Dr. Josh Fox on the latest in lasers making permanent hair removal less hair-raising

Roslyn, NY (PRWEB) June 06, 2011

With beach season on the horizon, spring is the time to prep for a smooth summer. Electrolysis used to be the only method available for permanent hair removal, but the advent of lasers offers a more cost and time efficient alternative. According to cosmetic industry figures, laser hair removal is the most popular aesthetic treatment for women under 35 and is second only to Botox for women 35 and older.

With electrolysis, a very thin electrified needle is inserted into the hair follicle so that the heat burns the follicle and prevents regrowth. With laser epilators, a low-energy laser directs light on the target area. ?The energy from the laser is absorbed by a pigment in the bulb of each hair called melanin, which prevents the hair from growing,? says Dr. Josh Fox, founder and director of New York-based Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery.

While some hair may grow back in the targeted area, they are usually lighter in color and thinner than before. Permanent removal may take anywhere from four to eight rounds of treatment to ensure coverage of all follicles in their growth cycle. ?The number of required treatments varies depending on each client's unique metabolism, hormone level, hair quality and number of hair follicles,? says Dr. Fox. It is usually recommended that treatments not be done on tanned skin, another reason to start the process before summer.

Electrolysis can be time consuming, painful, and expensive since each hair follicle must be treated individually. Laser treatments are faster and in the long run, often less costly because many hairs are treated simultaneously. Also, the hairs don?t have to grow out before treatment as they do with electrolysis, which only works when hair is growing. There is not the risk of scarring which there is with electrolysis.

According to a recent study by Celibre Medical Corporation, 97% of women who removed unwanted hair using lasers have been satisfied with the outcome. This finding is significantly higher than the satisfaction of electrolysis (70%) or adhesions (55%). There are also laser home removal systems, but testers at hairremoval.org found that while those devices can slow hair growth slightly, for permanent and individually tailored results they recommend going to a licensed professional.

?Dermatologists use several kinds of lasers depending on the skin tone and needs of each patient,? says Dr. Barry Silver, a dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology P.C. and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery. ?An outdated laser can feel like hot pins and needles.?

One common brand of laser is the Alexandrite (which includes the GentleLASE & Apogee devices). The Alexandrite beam has a longer pulse, allowing it to access deeper follicles, and is commonly used for people with very light skin tones. The long pulsed Nd:YAG laser is commonly used for people with dark skin tones because of the reduced melanin absorption of this wavelength. This type of laser includes the Gemini & Lyra device, the first FDA-approved laser for all skin types.

The Soprano is a diode epilator that is appropriate for any hair type. This state of the art device was declared ?the Maserati of lasers? on the television show ?The Doctors.? Instead of a pulse method, the Soprano treats in a continuous motion of low level pulses that feel slightly warm but painless. The laser energy does not go into the skin as a painful blast, but heats the hair follicles gradually and gently.

?The patient feels less pain because the energy is a lower pulse,? says Dr. Fox. ?The doctor is delivering the energy much more quickly.? This system produces faster results than some other options and most patients are hair free within four to five treatments.

Since these procedures usually start with a consult, Dr. Fox and Dr. Silver have a few tips for how to optimize that opportunity:

Know what you?re getting into ?Ask if the laser hair removal device they plan to use can safely and effectively treat your hair,? says Dr. Silver. ?Ask the specific name of the laser machine in order to research it.? He advises that clients find out what kind of results can be expected, how many treatments they will need, and an estimate of total costs.?

Practice makes perfect Doctors can do a test patch on the skin during a consultation. ?A small part of your face and body can be treated by the laser in order to see how the skin will react,? explains Dr. Fox. ?If you?re concerned about potential discomfort, inquire about ways they can make the treatment as comfortable as possible.?

Know what to expect ?Ask about pre and post treatment instructions and for an information sheet on that, if available,? says Dr. Silver. ?Most practitioners have specific recommendations that they want you to follow.? Understand what is expected to do before and after each treatment, as well as in between sessions.

