Monday, February 22, 2010
Laser Hair Removal Benefits
Laser hair removal is not only extremely effective in permanently reducing unwanted hair, but it is also extremely convenient. Smaller areas can be treated in 10 minutes or less, and patients are able to return to normal activities immediately. Additionally, most patients find that the many benefits far outweigh the minor risks associated with laser hair removal treatment.Permanent Laser Hair Removal Results
Patients enjoy a permanent reduction in unwanted hair and smooth, soft skin after laser hair removal treatments. While results can, in some instances, slowly fade and necessitate touch-up laser hair removal treatment sessions, they are typically necessary only once a year or less. However, most patients experience long-lasting, beautiful results.Effective and Convenient Treatment
The appeal of laser hair removal stems from its effectiveness, efficiency, and convenience. Laser hair removal can easily treat large areas of hair growth in a relatively short amount of time. For example, an entire back can be treated through laser hair removal and optimum results can be achieved in as little as an hour.The treatment is much more efficient than shaving or tweezing on a regular basis. While at-home self-treatment may be cheaper, it also takes much more time and effort to remove hair than it does with laser hair removal. Also, tweezing and shaving do not offer permanent results like laser hair removal does.
Laser hair removal also makes it possible to achieve satisfying results without the pain associated with other types of treatments like waxing. While people who undergo waxing often describe the treatment as repeated burning sensations, laser hair removal involves only minor discomfort.
Lastly, laser hair removal provides excellent results with less risk of skin irritation than the use of depilatories, or hair removal creams. The main active chemical in depilatory creams can actually melt away skin cells, causing mild to severe skin irritation. And, while hair removal creams can provide good results, they are only temporary.
If you are in the metro Denver Boulder area please come visit us for your hair removal needs at Bella Pelle Laser.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
VelaShape™ features the revolutionary Elos technology, a combination of Bi-Polar Radiofrequency (RF), Infrared Light Energy, plus Vacuum and Mechanical Massage.
The precise heating ensures a safe, effective, fast treatment with no downtime. Vacuum and specially designed rollers for the Mechanical Massage smooth out the skin to facilitate safe and efficient heat energy delivery. The net result increases the metabolism of stored energy, increases lymphatic drainage and reduces or shrinks the size of the actual fat cells and fat chambers.
The result:
- Gradual smoothening of skin's surface with a noticeable reduction in cellulite
- Circumferential Reduction, with noticeable reshaping of the treated area
With VelaShape™ it is easy to enhance your body, improve your lifestyle and feel better about yourself!
Come visit us at Bella Pelle Laser for a free consultation to see what VelaShape can do for you. We're located in Broomfield Colorado. If you're in Boulder, Denver, Westminster, Erie, Northglenn, Arvada, Superior, or the metro Denver area, then we're close to you.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
There are a number of different machines which fall under the broad category of Laser Hair Removal.
1- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Machines: EpiLight, PhotoDerm, Quantum, Aculight, or Vasculight.
The capabilities of each of these machines vary. EpiLight is the most specific and advanced for hair removal. PhotoDerm is the original machine developed for successfully treating facial Rosacea, facial blood vessels, leg veins, and other blood vessels. EpiLight is a specialized improvement of PhotoDerm developed to specifically treat unwanted hair. Ultimate Light™ pulsed light can safely and effectively treat ALL skin types ranging from white to black. In general though IPL devices will have a more painful experience because there is a broad spectrum of light energy delivered to the skin.
2 - The Diode Laser (800nm or 810 nm wavelength)
In my opinion, the Diode laser is the next most useful hair removal light source.
The Diode laser systems include: SLP 1000, F1 Diode, Light Sheer, MeDioStar, LaserLite, Epistar and Apex 800.
The Diode laser's longer wavelength of light thereby penetrates into the hair follicle without causing as much epidermal injury as the Ruby or the. This Diode laser can be used on darker skin colors than the Ruby or Alexandrite.
3 - Nd: Yag (1064 nm wavelength)
The Nd: Yag laser systems include: Gentle Yag, CoolGlide, Medlite IV, Varia, Athos, Lyra, and Image. This is the first of the true lasers.
The Nd: Yag is capable of treating all six skin colors. It can be more painful on lighter skins, but is more effective on darker skins.
4 - Ruby (694 nm wavelength)
The Ruby laser systems include: RubyStar and Palomar E2000.
Learn More About Ruby. Ruby lasers were some of the original lasers for hair removal but the Alexandrite and ND:Yag are far superior.
5 -Alexandrite (755nm wavelength)
The Alexandrite laser systems include: GentleLASE, Apogee, and EpiTouch Plus.
Alexandrite lasers are very effective for fair to mid skin tones, though some manufactures say they will work for very dark skin the ND:Yag is prefered there. For the lighter skin tones with dark hair this is often your best choice and the Candela GentleLASE, which we use, is considered the best hair removal laser available. It is very effective and its patented colling technology makes for the most comfortable experience.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Glycolic acid has many uses. In fact, it's used in high concentrations to remove rust from metal, and anything with a glycolic acid concentration of more than 10 percent is considered a hazardous material [source: Pollick]. Keeping that in mind, most glycolic acid peels have a concentration of 50 percent or higher [source: Hilinski]. That means you're actually using a hazardous material on your skin, but considering what you're trying to accomplish, that makes sense.
During a glycolic acid peel, the solution is applied using a sponge and left on the skin for a predetermined amount of time based on concentration. It penetrates the skin and breaks the bonds that hold each layer together. Once the desired number of layers have been separated and removed, the acid can be washed off with water. Immediately after a treatment, the skin will look red and continue to peel for several days. The entire process from treatment to recovery can take a week or more [source: Hilinski].
Glycolic acid peels are mild when compared with some of their more hazardous counterparts, and as a result the outcome might not be as noticeable as you'd like. It's typical that multiple peels will be necessary to achieve the desired result. The upside is that there are very few complications associated with glycolic acid peels.
Bella Pella Laser is now offering peels. Please contact us for more information.
