Laser Hair Removal in Dallas Permanent hair reduction Texas
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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.
TrueMD is now a certified Ambulatory Surgical Center, certified by AAAHC
Dr. Robert L. True is a specialist in aesthetics and female medicine. He provides services to improve one’s appearance through safe and effective procedures performed in his office. He also provides medical, health and wellness services to help people look great and feel great.
Education and Training Dr. True graduated with honors from Pocatello High School in Pocatello, Idaho. He received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree with honors from Idaho State University. He successfully completed the certification test for pharmacy in Idaho and in Nevada, and became a Registered Pharmacist. After working as a full time pharmacist for three years, his desire was to embrace more patient contact, so he entered medical school in 1976. He was granted a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nevada Medical School in Reno Nevada, graduating with honors.
After medical school, Dr. True completed his internship at one of the most reputable programs in the nation, Charity Hospital in New Orleans Louisiana, affiliated with Tulane University Medical School. After internship, he practiced emergency medicine full time in Louisiana hospitals for two years. Subsequently, he returned to New Orleans to complete his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology again at Charity Hospital under the acclaimed Tulane division. During his residency, he acquired extensive training in surgical techniques and had the luxury of training with many of today’s pre-eminent gynecologic surgeons from Nevada to Louisiana. During his last year in residency, Dr. True was given the prestigious honor by his professors and fellow resident colleagues of serving as chief resident of the OB-GYN department of Charity Hospital of New Orleans.
Dr. True was interested in expanding his surgical skills and interests to include cosmetic procedures, so during his last year of residency, he attended further training in traditional liposuction body contouring surgery. He became a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons.
After completion of his residency in 1986, Dr. True started his practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Arlington, Texas. He immediately became very busy in his obstetrics and gynecology practice and incorporated liposuction and body contouring into his practice. He received further training in the advanced technique of tumescent liposuction and was one of the first physicians in Texas to incorporate
SmartLipo ™ Laser Liposculpture into his practice.
Because of his extensive experience in liposuction techniques, he now is one of a few select cosmetic surgeons who teach these techniques to physicians from around the world. His accredited course is sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists (AAOCG.ORG). He is also a preceptor of Tumescent Liposuction and SmartLipo™ to help train physicians in these techniques.
Dr. True is one of a very few physicians trained in the technique of Awake Breast Augmentation. Trained by the talented surgeon who developed and improved this technique to be performed “under the muscle” for improved cosmetic appearance, he is privileged to be able to offer this innovative technique to his patients who desire painless breast augmentation while they’re awake without being put to sleep.
Dr. Robert L. True is a Board Certified Surgeon. He is an Associate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is part of the faculty of the American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists.
Licensure, Certification and Professional Society Memberships Dr. True is licensed by the states of Texas and Louisiana. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. True is an active member of the following organizations:
American Medical Association
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Texas Medical Association
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologist
American Anti-Aging Medicine Society
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Texas Medical Association
Tarrant County Medical Society
Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. True has been featured in the “Top Docs” section of Fort Worth Magazine, as well as Empire’s “Who’s Who in Medicine.” He also served as a medical ambassador to China with other select physicians in 2005.
Current hospital affiliations Dr. True is currently on staff at the following hospitals:
Arlington Memorial Hospital
USMD Hospital
HEB Hospital
Baylor Grapevine Hospital
Media Appearances / Lectures Over the years, Dr. True has made a name for himself in the Tarrant County community and around the country. Locally, he is known for the quality of his work and for the care he provides his patients. Nationally he is known for his teaching and mentoring skills through his workshops he has developed with the American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists. He has been selected by local news media and television shows for his expertise in cosmetic and gynecologic procedures. He has recently been featured in the television show “Hot on Health and Beauty”. In addition, Dr.True was chosen by Conceptus to represent the company on local radio for the Essure procedure in 2007.
An advocate of improved women’s health and preventive care medicine, Dr. True has been asked to speak to local groups about these topics. Because of his interest and knowledge of prevention and anti-aging medicine, he created and developed a wellness program called The True Wellness. Part of this interest is in dieting and weight loss. His program, called The True Diet, is featured on the internet as a respected weight-loss and fitness program. Created from evidence based medicine, his programs were established to create a win-win situation for anyone who grasps its wellness opportunity in many ways. His book, The True Diet, is available on line and in hardback.
Medical Director and Consultant Dr. True is the Medical Director for True Aesthetics Center. He is an editor for SmartLipo.com, and is author of the book The True Diet. He is CEO and Founder of The True Wellness Company and is the Medical Director and author of the articles for the online internet program TheTrueDiet.com. He is teacher and preceptor for the AAOCG and SmartLipo™.
Family and Personal Dr. True was born in Pocatello, Idaho. His father was a meat cutter from Washington State and his mother was a teacher from Italy. Raised in an Italian family where his mother and grandmother always spoke Italian, Dr. True is able to speak several languages, including Spanish, Italian, and English. His mother was a fourth grade school teacher for 35 years and instilled in him the spirit to continually improve himself through constructive avenues. His father, a World War II veteran who only had a ninth grade education, instilled in him a work ethic that no school could teach.
During his free time, Dr. True enjoys spending time with his wife, Pam, and his family including his daughter Kim and son Robert. He enjoys traveling, self improvement, exercising, and educational activities.
Please take a moment to contact Dr. True with any questions you may have. Simply complete the request form on the right hand side for our phone number and direct web address.
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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.
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