About: Joshua L. Fox, M.D., F.A.A.D., earned his medical degree from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed an internship at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, followed by a three-year dermatology residency at the New York University School of Medicine. A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Fox is a leading authority in the field of dermatology, with an expertise in skin cancer, acne, cosmetic surgery and laser procedures and is the author of many dermatologic publications. He is the founder and director of Advanced Dermatology, P.C. of New York and New Jersey and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery and is on the panel of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He is the director of a fellowship program in Laser & Cosmetic Surgery.http://www.advanceddermatologypc.com. Dr. Fox is also the founder and President of New Age Skin Research Foundation, a national, non-profit [501 (C) (3)] health organization committed to improving the quality of life of those with skin conditions through research and education.

About: Barry Silver, M.D. F.A.A.D. graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. He attended the Medical College of Virginia (Virginia Commonwealth University), where he earned his medical degree and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed a Harvard University Dermatology residency program at Massachusetts General Hospital and earned his dermatology board certification in 1977. Dr. Silver was an active member of the Summit Medical Group in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey for over three decades. He provides medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services, with special surgical skills in a wide range of dermatologic procedures. He offers precision treatment of varied conditions, from spider veins to anti-aging treatments, and also has expertise in Botox? treatments and facial fillers such as JuvadermTM, Restylane? and Radiesse?.

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Explore the Latest Collection of Clothing and Matching Jewelry Offered by Stanzino.com

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 11, 2010

The latest collection of women clothing launched by the leading fashion mall- stanzino.com is a wondrous compilation of chic designs and trendy outfits. The recently launched fashion clothing collection incorporates a huge range of dresses from both top and bottom closet. The contemporary designs and fashionable patterns portrayed in the company?s range of women clothing is what actually pulls people towards shopping from http://www.stanzino.com. The summer collection launched by the company truly matches the international standards of fashion.

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The latest collection of women clothing includes countless designs of evening dresses, tops, maxi dresses, shorts, tunics, skirts and more. Not only this, the company also stocks literally infinite styles of varied accessories. You may obtain matching accessories and jewelry pieces from the store to accentuate your overall appeal.

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Britney, Paris, and Other Celebrities Embrace Latest Self Help Book To the Stars

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 1, 2008

Maybe stars are more like us than we realize. When we're feeling stuck in some area of our lives, many of us look for answers by perusing the self help section of our local Barnes and Nobles. With the latest trend of celebrities buying and even endorsing self improvement literature, regular folks who read about how to spice up their love lives or manifest more money may just spot a famous face pouring through the same self improvement books as them.

This is an interesting trend. Stars who seem to have it all: Looks, money, fame, supportive families, and creative fulfillment are still looking for ways to improve themselves by reading books that promise the good life(Or in their case, an "even better" life). Oprah Winfrey has become a very public advocate of Eckhart Tolle's spiritual books, even going so far as to sponsor globally telecast online workshops with the spiritual teacher. In her decades as a journalist, Oprah says endorsing Tolle has been the most important thing she's ever done. Many famous faces have endorsed the now legendary self help book, The Secret, including Winfrey, Britney Spears, and Nicole Kidman. Even Paris Hilton claims The Secret was one of two books that helped her stay strong while serving jail time.

The latest uber-trendy book becoming hip with the celeb crowd is called:"Feel it Real! A Guided Approach To Bringing The Law of Attraction Into Your Life" by Denise Coates; a book that claims to help readers manifest more joy, money, health, romance, and career success into their lives by pretending they already have their desires. It consists of fifty games the reader plays in order to "shift their vibration" to feel like their desires have already manifested. Coates claims that "when you imagine you already have your desires, you shift your body chemistry and your moods lift". She also claims that by focusing on one's desires as if they are already here, one invokes the "Law of Attraction'(made famous by The Secret) to magically draw their desires to them.

