Skin Care | Plastic Surgery | Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal and Its Side Effects

GuestPoster — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:18:04 +0000

The fact is that whatever we do to alter or change something in our body, there will always be risks that we have to face. The same is true when you choose to undergo some hair removal treatments or procedures. While it has the reputation of being highly effective and painless, there still are some exceptions to the success of this method.

With all the different skin conditions, skin color, hair density, and so on, it is inevitable that there are cases where this method will fail. Many patients have actually complained of some side effects, but you can still avoid suffering from these side effects if you know their causes. Here we will explore some of the common side effects of laser hair removal.

PAIN: depending on how sensitive the patient is, the treatment might feel like a rubber band stinging the skin.

REDNESS: this occurs after the treatment. This is just temporary and may last for around one to three days on the area that is treated.

INFECTION: poor cleaning and disinfection before, after, and during the laser session, can cause infection.

SWELLING: a bit of swelling and irritation might occur at the follicle area after the treatment. Swelling can subside after 3 days or so.

ITCHING: itchiness can be felt during the sessions.

BLEEDING: bleeding can occur as a result of the irritation of the hair follicles which is probably due to over treatment

BRUISING: slight bruising on the treated areas often happens with people who have sensitive skin.

BURNING: this can be the case of improper laser hair removal procedure. This can also be a result of the use of inappropriate laser on the type of the skin.

SKIN PIGMENT CHANGE: can only happen if the session is performed by an inexperienced technician.

For more information about this topic, please read about permanent hair removal at home and facial hair removal for men.

What to Pack Your Beach Tote Bag with for Protection on a Beach Trip

GuestPoster — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:16:04 +0000

When you go to the beach, you will need to protect yourself from the natural forces that are more prevalent at the beach than at your home. Among other things, they are wind, sun, and salt water. This article will advice you on which protection items to bring in your beach tote bags.

The sun makes you dehydrate with its heat, while you don’t notice it because the sea breeze keeps your body temperature to stay cool. Therefore, you could dehydrate without noticing it. To prevent this from happening, bring a bottle of water per person to the beach, and be sure to intake water a few times every hour. If you get a headache because of too little water intake, it is already a bit too late. If this happens, be sure to drink a lot (finish the whole bottle) to hydrate your head again.

Sunscreen helps you protect your skin from harmful sun rays. UV rays can burn your skin, causing pains and possibly skin cancer. So, be sure to pack some sunblock in your beach bag, and make sure that the factor is high enough for your type of skin.

Besides the more obvious skin and mouth that needs protection, it might also be a good idea to pack some spray-on protection for your hair. Your hair gets very dry when you go in the salty water and let it dry in the sun. This can make it change its color, and even break the endings, let alone give you a funny beachy hairdo that surprises you every time after visiting the beach. Alternatively, a shampoo exists with UV protection in it.

So you think you have packed enough protection items in your beach bag already? think again. Unless you use a very think sun screen, you should pack lip balm in that tote bag to protect your lips from cracking and annoy you for the rest of the week.

By now, you should have a better idea of the hazards at the beach, and how you can protect yourself from them. Keep all these items readily available in your beach bag and you don’t have to worry about protection anymore. Enjoy your beach life!

Hair Removal by Laser

GuestPoster — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:53:03 +0000

Laser hair removal is one of the best ways to get rid of unwanted hair. Most treated areas are legs, bikini line, armpits, upper lip and chin, but that does not mean you can’t remove unwanted hair in any area of the body.
The way Laser hair removal works is by having a laser go through the skin to individual hairs with a pulsating beam of light, the heat of the laser damages the follicle which eventually will slow down future hair growth.
Laser hair removal works best for people with dark hair and light skin because the laser will target the melanin (pigment) in the hair. Hair removal by laser is not recommended for dark skinned people because it may affect the pigment of the skin. Even though laser hair removal will slow down the hair growth, there is no guarantee for permanent hair removal and will take several treatments to get a longer hair free period.

What kind of results should you expect?

The results of the Laser hair removal will be different from person to person and it is recommended to have several treatments at least four to six times, and even then it is not guaranteed for your hair not to grow back and may need additional treatments maybe once or twice a year.

What are common problems with Laser Hair Removal

The skin can lighten or darken in the treated areas but more often on darker skin especially if an incorrect laser setting is used normally it will be only temporary.

Some people experience some skin irritations after Laser treatments, like scabbing and crusting which normally go away after the skin has a chance to heal.

What is the cost of Laser hair removal?

It all depends on the area that is treated,the smaller the area the less it will cost, a Laser hair removal treatment can cost somewhere between $150 and $1000. There are Laser hair removal systems you can purchase for a fraction of the cost.

Introducing Dermasal Tattoo Removal

GuestPoster — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:49:59 +0000

There are several tattoo removal cream products available for consumers to choose from these days. Today I’d like to introduce you to one particular brand of tattoo removal cream called Dermasal. Dermasal is made by a company by the name of New Tech Healthcare based out of Baton Rouge Louisiana. The company claims that their product is manufactured with all natural ingredients and that it is considered generally safe for use on humans by the FDA.

