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Medical Grade Lasers for Hair Removal

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Laser hair removal is an effective way to eliminate unwanted hair, providing individuals with long lasting results. Both men and women frequently choose hair removal for areas like the face, chest, legs, underarms, arms, back, and bikini area.

atlanta laser hair removalAt Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center, our experienced laser specialists use only FDA approved, medical grade lasers when performing a treatment. Medical grade lasers are important as they emit focused laser beam, coupled with highly trained laser technicians to provide patients with excellent results.  These lasers allow the technician to adjust and customize settings to a patient’s skin type and hair color. During an initial consultation, we will discuss your desired results for hair elimination while determining how many treatments may be needed.  In general, patients will need at least two to six treatments as the treatment only works when the hair is in its growth cycle.

Our lasers use a high-energy beam of light that can transfer energy through the skin, targeting the hair follicle. The follicles that produce hair are then damaged, inhibiting future hair growth, as they’re heated.  Sometimes patients confuse IPL, or intense pulsed light, with laser hair removal. IPL uses a full spectrum of light wavelengths rather than a single beam of light. With the broader spectrum, IPL treatments can be less precise than laser hair removal which can also lead to an increase risk of burns if not performed by an experience provider.

If you are interested in laser hair removal, please call our office to schedule an appointment today.  Be sure to see our specials page to see our laser hair removal special for November 2012. Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest skincare news and information.

Lax Laser Hair Regulations in Canada Highlight the Importance of Having a Trained Professional

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A recent editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) commented on the dangers of Canada’s lax laser hair removal regulations. Currently any person, regardless of the amount of training they have or do not have, is legally allowed to operate a laser hair removal device.  No license is required and training is left up to the manufacturers of the machines themselves.

The article comments on the dangers of improper hair removal, quoting Diane Kelsall, Deputy Editor, Clinical Practice of CMAJ, who writes that, “Although controlled trials of laser hair removal have shown that severe adverse effects are uncommon, there have been reports of burns, pigmentary changes, scarring, reactivation of herpes viruses and even paradoxical hypertrichosis, the growth of unwanted hair.  Eye complications have also occurred when the eyes have not been shielded adequately.”

The risk factors discussed above are reason enough to make sure you visit a qualified laser hair removal specialist.  While all U.S. operators of laser hair removal machines must have a license, it is a good idea to look one step further and make sure that you are getting laser hair removal from someone who is also a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), an organization dedicated to promoting research and education in the field of medical laser applications.  Experience is also a key factor in looking for a qualified laser hair removal specialist.  You want to look for an office that specializes in laser technology, not an office that specializes in another field, but offers laser hair removal to make some extra money on the side.

Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center employs licensed laser hair removal specialists, is a member of ASLMS, and has been providing safe laser treatments for all skin types since 1999.  Under the guidance of Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Owner, Dr. David Whiteman, Laser Lights has performed over 50,000 treatments.

While stricter regulations on laser hair removal are greatly needed in Canada, we in the United States are lucky to have licensed experts like the team at Laser Lights for safe laser hair removal on all skin types.  Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.

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*Disclaimer: All data and information provided on the Laser Lights website is for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as medical advice. Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center makes no representations as to its content’s accuracy, completeness, relevance, suitability, or validity and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. Treatment information and medical recommendations must be made on a case-by-case basis; it is recommended that you seek personalized care from a board certified medical doctor for any medical questions or health issues you may have. Treatment results may vary from person to person. Each patient’s candidacy for a procedure will be at the discretion of our staff based on medical history, skin type, and other factors.

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