Laser hair removal is without doubt a very popular aesthetic treatment. Men and women around the world take advantage of this method of getting rid of unwanted hair. Thousands of dermatology clinics in places around the world offer this treatment to the patients. Over the years, the tools used in this treatment have also been enhanced, improving the results obtained through the treatment. The competition that exists in the aesthetic industry has also ensured that clinics offer the treatment at very affordable prices to the patients. Like all other aesthetic treatments, laser hair removal also has its advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
It is a safe and effective treatment.
The treatment is ideal for men and women alike.
In majority of cases, it offers permanent results.
It can be applied in any area of the body.
It provides relief from dermatitis and other skin diseases.
Prevents in-growth of hair and other problems such as folliculitis.
It is a painless procedure and only causes mild irritation.
It does not cause cancer, because the light emitted is in the range of visible light and infrared
The treatment is very effective for women with hormonal problems as it helps reduce excess hair caused by some medications.
The procedure does not damage the skin or the sweat glands and leaves the skin feeling smooth and soft.
It provides faster results and is not as risky as electrolysis.
Unlike waxing, shaving or tweaking, the patients do not need to repeat this procedure after regular intervals.
Disadvantages
It is normally regarded as an expensive procedure but it is very cost-effective in the long run.
People who take vitamin A or photosensitizing drugs may not be able to avail of this treatment.
The treatment is not very effective if the patients have very tanned skin.
It is advised not to perform laser hair removal during pregnancy.
If hair is very fine and clear laser hair removal may not be as effective.
This type of hair removal should not be performed if the skin has some type of burns, rashes, irritation or injury or any type of condition.
Diabetics may not be able to opt for this method hair removal.
It is usually ineffective in men with high levels of testosterone.
Conclusion
If we compare the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure, we can clearly see that it is a method of hair removal which can offer long term results with minimal risks.
Rabu, 27 September 2017
Rabu, 06 September 2017
Breast Implants Are Popular, But Breast Lifts Are Gaining
In terms of popular plastic surgery procedures, nothing beats breast implants. Augmentation is the most commonly performed surgery for women, clocking in at almost 300,000 implant procedures in a single year, according to the authoritative American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Women from Toronto to Texas are eager to add volume to their breasts, and the surgery has continued to grow in popularity over the years.
Even a quick Internet search shows that the procedure is popular in headlines, with news outlets around the world revealing and speculating on which celebrity is currently enjoying the benefits of implants. Breast size is big news, and the procedure that focuses on bigger breasts doesn't show any signs of going away.
A different sort of breast surgery is steadily rising in the ranks, however, as indicated by a recent study published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Breast lifts--which don't add volume, but raise the breasts to make them firmer and more perky--are fast becoming a procedure of choice for women across North America.
According to a news release from the society, member surgeons performed more than 90,000 breast lift procedures in 2013, which represented an increase of about 70 percent since the turn of the millennium. While that's far less than half of the number of augmentation procedures performed in the same year, the rate at which women are choosing breast lifts is certainly catching surgeons' eyes.
The results came in the society's 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, published at the end of March.
The numbers show that the bulk of women choosing breast lifts fall in the 30- to 54-year-old range. About 70 percent of all women who opted for the surgery in 2013 fit in that window. In an article accompanying the report's publication, the society president suggested that women seeking to undergo surgery in an effort to recapture a youthful appearance are increasingly looking to do so by using their own tissue.
"The ideal candidate for a breast lift is a woman who has a good amount of breast tissue left, who doesn't necessarily want to have implants," the president said.
Implants will always make a woman's breasts larger, but won't do much to correct a droopy or saggy look. Similarly, a lift will make a woman's chest look perkier, but won't add any volume to the breasts.
Fortunately, women don't have to settle for one or the other; when indicated, the two procedures can be combined to create a simultaneously younger and fuller look.
Will breast lifts ever surpass breast augmentation in terms of popularity? If they do, they still have a long way to go--though, boasting a growth rate of just about double that of implants, breast lifts might ultimately become the procedure of choice for women sooner rather than later. Rising from fewer than 53,000 procedures 14 years ago to more than 90,000 today is no small feat.
Even a quick Internet search shows that the procedure is popular in headlines, with news outlets around the world revealing and speculating on which celebrity is currently enjoying the benefits of implants. Breast size is big news, and the procedure that focuses on bigger breasts doesn't show any signs of going away.
