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Elvis Torres, DO, FACOG

Elvis Torres, DO, FACOG
12000 Richmond Ave, Suite 220A
Houston (Westchase), TX 77082

Thomas P. McHugh, MD

Thomas P. McHugh, MD
800 Peakwood Drive, Suite 8C
Houston, TX 77090

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
11914 Astoria Blvd, #470
Houston (Southeast), TX 77089

Body Design by Marino

Body Design by Marino
425 Holderrieth Blvd., Suite 212
Tomball, TX 77375

Realis Medical Spa

Realis Medical Spa
11830 FM 1960 W
Houston (Northwest), TX 77065

Vintage Wellness & Aesthetics Center

Vintage Wellness & Aesthetics Center
Dr. Chuong Pham
130 Vintage Park Blvd, Ste L
Houston, TX 77070

Randy Birken, MD, FACS, FACOG

Randy Birken, MD, FACS, FACOG
Elan MedSpa
4185 Technology Forest Blvd, Suite 190
Woodlands, TX 77381

Skin Perfections Med Spa

Skin Perfections Med Spa
20031 West Lake Houston Pkwy
Kingwood, TX 77346

Approximately 20.98 Miles from Houston

Bay Area Aesthetics and Wellness

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Bay Area Aesthetics and Wellness
Dr. Eric Roberson
3350 FM 528
Friendswood, TX 77546

Approximately 21.42 Miles from Houston

Woodlands Wellness & Cosmetic Center

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Woodlands Wellness & Cosmetic Center
9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 6250
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Approximately 25.86 Miles from Houston

Steven C. Spencer, MD

Steven C. Spencer, MD
Kelliwood Family Practice
701 S. Fry Road, Suite 103
Katy, TX 77450

Approximately 27.65 Miles from Houston

Jay C. Proctor, III, MD
6450 Folsom Ave
Beaumont, TX 77706

Approximately 74.65 Miles from Houston

Dermataloge Medical Spa

Dermataloge Medical Spa
Dr. Terry Jones
1707 Broadmoor #101
Bryan, TX 77802

Approximately 84.53 Miles from Houston

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.

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