Advanced Technology Makes Laser Hair Removal Ideal for Darker Complexions

    /24-7PressRelease/ - PITTSBURGH, PA, March 10, 2007 - Finally a solution for men and women of any skin type, including darker complexions, to free themselves of the daily hassle of shaving, painful monthly waxings, embarrassing five o'clock shadows and irritating razor burns. The Skin Center Medical Spa now offers comfortable and effective laser hair removal for all skin types using the advanced technology of the Cynosure lasers in our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania locations.

Our lasers emit a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin and is absorbed by the hair follicle. Upon absorption, the light energy disables the hair follicle while leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed, making this procedure ideal for all skin types including darker complexions. The laser treatment is performed with a hand-held wand equipped with a cooling device that cools the skin during the treatment, making laser hair removal a comfortable and pleasant experience. The advanced technology of the lasers allows for optimum hair removal with 80% permanent hair reduction after just four treatments.

"These new lasers are a tremendous advancement in permanent hair removal," said Dominic Brandy, M.D., board certified cosmetic surgeon and founding medical director of The Skin Center Medical Spa. "Because a low level of light is absorbed by the melanin, this laser is ideal for people with tanned skin or darker skin tones. Lasers of the past did not allow treatment on all skin tones without risk of burning the surrounding skin."

Laser hair removal is an effective and affordable solution to removing unwanted hair. The number of laser hair removal sessions will vary because hair grows in phases and the hair follicles must be in the active growth cycle to be treated. For this reason, it is recommended that a series of treatments be performed to achieve optimal hair clearance.

The Skin Center Medical Spa specializes in non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures designed to improve a person's appearance with little or no downtime. Offering the most sought-after facial rejuvenation treatments on the market including BOTOX Cosmetic, wrinkle fillers, gentle laser treatments, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser hair removal, The Skin Center Medical Spa is the foremost authority in advanced age-defying skin treatments.

For more information about laser hair removal for all skin types, contact The Skin Center Medical Spa at 1-800-429-1151 or visit www.theskincentermd.com.

The Skin Center Medical Spa is the region's premier, full-service medical spa offering the latest advancements in surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Our medical staff provides prescription-grade skincare, physician-directed laser treatments and cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. The Skin Center Medical Spa was founded in 1981 in Pittsburgh, PA, by Dominic Brandy, MD, board-certified cosmetic surgeon. For more information about The Skin Center Medical Spa, contact 1-800-429-1151.

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