A different sort of breast surgery is steadily rising in the ranks, however, as indicated by a recent study published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Breast lifts--which don't add volume, but raise the breasts to make them firmer and more perky--are fast becoming a procedure of choice for women across North America.
According to a news release from the society, member surgeons performed more than 90,000 breast lift procedures in 2013, which represented an increase of about 70 percent since the turn of the millennium. While that's far less than half of the number of augmentation procedures performed in the same year, the rate at which women are choosing breast lifts is certainly catching surgeons' eyes.
The results came in the society's 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, published at the end of March.
The numbers show that the bulk of women choosing breast lifts fall in the 30- to 54-year-old range. About 70 percent of all women who opted for the surgery in 2013 fit in that window. In an article accompanying the report's publication, the society president suggested that women seeking to undergo surgery in an effort to recapture a youthful appearance are increasingly looking to do so by using their own tissue.
"The ideal candidate for a breast lift is a woman who has a good amount of breast tissue left, who doesn't necessarily want to have implants," the president said.
Implants will always make a woman's breasts larger, but won't do much to correct a droopy or saggy look. Similarly, a lift will make a woman's chest look perkier, but won't add any volume to the breasts.
Fortunately, women don't have to settle for one or the other; when indicated, the two procedures can be combined to create a simultaneously younger and fuller look.
Will breast lifts ever surpass breast augmentation in terms of popularity? If they do, they still have a long way to go--though, boasting a growth rate of just about double that of implants, breast lifts might ultimately become the procedure of choice for women sooner rather than later. Rising from fewer than 53,000 procedures 14 years ago to more than 90,000 today is no small feat.
Jumat, 25 Agustus 2017
What You Need To Know Before Having a Tummy Tuck
Getting a tummy tuck can be an exciting and wonderful experience. Many people who get the procedure done are very happy with results and so thankful that they did it. Before having a procedure done, there are a few things that you need to do to make sure that you are prepared for the procedure and able to have a quick and easy recovery.
The first thing that you need to do is make sure that you schedule enough time off work. You will not be able to do your normal activities, including taking care of your household obligations, for a few weeks. Two weeks is the minimum amount of time you need to take off from work. During the third week of recovery, you will only be able to work for a few hours a day. Many people do not want to miss a lot of time from work because they are fearful that they will lose their job or not be paid for the entire time they are off work. Giving your body the time it needs to recover is essential if you are going to be able to get the best results possible.
The next thing you need to do is be sure that you have enough people to help you during your recovery period following the tummy tuck. You will need someone to help take care of any children that live in your household, help take pets out when they need to use the restroom, and even help prepare food to make sure that you and your family stays well fed. Many people do not realize that they will be unable to do many things for the first few weeks. They assume that they have a fast healing body and do not need to listen to the advice that the doctor gives them. You need to give your body rest and realize that no matter how tough you think you are, you will need rest, relaxation, and time because they are the only ways your body will heal.
It is also essential for you to realize that the fatigue you will experience immediately following the surgery will last for many weeks after the surgery and recovery process. Many people think that they will only feel wiped out for about two weeks. This is not the case at all because your body will be recovering from a major surgery. It can take up to two months for your body to recover fully and for you to feel the energetic way you did before you had the procedure done. Your body will look great after the tummy tuck, however you will need to take it slow until you feel back to normal. You will look great, but still need to realize that pushing your body is not suggested and waiting to work out until you get approval from your surgeon is essential.
The first thing that you need to do is make sure that you schedule enough time off work. You will not be able to do your normal activities, including taking care of your household obligations, for a few weeks. Two weeks is the minimum amount of time you need to take off from work. During the third week of recovery, you will only be able to work for a few hours a day. Many people do not want to miss a lot of time from work because they are fearful that they will lose their job or not be paid for the entire time they are off work. Giving your body the time it needs to recover is essential if you are going to be able to get the best results possible.
The next thing you need to do is be sure that you have enough people to help you during your recovery period following the tummy tuck. You will need someone to help take care of any children that live in your household, help take pets out when they need to use the restroom, and even help prepare food to make sure that you and your family stays well fed. Many people do not realize that they will be unable to do many things for the first few weeks. They assume that they have a fast healing body and do not need to listen to the advice that the doctor gives them. You need to give your body rest and realize that no matter how tough you think you are, you will need rest, relaxation, and time because they are the only ways your body will heal.
