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Laser Back Hair Removal

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009


Laser back hair removal it’s now completely kosher for a man.  If you ask around I’m certain that you will discover that it is even favored.  Face it.  It’s not appealing.  Back hair can annoy the skin, get itchy and even cause infection.  In several cases it can even step-up body odor. There are many alternatives to back hair removal for men like waxing, shaving, ‘creams’ and electrolysis.  The first 3 need done over and over again every few weeks and although electrolysis is lasting, it would take an eternity to get the whole back smooth since it removes each hair one at a time.  Not only can you avert being called Chewie at the pool, back hair removal has numerous benefits.

Although not entirely goof-proof, Laser hair removal is more lasting then other techniques. Shaving is difficult and unsafe.  Waxing is bothersome to the skin and down right painful.
Laser hair removal is just about a must for the pro athlete,  in addition to improving performance in there respective sport, they worked long and hard to build those muscles and don’t want them buried.
When you first look into getting your back hair removed you might be floored by the price tag. Ranging anywhere from $200 to $2000 per session, you’ve got to be pretty dedicated. The thing to remember is that it will take 5 – 6 treatments to see noticable results.  Then with continued treatment even men with denser hair will be able to relish the long lasting effects. It’s as close to permanent as you will be able to get.

Not to many years ago only people with dark hair and light skin would be good prospects for laser hair removal since the laser it’s self targets the dark pigment. The only long lasting (and not permanent) choice was electrolysis. It’s just not pragmatic for large areas. Now with current advancements, the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light Devices) has opened the doors for fair haired and dark skins customers.  The IPL isn’t even a laser, but a “laser equivalent”.   It looks and works the same except that it can be keyed to target and eradicate specific colors.  The technical term is photothermolysis and is also used to get rid of tattoos.  As you may have guessed, this method is more expensive and  calls for extra training and level of skill then the average laser used to remove hair.

Laser back hair removal treatment is executed on an outpatient basis.  Each state has different regulations and laws concerning who can and can’t operate the laser. When you first start your quest to find an accredited clinic, make certain that they’re licensed by the state and certified to do the procedure. And when sitting down for your consultation, asking your initial questions, be sure that the Dr. will be the one with there finger on the trigger. Regardless of how minute the side effects can be, it’s still a medical process and should be handled as such.

When it comes to male laser hair removal, back hair is cast off more then any other part of the body.  Over all, total laser back hair removal on average can be done in an hour. When you think long term, there’s no better investment you will be able to make in yourself (and for your self-pride) since it lasts a lifetime. Do it for your wife. Do if for your girlfriend, Do it for you.


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Different Laser Hair Removal Systems

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009




Laser hair removal is big business and big money. The popularity continues to skyrocket and even present a problem for the FDA.

Manufactures are jumping on the band wagon submitting there latest product to them for approval that they can hardly keep up. This is good for you as a consumer because the competition will bring about new innovations and lower costs to us as an individual.

The list of approved hair removal lasers are ever changing and ever growing. To find that latest you will need to contact the FDA by phone or their web site if you know the name of the device or the manufacturer.  They do not however rate or compare them.

Laser hair removal methods each have their own list of various products. Here is a short list to get you started.

Ruby Laser – the oldest and therefore the most outdated.  It all started here when the only people that could get the treatments were those of dark hair and light skin.  Even sun tanned patients were not able to use this presses. Compared to today, it only covered small areasso has pretty much been replaced by newer method s in recent  years.

Alexandrite Laser – This one is popular because it is fast and can cover large areas. It is still intended for light to moderately dark skin types.

Diode Laser -  Fast and meant for larger areas like the Alexandrite Laser but more effective on dark skin and is less effective on lighter, finer hair.

Long pulse Nd:Yag laser – Can be safely used in all skin types. Large areas to be treated quickly due to the fast reputation rates. Although that by comparison it does create a little more discomfort.

(IPL) Intense Pulsed Light Devices – These are not laser at all, but “laser equivalents”.   in the sense that they use the same concept of selective photothermolysis to accomplish hair removal.  Photothermolysis is also used to remove tattoos. With IPL you can “tune in” to the color you want to attack on the skin. This method requires a far greater skill level then the standard laser to remove hair.

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What Risks Are Involved ???

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009


Though most people just consider laser hair removal a cosmetic procedure, rest assured, it is indeed a medical procedure.  After all it involves a laser that penetrated the skin and kills cells.  Any and all medical procedure involve a certain level of risk, and ask safe as it is, one should consider possible side effects and weigh them against any possible side effects.  This is why it is important to do your home work and consult a qualified clinician.

In order to explain the most common and minor side effect, you need to know what “melanin” is.  Melanin determines hair and skin color.  The more melanin, the darker the hair.  The laser is designed to target the melanin within the hair follicle.  That is why you will find in your research that dark haired, fair colored people have better results from laser hair removal.  Since the laser is really burning the hair follicle using an infrared beam, some people experience a small amount of pain, develop some redness and swelling.  Again, the darker the skin, the more uncomfortable it can be.  This can be overcome with a local anesthetic and don’t last longer then a couple of days.

There are a few more serious side effects to laser hair removal risk though.  For that we need two more vocabulary words.  “hyperpigmentation” and “hypopigmentation”.  HYPERpigmentation is when the pigment in the skin gets darker and is typically reversible. On the other hand though, HYPOpigmentation is where the skin getting lighter and unfortunately it may not be repairable. That is why it is so important to get an experienced,  qualified, licensed laser hair removal technician to minimize the possibilities.  The whole process revolves around how dark the hair and skin is.  You want it to target the dark hair, not the skin. Therefore you should avoid sun tanning and spray or cream tanning agents at least 4 to 6 weeks before beginning .

Another important thing to remember is that some medications, perfumes, lotions and deodorants have been known to cause a severe allergic reaction after the laser interacts with it.  Be sure to go over the list of med, vitamins and herbal supplements that you may be taking.  Before any treatments are preformed, a qualified technician will take the time to sit with you to cover these factors and answer any questions. If not, then you need to consider finding a different clinic.

Probably the most substantial risk to come from the laser hair removal procedure involves the anesthetic.  Many clinicians will give there patients topical anesthetics that they can apply before being treated. This part rarely presents a problem but if the treatment becomes more painful then expected, or a larger area is to be covered, a second anesthetic can be interjected into the skin. This has been known to cause severe allergic reaction and present a more serious consequences. So you can see why it is important to relay any past experiences like this, along with any allergies, or medical conditions before any treatment begins.

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