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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Mike Matthews Source: articlesbase.com Women (and men) have been trying to get rid of unwanted hair for centuries. Shaving, plucking, waxing and chemical depilatory agents have been used by literally billions of people for thousands of years. Yet, the latest trend in hair removal promises long lasting, less painful results than any of these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Mike Matthews<br />
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<p>Women (and men) have been trying to get rid of unwanted hair for centuries. Shaving, plucking, waxing and chemical depilatory agents have been used by literally billions of people for thousands of years. Yet, the latest trend in hair removal promises long lasting, less painful results than any of these methods.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Both the trendy and not so trendy flock to the new laser hair removal treatment centers to receive the latest technology in smooth, hairless skin. The procedure is described as safe, using a very low level laser beam. The laser?s energy enters the pigment inside the hair follicle. As the energy heats the pigment, the hair?s root is destroyed but the surrounding skin remains unharmed. The follicle is also ?deactivated,? reducing regrowth.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;For most, the procedure takes from 15 minutes to just over an hour, depending on the size of the area to be treated. The process is virtually painless, with most patients experiencing a slight stinging sensation. Of course, the more sensitive the area, the more likely that some unpleasant sensations will occur. For the more sensitive areas, a topical numbing cream may be used.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Since hair grows in cycles, it may take several sessions to remove all of the hair in an area, but once the treatments are completed the results are extremely long lasting. Not only are the treatments quick and painless, but they are surprisingly affordable as well. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;There are many laser hair removal clinics in the UK. Choose one that uses an FDA approved laser specifically designed for hair removal. Different lasers are used for different skin types, so check to see if the laser used by the clinic is right for your coloration. Make sure that your technician is certified and fully trained on the equipment being used.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Interested to join the ?in crowd? and try laser hair removal? Not only will you be surprised at the great, long lasting results, but you?ll be in on the newest grooming craze to hit the UK in decades!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;</p>
<p>Click here <a rel="nofollow,nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.laserhairremovalmachine.info">http://www.laserhairremovalmachine.info</a> for more in depth information and help on the subject of laser hair removal.</p>
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		<title>Laser &#8211; A Noninvasive Method Of Hair Removal</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: sashi Source: articledashboard.com Hair removal is a vague term that has only recently been accurately defined. Temporary hair reduction is defined as a delay in hair growth, which usually lasts 1-3 months, consistent with the induction of telogen. Permanent hair reduction refers to a significant reduction in the number of terminal hairs after a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: sashi<br />
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<p>Hair removal is a vague term that has only recently been accurately defined. Temporary hair reduction is defined as a delay in hair growth, which usually lasts 1-3 months, consistent with the induction of telogen. Permanent hair reduction refers to a significant reduction in the number of terminal hairs after a given treatment, which is stable for a period of time longer than the complete growth cycle of hair follicles at the given body site.</p>
<p>Demand for a rapid, noninvasive method for hair removal has resulted in the introduction of various light sources for hair removal. Light source of hair removal commonly focuses on ruby, alexandrite, diode, and Nd:YAG lasers and intense pulsed light sources. These devices are designed to target either an endogenous chromophore (melanin) or an exogenous chromophore (carbon suspension, photosensitizer, and exogenous dye). Laser hair removal is one of the most recent systems of hair removal that has been introduced. Today, a large number of specific laser systems are available in the market, which makes the customer a bit apprehensive about their attributes, selection, treatment protocols and effects. Laser hair removal is one of the light sources of hair removal.<br />
Hair follicles are destroyed by light in a number of ways such as thermal, photomechanical or photochemical mechanism with generation of toxic mediators like singlet oxygen or free radicals. </p>
