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Laser Hair Removal Glendale

When it comes to hair removal in Glendale, Arizona you have many options to choose from. Some options work for people because they can be done in the privacy of their own homes. These include shaving, waxing and tweezing. The main problem with these options is that they only have a temporary effect. Shaving at best lasts about two days. Waxing and tweezing only last about two weeks. A more permanent solution is the use of electrolysis or Hair Removal by Laser in Glendale.

Electrolysis is a process where the hair follicle is burned by the tip of an electric prod. The prod only works on one follicle at a time. This makes for a long and daunting process. Most sessions for electrolysis are limited from one half to one hour. Although, it makes the overall time spent rather extensive; some sections of the body take years to complete. The average time for an electrolysis cycle is two years. Electrolysis leaves behind blisters, welts and burns because the prod is juiced up with an intense amount of electricity that produces the heat to burn the follicle. It takes some people days to heal up from their sessions. As you might have gathered the procedure is rather painful too. Electrolysis also cost is very prohibitive in comparison to Hair Removal by Laser in Glendale. In fact it is twice as much as lasers. This partially due to the amount of time technicians need to put in to finish the job.

Hair Removal by Laser in Glendale has no real side effects. Some redness has occurred to a few clients but this can go away with an hour or so of ice on the area. Another side effect occurs if you fail to keep your area covered two weeks before or two weeks after a session from the sunlight. Failure to do so can lead to skin pigmentation change. A really good after effect is the skin’s increased production of collagen. The increased collagen will give you silkier and younger looking skin. Imagine how jealous your friends will be to see you looking younger and trying to figure out if you have had some type of plastic surgery.

Our staff in Glendale, Arizona is one of kind and knows all about the process. They will take you through the laser removal system and discuss any questions you may have. Our procedure is noninvasive and requires no incisions, cuts, or bandages. You will be able to continue on with your daily routine when your session is complete. So what are you waiting for, drop by or give us a call so we can help get you started today!

Written by Joseph E. Parisi III

December 31st, 2010 at 3:09 pm

Laser Hair Removal in Phoenix

Laser Hair Removal is growing in popularity in Phoenix. Many people are choosing this method of hair removal over other well known ways such as shaving and waxing. It is important to understand the process of Laser Hair Removal, cost, side effects and preparation for the procedure.

Laser Hair Removal works with a hand held wand. The wand works by interrupting the hair growth process in the selected area. Laser Hair Removal does not use needles or anything that disturbs the skin. Instead, it is able to identify the hair root, destroying it, while not affecting the surrounding skin. The process is quick averaging ten minutes. For small areas such as arm pits it only takes a few minutes while larger areas such as a man’s back can take an hour or more per session. Laser Hair Removal is able to destroy many hair follicles at once unlike electrolysis in which each individual hair must be treated. After each session you will notice less and less hair growth and that the hair grows in slower after the treatment.

Unlike many other hair removal methods, side effects are rare with Laser Hair Removal in Phoenix. If you do experience a side effect it may be irritated skin in the treated area which can be remedied with an ice pack. Sometimes the skin in the area treated may become slightly discolored. This side effect can occur if you have exposed the selected area to sun fourteen days before or after your session. This is one of the reasons why correct preparation for the procedure is important. Besides avoiding the sun you should also stay away from waxing and tweezing for 42 days prior to each session. Tweezing and waxing upsets the hair follicle making it difficult for the laser to remove the hair.

Phoenix, Arizona cost of Laser Hair Removal varies amongst different facilities. Small areas typically cost less with treatment of your chin or upper lip starting at $39 per session. Larger areas such as your arm pit start at $65. Other large areas such as your legs start at $149 depending upon which facility you choose and whether you want your entire legs and feet treated or just the lower half. A man’s back starts at $199 and up. These rates reflect the per session fee. In order to lose all that hair from good you will need multiple sessions with most people needing around five or six.

Written by Joseph E. Parisi III

December 29th, 2010 at 3:09 pm

Zerona – Cold Laser Fat Removal

When you hear about something that is too good to be true, your first instinct is to believe that it really doesn’t work. When it comes to weight loss, we hear about all sorts of devices that are going to make you lose weight. Unfortunately, many of these claims are not true because the amount of time, money and effort required end up being way more than you were led to believe. That being said, there really is an amazing way to lose inches of fat off your body without a whole lot of requirements on your part. It is the Zerona®.

The way it works is you come in for your schedule appointment. You will be given protective glasses as well as a comfortable spot to lie down in. After you lie down, five lasers will be strategically place over the targeted area in an overlapping fashion about twelve inches from your body. The lasers are turned on and you just lay there for twenty minutes. When time is up, you will switch over to lie on your stomach and begin the last twenty minute session. During this time you are welcome to listen to head phones, talk on the phone or simply relax while the lasers do their job.

I know it sounds too easy or even too good to be true but it really does work. The Zerona® Body Contouring System sends off a low level laser or “cold” laser to extract the fat from you on a cellular level. The lasers open a temporary transitory wall that lets the fat flow through, which is then released from the body through normal bodily functions. You will need to attend the six, forty minute appointments to allow for Zerona® to work to its fullest potential.
Also one week before you begin treatment, you will be asked to drink about 64oz. of water each day during the process. It is recommended that you also begin a diet in low in saturated fat. It takes about eight weeks altogether, with one week before and after to make sure you follow the water requirements and to take before and after measurements. It is vital to your weight loss that you come to every one of the six appointments otherwise your weight loss will not be at its optimal level.

