Showing posts with label Removal. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Permanent Hair Removal

The most efficient way to achieve at this time is by going in to have laser hair removal done. Although a single treatment usually can’t remove 100% of your unwanted hair for life, multiple treatments can get you well on your way. This of course will depend solely on the thickness and sometimes color of your hair, but can be extremely effective.
An additional option for achieving is Electrolysis. This is a very difficult procedure, but if performed correctly it can also remove hair permanently. Electrolysis is achieved by inserting a very thin, metal probe into the hair follicle. The professional will then deliver an electric shock into the follicle that will burn and destroy its ability to produce hair.
There is also a version of electrolysis that you can do from home with a machine that can be purchased. Most people don’t have the precision necessary to do this type of procedure, so unless you have surgeon hands we wouldn’t recommend wasting your time. You might save a little money, but you won’t get the same results and could end up damaging your skin. Home electrolysis is obviously risky and for this reason, we wouldn’t and couldn’t recommend it.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Newport Beach Laser Hair Removal

Newport Beach laser hair removal is obviously intended for people that live in the Newport Beach area. There are a lot of options for hair removal in Newport, and so you will want to take a good look at a lot of different centers before you make your final decision.
One of the many options out there is the American Laser Centers. All of the work done by the American Laser Centers is overseen by a certified physician and is performed by a certified technician. There are, of course, lots of other options that you should look into if you plan on having performed any time soon.
We would highly recommend consulting with as many doctors as possible before making a decision on a center in Newport Beach.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Facial Hair Removal

Facial Hair Removal is very much like other types of laser hair removal, except obviously much care needs to be taken to ensure that no mistakes are made. A mistake during the process could be very costly because any subsequent scarring would be quite visible.
Now there are of course a lot of different options available for . There are creams that will remove facial hair temporarily, and there are also options for permanently removing facial hair. Creams like VANIQA that are supposed to slow down the growth process, making it possible to shave less frequently, and there are also laser hair removal procedures that can work for some people.
Laser is another option that is quite permanent once enough treatments have been performed. Laser hair removal is more effective than electrolysis and is also less costly so if you are wanting to go the permanent route we would highly recommend using the laser.

Laser Hair Removal Treatment

What is ?
Well, is a process that involves burning the hair follicle with a laser to halt its ability to produce hair. The entire process doesn’t really take that much time, but usually multiple treatments will be required in order to be 100% effective.
When a skilled technician performs , he will take extreme caution. He will have to leave the laser on each hair just long enough to produce enough heat to make the hair stop growing, while not leaving in there too long. If a technician left the laser on the hair for too long, it can damage the underlying skin. This would cause problems with the skin’s pigmentation and growth process.
Since the process is quite tricky, experience will make a huge difference in a doctor/technician’s ability to remove unwanted hair properly without doing unnecessary damage. Hopefully you can see why it would be extremely unwise to go to a technician that had little experience.
Normally when hair removal treatment is performed with a laser, three to five treatments will be required to get it right. The exact amount will depend heavily on the thickness and color of the patient’s hair. There will be times when some maintenance will be required, and this will of course vary wildly from person to person.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?

There are literally thousands of people that use laser hair removal every year to get rid of unwanted hair. Usually people are using the technique to rid themselves of either unwanted body or facial hair. The laser procedure uses state of the art technology to damage the hair follicle, ruining its ability to produce hair.
There are quite a few who claim that laser hair removal is the ultimate way to rid the body of unwanted hair. Is that the truth? Is laser hair removal really permanent? Do the advertisements we see every day portray accurately this procedure?
How Laser Hair Removal Works
The laser hair removal process focuses directly on the delivery of high energy light into the skin. This process is performed by a professional using a hand-held instrument. The laser is quite intense, and because of this property the hair follicle is damaged by it. This will usually either slow or eliminate the follicle’s ability to produce hair. Since the skin is much tougher than the hair follicle, the procedure does not do any damage to the skin.
Who Can Be Treated With Laser Hair Removal?
Individuals with a darker hair color are usually more responsive to laser hair removal. Additionally, people with a lighter skin color also do better with the procedure. That said, during the last few years the procedure has been improved so that it works better than it used to on individuals with darker skin.
Is Laser Hair Removal Safe?
In most cases, the devices used to perform this procedure have been deemed safe by the FDA. That means if you run into trouble because of the safety of one of these devices, go ahead and sue the FDA.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Does Laser Hair Removal Work in All Cases?

