What is a qualified practice
Most states in the United States require a supervising Medical Director MD to oversee and monitor the administration of the laser treatment. In Pennsylvania a physician does not have to operate the laser. Some facilities have an on site physician supervisor. Ask this question. At American Laser Centers for example, the official medical director is in Michigan.
The actual treatment is provided most of the time by a nurse or other credentialed practitioner, although that can vary between each Philadelphia laser hair removal clinic. Just ask about credentials and make sure you are comfortable with the knowledge and experience of the practitioner that will be providing your treatment.
As far as equipment goes, there are a wide range of lasers and laser manufacturers. We are working to provide as complete a list as possible of centers and the lasers they use as well as what lasers work best for specific skin types.
Find out your skin type, then contact us here and we will help direct you to the correct laser/center for you. If you have a 4-5-6 Fitzpatrick skin type. ask if the facility is experienced with your skin
Another great place to start is the philadelphia laser hair removal forum, to get suggestions from others who have been down.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Philadelphia Hair Removal Information Blog
The bikini line is one of the most popular areas for laser hair removal today. As we all know, there are new trends in personal grooming, and fashion trends are always changing, causing us to adapt. For example, bathingsuits are now high-end fashion with even higher bikini lines.
Swimwear in general is a multi-million dollar industry that rivals trendy handbags, shoes, or scarves. With some woman paying up to $250 for a designer bikini, that line better not be spoiled by a single extraneous hair. This is by no means easy as bikini bottoms (and underwear) get smaller and smaller, making bikini line maintenance a full time occupation.
This is why laser hair removal is perfect for bikini lines. Lasers can offer permanent hair reduction or removal that other methods simply can’t match. When beach season rolls around, instead of getting your bikini waxed again and again, year after year, laser hair removal offers a more permanent fix after a few sessions. Most people go through about 3 sessions before they can remove all or most hair from their bikini line hair. Those with darker skin tones generally require more treatments as the laser cannot work as efficiently.
And above all, hair removal lasers are also a very effective treatment for ingrown hairs. Laser Hair removal can not only get rid of the infected follicle, but can also reduce swelling and irritation, which as most women know, can be a painful problem. Contact us today for more information regarding bikini laser hair removal and laser hair removal costs. We can also arrange a complimentary consultation with a laser clinic nearest. See Laser Hair Removal
Swimwear in general is a multi-million dollar industry that rivals trendy handbags, shoes, or scarves. With some woman paying up to $250 for a designer bikini, that line better not be spoiled by a single extraneous hair. This is by no means easy as bikini bottoms (and underwear) get smaller and smaller, making bikini line maintenance a full time occupation.
This is why laser hair removal is perfect for bikini lines. Lasers can offer permanent hair reduction or removal that other methods simply can’t match. When beach season rolls around, instead of getting your bikini waxed again and again, year after year, laser hair removal offers a more permanent fix after a few sessions. Most people go through about 3 sessions before they can remove all or most hair from their bikini line hair. Those with darker skin tones generally require more treatments as the laser cannot work as efficiently.
And above all, hair removal lasers are also a very effective treatment for ingrown hairs. Laser Hair removal can not only get rid of the infected follicle, but can also reduce swelling and irritation, which as most women know, can be a painful problem. Contact us today for more information regarding bikini laser hair removal and laser hair removal costs. We can also arrange a complimentary consultation with a laser clinic nearest. See Laser Hair Removal
Philadelphia Laser Hair Removal Information Blog
Back Hair Removal For Men
PhiladelphiaLaser hair removal is used on just about every area of the body. The most common areas include the lips, chin, cheeks, necks, shoulders, underarms, chests, arms, abdomens, buttocks, bikini lines, thighs, hands, and even toes. FYI, the only area of the body laser hair removal cannot be performed is on the inside of your ear (in the ear canal) or inside your nose.
