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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Innovations MedSpa Grapevine Innovations Medspa is the #1 Thermage practice in the United States. They have the most experienced Thermage technicians.
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Innovations MedSpa wants you to put your best self forward. More than just an acne or anti aging clinic in Dallas, we offer a variety of treatments for skin care and cellulite treatment with Acoustic Wave Therapy. Our skin care treatments cover a variety of common skin care problems. Those who suffered or are suffering from acne can benefit from the Aramis laser treatment or Clear Concept treatment. Both have produced great results for former patients and are successful in reducing current acne and scarring from previous acne outbreaks. Innovations MedSpa also offers skin care treatments to prevent aging, such as medical-grade facial peels, medical-grade cosmeceuticals and cosmetics, youth-capturing injections and laser aging prevention and wrinkle reduction. Our signature service, the complete skin fitness package, reverses many of the effects of aging and maintains good skin health through microdermabrasion, Aramis laser and photofacial and optional BOTOX Cosmetic. Other skin care treatment options include laser hair reduction, stretch mark reduction, medical microdermabrasion and the Photofacial for spots and spider vein reduction. Why Innovations MedSpa? The purpose of Innovations MedSpa is to bring the latest skin care technology to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Innovations MedSpa is committed to continuously offer its clients and all residents of DFW top-notch technology and care. Many new technologies are now available to reverse and prevent the effects of skin aging, acne, scars, stretch marks and cellulite. Innovations MedSpa is on the leading edge of providing these technologies for our patients. Bill J. Johnson, MD, MMM is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician. Dr. Johnson was born in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Johnson graduated with honors from Texas Tech University with a pre-med degree. Dr. Johnson graduated from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in 1981 and completed his internal medicine residency at Tech in 1984. From 1984 until 2000, Dr. Bill Johnson practiced as a partner of Lubbock Diagnostic Clinic, serving many of those years as the president of the group. Dr. Johnson has practiced internal medicine in Grapevine since January 2002. In 2005, Dr. Johnson added esthetic medicine to his practice. In 2006, Innovations MedSpa was created. Innovations MedSpa expanded to include an office in Dallas in October 2007. Dr. Johnson has introduced a number of esthetic innovations during the past few years, including: First practice in the United States to perform Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) for cellulite. Innovations MedSpa, PA still leads the world in AWT therapy.
First SmartLipo (laser assisted liposuction) practice in North Texas.
First and only SmartLipo in the city of Dallas.
First internist in the world to utilize Vaser LipoSelection (ultrasound assisted liposuction).
First practice to offer SmartLipo and Vaser together in North Texas.
First practice in the United States to combine Thermage and AWT.
First practice in the world to use TriFecta treatment for cellulite, combining TriActive laser, Power Plate total body vibration device and AWT.
First Thermage NXT (second generation Thermage device) in North Texas.
First practice in North Texas to utilize the Thermage DC (deep contour) tip.
One of only 30 practices in the world chosen by Thermage to participate in new research.Dr. Johnson brings his years of experience as an internist to provide extremely safe esthetic procedures. As an internist, Dr. Johnson has cleared patients for surgery for over 25 years. Dr. Johnson was chosen from among all the esthetic practices to appear on the National Medical Report (NMR) hosted by Hugh Downs. The report centers on procedures Baby Boomers are having done to combat aging. NMR appears on CNN, PBS, MSNBC, and several other networks. Dr. Johnson is a member of the Texas Medical Association, the American Collage of Physicians, the American Medical Association, American College of Physician Executives, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Johnson has been married to Rhonda K. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA, since 1978. They have two children, Meredith and Will. Meredith earned an information systems degree at the University of Texas at Arlington. She is married works as a manager and consultant at Innovations MedSpa. Will is an honors graduate of Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business. Will is married and is the head of marketing for Easter Seals DFW.
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Innovations MedSpa Grapevine also performs:
Acne Treatment Grapevine
Acoustic Wave Therapy Grapevine
Body Thermage Grapevine
BOTOX Grapevine
Cellulite Reduction Grapevine
Chemical Peel Grapevine
Dermabrasion Grapevine
DOT Therapy Grapevine
Facial Fillers Grapevine
Fat Transfer Grapevine
FotoFacial Grapevine
Fractional Resurfacing Grapevine
Fraxel Grapevine
Hair Restoration Grapevine
IPL Grapevine
Juvederm Grapevine
Laser Hair Removal Grapevine
Laser Lipolysis Grapevine
Latisse Grapevine
Liposuction Grapevine
Male Breast Reduction Grapevine
Medical Spa Grapevine
Microdermabrasion Grapevine
Non-Surgical Face Lift Grapevine
Omnilux Grapevine
Pearl Laser Grapevine
Photo Rejuvenation Grapevine
Radiesse Grapevine
Restylane Grapevine
Rosacea Treatment Grapevine
Sclerotherapy Grapevine
Skin Tightening Grapevine
SmartLipo Grapevine
Spider Veins Grapevine
ThermaFrax Grapevine
Thermage Grapevine
Ultrasonic Liposuction Grapevine
VASER Liposelection Grapevine
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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