As hair removal methods go, laser hair removal is one of the best. It works on large areas of skin very quickly and following a course of treatment it usually results in a permanent reduction in hair growth. But there are varying results for different people whereas with a process like electrolysis you know that whatever your skin or hair type you will achieve permanent hair removal in every case.
In the past laser hair treatment was not always effective and there were many stories of disappointment with the process. Now we are wiser and know that not all hair will be destroyed completely so our expectations are more realistic and with the latest laser hair removal equipment most people achieve such a reduction in hair growth that they are happy with the results and usually go on to have other areas of their bodies treated.
Still, it has to be said that laser hair removal treatments are not suitable for everyone. If you have fair hair (including blond, red or gray) it will not work for you. It will not work even if you dye your hair as it is the pigment at the root of the hair which the laser attacks.
It will also be less effective for you if you have dark skin. Although there are new laser hair removal machines which can work in these cases, it is still more difficult to attack the pigment in the hair with sufficient power without affecting the pigment in the skin so it may take longer and result in less hair being permanently removed. Even sunbathing can reduce effectiveness, so it is better to stay “pale and interesting” if you are about to embark on a course of treatment and you should be given instructions about this at your first consultation.
If your hair or skin color make treatment difficult, at least you will know this in advance and you may be advised against laser hair removal treatment by the clinic at your first appointment. At least the better clinics will do that. Always ask about success rates for people with your particular coloring before you sign up for treatment. The cost of laser hair removal is far from trivial and you don’t want to waste your money.
There will also be a few cases where the hair is not as affected by the laser as you would like. You will not know about this before you have treatment and see how your particular skin and hair react. You just have to hope you do not fall into that category. In any case, you are likely to experience significant unwanted hair reduction so it is usually still worthwhile.

Underarm Hair Removal for Men

Thirty years ago men would not have given a thought to removing hair from under their arms. These days, however, men are practicing hair removal from many parts of their bodies and with more and more bare backs and chests in particular appearing on the scene then the subject is likely to come up.
Celebrities and male models are generally the ones who start a trend. They were the ones who first posed with smooth chests and we could see that chest hair removal might be worth the effort if you had a great body to show off. With no hair to mask the body contours, there was nothing to prevent our full admiration of their pectoral muscles!
Men who were out of the public eye then began to follow suit. They went on to remove hair from backs and shoulders as well as chests and sometimes legs. Even now among celebrities, however, complete underarm hair removal is not the norm. In some ways, perhaps men feel that they need to mark themselves out as different to women to emphasize their maleness.
If complete removal of the hair from under the arms is not usual in men, that is not to say that the area cannot be “tidied up”. If hair is left to grow naturally then it can get quite long and unsightly. No one really wants a long beard growing from their arm pits and certainly not poking out from a sleeveless t-shirt when they are trying to show off their biceps.
All the underarm hair really needs is trimming with scissors so that it is not so long and obvious. This is just a case of grooming rather than removal and it helps with cleanliness and hygiene as there is less hair to trap bacteria.
It can be a little awkward to reach the area so cut the hair in front of a mirror so that you can see what you are doing. Cut a little at a time so that you can see the effects before cutting more. You do not want to cut the hair so short that it just looks like you have regrowth from shaving rather than a neatly trimmed underarm area.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Laser Hair Removal at Home for the Face

Laser hair removal at home for the face sounds like a great idea. If you can zap away your unwanted facial hair in an instant, why not? However, there is a problem. Lately I have had a few people ask me for reviews or advice about different products they could use, but I have to say that there is not one home laser system I can recommend at the moment for face hair removal.
I don’t have a problem with home laser hair removal machines in principle. There are some which work well. It is using them as a facial hair remover I have a problem with. In fact, I don’t think that laser hair removal at home should be practiced anywhere near the face. It is too dangerous to use a laser or even IPL hair removal machine anywhere near your eyes unless you know what you are doing. Most of the systems which actually work, do not recommend it, in any case.
But I suppose my main objection is that I don’t think laser hair removal for the face is the best method so why try it at home? Why not try the method which works for everyone and which is permanent? Every hair gone for good has to be the aim, surely? Whereas a bit of regrowth does not matter too much on your legs, it certainly does on your face.
Surely it is better to use a machine for home electrolysis such as the One Touch, which is safe for the face and which will give one hundred percent permanent hair removal than laser hair removal machines which are not safe for the face and which can’t promise full destruction of the hair?
If you want to buy a laser machine such as the Silk’n for your legs, arms, chest or back then go ahead but don’t plan on using it anywhere on your face. If you want to try laser hair removal on your face, book some treatments at a clinic. Better yet, get professional electrolysis. Just don’t take the risk with home hair removal.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Laser Hair Removal Photos : What You Need to Know