Among men, popular regions include the “unibrow,” the nape of the neck, and, of course, the back. Shaving or waxing back hair is mired with difficulties. The number one problem is it’s nearly impossible to shave yourself, and it can be even more frustrating and embarrassing to get some one to do it for you. If you actually find someone to shave your back for you, be prepared to have them repeat the process every week or two. With waxing there’s the dreaded pain factor, especially if you’ve amassed the amount of hair that some backs can.
One of the main benefits of philadelphia laser hair removal is that it is considerably less painful than waxing. Compare a light to rubber band snap to hair being ripped out by the root. Laser hair removal works by targeting melanin (the dark pigment that gives hair its color), as the melanin absorbs the laser’s light, the heat generated destroys the follicles in that growth cycle. The treatment for a back can take about an hour with an average of 5-8 treatments. These numbers can vary greatly though depending on varying amounts of hair and skin types.
PhiladelphiaLaser hair removal is used on just about every area of the body. The most common areas include the lips, chin, cheeks, necks, shoulders, underarms, chests, arms, abdomens, buttocks, bikini lines, thighs, hands, and even toes. FYI, the only area of the body laser hair removal cannot be performed is on the inside of your ear (in the ear canal) or inside your nose.
Among men, popular regions include the “unibrow,” the nape of the neck, and, of course, the back. Shaving or waxing back hair is mired with difficulties. The number one problem is it’s nearly impossible to shave yourself, and it can be even more frustrating and embarrassing to get some one to do it for you. If you actually find someone to shave your back for you, be prepared to have them repeat the process every week or two. With waxing there’s the dreaded pain factor, especially if you’ve amassed the amount of hair that some backs can.
One of the main benefits of philadelphia laser hair removal is that it is considerably less painful than waxing. Compare a light to rubber band snap to hair being ripped out by the root. Laser hair removal works by targeting melanin (the dark pigment that gives hair its color), as the melanin absorbs the laser’s light, the heat generated destroys the follicles in that growth cycle. The treatment for a back can take about an hour with an average of 5-8 treatments. These numbers can vary greatly though depending on varying amounts of hair and skin types.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Lets Be Fair-Philly Hair Removal Forum
Let’s Be Fair: Exploring All Your Hair Removal Options When it comes to removing unwanted facial and body hair, you have your fair share of options. Each hair removal method has its own set of pros and cons—some you’re probably painfully familiar with. But when considering laser for removing unwanted hair, it’s worth doing a quick review of all your alternatives.
ShavingFor both men and women, shaving is a hair removal method that requires frequent, often daily, upkeep. As many of us can attest, shaving easily leads to cuts, as well as razor bumps and dryness, and usually the results are not as smooth as desired. The upside: low cost.
Although we might cringe at an end-of-year tally of all the money put toward razors, blades, gels, and creams, shaving calls for minimal spending at tolerable intervals, which is gentle on the pocketbook. You also may want to consider the environmental impact of disposable razors and blades when weighing your hair removal options.
BleachingSince bleaching is a method of hiding unwanted hair and not removing it, it’s most effective on hair that is dark but not dense. An area of dense, bleached hair might attract extra attention, defeating the purpose of this treatment. Instead, most people rely on bleaching for hair above the lip and on other areas of the face, neck, and arms. It usually has to be repeated every 3-4 weeks, but like shaving, bleaching comes with a manageable price tag.
TweezingIt’s no secret what the downsides to tweezing are: 1. It hurts. 2. It takes patience. Tweezing is done one hair at a time, so it’s not really meant for, say, a full back or leg. Usually reserved for the eyebrows and chin, the upside to tweezing is that it removes hair from its root. This means you get a nice, smooth surface and the hair takes longer to reappear. Also, lasers can’t be used on hair under the brows, so tweezing is still probably the best method available for sculpting the eyebrows. (Myth buster: Tweezing does not increase hair growth or make it grow in heavier or darker. When hair grows back and first emerges, it naturally starts out stubby and seems darker and heavier than soft, fully grown hair. Hair characteristics are based purely on genetics, not on beauty regimens.)