<p>Thermal mechanism for hair removal has recently been introduced to induce selective damage to hair follicles. Based on the principles of selective photothermolysis, this principle predicts that selective thermal damage of a pigmented target structure will result when sufficient quantity of light at a given wavelength is absorbed by the target in a time equal to or less than the thermal relaxation time of the target. </p>
<p>Melanin is the natural chromophore for targeting hair follicles in the visible to near-infrared region, Lasers or light sources that operate in the red or near-infrared wavelength region lie in an optical window of the spectrum in which selective absorption by melanin is combined with deep penetration into the dermis. Therefore, deep and selective heating of the hair shaft, the hair follicle epithelium, and the heavily pigmented matrix is possible in the 600nm to 1100nm region. However, melanin in the epidermis presents a competing site for absorption. Selective cooling of the epidermis has been shown to minimize epidermal injury.</p>
<p>Photomechanical destruction of hair has been attempted with very short nanosecond pulses. It has been done by the help of Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG lasers, with and without carbon suspension. Short pulses are used to target hair follicles resulting in rapid heating of the chromophore (melanin). It leads to photo acoustic shock waves that cause focal photomechanical disruption of the melanocytes but not complete follicular disruption. Therefore, the Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers are not likely to produce long-term hair removal.</p>
<p>A distinction needs to be made between permanent and complete hair loss. Immediately after laser treatment, the hair shaft shows fragmentation with focal rupture into the follicular epithelium and thermal damage to the surrounding follicular epithelium. The extent of thermal damage is dependent on the pulse width but retains confinement on the spatial scale of the follicle itself. Histological changes are almost guaranteed in the person undergoing laser hair removal. However, such form of hair removal should be carried out under the supervision of a qualified dermatologist as it involves considerable degree of expertise.</p>
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		<title>Faq &#8211; As A Laser Hair Removal Machine How Does The Shinepil Work</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Holly Franklin Source: articledashboard.com Lasers are devices that produce light of a single colour or wavelength. In dermatology, theses lasers produce pulses of high energy light that is then absorbed by the target area. In the case of the Shinepil the target is the melanin pigment contained within the hair shaft. The New Technology [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Holly Franklin<br />
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<p>Lasers are devices that produce light of a single colour or wavelength. In dermatology, theses lasers produce pulses of high energy light that is then absorbed by the target area. In the case of the Shinepil the target is the melanin pigment contained within the hair shaft.</p>
<p><b>The New Technology of the Shinepil</b></p>
<p>The tough part behind hair removal is targeting the hair shaft without damaging the melanin pigment in the surface of the skin. Thus the laser light has to be on long enough to heat the hair, but at the same time not long enough to harm the skin surrounding the hair causing damage. The Shinepil&#8217;s portable nature and use at home allows the user to make sure that the target area only get the right amount of time under the laser light.</p>
<p><b>The Testing Phase</b></p>
<p>The Shinepil is not at this moment on sale to the public and is going through a vigorous testing phase ensuring this unique leg hair removal product produces the best results of their patented technology. The theory behind the Shinepil has been used for he last 15 years but this is the first time that this type of system has been packaged as an at home easy to use package. </p>
<p><b>The Conclusion</b></p>
<p>Laser hair removal is an easy way to remove leg hair and will hopefully over time as this technology reaches a wider audience help the busy woman save time when considering leg hair removal. The Shinepil is planned to enter the market soon</p>
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		<title>Why Doesnt Laser Hair Removal Always Permanently Remove Hair?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Jim McDonaldbr Source: isnare.combr br Laser Hair Removal is now one of the most common ways to get rid of unwanted hair, and done right, can definitely provide permanent hair removal. But the capability of Laser Hair Removal is reliant upon numerous factors, including (i) the variety of laser being used, (ii) the color [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Jim McDonaldbr<br />
