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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David A. Engleman, MD Dr. David Engleman, MD, FACC, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Akron, just two years after completing his high school degree. He attended and graduated from N.E. Ohio Universities College of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha Honors. After completing his Internal Medicine training and Board Certification in 1993, he went on to specialize in Cardiology. In 1996, he completed his training for Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at the prestigious Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas where he also served as Chief Interventional Fellow. Dr. Engleman has been in the clinical practice of Cardiology and vascular disease for over 11 years. He currently holds Board Certifications in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Electrocardiography and Vascular Intervention. Dr. Engleman has continued to expand his skills and expertise in the fields of Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Intervention as technologies have evolved. He has used medical lasers for more than 6 years. Staying on the forefront of cardiology and vascular research, he provides the most advanced medical technologies to patients while ensuring safety and efficacy. Dr. Engleman is married to his wife of 12 years Melissa; they have three children, Houston, Avery and Reagan.
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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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