Now you are probably wondering, alright that sounds great, but what are the side effects? This is another good aspect of the Zerona® Body Contouring System because there are not side effects, no incisions, no bandages, lotions and best of all there is no pain. In fact, you are welcome to resume your daily activities with no restrictions, right after your treatment.

Zerona® Body Contouring System has been clinically tested on patients in a double-blind, randomized study with a test group and a placebo group. In the study, there were no requirements placed on the participants such as exercise or nutrition guidelines. The results were astonishing. The average test group participant lost more than three and half inches of fat from their body over a two week time span. The other group of placebo participants only lost half an inch.

Based on the findings from the clinical research, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a vigorous two year review of the Zerona® Body Contouring System and approved it for usage in the weight loss market. This approval only helped to enhance the real weight loss provided by Zerona®. Zerona® has proven time and time again that this works and you could be the next the person losing inches of fat off your body.

Written by Joseph E. Parisi III

December 9th, 2010 at 7:16 pm

The First Fat Removal Laser (Zerona) In Buffalo NY

Have you been to the Buffalo Laser Spa lately, well if you haven’t we have something new and exciting that you will not believe when it comes to weight loss and body contouring. What if I told you that you can lose as much as five inches or more of fat off your body in two weeks? What if I also told you that it doesn’t require any surgery or bandages?

What was once thought to be impossible in Buffalo is now a reality. The Buffalo Laser Spa has searched for a miracle weight loss system for our customers and have found it in the Zerona® body contouring system. The Zerona® system is based on the use of five succinct lasers placed around a targeted area such as the waist, arms, legs or face. It then sends the cells a message that it needs to get rid of the fatty adipose tissue that is being stored. It opens a transitory pore that pushed the fat into the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system transports it to the circulatory system where it is excreted as waste.

You will need to attend six sessions at the Buffalo Zerona spa that is forty minutes in length. During the six sessions you will first lie on your back on a comfortable bed and put on a pair of tinted or protective glasses. You can talk on the phone or listen to headphones while this is going on. After the first 20 minutes is up, you will roll over on the bed for another 20 minutes. The lasers are “cold lasers” meaning that they don’t cause any ill side effects and which allows you to go about your normal day. This means no pain, no bandages or difficult instruction to worry about when you are done.

The whole process takes about four weeks. The first week is getting your body ready for the fat loss and taking your measurements. To get your body ready take the supplement provided by Buffalo Laser Spa, drink green tea, consume at least 64 ounces of water and maintain a low saturated fat diet. This plan allows for your body to get rid of as much fat as possible. It is of the utmost importance that you keep all appointments as they are scheduled in order to keep the transitory pore functioning at its best. Failure to keep all appointments and follow the prescribed plan will adversely affect your weight loss.

So don’t wait for something to happen to you before you think of trying the Zerona® program. It is clearly the safest and most efficient way to lose weight. Stop by our office in Buffalo, New York; email our friendly staff or call us to get started on this life changing event. Other procedures hurt so contact us to schedule your appointment today. Now is the perfect time to come in while the weather is getting colder and the snow is on the horizon to get your body ready for the any of the upcoming seasons and holidays.

Buffalo Laser Spa provides the best Zerona service for the following areas: Zerona Buffalo, Zerona Amherst, Zerona Williamsville, and Zerona Clarence

Written by Joseph E. Parisi III

November 18th, 2010 at 6:59 pm

Hair Removal By Laser

Hair Removal by Laser is a safe and effective way to reduce unwanted hair anywhere.  The stable reduction in the re growth of the hair after the treatment for removal of hair done is termed as permanent hair reduction. This permanent reduction can be done by laser. When the lasers were used in the past for hair removal they were not quite effective. But with new technology different kinds of effective, fast and safe lasers have come in the market. The laser removal treatment reduces the number of hair permanently but it may not remove the hair permanently. This laser treatment is virtually painless.

Procedure of hair removal: During the laser hair removal treatment, the laser emits a light which passes through the outer layers of skin and is absorbed by the pigments in the follicles of hair. The light emitted by the laser damages the functions of the follicles to re-grow hair. In case of area where there is lot of hair, the absorbed laser is converted into heat vaporizes the pigment but not the skin around it. The number of sessions that should be undergone for Hair Removal by Laser depends upon the overall re-growth of hair. For most of the people it’s very effective as only 4-6 sessions are required by them for the hair removal.

Effects and cost of the treatment: The laser light gets adapted to all the skin types making it safe, effective and efficient. The individuals going under Hair Removal by Laser are advised not to go under direct sunlight. Some people might get skin burn because of this treatment but these are very rare cases. The laser light which gets absorbed in the skin feels as mild as a rubber band snapping against the skin.  The cost of laser treatment depends on the area which is supposed to undergo the treatment. It is highest for the thighs, back and legs. While the charges for chin and upper lip are the least.

Written by Joseph E. Parisi III

May 3rd, 2010 at 1:19 pm

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