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Laser Hair Removal is now one of the most common ways to get rid of unwanted hair, and done right, can definitely provide permanent hair removal. But the capability of Laser Hair Removal is reliant upon numerous factors, including (i) the variety of laser being used, (ii) the color of your hair, (iii) the color / variety of your skin and (iv) the phase of the hair in the hair growth cycle.</p>
<p>Today there is at least 5 types of laser that are used for hair removal. Your skin type and you hair color will help to determine the most effective laser for you.   And even if you get it all correct, you still might not be left with permanent hair removal in a short period of time. You see, the answer lies in the hair growth cycle, and more explicitly, what phase of the cycle your problem hair is in&#8230;. sounds baffling &#8211; it is !</p>
<p>Before we learn about the hair growth cycle, it is imperative to understand just how Laser Hair Removal really works. That is, to appreciate literally how you can accomplish permanent hair removal, acquiring an insight into the laser process is crucial.</p>
<p>The laser process doesnt actually physically remove the unwanted hair.  The energy from the laser literally travels through the skin, and is drawn in by the pigment in the hair follicle and shaft. When this energy is drawn into a hair, the follicles are damaged, which then impairs that specific hairs capability to grow. Eventually the hair will fall out, usually within a matter of weeks. </p>
<p>Getting knowledge of how the laser operates is essential. You need to always remember that the laser doesnt just make the hair fall out on the spot. It actually impairs the capacity of a hair to grow, causing it to eventually fall out. Now that we have a brief understanding of how the laser performs, it is time to get an understanding of how the hair growth cycle affects the permanency of laser hair removal.</p>
<p> If the hair is in the wrong stage of the growth cycle, the laser might not provide permanent removal after a first treatment.  You see, the hair growth cycle comprises three stages, and the permanent nature of Laser Hair Removal is more predictable when the hair is in one stage specifically &#8211;  the growth stage.</p>
<p>A hair will go through 3 stages in its lifetime : (1) Active/Anagen (2) Regressive/Catagen (3) Resting/Telogen. Laser hair removal is more effectual in the Anagen stage where the hair contains the most pigment, and is most sensitive to the laser light. If the laser treatment is applied when the hair is in either of the 2 other stages, then the possibility of permanent hair removal is lesser. </p>
<p>Everyones hair grows differently, and factors affecting hair growth include: age, weight, metabolism, hormones, genetics, medications and environmental influences. However, disregardful of how these factors act on individual hair growth, hair itself grows through three differing phases: </p>
<p>1. The ACTIVE or ANAGEN growth phase, consists of approximately 85 % of our body hair at any given moment in time and can last up to several years. During this stage, the hair shaft and follicle has an accumulation of pigment and is most affected by the laser light.</p>
<p>2. The REGRESSIVE or CATAGEN phase is the stage during which the hair stops growing but is not yet shed. This phase often lasts a few weeks comprising about 3 &#8211; 4% of our total body hair at any given moment in time. The laser will work in this stage, but if it is late in this part of the cycle, a new hair might already be coming through and the new hair will not be affected by the laser. </p>
<p>3. The RESTING or TELOGEN phase lasts 5 &#8211; 6 weeks, at the end of which the hair falls out and the new hair becomes visible. The new hair might not be affected by the laser because it will not have pigment in it yet, remembering that the laser actually relies on the pigment to find the hair. Approximately 10-13% of our body hair is in this phase at any one time. </p>
<p>Getting an appreciation of the hair growth cycle leads to the ultimate question, Is it possible to get permanent hair removal? The answer is Yes, Laser Hair Removal can certainly provide a level of permanence. As you can see, if a hair in the Active/Anagen stage is revealed to the laser, then that hair will most probably be killed permanently. If a hair that is in either of the other 2 stages is revealed to the laser, then that hair will most probably be killed, but the new hair coming through will still carry on growing.</p>
<p>So to get permanent removal of your unwanted hair, you will more than likely need a number of laser sessions. You could be lucky &#8211; your first Laser hair removal session will permanently remove all of your unwanted hair, but the expectation is that you will need a number of sessions at set intervals to ensure that you get to the hair when it is in the first stage of growth. And thats all there really is to know, permanent Laser Hair Removal is definitely realizable !br<br />
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Dr. Jay B Stockman O.D.br Source: isnare.combr br The laser has become a precision surgical instrument widely used for a variety of procedures. Most recently, lasers have been utilized for the quick, gentle removal of unwanted hairs. The laser works by sending a pulsating beam of light, of a particular wavelength to precise areas [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Dr. Jay B Stockman O.D.br<br />
