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:
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Dr. Angobaldo holds a strong focus on cosmetic surgery and making his patients look and feel their best. Your initial consultation at our Plano, Texas office will go over your goals and all options available to you. As each person has unique reasons for and concerns about surgery our goal is to provide you with personal service and excellent results. We know you will feel welcomed and comfortable discussing your questions and concerns with our team. You will never feel rushed or pressured. Whether you are looking for breast augmentation, a facelift, liposuction, or any other cosmetic or reconstructive procedure, we will make you feel at home at Renaissance Plastic Surgery.
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About Dr. Jeff O. Angobaldo
Dr. Angobaldo was born and raised in New York City, leaving to pursue his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan. He went on to earn a Master of Science. In 1998, Dr. Angobaldo entered the prestigious University of Michigan Medical School and graduated with distinction in 2002. While in college his family moved to Plano, TX where he is now proud to call home.
Dr. Angobaldo is a trained and experienced plastic surgeon with a background specializing in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He has held a position as Chief Resident at North Carolina Baptist Medical Center in conjunction with world-renowned Wake Forest University. His time at Wake Forest allowed him to become skilled in a wide range of surgeries using the latest in techniques and technology. His experience and training include over 5,000 surgical cases, including heading a full plastic surgery clinic.
Dr. Angobaldo is dedicated to humanitarian efforts including work with organizations such as Partners of the Americas. Recently, Dr. Angobaldo was part of a medical team that traveled to Bolivia. They successfully completed almost 100 procedures on pediatric patients with severe burn contractures. The burn reconstruction effort was difficult yet a very rewarding experience for all those involved. Dr. Angobaldo is dedicated to serving his community, from the cosmetic patient, who wants to feel more beautiful, to the reconstructive patient that needs corrective surgery, and everyone in between.
Also, Dr. Angobaldo has authored and presented several scientific papers before prestigious medical conferences since he was in medical school and throughout his residency at Wake Forest University. The extent of his research and publications cover all facets of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, including wound healing, congenital deformities, cancer reconstruction and trauma.
Dr. Angobaldo maintains privileges at Medical Center of Plano, Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Centennial Medical Center, and Baylor Regional Medical Center Plano.
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Interesting plastic surgery and health facts about Dallas
The city of Dallas, Texas and the beautiful surrounding cities of Irving, Plano, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton, Grapevine, and Arlington certainly set the bar high for the rest of the South. Offering visitors a distinctive combination of modern sophistication and Texas charm, it’s easy to see why the Dallas area is the number one visitor destination in Texas. It is also the Southwest’s leading financial and business center, home to the largest wholesale market in the world, and one of the top convention cities in the United States.
With over two dozen hospitals, the local health care community leads North Texas in health care technology, research facilities, and medical care standards, offering a first class pediatric hospital and a medical center boasting over 50 specialties and programs. The medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center, located near Highland Park and University Park, has the most Nobel laureates on its faculty than any other medical school in the world. UT Southwestern’s 1,100 full-time faculty members and their achievements have positioned the medical school as an internationally recognized teaching institution and a center for world-class medical care.
Dallas is also home to several other leading health care organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Texas Back Institute. The health care industry has an extremely bright future here, not only for patients and health care professionals, but for the welfare of the greater North Texas community and the economic future of Dallas.
