Laser Hair Removal :Raleigh Laser Professional Provides Questions to Ask

    /24-7PressRelease/ - RALEIGH, NC, June 12, 2008 - 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 http://www.michaellawmd.com/laser-hair-removal.html 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 family of lasers) was more effective at removing hair than
lasers with smaller spot sizes.

How many lasers does the practice own?
There is no single laser that can effectively treat all skin types. Be sure to find a medical practice with a minimum of 2 lasers

Pain Free Options
State of the Art laser hair removal centers will offer PSF with laser treatments http://www.michaellawmd.com/painless-laser-hair-removal-raleigh.html making laser hair removal virtually painless

-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.

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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.

Raleigh Laser Hair Removal at Blue Water Spa provides safe, effective, comfortable fast laser hair removal for men and women. The medical spa is owned and operated by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law

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