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. Frequently Asked Questions about Laser Hair Removal
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Jeffrey Adelglass, MD, FACS Jeffrey Adelglass, M.D., F.A.C.S. serves on the National Education Committee for Allergan, the makers of Botox, to supervise and instruct other physicians his advanced techniques of the safe and effective administration of the revolutionary Botox anti-wrinkle treatment. Dr. Adelglass is one of the few physicians also serving on the Medicis Aesthetics Advisory Council, the makers of Restylane, composed of carefully selected, distinguished practitioners of aesthetic medicine to advise and execute important clinical developments. If you haven't been in to SKINTASTIC recently, you might not be aware of a special perk that's available to our clients: the SKINTASTIC VISIA computerized skin imaging & analysis!
The SKINTASTIC VISIA digital analysis utilizes a multi-spectral imaging system that provides clinical measurement of surface and subsurface epidermal irregularities and pigment conditions, and captures a clear, multi-dimensional image of select facial areas, while examining the severity of various age-related conditions such as:
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Enlarged Pores
Porphyrins (Evidence of Bacterial Growth)
Hyperpigmentation/Color Variation (Age/Dark spots)
An imaging session generally takes less than 45 minutes. Once your imaging session is completed, your SKINTASTIC aesthetician will provide you with a detailed complexion report which focuses on specific problem areas, compares your results with others your age, and includes a prescribed treatment custom-designed to obtain optimal improvement in your skin tone and texture. Depending upon your skin condition and goals, your SKINTASTIC aesthetician, under the guidance of one of our physicians, may recommend further additional digital analyses to measure the effectiveness of any ongoing treatment regimens, or to determine further treatment options.
Our experienced aesthetics staff is overseen by 2 full-time M.D.s with over 33 years of combined medical experience in facial plastic surgery. We are located in the Presbyterian Diagnostics and Surgery Center in Plano, adjacent to Presbyterian Hospital. Not only do we offer great services, location, and an experienced aesthetics staff, we use and sell top-of-the-line, medical-grade cosmeceutical products.
We carry the following cosmeceutical skin care lines:
Jan Marini
Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics
Medaderm
Obagi
Oxygen
Payot
Prescribed Solutions
Prevage
Procyte
Skin Medica
Topix
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Jeffrey Adelglass, MD, FACS also performs:
ArteFill Plano
Blepharoplasty Plano
Body Thermage Plano
BOTOX Plano
Cellulite Reduction Plano
Cosmetic Surgery Plano
Dysport Plano
Facelift Plano
Facial Fillers Plano
Featherlift Plano
FotoFacial Plano
Fractional Resurfacing Plano
Fraxel Plano
IPL Plano
Juvederm Plano
Laser Hair Removal Plano
Laser Lipolysis Plano
Latisse Plano
Lip Augmentation Plano
Medical Spa Plano
Mesotherapy Plano
Neck Lift Plano
Perlane Plano
Photo Rejuvenation Plano
Radiance Plano
Radiesse Plano
Restylane Plano
Sculptra Plano
Skin Tightening Plano
SmartLipo Plano
SmoothShapes Plano
ThermaFrax Plano
Thermage Plano
Threadlift Plano
VASER Hi-Def Plano
VASER Liposelection Plano
ZERONA Plano
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.
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