Laser Hair Removal - Finding The Best Laser For Safe, Effective, Affordable Hair Removal

Released on = June 21, 2005, 12:13 pm

Press Release Author = Kile Law

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Laser Hair Removal. Finding The Best Laser For Safe, Effective, Affordable Hair Removal. Medical Spa and Laser Hair Removal Expert in Raleigh, NC Provides Guidelines

Press Release Body = Laser Hair Removal. Finding The Best Laser For Safe, Effective, Affordable Hair Removal. Medical Spa and Laser Hair Removal Expert in Raleigh, NC
Provides Guidelines.

Laser Hair Removal: A Guide to finding effective, safe fast and affordable laser hair removal treatments. Raleigh Laser Hair Removal and medical spa expert Kile Law Provides guidelines for choosing the appropriate Laser Hair Removal system.

Laser hair removal has come a long way since the first laser for hair removal
received FDA clearance in the mid 1990’s. Older generation 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 skinned.

Which laser to choose? -Spot size
The spot size of a laser determines how much skin area can be covered per laser
pulse. Lasers with larger spot sizes (18 mm)can cover more area much more quickly.
For example, a laser hair removal treatment of the back or full legs could take as
long as 2 hours with older lasers. Today, these areas can be completely treated in
less than 20 minutes. The spot size not only determines the speed and comfort of the
treatment, but the efficacy as well. In the April 2004 issue of Derm Surgery, a peer
reviewed medical study showed that lasers with an 18 mm spot size (exclusive to the
Candela GentleLase www.candelallaser.com ) was more effective at removing hair than
lasers with smaller spot sizes.

-Cooling systems
Each laser has a different way of cooling the skin. Some lasers use a topical
cooling gel, others use a chilled tip. The most consistent, comfortable and safest
way to cool the skin is with a Dynamic Cooling Device or DCD. Lasers equipped with a
DCD cooling system are so effective in providing cooling to the skin that no topical
numbing creams are necessary.

-Light Sources
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Systems are not lasers. They can remove hair, but recent
peer reviewed medical studies show that most lasers are much more effective in
treating unwanted hair than IPL systems

Choosing a Laser Hair Removal Center

Board Certified Physician
Many laser hair removal centers today operate without a physician. It is important
to be certain that a board certified physician is on the premises or available in
case of a concern. To determine whether or not a physician is board certified, go to
www.abms.org. Board certified plastic surgeons can be found at
www.plasticsurgery.org

Possible complications:
Complications with newer laser hair removal systems (built in 2002 or later) is not
common, particularly if the laser is equipped with a Dynamic Cooling Device. It is
important, however to determine how the laser clinic handles potential
complications. Is there a physician available to examine the problem and prescribe
medications if necessary?

Packages of treatments
Laser Hair Removal works on hair while it is in the growth phase only. At any given
time, between 20% to 40% of the hair on any face or body area may be in a growth
phase. Multiple treatments are required for complete clearance of the hair. However,
each person may respond slightly differently. Laser hair removal centers should
charge for just one treatment at a time. A reputable medical office or medical spa
offering laser hair removal will offer individual treatments and not insist on
payment of multiple treatments up front.

Pricing:
Because lasers for hair removal are much faster today than ever before, prices
should be lower as well. An office offering laser hair removal can charge less for a
laser hair removal treatment of the legs taking just 20 minutes vs. a 2 hour
treatment with an older generation laser. Avoid centers offering “specials” on
treatment packages, particularly if there is pressure to buy because a "special" is
set to expire.

Consultation:
A complimentary consultation should be available for you to visit the facility, meet
the laser technician and experience a spot test with the laser.

When considering a hair removal laser treatment, consumers should ask the following
questions:

1) Is this laser FDA approved for hair removal on my skin type and hair color?

2) What is the spot size of the laser? In order for a laser to perform quickly and
most effectively, it should have an 18mm spot size

3) Is the laser equipped with a dynamic cooling device (DCD)? This is the safest and
most consistent method of cooling the skin. It ensures patient safety and comfort.