WaxingMuch like tweezing, waxing removes hair from its root and leaves the skin quite smoother, for much longer, than shaving. Women commonly wax hair on their legs, bikini area, and face, while many men opt to have their chest or back hair waxed. The downside of waxing can be summed up in one word: ouch! The process requires that a layer of wax be applied to the skin, in the direction of hair growth, and then quickly pulled off, in the opposite direction of hair growth. Other downsides: It can irritate the skin and lead to ingrown hairs. It can cause a mess when done at home. It can be pretty pricey when done by a professional.
SugaringSugaring works like waxing, except it involves an all-natural substance: sugar (go figure). The most well known sugaring brand is probably infomercial phenomenon Nad’s. While waxes usually have to be heated to be effective, sugaring substances do not, which makes them much less damaging to the skin. They can still be a bit of an irritant, however, since the hair is being pulled out from the root. This caramel-like substance is also easier to wash away than waxes, making sugaring a less messy treatment for unwanted hair.
DepilatoriesDepilatories are made of chemicals that melt and dissolve hair. The process: apply a thick layer of the substance to the skin, and then firmly rub a washcloth up and down the surface of the skin, wiping away both depilatory and hair. Simply rubbing your hair off doesn’t sound so bad, does it? Unfortunately, as with many unwanted hair treatments, there’s a drawback. First, depilatories remove hair just from the surface, so it will reappear in a few days. Also, there’s a risk of burning or irritating the skin or eyes. You should always start with a small test spot and never use depilatories on the brows, genitals, near the eyes, or on inflamed or broken skin.
ElectrolysisElectrolysis is the only unwanted hair treatment that can legally be marketed as permanent hair removal. However, this takes time, can be pricey, and it hurts! A treatment involves the insertion of an ultra fine wire beneath the skin and into the hair follicle. A slight electric current then travels down the wire and destroys the root at the base of the hair follicle. This process is repeated for each hair individually! So, one session of electrolysis can take some time, and since only the visible hair can be treated, multiple sessions are required. Many people opt for electrolysis just for smaller areas of unwanted hair, or as a maintenance treatment after laser hair removal on a larger area. Electrolysis does carry some risk of scarring, electric shock if the needle isn’t properly insulated, and infection from non-sterile needles. However, these risks are rare, especially if the treatment is performed by a skilled, experienced electrolysis practitioner
ShavingFor both men and women, shaving is a hair removal method that requires frequent, often daily, upkeep. As many of us can attest, shaving easily leads to cuts, as well as razor bumps and dryness, and usually the results are not as smooth as desired. The upside: low cost.
Although we might cringe at an end-of-year tally of all the money put toward razors, blades, gels, and creams, shaving calls for minimal spending at tolerable intervals, which is gentle on the pocketbook. You also may want to consider the environmental impact of disposable razors and blades when weighing your hair removal options.
BleachingSince bleaching is a method of hiding unwanted hair and not removing it, it’s most effective on hair that is dark but not dense. An area of dense, bleached hair might attract extra attention, defeating the purpose of this treatment. Instead, most people rely on bleaching for hair above the lip and on other areas of the face, neck, and arms. It usually has to be repeated every 3-4 weeks, but like shaving, bleaching comes with a manageable price tag.
TweezingIt’s no secret what the downsides to tweezing are: 1. It hurts. 2. It takes patience. Tweezing is done one hair at a time, so it’s not really meant for, say, a full back or leg. Usually reserved for the eyebrows and chin, the upside to tweezing is that it removes hair from its root. This means you get a nice, smooth surface and the hair takes longer to reappear. Also, lasers can’t be used on hair under the brows, so tweezing is still probably the best method available for sculpting the eyebrows. (Myth buster: Tweezing does not increase hair growth or make it grow in heavier or darker. When hair grows back and first emerges, it naturally starts out stubby and seems darker and heavier than soft, fully grown hair. Hair characteristics are based purely on genetics, not on beauty regimens.)