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The laser has become a precision surgical instrument widely used for a variety of procedures. Most recently, lasers have been utilized for the quick, gentle removal of unwanted hairs. The laser works by sending a pulsating beam of light, of a particular wavelength to precise areas on the skin. The light passes directly through the skin, but is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle and shaft. Once absorbed by laser light, the follicles are impaired from future growth, and eventually die off. Laser hair removal has come a long way since the first laser for hair removal received FDA clearance in mid 1998. Older generation normal-mode ruby lasers were very slow, very painful and worked only on individuals with very dark hair and very light skin. Today, lasers can work on all skin colors and some lasers are even safe for treating tanned skin.</p>
<p>Lasers are not for everyone, and their proper use requires great skill, training and expertise. The laser technician at minimum must be a Certified Laser Specialist who has graduated from an accredited school for laser. Generally it is best to have a laser-trained dermatologist, or plastic surgeon perform the procedure, in case of complications. For the laser to be effective, the hair pigment must be darker than the surrounding skin pigment. If this is not the case, the treatment will not work and may have harmful complications. Additionally very darkly pigmented people absorb too much laser energy in their skin and are not ideal candidates. Tanned patients with light hair are not candidates either.</p>
<p>Light skin makes laser hair removal easier to perform. Fewer treatments are required, and better, faster results are obtained. People with darker skin can be treated, but results are slower, more sessions are required, and greater expertise is required on the part of the doctor. Coarse dark hair responds the best to laser treatment, light hair is more difficult to treat. Blonde or red hair is very difficult to treat, multiple treatment sessions are required, and results are variable. Laser hair removal must be individualized for each patient.</p>
<p>Although one laser session can produce impressive hair removal, generally, multiple treatment sessions are necessary to see optimal results. In large part this is due to the fact that laser hair removal is most effective for hair, which is in the growth phase. Since hair grows in cycles, not all of the hairs are in the growth phase at any given time. Additional sessions are necessary to catch all of the hairs when they are in this phase.</p>
<p>Any area, except adjacent to the eye, where there is excess hair can be treated. The most common areas requested are the face, upper lip, neck, chest, breast region, underarms, back, abdomen, bikini line, and legs.</p>
<p>The costs for a single laser hair removal treatment vary depending on the part of the country, and range from $300.00 to $500.00 per session. Consumers are advised, as with all forms of medical care, to seek the center of highest quality, rather than lowest cost. Laser hair removal requires a great deal of skill, individual attention, experience, and a trained, caring, professional staff.</p>
<p>After treatment, most patients have a mild sunburn-type sensation that fades in 2-3 hours. Moisturizers and/or cool compresses can help during this time. Small blister areas can be treated with topical antibiotic until resolved. Sun block should be used for up to 6 weeks after treatment if sun exposure is anticipated. No waxing, shaving, or dying should be performed for 2 weeks after treatment. Pretreatment restrictions are also applicable to the post treatment period.</p>
<p>It must be remembered that it is impossible to predict the exact result a patient will achieve with laser hair removal, especially with regard to how many sessions a given individual will require. The indication for laser hair removal is mostly subjective. A desire for hair removal is the only criterion for laser hair removal.br<br />
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		<title>Laser Hair Removal &#8211; Treatment for Permanent Hair Removal</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Troybr Source: articleage.combr br The desire for permanent hair removal in both men and women has created a worldwide craze &#8211; Laser Hair Removal. People are queuing up at clinics around the world hoping for the miracle cure to rid themselves permanently of hair in undesirable places. But for permanent hair reduction, the bare [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Troybr<br />
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The desire for permanent hair removal in both men and women has created a worldwide craze &#8211; Laser Hair Removal. People are queuing up at clinics around the world hoping for the miracle cure to rid themselves permanently of hair in undesirable places. But for permanent hair reduction, the bare reality is that it is very rare that just one session of laser treatment will give the desired result. And heres why:</p>