4) Is there a board-certified physician on site? A facility without appropriate
medical supervision may not be the safest environment for a laser procedure.

5) Are treatments sold in a package or one at a time? Businesses that want your
money up front may not have the confidence that their laser will perform
effectively. A client should be able to pay for treatments as needed without paying
all at once.

6) Are complimentary consultations and spot tests available? You should be able to
meet the technician and experience a pulse or two before committing to a treatment.

Blue Water Spa is a plastic Surgery Medical Spa owned and operated by
board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law. Blue Water Medical Spa offers laser
hair removal, facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, massage, Botox, Restylane
and the full spectrum of aesthetic surgery procedures performed by nationally known
board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law. Dr. Law has returned to his
hometown of Raleigh North Carolina to raise his family after practicing aesthetic
surgery in Beverly Hills. Dr. Law has been featured in many national magazines and
interviewed for news programs, but he has declined invitations to participate in
plastic surgery reality television programs. Blue Water Medical Spa and Dr. Law have
received many "best of" awards in their area since opening their business in 2003.

Kile Law, president of Blue Water Spa was recently appointed to the 2005 board of
directors for the National Day Spa Association www.dayspaaassocation.com. She is one
of ten individuals nationwide chosen for this prestigious position. Kile is often a
featured speaker at medical spa and skin care conferences. She is the winner of the
2004 ABBIES award http://www.abbies.org/2004winners.html for writing, one of the
aesthetic industry's highest honors for a series of articles she wrote in Skin Inc.
Magazine, www.skininc.com entitled "Starting from Scratch" Her articles documented
the amazing success of Blue Water Medical Spa since opening. Blue Water Spa has been
featured in cover articles of many national magazines
http://www.bluewaterspa.com/media.html and spa publications such as the Medical Spa
Report www.medicalspareport.com. An interview with Kile as part of a panel of
recognized experts in medical spas and laser hair removal apeared in the November /
December 2004 Issue Of
Luxury Spa Finder Magazine. Luxury Spa Finder is the largest consumer spa magazine
in the country.

For more information, go to www.bluewaterspa.com or michaellawmd.com.
Laser Hair Removal. Finding The Best Laser For Safe, Effective, Affordable Hair
Removal. Medical Spa and Laser Hair Removal Expert in Raleigh, NC Provides
Guidelines.

Laser Hair Removal: A Guide to finding effective, safe fast and affordable laser
hair removal treatments. Raleigh Laser Hair Removal and medical spa expert Kile Law
Provides guidelines for choosing the appropriate Laser Hair Removal system.

Laser hair removal has come a long way since the first laser for hair removal
received FDA clearance in the mid 1990’s. Older generation 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 skinned.

Which laser to choose? -Spot size
The spot size of a laser determines how much skin area can be covered per laser
pulse. Lasers with larger spot sizes (18 mm)can cover more area much more quickly.
For example, a laser hair removal treatment of the back or full legs could take as
long as 2 hours with older lasers. Today, these areas can be completely treated in
less than 20 minutes. The spot size not only determines the speed and comfort of the
treatment, but the efficacy as well. In the April 2004 issue of Derm Surgery, a peer
reviewed medical study showed that lasers with an 18 mm spot size (exclusive to the
Candela GentleLase www.candelallaser.com ) was more effective at removing hair than
lasers with smaller spot sizes.

-Cooling systems
Each laser has a different way of cooling the skin. Some lasers use a topical
cooling gel, others use a chilled tip. The most consistent, comfortable and safest
way to cool the skin is with a Dynamic Cooling Device or DCD. Lasers equipped with a
DCD cooling system are so effective in providing cooling to the skin that no topical
numbing creams are necessary.