WaxingMuch like tweezing, waxing removes hair from its root and leaves the skin quite smoother, for much longer, than shaving. Women commonly wax hair on their legs, bikini area, and face, while many men opt to have their chest or back hair waxed. The downside of waxing can be summed up in one word: ouch! The process requires that a layer of wax be applied to the skin, in the direction of hair growth, and then quickly pulled off, in the opposite direction of hair growth. Other downsides: It can irritate the skin and lead to ingrown hairs. It can cause a mess when done at home. It can be pretty pricey when done by a professional.
SugaringSugaring works like waxing, except it involves an all-natural substance: sugar (go figure). The most well known sugaring brand is probably infomercial phenomenon Nad’s. While waxes usually have to be heated to be effective, sugaring substances do not, which makes them much less damaging to the skin. They can still be a bit of an irritant, however, since the hair is being pulled out from the root. This caramel-like substance is also easier to wash away than waxes, making sugaring a less messy treatment for unwanted hair.
DepilatoriesDepilatories are made of chemicals that melt and dissolve hair. The process: apply a thick layer of the substance to the skin, and then firmly rub a washcloth up and down the surface of the skin, wiping away both depilatory and hair. Simply rubbing your hair off doesn’t sound so bad, does it? Unfortunately, as with many unwanted hair treatments, there’s a drawback. First, depilatories remove hair just from the surface, so it will reappear in a few days. Also, there’s a risk of burning or irritating the skin or eyes. You should always start with a small test spot and never use depilatories on the brows, genitals, near the eyes, or on inflamed or broken skin.
ElectrolysisElectrolysis is the only unwanted hair treatment that can legally be marketed as permanent hair removal. However, this takes time, can be pricey, and it hurts! A treatment involves the insertion of an ultra fine wire beneath the skin and into the hair follicle. A slight electric current then travels down the wire and destroys the root at the base of the hair follicle. This process is repeated for each hair individually! So, one session of electrolysis can take some time, and since only the visible hair can be treated, multiple sessions are required. Many people opt for electrolysis just for smaller areas of unwanted hair, or as a maintenance treatment after laser hair removal on a larger area. Electrolysis does carry some risk of scarring, electric shock if the needle isn’t properly insulated, and infection from non-sterile needles. However, these risks are rare, especially if the treatment is performed by a skilled, experienced electrolysis practitioner
What's Your Skin Type? Philly Hair Forum
Classifying Your Skin & Hair for Laser Hair Removal The “Ideal” Skin & Hair for Laser Hair RemovalThe key here is contrast. Because laser light is attracted to dark pigment, the “ideal” laser hair removal candidate has pale skin (so the laser energy can pass right through it) and dark, coarse hair (to better attract the laser). The closer you are to this combination, the more obvious a target your hair follicle will be, the less of a distraction your skin causes for the laser energy, and the more efficient the treatment. If you don’t have the ideal skin/hair combo, though, you don’t necessarily have to write off laser hair removal…it’s just a bit trickier for you.
When you identify your skin type, and if your hair is sufficiently pigmented, then a laser professional can determine the best laser and the appropriate settings required for safe, effective hair removal. There is One Possible Obstacle: Hair ColorUnfortunately, gray or white hair is considered untreatable by hair removal lasers. In some rare cases, patients report a little luck with gray hair, but generally there’s not enough pigment present for it to be successfully treated. The same can be said for light red and light blond hair. A consultation is still recommended just to be sure, but electrolysis is usually your best bet for these hair colors…at least until technology catches up with you. The Fitzpatrick Skin ChartIn the laser hair removal community, skin types are often discussed in terms of the “Fitzpatrick Chart,” a classification system based on the skin’s response to sun exposure. It’s helpful to know what type you are, and compare it to your hair type, in order to determine how effective laser hair removal will be for you. But keep in mind that there are exceptions to every rule, and the only proven way to determine your candidacy is through a personal consultation with a laser hair removal specialist.
