Laser Hair Removal in Austin Permanent hair reduction Texas
Bikini, Underarms, Eyebrows, Facial Hair & Legs, Back
Austin Texas
Laser hair removal works by sending a beam of laser light to a group of hair follicles with enough power to disable or destroy the root, but not enough power to harm the surrounding skin. This process is called selective photothermolysis, because it targets only the hair and not the skin. The surrounding skin is usually cooled with a gel, a spray, or a cooling tip.
The laser beam finds the hair follicles by targeting the substance that gives skin and hair dark color - melanin. Therefore, the ideal candidate for laser hair removal has dark hair and light skin. The laser will not work on people with red, white, gray or true blond hair. The hot laser light will also be attracted to the melanin in the skin, so people with suntans, or dark skin types are at more of a risk for discoloration of pigment and other side effects.
Laser only destroys hair in its active growth phase, the anagen phase. This phase lasts several years, and up to 85% of our hair is in that phase at any given time. The good thing is that during this phase, the hair has an abundance of melanin and the hair follicle is easily targeted.
There are four different kinds of laser light that are commonly used for hair removal:
Aesthera PPx Pain Free system - a new pneumatic energy and broad band light combination that is faster and easier than any other laser hair removal device
Alexandrite- such as the Candela GentleLase Plus.
Ruby- such as the EpiTouch or the Epilaser.
Diode- such as the Coherent Light Sheer.
ND, and LP ND Yag- such as the Candela GentleYag and the Altus Cool Glide.
These are all effective, fast, comfortable and safe for permanent hair removal.
There are several factors that a laser technician can often control to customize a treatment for efficacy, safety and comfort:
Pulse length- long pulsed lasers are considered safest.
Fluence- Selection of energy levels can be varied for skin type.
Delay- The time in between pulses of light affects how much the skin and hair follicle are allowed to cool off
Spot Size- Affects the speed and penetration of the laser. A larger spot penetrates deeper. A good selection of spot sizes helps the technician reach the hair at the depth at which it grows.
Cooling- The surrounding skin may be protected by a gel, spray or cooled tip pressed against the skin.
Complications from lasers built in the last few years are rare; however, you should discuss any potential complications with your doctor prior to beginning any medical procedure. As always beware of discount laser centers, not all lasers are the same, and this staff requires the proper medical knowledge, training and the ability to handle complications.
Michael S. Escobedo, M.D. is the founder of Escobedo Skin Center; a non-invasive skin rejuvenation practice with state-of-the-art procedures located in Austin, Texas.
Dr. Escobedo is also among the first physicians in Texas to offer Thermage® and cosmetic silicone therapy to patients suffering from facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) and complimentary services in both natural hormone replacement therapy and Cosmetic Dermatology. Plus he was a pioneer in photo-dynamic therapy to control nodular cystic acne in the entire United States.
Dr. Escobedo has lectured at national seminars teaching fellow physicians his techniques for achieving powerful and effective results. As such, he has been featured in multiple media arenas including Austin American Statesman, Austin Home and Living, Austin Fit Magazine, KEYE TV, and Clear Channel Radio. Additionally, Dr. Escobedo hosts teaching seminars for other physicians as a result of interest generated from national lecture tours in La Jolla, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Miami, Florida. Dr. Escobedo’s cosmetic and longevity medical practice is the only practice featured in a book about Austin’s high-tech start-up companies: From Waterloo to Silicone Hills: The Story of Austin.
Dr. Escobedo graduated from Texas Tech School of Medicine. He completed a transitional internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Forth Worth, Texas before entering active duty service in the United States Army where he served as a Flight Surgeon. Dr. Escobedo graduated summa cum laude from Texas Tech University. He earned the Academic Rewards for College Scientists and the Earl Camp Biology Scholarship Award as the top senior student in his graduating class. Dr. Escobedo served as a council member on the Mediations Committee for the Travis County Medical Society from 2004-2007.
Dr. Escobedo has served as a Stephen Minister at Riverbend Church in Austin since 2007.
Dr. Escobedo believes the hallmark of consistent, dramatic, and effective results stem not from the products or devices he uses, but from a skilled aesthetic aptitude for technical and artistic detail. It is the mission of Escobedo Skin Center to promote the well-being of all clients by inspiring excitement and hope through products and services that recapture the essence of our youth.
Our mission is employing state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation techniques and technology substantiated by medical research to deliver safe, effective, and positive results.
Medicine is a balanced combination of art and science. Experience, technology, confidence, and ingenuity are the foundations of our successful and thriving practice. Accordingly, Dr. Michael Escobedo realizes that new products and medications are released daily and it is premature and irresponsible to abandon a proven technique for an unproven new technology.
All procedures and services are strictly performed by Dr. Escobedo. We believe that in order to ensure patient satisfaction, quality control and exceptional results, a licensed and trained physician should administer each service. Some advertisers claim to be the first physician in their "specialty" or advertise a high level of "combined experience".
No one physician can claim to be the first to offer many of the services offered to the citizens of Central Texas by Dr. Escobedo.
We advise anyone seeking similar services to ask a friend or family member for a referral. Base your decision on a provider's experience, reputation, and proven results - not on presumptions.
A note to physicians:
Mentor ship & Training is offered by Dr. Escobedo. Contact us directly to learn more about special and proprietary techniques to integrate into your medical practice.
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Dr. Escobedo offers the following services: Vaser Lipo; Thermage NXT; Photofacial; Fraxel re:pair & restore; Botox & Dysport; Juvederm; Radiesse; Evolence; Perlane; Sculptra; and many more.
Additional Procedures Available: SmartLipo MPX
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ionithermie
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