<p>Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent ?</p>
<p>Some say YES, some say NO. Studies show that the best-known method of achieving permanent hair removal is Laser Hair Removal, and if the procedure is performed correctly (using the right equipment), permanency is definitely possible. Thats because laser hair removal actually kills the hair follicle, which impairs its ability to grow. But you need to get the hair at the right stage in the growth cycle to ensure permanent hair removal, which means that you will need to undergo a number of treatments. </p>
<p>You see, hair grows in 3 stages, and Laser treatment in the first growth stage (Anagen stage) is the best for permanent reduction. Laser treatment in the other 2 stages (Categen and Telogen) can be less effective, because in these stages new hairs are being formed which may not be target-able by the Laser. So for permanency you will need to undergo a number of laser treatments over time to kill all the hair follicles in that region.</p>
<p>Which Growth Stage is Best for Permanent Hair Removal ?</p>
<p>Everyones hair grows differently, depending on their age, weight, metabolism, hormonal interactions, genetics, medications and environmental influences. Irrespective of this, hair grows in a cycle which has 3 distinct stages, and the ability of the Laser to target and destroy the hair follicle actually depends on the stage of the hair in the growth cycle. That is because the Lasers used in hair removal actually target the pigment in the hair to zero in on the hair follicle. In the initial growth stage of hair, there is more pigment in the hair, thus the Laser is more effective.</p>
<p>Following is an overview of the 3 different hair growth cycle stages, and how effective laser treatment is in each of these stages:</p>
<p>The ACTIVE or ANAGEN growth phase (lasts 2-6 years), comprises approximately 85 % of our body hair at any given moment in time. During this ANAGEN phase, the hair shaft and follicle has an abundance of pigment and is most sensitive to the laser light. So in this stage, permanent hair removal is very likely. The Laser will destroy the hair follicle and no new hair will grow.</p>
<p>The REGRESSIVE or CATAGEN phase (lasts 1-2 weeks) is the period during which the hair stops actively growing but is not shed. This phase often lasts several weeks comprising about 3 &#8211; 4% of our total body hair at any given time. In the early part of this stage, you can expect the same results as in the ANAGEN stage. But later in this stage, a new hair might already be forming, and because it will have no pigment yet, it wont be destroyed.</p>
<p>The RESTING or TELOGEN phase lasts 5 &#8211; 6 weeks, at the end of which the hair falls out and a new hair begins to form. Approximately 10-13% of our body hair is in this phase at any one time. Again, the new hair will not have any pigment and the laser will not be able to target it. This new hair will shortly enter the ANAGEN stage, and if it is exposed to a Laser treatment when it has entered the ANAGEN stage, then permanency can be expected.</p>
<p>In summary, each hair on your body will naturally be at a different part of the growth cycle, and that is why it will be necessary in most cases to undergo a number of Laser hair Removal treatments at varying intervals to completely destroy all hair follicles in the region you are targeting. You might be lucky and destroy more than 85% of the hair follicles in the target region with just one treatment, but the statistics point towards needing at least 2 treatments (possibly 3 or more) to totally destroy all hair follicles in any part of the body.br<br />
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		<title>Laser Hair Removal &#8211; Treatment For Permanent Hair Removal</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Jim McDonald Source: isnare.com The desire for permanent hair removal in both men and women has created a worldwide craze &#8211; Laser Hair Removal. People are queuing up at clinics around the world hoping for the miracle cure to rid themselves permanently of hair in undesirable places. But for permanent hair reduction, the bare [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Jim McDonald<br />
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<p>The desire for permanent hair removal in both men and women has created a worldwide craze &#8211; Laser Hair Removal. People are queuing up at clinics around the world hoping for the miracle cure to rid themselves permanently of hair in undesirable places. But for permanent hair reduction, the bare reality is that it is very rare that just one session of laser treatment will give the desired result. And here&#8217;s why:</p>
<p>Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent ?</p>