If you’re looking for laser hair removal photos to be reassured about the effects of having expensive laser treatment before you go ahead, then there are a few things you need to know.
First of all, you’ll find plenty of laser hair removal images around. Every clinic with a web site has pictures, but you won’t see the ugly truth, just the good side. That’s quite obvious when you think about it. No business displays unhappy clients and failed results (or wants to show that you have to be patient and wait for months to achieve results). Although you will often see verifiable before and after pictures from laser hair removal procedures carried out at that particular laser hair removal clinic, you will rarely see the in between stages with regrowth in all its glory. For that you would need a week by week diary and a willing participant like this.
From the hair removal clinics you will always get pictures of smiling models or attractive medics on the front page, who may never have been near laser equipment, but the suggestion in the photos is that you will look just as good after treatment.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Body Hair Removal Pills

Body hair can be deemed sexy if you are Tom Selleck and his maverick mustache or it it can cause huge annoyance and misery. Some men like their body hair, others want rid of it and prefer a smooth look but for women, it can be very hard to live with and many women say too much body hair makes them feel like a freak.
Surveys have shown that up to 80% of women, due to excessive hormones caused by anything from an overactive pituitary gland to the ovary over working, are affected by excess hair and hirsutism (the excess growth of body hair on women) in unwanted areas of the body is a real issue for some.
There are a number of ways to treat this problem and one of those is a pill treatment. Despite laser treatment and electrolysis being available, everyone knows that these process are painful to a certain extent and in the case of electrolysis, it can take a painfully long time too.
Many women would prefer just to swallow body hair removal pills and be done with it. A magic pill like that would just be more convenient and a potentially cheaper method of treatment. However, there are a lot of rumors about pill treatments. Are they a myth or are they magic?
There are really just a few body hair pill treatments that are worth looking at.
Hormonal Treatment
ll the treatments which have an effect on body hair are hormonal and as such you need to take the pills under medical supervision. Never buy anything from the Internet or through mail order as you do not know what the product will do to you or how it will affect other medical conditions you have or treatments you are using.
Hormone treatment can help to slow down hair growth or stop it altogether but would generally only be given where growth is badly affecting the patient. Also hormone treatment will not actually work for hair removal. You have to remove it by the usual hair removal methods until the hormones take effect. Hormones take 6-12 months to have a full effect on thinning of the hair.
Oral Contraceptive
The birth control pill can help to affect the hormonal production in the body. It is best to choose one that can deal with hirsutism directly such as ones that contain an anti-androgenic progesterone and estrogen e.g. drospirenone or cyproterone. The side effects may be quite harsh so they are not to everyone’s liking.
Spironolactone
You could take a dose of 50-100mg of this on a daily basis to reduce hair growth and it can be combined with the oral contraceptive pill to get better results. Again, you are at risk of side effects so always consult a qualified medical practitioner.
Although are out there and available, they are not suited for everyone. If you have a real problem however, it is worth asking your doctor about whether these would be effective in your case. Just don’t treat yourself with any old junk. If you buy hair removal pills online or from ads that promise miracles “or your money back” you only have yourself to blame if things go wrong and you risk much more than your money.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Conair Hair Removal System

The Conair Hair Removal system is a pain free hair removal device, which works without mess or fuss on dry skin. The idea is that you remove hair at the surface of the skin using the gentle friction of revolving Conair hair removal pads. For many, it is a much better method of removing hair than shaving and it works just as quickly.
To use the machine, you attach an exfoliating pad to the head of the machine, then switch it on so that the pad revolves. Then you run the moving pad gently and lightly over your skin so that the hair is literally rubbed away. It is a similar action to the friction mitts which have been on the market for decades. What’s interesting is that you can buy this hair removal kit it in some places, for less than the mitts or even a burger! See below for the best deal.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Permanent Hair Removal and Hair Loss Prevention

This video about the experience with permanent hair removal (including laser, IPL and electrolysis). It talks about the costs advantages and inconvenients. Duration : 0:24:44

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Does facial hair removal cream make hair grow back thicker?

Q: I used to use facial hair removing cream on my upper lip, my hair was horribly thick enough but i think it has made it thicker, but i thread now, i want to start waxing but im not sure if the wax is strong enough to pull out thick facial hair?

A: As a retired nurse epidemiologist you need to know that hair of any kind grows from a follicle. No matter the method of hair removal, the follicle is going to start the process of generating a new hair. Different factors play in to changes in our body hair like when women get older, their estrogen level goes down and their testosterone level goes up and hence forth comes whiskers on their chins and upper lip. The hair follicles were already there at birth but hormone levels kept them dormant. As hair/whiskers growing out thicker is due to the testosterone but, there is no new follicles growing or multiplying.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Facial Hair Removal for Women

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For many women, facial hair removal is a must. After all, facial hair, be it in the form of peach fuzz, mustaches and beards, are marks of maleness that absolutely has no place in a woman’s face. Unless, of course, you have the desire to become the next bearded lady of the circus.