-Light Sources
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Systems are not lasers. They can remove hair, but recent
peer reviewed medical studies show that most lasers are much more effective in
treating unwanted hair than IPL systems

Choosing a Laser Hair Removal Center

Board Certified Physician
Many laser hair removal centers today operate without a physician. It is important
to be certain that a board certified physician is on the premises or available in
case of a concern. To determine whether or not a physician is board certified, go to
www.abms.org. Board certified plastic surgeons can be found at
www.plasticsurgery.org

Possible complications:
Complications with newer laser hair removal systems (built in 2002 or later) is not
common, particularly if the laser is equipped with a Dynamic Cooling Device. It is
important, however to determine how the laser clinic handles potential
complications. Is there a physician available to examine the problem and prescribe
medications if necessary?

Packages of treatments
Laser Hair Removal works on hair while it is in the growth phase only. At any given
time, between 20% to 40% of the hair on any face or body area may be in a growth
phase. Multiple treatments are required for complete clearance of the hair. However,
each person may respond slightly differently. Laser hair removal centers should
charge for just one treatment at a time. A reputable medical office or medical spa
offering laser hair removal will offer individual treatments and not insist on
payment of multiple treatments up front.

Pricing:
Because lasers for hair removal are much faster today than ever before, prices
should be lower as well. An office offering laser hair removal can charge less for a
laser hair removal treatment of the legs taking just 20 minutes vs. a 2 hour
treatment with an older generation laser. Avoid centers offering “specials” on
treatment packages, particularly if there is pressure to buy because a "special" is
set to expire.

Consultation:
A complimentary consultation should be available for you to visit the facility, meet
the laser technician and experience a spot test with the laser.

When considering a hair removal laser treatment, consumers should ask the following
questions:

1) Is this laser FDA approved for hair removal on my skin type and hair color?

2) What is the spot size of the laser? In order for a laser to perform quickly and
most effectively, it should have an 18mm spot size

3) Is the laser equipped with a dynamic cooling device (DCD)? This is the safest and
most consistent method of cooling the skin. It ensures patient safety and comfort.

4) Is there a board-certified physician on site? A facility without appropriate
medical supervision may not be the safest environment for a laser procedure.

5) Are treatments sold in a package or one at a time? Businesses that want your
money up front may not have the confidence that their laser will perform
effectively. A client should be able to pay for treatments as needed without paying
all at once.

6) Are complimentary consultations and spot tests available? You should be able to
meet the technician and experience a pulse or two before committing to a treatment.

Blue Water Spa is a plastic Surgery Medical Spa owned and operated by
board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law. Blue Water Medical Spa offers laser
hair removal, facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, massage, Botox, Restylane
and the full spectrum of aesthetic surgery procedures performed by nationally known
board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law. Dr. Law has returned to his
hometown of Raleigh North Carolina to raise his family after practicing aesthetic
surgery in Beverly Hills. Dr. Law has been featured in many national magazines and
interviewed for news programs, but he has declined invitations to participate in
plastic surgery reality television programs. Blue Water Medical Spa and Dr. Law have
received many "best of" awards in their area since opening their business in 2003.

Kile Law, president of Blue Water Spa was recently appointed to the 2005 board of
directors for the National Day Spa Association www.dayspaaassocation.com. She is one
of ten individuals nationwide chosen for this prestigious position. Kile is often a
featured speaker at medical spa and skin care conferences. She is the winner of the
2004 ABBIES award http://www.abbies.org/2004winners.html for writing, one of the
aesthetic industry's highest honors for a series of articles she wrote in Skin Inc.
Magazine, www.skininc.com entitled "Starting from Scratch" Her articles documented
the amazing success of Blue Water Medical Spa since opening. Blue Water Spa has been
featured in cover articles of many national magazines
http://www.bluewaterspa.com/media.html and spa publications such as the Medical Spa
Report www.medicalspareport.com. An interview with Kile as part of a panel of
recognized experts in medical spas and laser hair removal apeared in the November /
December 2004 Issue Of
Luxury Spa Finder Magazine. Luxury Spa Finder is the largest consumer spa magazine
in the country.

For more information, go to www.bluewaterspa.com or michaellawmd.com.

Web Site = http://bluewaterspa.com

Contact Details = 10941 Raven Ridge Rd., Suite 103
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-870-6066
919-256-0902