The Dermasal product is a three step system. The first step is to apply their Dermasal Soothing Agent™ to the tattoo that you want to have removed. The second step is to apply their Dermasal Topical Solution™ to the tattoo. The third step is to apply their Dermasal Protectant Gel™ to the tattoo.

The company claims that the product can effectively remove a tattoo in 3 to 18 months. The factors that determine the length of time you will need to use the product are your individual skin type, how deeply the original tattoo was given, how much ink is in the tattoo, and how large the tattoo is.

The company also claims that dermasal can remove any color of tattoo ink equally well. While they claim that it is safe for even the most sensitive areas of the body, the company does not recommend using it on the face or pubic areas.

For a one month supply of Dermasal, you will pay about $82.00. You can purchase a six month supply for $292. This works out to about $1.96 a day for one month supply and $1.62 a day if you purchas the six month supply. You’ll save a little bit of money if you purchase the six month supply. Not only will the product cost you less but you won’t have to pay shipping charges when your reorder the product each month if you are buying a one month supply at a time.

Face Lift Creams Vs. Surgical Procedures

GuestPoster — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:42:58 +0000

Botox treatment involves many risks. One example is that if the shot is injected too close to vital eye muscles, it will likely result in sagging or drooping. Further issues that often are a result of Botox treatment are nausea, muscle fatigue, heartburn, and difficulty of swallowing.

Good news! It is feasible now to achieve that firm, glowing, wrinkle free skin look without undergoing Botox treatment. This is by using instant face lift creams regularly. Users have reported that they don’t just look younger but they also feel younger. The cream simply works by lifting and firming the skin while reducing its fine lines. If dry and dull skin is your problem, you can also use this cream because it moisturizes your skin back to its normal features and at the same time gives you that youthful glow.

Vitamins, nutrients, and phytochemicals are some of the ingredients that you look for in a natural cream. Speaking of which, vitamin E and A, are very good for naturally rejuvenating your skin, which is good for your whole body. Aloe Vera is also one of the ingredients you want to see in a face lift cream. This is an all natural, very powerful, plant substance that is very helpful in skin healing. It will have to be used for a lengthy period to achieve desired results.

Instant face lift is a brilliant option if you are after saving money or just avoiding cosmetic surgeries and its dangers. It is significant to keep in mind your expectations when using these alternatives because the result you get from an instant face lift is not as remarkable as compared to undergoing cosmetic surgery or Botox injections. This is in a way beneficial to people as it doesn’t require you to answer uncomfortable questions like many surgical procedures do. Probably the disadvantage for most people using these products is the required additional time of your day needing for doing your skin care routine in order to stay effective. So, good luck to whatever type of face lift you decide is best for you!

Gummy Bear Breast Implants

GuestPoster — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:02:29 +0000

Deformation and rupturing are two critical issues of breast enhancement. The traditional saline or silicone breast implant, while modern and advanced, is still risky. Recently, however, an alternative called gummy bear implants have been approved for use by the FDA. Officially known as a cohesive breast implant, this kind of implant holds its shape better, and is rupture and deformation resistant, because the silicone inside is cross linked. In fact, the nickname “gummy bear implants” is derived from the gummy bear candy, because an implant feels like the candy when cut open.

This means that the silicone is less liquid, and more like a thick gel, which should ideally be a better choice than traditional saline or silicone when it comes to keeping its integrity. For example, if a gummy bear implant is sliced in half, there will be no gross movement or spillage of the gel. Rather, the implant, along with the shell and the contents, will maintain its shape.

In addition, because the contents of the implant do not shift and move radically, no folding or rippling occurs. Breasts with traditional implants will usually display some sort of creases and folds that are visible on the skin. But with gummy bear implants, this is not a big problem.

But there are downsides to gummy bear implants’ advantages. Because the silicone is a thick gel, the implants look and feel more solid than traditional implants. Many critics of this implant describe the breasts like they are half cantaloupes bolted on to the chest. The natural bounce and movement of the breasts are not present, and while this is a problem for most breast enhancers, it is even more so for gummy bear implants.

And because they are more firm and solid, they cannot be inserted into the breast through the traditional means of using small incisions. Traditionally, implants are inserted through the areola, but this is not possible with gummy bear implants.

Advancements in technology, however, have resulted in newer and better ways of inserting implants into the body. A technique called transumbilical breast augmentation, or TUBA, makes the navel the entry point of the breast implant, allowing the scar to be hidden in a fold of the belly button. Unfortunately, this example of advanced breast implant insertion is only available for saline inflatable breast implants, wherein the shell of the implant is rolled up and guided to the chest. It is there that the shell is filled with saline to achieve the desired size.

The Cellulite Laser: Do Not Blame The Laser

GuestPoster — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:22:59 +0000

Cellulite tends to find its way on to the legs, buttocks and hips. When cellulite starts to fester, it can be very difficult to get rid of. Just ask Jackie.

