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:
FDA Information about Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal in Houston Texas
Realis Medical Spa
Dr. E.B. McClendon graduated from Texas Tech University in 1975 with honors. He attended University of Texas Medical School in Houston and graduated in 1978. Dr. McClendon completed his general surgery internship at Hermann Hospital.
He worked at the Tomball Hospital emergency room for 2 years and then established a minor emergency/family practice in northwest Houston. He has been practicing in the Cy-Fair area for more than 28 years. He was head of the Family Practice Dept at Cy-Fair Hospital for 2 years.
He has been a member of the American Academy of Family Practice for over 25 years. Dr. McClendon is currently Chairman of the Board of Trustees for North Cypress Medical Center Hospital. He has been active in local civic and religious organizations.
Dr. McClendon takes pride in providing quality, caring and efficient health care and regularly attends continuing medical education classes, as well as advanced courses in injection therapy.
Dr. McClendon trained under the world's expert in LipoDissolve, Dr. Patrica Rittes from Brazil, who has done over 25,000 procedures, Dr. Roman Chubaty who introduced LipoDissolve to the United States, and Dr Jacque Le Coz who founded Mesotherapy in France.
Our goal at Realis Medical Spais to remove the mask of time by providing the highest quality care for our patients and customers! We are located in Northwest Houston, on the corner of FM 1960 W and Fallbrook.
Skin Products
At Realis, we believe that achieving more youthful skin requires a combined effort between our medical staff and our clients. A good home regiment is crucial to maintaining the results achieved in our office. Therefore, we offer only the very best in cosmeceuticals with the award-winning line Cosmedix.
Our highly trained Nurse Practitioner and Medical Aesthetician will guide you in selecting those products which will enhance your skin and protect it from harsh environmental elements. We provide a comprehensive 21-point skin analysis which pinpoints your skin's histology and reactiveness and allows us to tailor these medical grade products for your individual needs.
CosMedix uses only the highest quality and most effective ingredients available today. The percentage of active ingredients we use is among the highest available.
Our all-natural line is fragrance free, preservative free, irritant free, talc and dye free, cruelty free, and all of the pure ingredients are chirally corrected for maximum effectiveness with the least irritation.
CosMedix SkiNutrition Healthy Skin Starts Within! "You are what you eat" is more than just an old-fashioned phrase - it is a good guideline for healthy living. Your skin, being the largest organ in your body, is directly affected by your diet. By removing toxins, bringing balance to your skin and targeting inflammation through unique strategies, SkiNutrition works to restore a healthy glow to your skin.
Mineral make-up looks and feels great!! This popular, all-natural makeup offers the advantages of a natural look, light feel, water resistance, as well as acting as a total sunblock-but without the harmful dyes and chemicals (often found in other makeup) that can irritate the skin.
We are proud to offer GloMinerals mineral makeup. GloMinerals currently offers numerous mineral foundation colors to match your skin type. Mineral makeup is ideal for acne, menopausal, hyper-pigmented, and overly sensitive skin.
Prevage MD is an anti-aging treatment with the key ingredient Idebenone, the most powerful antioxidant available in a skin care product. Idebenone has been tested against CoEnzyme Q10, Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Vitamins C and E, and was scientifically proven to be more effective in protecting your skin against environmental stresses known to cause skin aging.
The 1% strength of Idebenone is available ONLY in Prevage MD and ONLY from a doctor. Applying Prevage MD anti-aging treatment to your face and neck twice a day: reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles improved the overall appearance of your skin protects your skin from environmental stresses that cause aging Try Prevage MD today, and see the difference it can make in your skin!
Additional Procedures Available:
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Realis Medical Spa also performs:
Acne Treatment Houston
BOTOX Houston
Captique Houston
Cellulite Reduction Houston
Chemical Peel Houston
FotoFacial Houston
Hand Rejuvenation Houston
Juvederm Houston
Laser Hair Removal Houston
Laser Lipolysis Houston
Laser Skin Resurfacing Houston
Latisse Houston
Levulan Houston
Lipo-Ex Houston
Lipodissolve Houston
Medical Spa Houston
Mesotherapy Houston
Microdermabrasion Houston
Perlane Houston
Photo Rejuvenation Houston
Radiesse Houston
Rosacea Treatment Houston
Skin Tightening Houston
Spider Veins Houston
Titan Houston
ZERONA Houston
Interesting plastic surgery and health facts about Houston
Houston is hands down the most cosmopolitan and vibrant city in Texas, known primarily for its innovative spirit and unwavering determination in the fields of energy, aerospace, communications, and most importantly, medicine. Home to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, the most ground breaking researchers, surgeons, and teachers call Houston their home.
The Texas Medical Center, just next to West University Place and south of downtown Houston, is easily accessible from all outlying areas such as Pearland, Friendswood, Katy, Spring, and The Woodlands. The recently implemented Metro rail system makes the area even more accessible and will eventually connect most of Harris County with the Medical Center.
Houston’s fabulous and world-class locations at the Galleria and at Highland Village in River Oaks gives residents and visitors endless opportunities for recreation, special events, and economic growth.
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