It is also essential for you to realize that the fatigue you will experience immediately following the surgery will last for many weeks after the surgery and recovery process. Many people think that they will only feel wiped out for about two weeks. This is not the case at all because your body will be recovering from a major surgery. It can take up to two months for your body to recover fully and for you to feel the energetic way you did before you had the procedure done. Your body will look great after the tummy tuck, however you will need to take it slow until you feel back to normal. You will look great, but still need to realize that pushing your body is not suggested and waiting to work out until you get approval from your surgeon is essential.
Minggu, 06 Agustus 2017
Safety Precautions to Follow After Breast Lift Surgery
Due to the aging process many women have to deal with problems such as lost breast volume and sagging of the breasts. These aesthetic concerns can also result from pregnancy, breastfeeding and considerable weight loss. When the breasts lose their attractiveness, there is an equal loss of self confidence and self esteem also, for many women. The ideal solution for this is safe and effective breast lift surgery, which can help regain the size and shape of the breasts. However, there are certain safety precautions you need to follow after your breast lift surgery.
Breast lift surgery normally takes only a couple of hours for completion, being an outpatient procedure. Also, the time taken for recovery is minimal. In most of the cases, patients can resume their normal activities within a week's time after the surgery.
To make the recovery quicker and easier, consider the following tips.
• Patients are often required to wear a "compression garment," which helps to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling and remove fluids that are harmful for the body. The patient needs to wear this garment for around three to four weeks after the breast lift surgery.
• Breast lift being a procedure of a serious nature, patients can return to their daily activities only after a period of two to three weeks, by which time their body fully recovers from the effects of the surgery. Rigorous activities such as lifting of heavy weights and exercising can be taken up only after a period of six weeks.
• Patients are advised to avoid sleeping on their stomachs after their surgery as it can add pressure on their chests.
• Proper care should be taken while bathing in order to avoid the sutures from getting wet.
• The first few days after the surgery are some of the most difficult days as the patients are likely to experience pain and discomfort. Avoiding too much body movement and taking adequate rest can help in reducing the problem to a great extent. Any bruising and swelling present will fade away gradually over a period of time.
• Unusual changes like increase in swelling and bruising, bleeding or discharge should be monitored and brought to the notice of the surgeon immediately.
• Avoid wearing under-wire bra, until your surgeon gives a go ahead.
• The surgery signs may take several months to fade away, although the sutures are removed within the two weeks after the breast lift surgery. Creams for reducing scarring are likely to be prescribed by your surgeon.
• Patients are likely to experience nausea after surgery, which is an anesthetic related problem. Medicines to overcome this problem may be prescribed by your surgeon.
Breast lift surgery normally takes only a couple of hours for completion, being an outpatient procedure. Also, the time taken for recovery is minimal. In most of the cases, patients can resume their normal activities within a week's time after the surgery.
To make the recovery quicker and easier, consider the following tips.
• Patients are often required to wear a "compression garment," which helps to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling and remove fluids that are harmful for the body. The patient needs to wear this garment for around three to four weeks after the breast lift surgery.
• Breast lift being a procedure of a serious nature, patients can return to their daily activities only after a period of two to three weeks, by which time their body fully recovers from the effects of the surgery. Rigorous activities such as lifting of heavy weights and exercising can be taken up only after a period of six weeks.
• Patients are advised to avoid sleeping on their stomachs after their surgery as it can add pressure on their chests.
• Proper care should be taken while bathing in order to avoid the sutures from getting wet.
• The first few days after the surgery are some of the most difficult days as the patients are likely to experience pain and discomfort. Avoiding too much body movement and taking adequate rest can help in reducing the problem to a great extent. Any bruising and swelling present will fade away gradually over a period of time.
• Unusual changes like increase in swelling and bruising, bleeding or discharge should be monitored and brought to the notice of the surgeon immediately.
• Avoid wearing under-wire bra, until your surgeon gives a go ahead.
• The surgery signs may take several months to fade away, although the sutures are removed within the two weeks after the breast lift surgery. Creams for reducing scarring are likely to be prescribed by your surgeon.
• Patients are likely to experience nausea after surgery, which is an anesthetic related problem. Medicines to overcome this problem may be prescribed by your surgeon.
