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Here’s the real story for your unwanted hair options.

If you are certain that you want to permanently get rid of unwanted hair, you may find the following lists helpful in your decision.

Thousands in Dallas have opted for and embraced Laser Hair Removal versus an ongoing series of waxings, here’s why:

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

• No need to let hair grow out before treatments
• 6 Treatments recommended 5-6 weeks apart
• Results (no hair) enjoyed between each treatment
• Ingrown hairs and razor burns go away!!
• 80% – 90% Permanent Hair Reduction for most
• Cost: Most offer Great Specials for Packages
• When finished with treatments, payments are over!
• A permanent solution to unwanted hair!!
• Much less expensive in the long run.
• Your skin will be smooth, soft and hair free

WAXING

• Must let hair grow out before treatment
• Ongoing commitment every 3 – 4 weeks
• Temporary, short lived fix
• Waxing can lead to irritation, blistering, ingrown hairs
• Cost $50 – $150 per treatment
• Never done paying
• Really hurts!

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There is a lot of talk out there about “Fractional Laser Resurfacing”.
Here is some information to help clarify what that means and why the public is so excited about this treatment.

For those of us not ready for surgical procedures….Fractional laser resurfacing can provide the next best thing. This technology allows fractionated light from the laser to go beneath the skin surface to heat the dermal layer and initiate the stimulation of collagen through the body’s own ability to heal. Because the light is “fractionated” some of the skin stays in tact so the healing process is shortened.

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing repairs enlarged pores,acne scars and improves the texture and tone of the skin. The procedure requires approximately one week of minimal down time. This down time varies depending on the intensity of the energy level selected. You get to determine what setting you would like used. The post healing process is more visible than it is painful. Typically, the first day it feels like a bad sunburn, some swelling may occur depending on the intensity level chosen. The sunburn look turns to a dark brown stage followed by peeling that begins on about day three.

The fun part is when your new, blemish free skin becomes visible. The hardest part is to be patient while the collagen building process
occurs. Improvements will continue over 3-6 months. Your body needs time to build up the new, stronger collagen level in your skin. It is not instantaneous but don’t worry your friends will notice the dullness removed, the youthful glow and the toning and tightening that continues to improve in the months to come!

Laser Hair removal is fast becoming a staple procedure for many thousands of people. Unwanted hair can be eliminated or at least greatly reduced. Laser Hair Removal (LHR) is a multi step process. The hair follicles are literally destroyed via the transmission of heat (caused by the laser pulse) through the hair shaft to the bulb. When the hair has it’s most color (melanin) the Alexandrite (755nm) laser (for skin types 1-3) is most effective. Because hair grows in cycles and the earliest part of growth phase brings with it the most melanin that’s the ideal time to destroy a hair follicle.

The laser will sufficiently damage the hair follicles so that about ten days after being treated the hairs will begin to evacuate themselves from the skin (much like a splinter will , only with no pain). You will be able to see the process as the hair begins to fall out. Now you have the result you have hoped for. But , wait a minute, while you may seem mostly hair free in the treated area (and you are very happy about this), this will only last for about 3-4 more weeks. Then your ready for your second treatment. This pattern will repeat itself until you have completed about six treatments. After which you should have way less, if any visible hair in the treated area. The great thing about the LHR process is that for about half of the time between treatments you will be generally hair free and after the six treatments you will be good to go for years.

It is critical in our experience, to be committed to a scheduled treatment regimen at 5-6 week intervals. As the new cycle of hair growth occurs the laser needs to be applied. The schedule and the hair growth cycles work together such that your growth cycles will get in sync with your treatments and you will get the hair reduction/removal you are hoping for.

The end result will be softer smoother, hairless looking skin area that will feel soft and smooth much like the underside of a (typical) females’ forearm. Also the visibility of the pores where the hair once grew will decrease markedly if not completely disappear.

We have gotten the best results using the Candela GentleLase Mini. It’s the fastest, least painful and most effective laser that we have found and our clients heartily agree. As an example, treating a females’ underarms or bikini area takes less than ten minutes, then they’re on their way back to work or play or wherever.

Stay out of the sun and stay on schedule, don’t wax, tweeze, or depiltate between treatments and this process works wonderfully well. Be sure you are a good candidate and that your laser center and laser operator are well trained and very good at operating the laser safely and effectively. There are many great Q&As for LHR at Evanesque.

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As we’re about to publish a number of before and after photos to our Evanesque website, this title came to mind.

Before I had Laser Hair Removal (LHR) on my underarms I hated the constant chore of shaving. After, I never give shaving the slightest thought and my skin there is entirely soft and smooth. Haven’t touched my underarms with a razor in over 4 years, I love it. The Candela GentleLase has been a wonderful asset to me and to our LHR clients. Before, my friend Susan had her bikini area treated 3 years ago, she often suffered from the unpleasant effects of ingrown hairs, rashes and the like. After, she raves about how great LHR is and how much she is glad her razor rash days are behind her. She has come in for yearly touch-ups just twice in 3 years, but other than that her bikini upkeep is non-existent. If you haven’t tried it you should at least do some research. Of course you can see the Q&A Section on our website or here are some other sites with pretty good information: Hairlasers.com, & Hair Removal Forum
After, is way way better than Before when it comes to Laser Hair Removal.  

Contrary to popular belief, it is not only women who feel embarrassed about the amount of hair they have on their body. Laser hair removal for men is growing in popularity as more men than ever are resisting the urge to have a manly image and they are getting rid of their body hair.

How is the laser hair removal process completed? First, a cool gel is applied to the skin which protects against the intense beam of light that is used destroy the hair follicle and inhibit the growth of new hair. An intense light beams at various intervals is applied to the skin which can cause damage to the follicle, after multiple treatments the follicle eventually becomes destroyed and hair growth is impossible.