TYPE I: Highly sun-sensitive, always burns, never tans.Example: Very pale Caucasian, freckles, or Albino
TYPE II: Very sun-sensitive, burns easily, tans minimally.Example: Fair-skinned Caucasian
TYPE III: Sun-sensitive skin, sometimes burns, slowly tans to light brown.Example: Darker Caucasian, European mix
TYPE IV: Minimally sun-sensitive, rarely burns, always tans to moderate brown.Example: Mediterranean, European, Asian, Hispanic, Native American
TYPE V: Sun-insensitive skin, rarely burns, tans well.Example: Hispanic, Afro-American, Middle Eastern
TYPE VI: Sun-insensitive, never burns, deeply pigmented.Example: Afro-American, African, Middle EasternLaser Hair Removal for Dark SkinWe've classified skin types, we’ve covered the ideal skin/hair combination, and we’ve addressed the hair colors that are hard to treat…so, you may still be uncertain about laser hair removal for dark skin. Different laser hair removal clinics have their own policies—some might tell you outright that they haven’t had success treating dark skin, while others will say they need to look at the area in question. There are two things you should keep in mind: 1. Laser technology is advanced enough to be effective on dark skin (Long Pulse Nd:YAG), it just can’t be guaranteed to work on all dark skin. 2. Realistic expectations make a big difference in laser hair removal success rates. If you accept that your hair or skin type might prevent “permanent” laser hair removal, but can help you achieve tremendous hair reduction, you’ll be a happy, less hairy camper.
When you identify your skin type, and if your hair is sufficiently pigmented, then a laser professional can determine the best laser and the appropriate settings required for safe, effective hair removal. There is One Possible Obstacle: Hair ColorUnfortunately, gray or white hair is considered untreatable by hair removal lasers. In some rare cases, patients report a little luck with gray hair, but generally there’s not enough pigment present for it to be successfully treated. The same can be said for light red and light blond hair. A consultation is still recommended just to be sure, but electrolysis is usually your best bet for these hair colors…at least until technology catches up with you. The Fitzpatrick Skin ChartIn the laser hair removal community, skin types are often discussed in terms of the “Fitzpatrick Chart,” a classification system based on the skin’s response to sun exposure. It’s helpful to know what type you are, and compare it to your hair type, in order to determine how effective laser hair removal will be for you. But keep in mind that there are exceptions to every rule, and the only proven way to determine your candidacy is through a personal consultation with a laser hair removal specialist.
TYPE I: Highly sun-sensitive, always burns, never tans.Example: Very pale Caucasian, freckles, or Albino
TYPE II: Very sun-sensitive, burns easily, tans minimally.Example: Fair-skinned Caucasian
TYPE III: Sun-sensitive skin, sometimes burns, slowly tans to light brown.Example: Darker Caucasian, European mix
TYPE IV: Minimally sun-sensitive, rarely burns, always tans to moderate brown.Example: Mediterranean, European, Asian, Hispanic, Native American
TYPE V: Sun-insensitive skin, rarely burns, tans well.Example: Hispanic, Afro-American, Middle Eastern
TYPE VI: Sun-insensitive, never burns, deeply pigmented.Example: Afro-American, African, Middle EasternLaser Hair Removal for Dark SkinWe've classified skin types, we’ve covered the ideal skin/hair combination, and we’ve addressed the hair colors that are hard to treat…so, you may still be uncertain about laser hair removal for dark skin. Different laser hair removal clinics have their own policies—some might tell you outright that they haven’t had success treating dark skin, while others will say they need to look at the area in question. There are two things you should keep in mind: 1. Laser technology is advanced enough to be effective on dark skin (Long Pulse Nd:YAG), it just can’t be guaranteed to work on all dark skin. 2. Realistic expectations make a big difference in laser hair removal success rates. If you accept that your hair or skin type might prevent “permanent” laser hair removal, but can help you achieve tremendous hair reduction, you’ll be a happy, less hairy camper.
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