If you are interested in removing light or gray hair you can go for a method called intense pulsed light that uses a broad spectrum of non-laser light.

Whatever skin type you have this process promises perfect results and always prevents abnormal scarring, allergies, excessive sun exposures and herpes infection.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Face Surgery

Face lift or rhytidectomy or surgery for removal of facial wrinkles is perhaps the oldest cosmetic surgery procedure performed.

As one ages, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in the faces. Skin sags down, deep creases start to appear on cheeks, between the nose and mouth; the jaw line grows slack and jowls appear. Folds and fat deposits appear around the neck and double chin forms.

A facelift can make you look younger and fresher, and it may enhance your self- confidence. This surgery is commonly performed after the age of 40 years and there is no upper age limit.

Operative and post operative

This is a long operative procedure and may take 2to 4 hours. It is painless and usually performed in local anesthesia with sedation.

Incisions usually begin at the temples above the hairline, come below in a natural line in front of the ear, and continue behind the earlobe to the lower scalp. A small incision may also be made under the chin if neck needs some correction.

Skin is separated from the fat and muscle below. Fat may be trimmed or suctioned from around the neck and chin to improve the contour. The underlying muscle and membrane is tightened, the skin is pulled up, and the excess is removed. Stitches secure the layers of tissue and close the incisions. Following surgery, a small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin behind the ear to drain any blood that might collect there. The face and head are bandaged in firm cotton dressing to avoid swelling and provide support for about 2-3 days.

There isn't usually significant discomfort after surgery; if there is, it can be lessened with the pain medication. Some numbness of the skin is quite normal and disappears in a few weeks or months.

The head should be elevated for a couple of days after surgery, to keep the swelling down.

Most of the stitches are removed after about 5 to 6 days.

Nose Surgery

Nose job’ or ‘rhinoplasty’ is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure especially in the younger age group. Nose being the most prominent part of our body cannot go unnoticed. A pleasing nose in harmony with lips and chin is considered hallmark of one’s beauty.

‘Ideal nose’ is that which suits your face the best and is in harmony with other facial features.

Nose is divided into upper fixed root, middle dorsum or bridge and the lower moveable lobule or the tip region. All these regions of the nose are amiable to change. Thus a nose that is too big, very broad, with hump or prominent bridge, very long, drooping, broad, rounded or heavy tip, short, depressed or crooked, wide and flaring can be corrected and made more pleasing.

Blocked nose with difficulty in breathing responds well to septum correction surgery or septo-rhinoplasty.

Laser Hair Removal

The laser hair removal system a work using the principal of selective photothermolysis, in which a carefully timed pulse of laser energy passes through the skin and is absorbed and converted to heat energy at the hair follicle. Because of 800nm wavelength laser light penetrates deeper.

Laser Hair Removal works best in lighter skinned, darker haired patients. Because the target chromophore in hair follicles is melanin pigment, less laser energy is absorbed by the skin and more by the hair follicle. Tanned skin also "robs" laser energy as it passes through the skin to the hair follicle. The Diode lasers are less dependent on skin color than the ruby and alexandrite lasers. Because the pigment in the hair is the target for the laser energy, gray or white hair (which lacks pigment) cannot be effectively treated with any laser or light-based device.

Multiple laser treatments are necessary for best results: Laser energy has its greatest effect on growing, or anagen hair follicles; as the dormant, or telogen hairs become active, usually within 3 weeks to 3 months, some new hair growth will be observed. Usually at least 3 treatments over the course of a year will be necessary for satisfactory, long-lasting results. The female face, armpits, and bikini lines are areas which respond fastest to laser treatments- backs, arms and legs usually need more treatments over time. The scalp is very resistant to treatment.

Repeated laser treatments appear to induce a permanent reduction in the amount of visible hair: Although current studies have shown a "permanent" reduction in hair growth, some hair regrowth may occur over time, although this is usually much slower and much finer than before treatment. Imagine a garden overgrown with weeds-after the first few weeding sessions, only occasional "touch-ups" are needed. True "permanent" "total" hair removal may be possible with repeated treatments over time.

The area to be treated may be clipped or shaved, and a cooling gel is applied. For small, curved areas, such as the chin, a grid is marked out directly on the skin, and on larger, flatter areas, such as the bikini line, chest, or back, a transparent plastic guide grid is placed over the gel to assure even treatment.
Laser pulses are then applied over the marked area. Discomfort ranges from absent, in light-skinned individuals with coarse hair, to mild stinging in patients with darker skin or more hair follicles. An anesthetic cream can be used before treatments in extremely sensitive patients.
In the weeks following treatment, hair shafts may extrude from the damaged follicles, and may mimic the appearance of regrowth. These may be left to fall out, or they may simply be plucked. The area can be treated again when dormant follicles become active, usually about a month on the face, and longer for other body areas.

Hair does not have to be grown out, and should not be plucked or few weaks before this removes the hair shaft and decreases the effect of the laser. Please inform us if you are taking any medications, using any prescription creams or ointments such as Renova or Retin-A, or if you are pregnant.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

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