Laser hair removal for men is a welcome alternative to other methods of quelling unwanted hair, such as; tweezing, waxing, electrolysis and shaving. Men are getting popular parts of the body lasered such as; the back, chest, even the face and area in between the eyebrows.

Laser hair removal is performed at a recognized clinic at various intervals and has a low recovery time. When the patient undergoes the treatment they can continue with their normal activities within hours of the treatment being completed.

The procedure is relatively painless as no needles or blades are used in the hair removal process. In as little as a few sessions the treatments can begin to be effective to slow the growth of hair and reduce the appearance of unwanted hair on the body. The pain factor of this process has been compared to the feeling of tiny flicks on the skin of a rubber band. Read the rest of this entry »

There are various uses of Botox, with multiple treatments being developed to treat a variety of disorders. In the future, Botox treatments are going to be used as medical interventions in addition to penetrating the skin and paralyzing the muscles within the face to create the appearance of smoother, younger looking and healthier skin. Here are some of the various uses for Botox:

Treatment of Enlarged Prostate
The development of Botox to treat an enlarged prostate has been a relatively new development in the medical world. Men over the age of fifty can experience positive results of the symptoms which are associated with an enlarged prostate, including the experience of painful and frequent urination. Botox injections have the ability to decrease the size of the prostate by up to fifty percent.

Treatment of Excessive Sweating Disorder
Botox has been used for almost a decade to treat excessive sweating disorder. Botox is injected into the sweat glands to reduce the amount of sweat is being produced. There are four main areas in which these injections are used; the face, the palms of the hands, the bottom of the feet and under the arms. Injections over a period of sixteen months can decrease sweating up to fifty percent.

Treatment of Wrinkles and Aging Skin
Botox for the prevention of aging is used when injections are made just below the skin of the face. The muscles below the skin are paralyzed and therefore wrinkles are relaxed. It is used as a temporary way to treat aging, and can last up to four months. After prolonged use the results can increase the overall appearance of the face, causing the skin to appear younger while reducing the amount of wrinkles that develop in the skin. It is growing in popularity as a treatment to maintain the youth of women and men around the globe. Read the rest of this entry »

Laser hair removal is completed with the use of a light which creates quick pulsations on the skin to inhibit the growth of hair through the destroying of the follicle. Although it can take multiple treatments to destroy the hair follicle, it is able to inhibit or slow the growth of hair even after one treatment. There are many advantages that come with laser hair removal:

No More Shaving. When you don’t have to shave you can save valuable money on shaving supplies. When you undergo the laser hair removal you don’t have to worry about razor burn or rashes associated with shaving. When you undergo the laser hair removal treatment it can be effective in as little as one treatment. No longer will you have to shave every couple of days, watching the hair grow in thicker and darker than it grew before. Are you ready to give up the razor? Consider all of the benefits of laser hair removal the next time you think about shaving your legs!

Effectiveness in As little as one treatment. Did you know that laser hair removal can see results in as little as one treatment? After one treatment the hair follicles are on their way to becoming destroyed therefore hair growth is nearly impossible. After the treatment you can see the slowing of hair growth as well as seeing limited hair for a longer period of time. It can last up to months at a time, although multiple treatments will yield the best results.

Save Money on Hair Removal. Laser hair removal can come at a onetime cost, but compared to the costs of hair removal throughout a lifetime it can save you a ton of money! Laser hair removal treatments can come at the price of about $150.00 per session and the average person will need up to five sessions.

Smooth, Hairless Results. The results from laser hair removal are not comparable to shaving. You will receive smooth results on the area of the body that has been treated. After one time you can view results from the area that has been lasered as the hair follicles have been destroyed. Regardless of our sex, or age we all want smooth and hairless skin on specific parts of the body. We no longer have to worry about embarrassing body hair once you have undergone the laser hair removal treatments. This is one of the main benefits for many people experiencing excessive hair growth in unwanted areas.

Fewer Side Effects. In comparison to electrolysis or tweezing there are very few side effects. You can undergo the course of treatment for laser hair removal and get back on with your day immediately after the procedure has been completed. There is little pain from the procedure which could be compared to a small elastic band flicking the skin – this sensation is created from the intense beams of light which are being used to flash the skin and eradicate the hair follicle.

Teeth whitening are used as a way to increase the value of the smile, cause the teeth to have a healthy and clean appearance and can produce results that can last up to three months. Professional teeth whitening can be completed in as little as one hour and increase the shade of the teeth up to six shades. This could bring your smile to star quality if your teeth have been yellowed from smoking, lack of oral hygiene and yellowing from the consumption of red wine. If you are looking for a quick fix for your smile that can come with a pick-me-up than one-hour teeth whitening is perfect for you!

How are teeth whitening in one hour procedures completed? Lights are used to create the whitening experience in combination with hydrogen peroxide. Throughout the whitening process the hydrogen peroxide is broken down and entered into the teeth. At this point, oxygen is allowed to enter the tooth enamel and dentin (where the majority of stains reside). The whitening process is a combination of the lights and the peroxide creates one of the quickest whitening processes around.

It can be completed on your lunch break at your local dentists, or teeth whitening clinic even at some spas. One of the most popular one-hour teeth whitening procedures is the zoom method. The zoom whitening gel has been customized to provide one of the highest quality whitening systems available on the market a great alternative to whitening toothpaste, trays and strips. Read the rest of this entry »

Botox is growing in popularity, especially for men, who are caring more and more about their appearance, the health of their skin and the measures that they can take to prevent the effects of aging. Botox is one of the best ways to take a stand against early aging; men everywhere are catching on to this and booking appointments to get those minor imperfections taken care of.  Read the rest of this entry »