Jackie lived about three houses away from me. She was very popular because she had a small restaurant that made the best food within a 10 mile radius. Jackie’s Food Den was the name of her establishment and so popular was her restaurant that Jackie appeared on a television show after her culinary skills became so talked about in the state. It appeared as though her customers were not the only ones eating her food.

Jackie was short but stocky looking. She had a weird shape but definitely for her 5 foot tall self she was way too heavy. I guess when she cooked her delicious foods she would sample them just a little too much. Jackie was however well aware of her over weight condition and the cellulite that dripped from her legs bothered her.

She decided to get a cellulite laser treatment. I remember the day she told me about her plans. She was very excited. She had done her research and decided that the cellulite laser was for her. After a few sessions, Jackie was cellulite free and loving it, but, she never altered her diet.

In a very short space of time Jackie was cellulite full again. She saw me one day and started to criticize the cellulite laser, the person who invented it (whoever that was) and the doctor that did the procedure. It was then I had to explain to her that cellulite exercises and diet were essential in the battle against cellulite. She was in such a rage that my comments meant nothing to her. Jackie would remain short and fat and cellulite ridden after that. I guess she got used to the lumps of fat.

Spray Tans Are A Great Invention

GuestPoster — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:34:56 +0000

Spray tansare a wonderful, skin saving option to the regular tan. They can be just as cost effective as tanning, but do not harm the skin. Another benefit is once you have a spray tan done, it lasts up to six weeks. Which in turn means there is less maintenance to be done. There are many ways in which a spray tan can be done. A person could go to a tanning salon or it can be done at home. Not only are sprays available for a faux tan, but creams are as well.

When getting spray tanning done, it is important to keep a few things in mind. Before getting this tan you should be sure to bathe and exfoliate the skin. While the process takes place be sure to wear goggles or keep your eyes shut. You do not want the spray to enter your body through your mouth, eyes, or ears. After you have applied the spray on your entire body, you will want to be still for about ten minutes. This is so that the spray won’t run off and cause you to look streaked. There are certain areas of the body where less spray can be applied this includes creases or bends such as the elbows and knees. There are other ways to get a sunless tan, such as tanning pills. These should not be used as they are not safe.

When it comes to streaking and getting the most even tan, your best bet is to have someone besides yourself apply the spray. Not only that but to use a spray tan machine. You may have to test out a few spray tan options before you find one you like, Some formulas will last longer than and some may cause irritation to the skin.

Apple Cider Vinegar Cures For Acne

GuestPoster — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:06:56 +0000

Apple cider vinegar is a highly alkaline remedy containing many essential trace minerals. All foods and beverages have either an acid ph or an alkaline PH, with very few falling in the neutral range. Some experts believe that many of the health benefits of this remedy stem from its high alkaline content, since medical experts state an acidic ph can cause numerous health problems.

One of the most popular uses for this natural cure is the treatment of acne. One feature, which makes apple cider vinegar for acne extremely effective, is the way it functions as a detoxifying agent. It also contains elements that purify the skin and help to reduce the overall appearance of pimples, with some users of this remedy stating it completely eliminated their acne.

Sometimes this treatment is used two different ways at the same time. With this method, it is applied to the face as a topical agent, and it is also consumed by the individual. When consumed, it helps to flush toxins to the surface of the face where they can be washed away. When applied directly, it is very effective in balancing the ph of the skin, which is an important factor in the treatment of acne, as a healthier PH helps to reduce flare-ups.

Apple cider vinegar has naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acids, which are found in some prescription acne medications. Many consumers who have used both treatments state that they achieved the same result from the aforementioned remedy as the prescription medication, and this being the case, chose the later option since it is a natural cure. In rare cases, allergies may be present, so if any unusual symptoms occur, an individual should discontinue use and seek medical advice.

As with any natural remedy, results vary from person to person, however, many people have achieved success with natural apple cider vinegar cures. If in doubt, one should consult a doctor or dermatologist before beginning any treatment, in order to make sure it is in his or her best interest.

Vaser Liposuction Cost Article

GuestPoster — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:33:02 +0000

If you have ever wanted to transform your body, laser liposuction may be the answer that you are looking for. There are millions of people that promise to lose weight every year. This is harder than it sounds and people usually fail to change eating habits. Others find it difficult to get the amount of exercise needed in order to lose the fat and this causes a problem. Instead of losing weight, they gain it and there is more fat to get rid of. When fat is stored over the stomach and thighs, it can be difficult to get rid of this on your own because of buildup. However, this laser operation is the answer because it can help you to get rid of the fat. You will be able to achieve a slimmer figure and transform your life by making new friends and living a higher quality of life.

The vaser liposuction cost, generally can start at a couple thousand dollars, but this is an investment in life and the ability to look better. If you want to lose weight without much effort, this is the only method that will work and you will experience results very quickly. If you want to lose weight and you have a lot to lose, you need something that is effective and affordable. This procedure is completed quickly and you will find that it is very affordable. You can even set up a payment plan if you would like and your doctor will work with you to find out what works best. Changing your life is possible with a some medical help and this procedure can help you to drop pounds like never before. This is the key to staying skinny and looking fantastic instead of remaining over weight and feeling bad about yourself.