Thursday 18 July 2013

Some important facts about laser hair removal treatment

A lot of people, especially women, are very much concerned about unwanted body hair which provide an ugly sight, which in turns dents their confidence levels to a great extent. However, with a variety of hair removing treatment available these days, getting rid of them in quick time has become quite easy. And when we talk about these treatments, laser hair removal treatment certainly tops the list as it is being widely recommended and used by people across the globe to make their bodies absolutely smooth and hair free. But you also need to realize that these lasers are not your point and shoot cameras. There are different kinds of lasers and if a wrong laser is used on you, then not only would you get unsatisfactory hair reduction but can also end up getting burns, hyper pigmentation and in some cases, increased hair growth as well. Therefore, you need to ensure that the clinic where you are getting the treatment employs certified physicians who have years of experience handling such laser equipment.
When you choose a treatment center, look around and find out how many lasers are actually there on the premises. Enquire if they are owned or rented. The more laser machines your medispa has, the greater is the likelihood that you will be treated with the one that’s suited to your skin and hair type. Also, there’s no harm in asking the physicians about the laser types and which of them would be best suited to your skin. For instance, intense pulsed light machines prove effective only on light skins. So, keep these factors in mind while going for laser hair removal treatment.

Wednesday 3 July 2013

Treatments for Skin Pigmentation and Sun Damage

Pigmentation and sun damage are becoming major skin concerns among people. The causes of these skin concerns are exposure to sun and wind, skin exposure to UV rays. Actually skin exposure to UV darkens natural color of skin. We usually notice dull skin, dark skin. Let's understand about types of pigmentation in brief. There are three types of pigmentation:
•    Small brown spots known as Freckles
•    Small darkened patches known as Sun/Age spots.
•    Larger darkened patches known as Melasma/Chloasma.
•    Skin conditions such as acne that leave darker skin areas known as Post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Here we need to understand that skin exposure to UV is not the only cause of skin concerns. These types of skin problems are caused due to hormonal changes, cuts, open wounds or surgery. There are many people who look for pigmentation and sun damage treatments. Now days, there are several effective and affordable treatments available. The most effective and affordable treatment is laser treatments to treat these types skin concerns. Hyper Pigmentation and Sun Damage treatment is offered to people at affordable cost. Those who undergo the treatment notice effective and fast results for sun/age spots or freckles. Patient may need to follow several sessions. Generally, minimum three treatments once a month are performed. Consulting with doctor or dermatologist is always best for patients. They can access internet to get complete details about treatments, its effects, costs and other important information.