<p>Some say YES, some say NO. Studies show that the best-known method of achieving permanent hair removal is Laser Hair Removal, and if the procedure is performed correctly (using the right equipment), permanency is definitely possible. That&#8217;s because laser hair removal actually kills the hair follicle, which impairs it&#8217;s ability to grow. But you need to get the hair at the right stage in the growth cycle to ensure permanent hair removal, which means that you will need to undergo a number of treatments.</p>
<p>You see, hair grows in 3 stages, and Laser treatment in the first growth stage (Anagen stage) is the best for permanent reduction. Laser treatment in the other 2 stages (Categen and Telogen) can be less effective, because in these stages new hairs are being formed which may not be target-able by the Laser. So for permanency you will need to undergo a number of laser treatments over time to kill all the hair follicles in that region.</p>
<p>Which Growth Stage is Best for Permanent Hair Removal ?</p>
<p>Everyone&#8217;s hair grows differently, depending on their age, weight, metabolism, hormonal interactions, genetics, medications and environmental influences. Irrespective of this, hair grows in a cycle which has 3 distinct stages, and the ability of the Laser to target and destroy the hair follicle actually depends on the stage of the hair in the growth cycle. That is because the Lasers used in hair removal actually target the pigment in the hair to &#8220;zero in&#8221; on the hair follicle. In the initial growth stage of hair, there is more pigment in the hair, thus the Laser is more effective.</p>
<p>Following is an overview of the 3 different hair growth cycle stages, and how effective laser treatment is in each of these stages:</p>
<p>The ACTIVE or ANAGEN growth phase (lasts 2-6 years), comprises approximately 85 % of our body hair at any given moment in time. During this ANAGEN phase, the hair shaft and follicle has an abundance of pigment and is most sensitive to the laser light. So in this stage, permanent hair removal is very likely. The Laser will destroy the hair follicle and no new hair will grow.</p>
<p>The REGRESSIVE or CATAGEN phase (lasts 1-2 weeks) is the period during which the hair stops actively growing but is not shed. This phase often lasts several weeks comprising about 3 &#8211; 4% of our total body hair at any given time. In the early part of this stage, you can expect the same results as in the ANAGEN stage. But later in this stage, a new hair might already be forming, and because it will have no pigment yet, it won&#8217;t be destroyed.</p>
<p>The RESTING or TELOGEN phase lasts 5 &#8211; 6 weeks, at the end of which the hair falls out and a new hair begins to form. Approximately 10-13% of our body hair is in this phase at any one time. Again, the new hair will not have any pigment and the laser will not be able to target it. This new hair will shortly enter the ANAGEN stage, and if it is exposed to a Laser treatment when it has entered the ANAGEN stage, then permanency can be expected.</p>
<p>In summary, each hair on your body will naturally be at a different part of the growth cycle, and that is why it will be necessary in most cases to undergo a number of Laser hair Removal treatments at varying intervals to completely destroy all hair follicles in the region you are targeting. You might be lucky and destroy more than 85% of the hair follicles in the target region with just one treatment, but the statistics point towards needing at least 2 treatments (possibly 3 or more) to totally destroy all hair follicles in any part of the body.</p>
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		<title>Laser Hair Removal Equipment: Dig In</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: David Faulkner Source: isnare.com Many of us have had it with the messy wax that keeps burning us and causes irritations, or with the useless razor that solves the problem for the day, but who knows what the second brings? And the depilatory creams work fine, but the smell is just unbearable and it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: David Faulkner<br />
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<p>Many of us have had it with the messy wax that keeps burning us and causes irritations, or with the useless razor that solves the problem for the day, but who knows what the second brings? And the depilatory creams work fine, but the smell is just unbearable and it persists on skin for hours. Laser hair removal treatment seems like bliss, and is welcomed to make us proud with our body no matter where: along the bikini line, for women, on the chest, for men, on the legs, arms, under the armpits, on the back, face and so on. There is no mission hard enough for the laser not to carry through.</p>
<p>But before one decides on this type of procedures, one should do a bit of research of his own, to get to know the laser hair removal equipment. This helps to be more confident that the money you invest in it goes in the right place, and plus, you learn something new and helpful: the undergrounds of beauty science.</p>
<p>Keep in Mind</p>
