Medical Laser Aesthetics – Made Easy

2. Synopsis What is Hirsutism and How Do You Manage it Effectively? 1. Understanding Tattoo Removal 2. Reasons to Remove a Tattoo 3. How Long Does It Take to Remove a Tattoo Using Medical Laser Equipment? 4. The Benefits of Radio Waves on Your Skin 5. New Technology for Skin Care Treatments 6. Dynamic Pulse Control 7. Worried about Cellulite? Learn more about Your Treatment Options Now! 8. Not Happy with Waxing? Try Laser Hair Removal for Good Effects! 9. Causes of Wrinkles and How Skin Laser Rejuvenation Helps 10.

3. What is Hirsutism and How Do You Manage it Effectively? • Hirsutism refers to a condition in which women develop unwanted hair. Male-pattern hair growth can make women feel concerned and look for every possible remedy. While there are other causes of increased hair growth in undesired areas of the body, hirsutism results in excessive amounts of dark, course hair on chest, face, and back. Women may develop this condition due to excess male hormones, such as testosterone. • When standard treatment options do not produce desired results, your doctor may recommend procedures used to remove hair permanently. Here, you will have two options: • Electrolysis: It involves inserting a tiny needle into hair follicles and emit electric current to destroy the follicle. It produces good results, but need multiple treatments. • Laser Therapy: It is usually the safest way to get rid of unwanted hair. You need to find a specialist with laser hair removal equipment and ask them if you are a good candidate for laser therapy. The procedure involves using a laser light to damage hair follicles, which will keep hair from growing back.

4. Understanding Tattoo Removal • How Tattoo removal works • Using lasers lights or a high intensity beam which will enter directly into a person skin. Afterwards the skin that has the ink will selectively absorb the light in the layer underneath the skin. The laser will then break down the ink into smaller pieces in the skin. The pieces of ink that are broken down will then be absorbed by the immune system. This mimics the process of the skin fading over time due to exposure to the sun or certain rays of light. The number of tattoo treatments depends on the skin pigmentation of the person and the sheer amount of tattoos on the person's body. • Tattoo Removal and skin color • Ironically the darker the skin color the harder it is to remove a tattoo from the body. This is because melanin is a natural compound that absorbs light. This means that even if the laser is placed at its highest and penetrated into the layer under the skin it will be much harder to break the tattoo up than it would be for someone with a lighter hue. Laser tattoo removal is possible on darker skin as long as the laser is placed at the proper settings before the procedure. Q-switching which is known as a method for generating intense short pulses of light with a laser.

5. Reasons to Remove a Tattoo • You may want to remove a tattoo if it has not been executed properly by an amateur tattoo artist. Similarly, you may have to think of tattoo removal due to a misspelled tattoo. • You may think of removing a tattoo in case it is faded. Tattoos look great when they are bright and sharp, but thankfully, you no longer need to keep a faded or blurry tattoo. • You may have the name of your girlfriend/boyfriend tattooed on your body, but you may need to have it removed once you have broken up. New technology has made it possible to really move on in life after having a failed relationship. • You may have to consider removing a tattoo when you think it is no longer cool or in fashion. Trends keep changing with time, and sometimes, you want to remove the old one instead of having another tattoo done on your body. • You may have to remove your tattoo if you are choosing a profession where they do not allow it, especially if your tattoo is on a visible area. This is especially true if you are going to join the military. Tattoos are also considered unprofessional in many workplaces, so you may have to remove one after changing careers.

6. How Long Does It Take to Remove a Tattoo Using Medical Laser Equipment? • Every patient seems worried and concerned about the duration of the removal process and the time it takes to completely remove the tattoo from your body. Many people decide to undergo a treatment considering the time it takes to get desired results. Many women would want to remove it before a special event, but it is not always possible to get quick results. So many factors play a role here, including the ability of your body to eliminate ink from the surface of your skin. In some cases, it takes up to a year to completely eliminate ink, but it may not take that long for some people to get results. Therefore, you should discuss it with the specialist before setting any expectations upfront. • Depending on your skin tone, you may have to wait for at least six weeks between laser sessions to give your skin ample time to heal. It also depends on your body's immune system to respond properly to the treatment and flush away ink in a short time. Keep in mind that it can take longer – more than eight weeks – for people with darker complexions to see results from laser tattoo removal. You should understand that going for consecutive treatments too early would not produce better results, but it could damage your skin and lead to permanent side effects. The use of especially designed medical laser equipment has really lowered risk of side effects, but your skin type and immune system will play a role here. Therefore, it is a good idea to wait for at least three months between consecutive treatments.