Causes of Female Facial Hair

It must be emphasized that every female and male on the planet has some form of facial hair albeit in different degrees of lushness and lengths. Women, however, are not generally known to possess facial hair in abundance when compared to men.

And if the fashionably unthinkable does happen, many causes can be pinpointed. Women with uncommon amounts of facial hair may polycystic ovarian syndrome, or may be undergoing hormonal changes brought by menopause and medications, or may be suffering from hypothyroidism without them knowing it.

Often, the facial hair removal method used depends on the cause although general methods may also be applied. For example, if menopause has been pinpointed, taking birth control pills may do the trick.

Methods of Removal

Fortunately for women afflicted with facial hairs, there are many methods of removal available. Some of them require little by way of time and money while some of them will indeed be time-consuming and pocket-draining. Thus, choosing from among these options will often depend on how much time and money you can commit as well as the type of facial hair.

First, you can shave your facial hair. Although this is the least painful of all facial hair removal methods, you probably will not like the shadows and stubbles as well as minor cuts and ingrown hairs that it creates, which will give away the fact that you shave like a man.

Second, you can pluck wayward hairs with a pair of tweezers. Unless you have a relatively high level of pain tolerance, you may not like this method especially when you suffer the side effects of prominent nicks, irritation and redness on your skin.

Third, you may bleach your facial hair, which is probably one of the safest and easiest of methods. Well, of course, you don’t really remove your hair; the process just makes facial hair significantly less noticeable by making it closer in color to your skin tone. Do avoid this method of facial hair removal if and when allergic reactions set in.

Fourth, you can purchase depilatory creams that contain chemical substances formulated to dissolve hair follicles. You must use said creams according to label instructions since side effects like skin burns and allergies will be experienced. And if you are not one for chemical smells, then depilatory creams are not for you.

Fifth, you can visit a licensed dermatologist for laser and electrolysis treatments. These are relatively effective and permanent treatments for facial hair although you might want to dig deeper into your pockets and pain tolerance levels.

No matter which facial hair removal method seems applicable to you at first glance, always think through your options. Keep in mind that your face is almost always the first body part seen and, consequently, assessed. In this case, it may not be putting your best foot forward but putting your best face forward.

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Friday, August 27, 2010

To Go or Not To Go for Facial Hair Removal

Call it any way you want – peach fuzz, downy hair and baby hair, to name a few. No matter what you call it, however, it presents a special dilemma for women – to subject it to facial hair removal methods or not, that is. Well, of course, you have a choice!
Wear It with Pride
In many parts of the world, peach fuzz is not too big an issue, both in the fashion and hygiene sense. For one thing, you and others cannot see it all that much most of the time. Unless and until, one closely scrutinizes it with a magnifying glass or you constantly place yourself in situations where the light emphasizes its presence.
Then again, it is said that the greatest of all Hollywood sex symbols – none other than the tragic Marilyn Monroe, of course – let her peach fuzz alone. As a result, her almost ethereal glow in pictures was attributed to her fine blond facial hairs reflecting the strong lights of the cameras. Now, wouldn’t you want that kind of, ahem, glow by laying off on the facial hair removal methods?
Another reason that you may want to leave your peach fuzz alone is to provide you with more protection against the harsh elements of nature. This is especially true if you have sensitive skin that does not react well to facial hair removers or if you live in an area of extreme weather.
Say Your Goodbyes
For many women, however, facial hair by any other name is still facial hair. Ergo, it must go by hook or by crook. Or rather, by electric razor or tweezers or laser or electrolysis, whichever is most convenient for pocket and preference.
Reasons for availing of the various facial hair removal methods can include self-consciousness with the opposite sex, feelings of insecurity and just plain societal pressure. Regardless of the method preferred, you must always carefully consider your options as this is your face we are talking about. It’s always better to go with peach fuzz than to live with adverse side effects on your face for the entire world to see.
Anyways, your options include the following, all of which offer differing degrees of safety and efficacy.
Purchase the waxing products available at many pharmacies and drugstores. Just be careful as these products are often most effective on thicker, coarser hair on the arms and legs than on the finer peach fuzz.
Shave your peach fuzz, which is also a method of facial hair removal most commonly used by men. Unfortunately, you might end up with manly stubble and/or shadow that will say you should have let your face well enough alone.
 Pluck at it with a pair of tweezers. Or maybe not as it can hurt like, well, hell.
See your dermatologist for medical treatments like laser and electrolysis. Be prepared for pain to your physical self and your pockets although the results are often well worth them.
Now that you know about these facial hair removal methods, you should be able to make the decision: To go or not to go with your peach fuzz? Ultimately, you will be living with the results so do choose wisely.