<p>No matter how modern tech they use, there are still the standards pieces of laser hair removal equipment which can be found in every clinic or spa that has on the menu such treatments: the IPL or Intense Pulse Light uses beams with specific wavelengths, based on a xenon flash lamp and several focusing optics. The IPL is used not solely for hair removal, but for other skin flaws such as dyspigmentation, vascular and pigmented birth marks, acne Rosacea, and therefore it is quite indispensable to good clinics to build their renown over this piece of wonder.</p>
<p>The flash light, based on xenon, looks like a hand-held wand handled by the professional technician, and it practically uses a full spectrum beam of light combined with infrared light, which are released and focused over the area that needs to have laser hair removal treatment. Thus, the rays &#8220;look&#8221; for the pigmented hairs and once they have done so, they turn into energy and the hair along with its follicle is destroyed. This is performed with no tissue damage and could be the safest procedure compared to any other that doesn&#8217;t use laser hair removal equipment.</p>
<p>What is That Thing?</p>
<p>Well, in truth IPL is not a laser. That doesn&#8217;t mean the industry has lied, but the physics standard perception of how laser light works is just different from the functioning of the xenon flash lamp, which is considered laser hair removal equipment. It only emits beams of high intensity that destroy the unwanted hair on the body, and therefore it&#8217;s safe to leave its name as it is: a laser hair removal equipment. For those who want more, the permanency along with efficiency, photothermolysis is there for them, and a highly accredited doctor, that has experience in this sector of beauty treatments, will be smoothing your skin in a few sessions like you never dreamed. The laser hair removal equipment is indeed complicated and there have to be specialists to maneuver it, and money from your part: in the end, the result will be all that counts.</p>
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		<title>Do You Really Need To Make Multiple Visits To Your Laser Hair Removal Clinic?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Jim McDonald Source: articledashboard.com Getting rid of unwanted hair permanently is now possible with Laser Hair Removal, and permanent results can be achieved in a short period of time. But the effectiveness of Laser Hair Removal is reliant upon numerous factors, embracing (i) the kind of laser being used, (ii) the color of your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Jim McDonald<br />
Source: articledashboard.com</p>
<p>Getting rid of unwanted hair permanently is now possible with Laser Hair Removal, and permanent results can be achieved in a short period of time. But the effectiveness of Laser Hair Removal is reliant upon numerous factors, embracing (i) the kind of laser being used, (ii) the color of your hair, (iii) the color / kind of your skin and (iv) the phase of the hair in the hair growth cycle.</p>
<p>There are 5 different types of lasers that are currently used to remove hair. Choosing the most effective laser type for your hair will depend on your hair color and your skin type. And even if you get it all correct, you still mightn&#8217;t end up with permanent hair removal instantly. You see, the answer is in the hair growth cycle, and more specifically, what phase of the cycle your problem hair is in&#8230;. sounds confusing &#8211; it is !</p>
<p>Before we come to know the hair growth cycle, it is important to comprehend just how Laser Hair Removal literally works. That is, to appreciate literally how you can accomplish permanent hair removal, acquiring an appreciation of the laser process is critical.</p>
<p>The Laser Hair Removal process does not physically burn off or remove the unwanted hair. The energy from the laser actually travels through the skin, and is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle and shaft. When this energy is absorbed into a hair, the follicles are damaged, which then impairs that distinct hairs ableness to grow. Eventually the hair will fall out, typically within a matter of weeks.</p>
<p>Getting an appreciation of how the laser operates is important. You need to always remember that the laser doesn&#8217;t just make the hair fall out right away. It actually impairs the capability of a hair to grow, causing it to eventually fall out. Now that we have a brief understanding of how the laser performs, it is time to get an appreciation of how the hair growth cycle impinges upon the permanent nature of laser hair removal.</p>
<p>For permanent hair removal, the hair needs to be in the right stage of the hair growth cycle, and if it is, you might not need further Laser Hair Removal treatment. You see, the hair growth cycle consists of three stages, and the permanent nature of Laser Hair Removal is more likely when the hair is in one stage in particular &#8211; the growth stage.</p>
<p>The hair growth cycle comprises three stages : (1) Active/Anagen (2) Regressive/Catagen (3) Resting/Telogen. Laser hair removal is most potent in the Anagen stage where the hair contains the most pigment, and is most affected by the laser light. If the laser treatment is applied when the hair is in either of the 2 other phases, then the expectation of permanent hair removal is lower.</p>