7. The Benefits of Radio Waves on Your Skin • The Radio Frequency waves stimulate the hormones Collagen and elastin, which both are needed to make your skin stronger and elastic, keeping your skin smooth and also reducing the effects of wrinkles and sagging skin • The method is also quick, non-invasive, and you can get up and get back to your day within minutes of the treatment. Unlike injectable procedures or surgeries, you will see immediate results as your skin tightens. • Radio frequency waves use the body to heal itself, stimulating hormones that were already there inside the body when you were younger and forcing them back into action, unlike other medical facial operations, that can make the problem worse by paralyzing the muscle. • Finally, the results last by making your body able to produce hormones naturally, while not relying on outside stimuli or surgery, making everything look natural.

8. New Technology for Skin Care Treatments • DPC Technology (more highly-focused intense pulsed light): • DPC provides three pulse configurations, including smooth pulse, short pulse, or long pulse. These applications are completely non-invasive using external methods entirely as the process is completed for the patient. Treatments stimulate healing for all skin types. The pulses can be administered either quickly (which is more aggressive) or longer pulses (this gives a longer time to deliver the light beam). Each different application makes it easier for the professional to give safer and more effective treatments to the patient. The results are maximized and can be tailored to each patient. • Radio Frequency Treatments: • Radiofrequency treatments are performed using tiny needles combined with the use of an x-ray machine into areas where pain is being felt, or where cancers exist, and then transmit radio waves to heal injured areas. A professional can gauge the intensity of the patient’s needs in order to receive the best results. RF treatments can be applied to relieve lower back or neck pain, as well as easing joint pain caused by arthritis. RF treatment is applied in typically ranges from 850- to 1750nm pulses. With alternative pulse frequencies, the professional is able to control temperatures that reach different layers of skin in varying depths.

9. New Technology for Skin Care Treatments • Infrared Therapy: • Infrared therapy is based on applying a wavelength of infrared beams in micro-second applications (measured in nanometres, or nm).Infrared therapy does not just hide the symptoms, like medicines, but encourages healing of the cause of the pain. Infrared Therapy is one of the most sophisticated technologies for treatments such as body contouring, firming skin and skin rejuvenation. • Laser Treatments: • Laser technology is used in cosmetic treatments (both intrusive and non- intrusive, depending on the results desired). Various treatments that laser therapy range from hair reduction, skin maintenance (from wrinkles or scars from acne), removal of blemishes (these include moles or age spots). Laser can also be used for tattoo removal, teeth whitening or skin discolorations like birthmarks. Your health professional will be able to discuss the treatments that you would benefit from the most. Skin care technology is advancing in leaps and bounds. Take advantage today!

10. Dynamic Pulse Control • Improvements have addressed problems with previous methods of treatments: • DPC has the benefit of a shorter treatment time, so there is both a higher customer satisfaction, as well as a lower cost for the providers and patients. Because the treatment uses light pulses in three different intensity selections the patient’s comfort is far more satisfactory. There is no pain, because the therapy involves less time in the areas that are being treated. The customer’s fears are easily addressed. The entire process is more satisfactory for the patient, and definitely less threatening. The positive benefits show the worth of the new techniques. • Flexible therapies: • With DPC, the three different light intensities offer a far more versatile treatment method. Since there is no pain for the patient, the results are far more satisfactory for both patients and doctors. Skin discolorations and lesions are able to be treated more easily with fantastic results. Removal of moles and acne more easily managed than before. An outcome this positive is less threatening for the patient. With lower concerns for safety, the patients are more likely to want to try these new methods.

11. Dynamic Pulse Control • New technology benefits: • The DPC method of treatment provides a completely non-invasive procedure. This makes the therapy a less aggressive process, which is a benefit to both patient and practitioner. It shortens the recovery time after procedures. With less time and more comfort, far more patients are willing to enjoy therapy that will exceed their expectations. • Cost benefits: • DPC addresses less invasive techniques, so there is an ability to lower the charge for processes done for the customer. With these improvements, more patients are able to have successful treatments. The therapies have less limitations and side effects. When difficulties are reduced, more patients want the improved therapy techniques. Because they are performed at a lower cost, more customers mean more profits for the health provider. Both of these benefits are extremely attractive to new and returning patients. There is no downside in this type of result for either the patient or the provider when all difficult aspects of the treatment are overcome.