Kamis, 20 Juli 2017
The Treatment Options Available for Wrinkles and Loose Skin
Perhaps not given a favorable reputation, fat is an essential factor in a youthful appearance. On a very sharp timeline, with age the fat in the face begins to diminish. This results in skin around the face to wrinkle, droop, and sag. There are numerous treatment options that are available and will help in determining which will be most effective.
Face and neck lifts
Large amounts of loose skin in the facial area can have considerable response to a face lift. This cosmetic surgery also known as a rhytidectomy, involves lifting the soft facial tissue, removing excess skin, and sculpting or redistributing the underlying fat in your facial tissue. Fat is sometimes taken from another part of the body and added to specific facial areas. The area is then re-sculpted by repositioning the skin and stitching the area back into place. Neck lifts are performed in a similar procedure. Cases that facelifts can be helpful in include:
-Areas where large amounts of facial skin is loose
-Extremely sagging cheeks
-Deepening creases below eyelids, around chin and lower lip
-Excess skin hanging from the lower jaw line is forming jowls
-Visible bands of skin in the neck area
-A loss of definition in the neck from excess fat
LJO eye and brow lifts
If the skin around the outer part of your brow is sagging, this specialized procedure concentrates only on lifting the outer tail of the brow. This avoids over correction that can come with a traditional brow lift which involves also lifting the forehead skin. Often used in conjunction with the brow lift, is eyelid surgery also known as blepharoplasty, which can correct the sagging skin around the eyelid.
Not limited to the face and neck areas, body lifts can be done to correct sagging skin in various bodily areas. Specific procedures that target zones of loose skin are also available.
An opera lift
The opera lift provides a more economical and less invasive alternative to the traditional facelift. This procedure combines fat removal, facial tightening, and a stem-cell-concentrated fat grafting system. It produces the same types of results as a traditional facelift but without the extensive incisions and healing period. Offered in the Minor and Major varieties, the Major provides a larger volume of stem-cell-fat grafting and incorporates plasma rich platelets, or PRP's from the patient's blood to reduce the bruising and enhance the graft.
Wrinkle treatment alternatives
There are even more treatments that help smooth out skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Skin enhancement treatments like Botox or a number of other fillers can be used.
Botox: Botulinum toxin type A, is injected into the muscles to stop them from contracting giving the skin an appearance that is smoother and less wrinkled.
Fillers: Fat and collagen as well as other soft tissue fillers when injected deep into a wrinkle furrow helps to smooth out the skin.
Deciding upon the most effective treatments for wrinkles and loose skin will depend on the location and extent of the wrinkle and sagging. Multiple treatments can be combined to exact an individualized plan that addresses and corrects specific issues and produces your more youthful looking skin. Always seek consultation and information before considering any procedure.
Face and neck lifts
Large amounts of loose skin in the facial area can have considerable response to a face lift. This cosmetic surgery also known as a rhytidectomy, involves lifting the soft facial tissue, removing excess skin, and sculpting or redistributing the underlying fat in your facial tissue. Fat is sometimes taken from another part of the body and added to specific facial areas. The area is then re-sculpted by repositioning the skin and stitching the area back into place. Neck lifts are performed in a similar procedure. Cases that facelifts can be helpful in include:
-Areas where large amounts of facial skin is loose
-Extremely sagging cheeks
-Deepening creases below eyelids, around chin and lower lip
-Excess skin hanging from the lower jaw line is forming jowls
-Visible bands of skin in the neck area
-A loss of definition in the neck from excess fat
LJO eye and brow lifts
If the skin around the outer part of your brow is sagging, this specialized procedure concentrates only on lifting the outer tail of the brow. This avoids over correction that can come with a traditional brow lift which involves also lifting the forehead skin. Often used in conjunction with the brow lift, is eyelid surgery also known as blepharoplasty, which can correct the sagging skin around the eyelid.
Not limited to the face and neck areas, body lifts can be done to correct sagging skin in various bodily areas. Specific procedures that target zones of loose skin are also available.
An opera lift
The opera lift provides a more economical and less invasive alternative to the traditional facelift. This procedure combines fat removal, facial tightening, and a stem-cell-concentrated fat grafting system. It produces the same types of results as a traditional facelift but without the extensive incisions and healing period. Offered in the Minor and Major varieties, the Major provides a larger volume of stem-cell-fat grafting and incorporates plasma rich platelets, or PRP's from the patient's blood to reduce the bruising and enhance the graft.