<p>Although hair is primarily the same thing from person to person, the way an individual&#8217;s hair grows is so unique, owing to many factors including: weight, metabolism, age, genetics and environmental conditions. However, irrespective of how these factors bear upon individual hair growth, hair itself grows through three distinct stages:</p>
<p>1. The ACTIVE or ANAGEN growth phase, consists of approximately 85 % of our body hair at any given moment in time and can last up to several years. During this stage, the hair shaft and follicle has an affluence of pigment and is most affected by the laser light.</p>
<p>2. The REGRESSIVE or CATAGEN phase is the period during which the hair stops actively growing but is not yet shed. This phase often lasts several weeks comprising about 3 &#8211; 4% of our total body hair at any given moment in time. The laser will work in this stage, but if it is late in this part of the cycle, a new hair might already be coming through and the new hair will not be affected by the laser.</p>
<p>3. The RESTING or TELOGEN phase lasts 5 &#8211; 6 weeks, at the end of which the hair falls out and the new hair emerges. The new hair mightn&#8217;t be affected by the laser because it will not have pigment in it yet, remembering that the laser actually relies on the pigment to find the hair. Approximately 10-13% of our body hair is in this phase at any one time.</p>
<p>Getting an appreciation of the hair growth cycle leads to the ultimate question, &#8220;Is it possible to get permanent hair removal?&#8221; The answer is Yes, Laser Hair Removal can absolutely provide a level of permanence. As you can see, if a hair in the Active/Anagen stage is subjected to the laser, then that hair will most likely be killed permanently. If a hair that is in either of the other 2 stages is subjected to the laser, then that hair will more than likely be killed, but the new hair coming through will still continue to grow.</p>
<p>So the tip on Laser Hair Removal is that you will most likely require a few sessions to ensure that your unwanted hair is removed permanently. You could be lucky &#8211; your first Laser hair removal treatment will permanently remove all of your unrequired hair, but the probability is that you will need numerous sessions at set intervals to ensure that you get to the hair when it is in the first stage of growth. And that&#8217;s all there really is to understand, permanent Laser Hair Removal is definitely possible !</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Source: articledashboard.com Women (and men) have been trying to get rid of unwanted hair for centuries. Shaving, plucking, waxing and chemical dilapitory agents have been used by literally billions of people for thousands of years. Yet in Manhattan, the latest trend in hair removal promises long lasting, less painful results than any of these [...]]]></description>
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<p>Women (and men) have been trying to get rid of unwanted hair for centuries. Shaving, plucking, waxing and chemical dilapitory agents have been used by literally billions of people for thousands of years. Yet in Manhattan, the latest trend in hair removal promises long lasting, less painful results than any of these methods.</p>
<p>Both the trendy and not so trendy flock to the new laser hair removal treatment centers in Manhattan to receive the latest technology in smooth, hairless skin. The procedure is described as safe, using a very low level laser beam. The laser&#8217;s energy enters the pigment inside the hair follicle. As the energy heats the pigment, the hair&#8217;s root is destroyed but the surrounding skin remains unharmed. The follicle is also &#8220;deactivated,&#8221; reducing regrowth.</p>
<p>For most, the procedure takes from 15 minutes to just over an hour, depending on the size of the area to be treated. The process is virtually painless, with most patients experiencing a slight stinging sensation. Of course, the more sensitive the area, the more likely that some unpleasant sensations will occur. For the more sensitive areas, a topical numbing cream may be used.</p>
<p>Since hair grows in cycles, it may take several sessions to remove all of the hair in an area, but once the treatments are completed the results are extremely long lasting. Not only are the treatments quick and painless, but they are surprisingly affordable as well.</p>
<p>There are many laser hair removal clinics in Manhattan. Choose one that uses an FDA approved laser specifically designed for hair removal. Different lasers are used for different skin types, so check to see if the laser used by the clinic is right for your coloration. Make sure that your technician is certified and fully trained on the equipment being used.</p>
<p>Interested to join the &#8220;in crowd&#8221; in Manhattan and try laser hair removal? Not only will you be surprised at the great, long lasting results, but you&#8217;ll be in on the newest grooming craze to hit New York in decades!</p>
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