12. Worried about Cellulite? Learn more about Your Treatment Options Now! • Dry Brushing • The technique has been around for ages and is considered quite effective when done properly. The process involves applying gentle pressure on your skin with the help of a stiff-bristled brush. You need to brush in an upward direction or towards the heart. The idea is to focus on the affected area and stimulate the lymphatic system to help reduce the appearance of cellulite. The regular use of dry brushing is likely to help increase blood circulation and skin elasticity, which is supposed to help treat cellulite. Keep in mind that the technique may not work for everyone. • Mesotherapy • Originally developed to relieve pain associated with inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema, mesotherapy is all about injecting, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes into the cellulite- affected area. Its regular use is supposed to break down fat tissue underneath the skin, which in turn is likely to reduce the appearance of cellulite in that area. The problem is that it is not approved by the FDA and may also be associated with side effects, such as infection, swelling, and irregular contours.

13. Worried about Cellulite? Learn more about Your Treatment Options Now! • Coffee Scrubs • The idea is to take advantage of caffeine to stimulate the lymphatic system and promote the lymphatic drainage for a reduction in cellulite. Caffeine is supposed to shrink the fat cells underneath your skin, which in turn improve the appearance of cellulite-affected skin. Again, the treatment may not work for everyone, which makes people look for treatments involving medical laser machine. • Laser Treatment • When coffee scrubs, cellulite creams, dry brushing, and other holistic treatment approaches do not work, many people turn toward laser treatment. You can now find medical centers using laser technologies to tighten skin and eliminate cellulite. Laser technology helps increase the temperature of the fat cells underneath your skin to promote their break down. At the same time, laser technologies are likely to improve the production of collagen in the skin, which helps restore the elasticity of your skin. The increase in lymphatic and blood circulation is another reason why laser technologies prove more effective as compared to other treatments used for cellulite reduction.

14. Not Happy with Waxing? Try Laser Hair Removal for Good Effects! • Precision is the biggest benefit of laser therapy. With the use of laser, it is possible to target dark, coarse hair without causing any damage to the surround skin. Of course, you need to ensure that you have selected an experienced therapist for the procedure. • Speed is another benefit of using laser hair removal. With other procedures, you have to wait for long to see any results. Each pulse of laser can treat a hair follicle in a few seconds, which significantly reduces the duration of the procedure. It is possible to treat the upper lip and other small areas in a minute or even less. You may have to wait for an hour to treat the legs, back, or other large areas. • Predictability is another good reason why you may want to opt for laser hair removal instead of other procedures. If you check statistics, you will know that a large majority of people undergoing laser hair removal have permanent hair loss. You are likely to see desired results in 3-7 sessions.

15. Causes of Wrinkles and How Skin Laser Rejuvenation Helps • Exposure to Sun: It is important to spend time out in the sun to get the much- needed vitamin D, but an overexposure is something that can damage your skin in many ways. Both UVA and UVB rays are harmful to your skin – they can penetrate deep into your skin and cause premature aging. If your job involves spending too much time in the sun, it may be the reason why you are dealing with so many wrinkles. Simply limit your exposure to the sun and you will notice good results. Keep in mind that sun damage can make you lose elastin and collagen, and also increases your risk of skin cancer. So, take necessary steps for protection. • Polluted Environment: There are all sorts of pollutants in your environment and prolonged exposure can damage your skin in a big way. Pollution contributes to free radical damage and also increases your risk for cancer. Studies have found that women living in urban settings are likely to have more wrinkles as compared to those living in rural areas. If you cannot change the environment around you, be sure to take steps to protect your skin as much as you can. Wash your face often and use special skincare products for added protection. • Lack of Sleep: Not getting enough sleep every night can affect the quality of your skin and lead to a number of other health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and what not. Your body repairs itself when you are asleep, and not giving it enough time to complete the process can cause all sorts of problems. Moreover, not getting enough sleep can change the pH of your that affects the ability of your skin's cells to stay hydrated. Again, it is going to contribute to wrinkles and age spots. Be sure to get at least 8 hours of shut-eye every night to stay healthy.

16. Causes of Wrinkles and How Skin Laser Rejuvenation Helps • You can alter your lifestyle and try skin laser rejuvenation for quick results. A medical expert will use Radio Frequency, Intense Pulsed Light, or Infrared technologies to correct skin blemishes, age spots, and wrinkles to help you have firmer, clearer, and younger looking skin. Interestingly, these treatments are quite suitable for the chest, neck, and hands as well. So, talk to your skin specialist to learn about laser skin rejuvenation for desired results.

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