Wrinkle treatment alternatives
There are even more treatments that help smooth out skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Skin enhancement treatments like Botox or a number of other fillers can be used.
Botox: Botulinum toxin type A, is injected into the muscles to stop them from contracting giving the skin an appearance that is smoother and less wrinkled.
Fillers: Fat and collagen as well as other soft tissue fillers when injected deep into a wrinkle furrow helps to smooth out the skin.
Deciding upon the most effective treatments for wrinkles and loose skin will depend on the location and extent of the wrinkle and sagging. Multiple treatments can be combined to exact an individualized plan that addresses and corrects specific issues and produces your more youthful looking skin. Always seek consultation and information before considering any procedure.
Sabtu, 01 Juli 2017
Things to Consider for a Beauty Salon
Finding a beauty salon is not as easy as one-two-three. There are things that you should consider in order to satisfy what you need.
Does the salon offer services that you need? Are you comfortable with this salon are they good enough to render their services to you? Below are some of the things that you must take into consideration in finding the best beauty salon.
Services Offered.
Know what are the services they are offering. As I have said before, ask if they have the services that you have a need for. Some beauty salons don't have they same services. Many beauty salons are expanding their services. Some of them may have kinds of services that you are looking for while others don't have and vice versa. Other salons don't only offer hair styling, manicure, pedicure, hair coloring and some of the basic beauty treatments.Sometimes they have acne and wart removal, Botox injections and scar removal.
Price of the Service.
If you think that the services they have are so high that your budget could not handle them, do not take a risk and don't just go for it. Don't be afraid to ask questions on the prices of their services. If the salon has a cheap price for their services, it does not mean that they have a good service. Just look for a price that is not too high nor too low.
Environment of the Place.
Every salon has a different environment. Some of them are specialized in family services and most probably customers are usually in groups or families. If you don't want this type of establishment then look for a beauty salon that will fit the atmosphere that you are looking for.
Salon's Service Time and Location.
You should also take into consideration the location of the beauty salon. It's not good to go to a salon that is too far away. This may result in arriving late at a party because you may consume extra time travelling. It is not also wise to choose a salon that is slow, especially if you have a busy schedule. This will just ruin your schedule. As much as possible, choose a salon that will fix your face and hair fast.
Cleanliness.
It is very important that a certain establishment must be cleaned not only in the general working area but also the equipment they are using. Check the floor if they sweep the hair every time they have a hair service. Take a look at the equipment and the accessories they are using. Make sure that they are utilizing and sterilizing their equipment. It is also important that their staff have a clean and professional look. These tips are the major things that you should take in to consideration in looking for a beauty salon in order to satisfy what your beauty needs.
Does the salon offer services that you need? Are you comfortable with this salon are they good enough to render their services to you? Below are some of the things that you must take into consideration in finding the best beauty salon.
Services Offered.
Know what are the services they are offering. As I have said before, ask if they have the services that you have a need for. Some beauty salons don't have they same services. Many beauty salons are expanding their services. Some of them may have kinds of services that you are looking for while others don't have and vice versa. Other salons don't only offer hair styling, manicure, pedicure, hair coloring and some of the basic beauty treatments.Sometimes they have acne and wart removal, Botox injections and scar removal.
Price of the Service.
If you think that the services they have are so high that your budget could not handle them, do not take a risk and don't just go for it. Don't be afraid to ask questions on the prices of their services. If the salon has a cheap price for their services, it does not mean that they have a good service. Just look for a price that is not too high nor too low.
Environment of the Place.
Every salon has a different environment. Some of them are specialized in family services and most probably customers are usually in groups or families. If you don't want this type of establishment then look for a beauty salon that will fit the atmosphere that you are looking for.
Salon's Service Time and Location.
You should also take into consideration the location of the beauty salon. It's not good to go to a salon that is too far away. This may result in arriving late at a party because you may consume extra time travelling. It is not also wise to choose a salon that is slow, especially if you have a busy schedule. This will just ruin your schedule. As much as possible, choose a salon that will fix your face and hair fast.
Cleanliness.
It is very important that a certain establishment must be cleaned not only in the general working area but also the equipment they are using. Check the floor if they sweep the hair every time they have a hair service. Take a look at the equipment and the accessories they are using. Make sure that they are utilizing and sterilizing their equipment. It is also important that their staff have a clean and professional look. These tips are the major things that you should take in to consideration in looking for a beauty salon in order to satisfy what your beauty needs.
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