Feel it Real's sudden popularity could be due to the fact that it gives readers hope and faith during these trying economic times. It endorses a sense of personal empowerment which is something our downtrodden country may look to in order to keep from feeling hopeless. Or maybe it is simply getting popular because celebrities have made Feel it Real! the "It" book of summer.

Either way, it is an interesting phenomenon that celebs who have been spotted reading Feel it Real!: (Britney Spears, ParisHilton, Lindsey Lohan, Meg Ryan, Nicole Kidman, and Sarah Ferguson ("Fergie") of The Black Eyed Peas, among others) have any material desires left to fulfill. What could these stars possibly want more of? It is feasible to say that Britney could use more self love or she could use Feel it Real! to help her visualize her custody court cases going well. But what about Oprah, who brought the Law of Attraction into our homes when she had The Secret authors on her show? She may have been trying to help others learn to improve their lives, which is applaudable. But personally, what else could she want?

Maybe the answer is that no matter how much good fortune anyone has in his or her life, there is always going to be something new to wish for; some new dream to strive towards. Somehow, this makes the celebrities seem downright human; just like the rest of us.

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Body Oasis Laser Aesthetics Launches Xeomin, the Latest Botox Wrinkle Alternative

Prescott, Arizona (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

When Botox hit the market over a decade ago, it was the only product with FDA approval to treat the frown lines between the brows. Although Botox usage has expanded to treat other areas such as the smoker?s lines around the upper lip, ?crow?s feet?, and even underarm sweating, it remained the only FDA approved neurotoxin available. With the introduction of Dysport over a year ago, another form of botulinum toxin, the consumer was then presented with a choice. Yet with both products containing an accessory protein to carry the botulinum toxin (egg or lactose), the body has the ability to build up antibodies over time, causing the results to diminish after continuous usage.

Enter Xeomin, the newest FDA approved neurotoxin. Xeomin, contains no accessory protein, making it a ?pure? version of botulinum toxin and reducing the risk of allergic reaction or natural resistance. It is also the most similar to Botox in unit to unit comparison, unlike Dysport which requires more units. ?We are so excited to be the first in the Prescott, Anthem, Sedona, and Flagstaff areas with this product. It won?t be released generally, until April 2012,? commented Jan Gillum, office manager for Body Oasis Laser Medispa. Merz Aesthetics, the company that is introducing Xeomin, has offered a sneak preview for a few select dermatologists to present this new neurotoxin to their patients. ?This product is an exciting addition to our practice,? said Dr. Fleck. ?Although we don?t think one is superior to the other, we now have options for all our patients with different needs. For instance Botox and Xeomin have an onset of 5-7 days after injection, whereas Dysport starts to work in 2-3 days, making it ideal for last minute wrinkle treatments.?

This month, Body Oasis Laser Aesthetics hosted a ?Day of Beauty? to showcase Xeomin, along with their other popular cosmetic procedures like laser hair removal and spider vein treatments. Xeomin was offered at a special introductory price of $ 8 per unit compared to the Botox price of $ 11 per unit. ?We want people to try this, because once they do they won?t want anything else,? noted Maureen Brogan, spa coordinator and licensed laser technician for Body Oasis Laser Center. ?These cosmetic treatments are becoming more affordable for everyone due to healthy market competition. When combined with other treatments, like dermal fillers and laser treatments, we can see truly amazing results without cosmetic surgery.?

Not only are there more choices, but more ways to use these products as well. While neurotoxins are still only FDA approved for the treatment of the frown lines, other areas where neurotoxins are being used effectively are multiplying. Body Oasis is offering patients their signature ?liquid facelift?, lateral brow lift, and the ?Nerfertiti lift?. The ?liquid facelift? offers a non surgical alternative to a facelift and can be completed during your lunch hour with no downtime, at a fraction of the cost. Using neurotoxin and cosmetic fillers, like Restylane or Radiesse, which are also offered at the practice, a patient can see dramatic results instantly.

The ?Nefertiti lift? is a neurotoxin treatment that causes the platysma muscles in the neck to relax, resulting in reduced sagging from the collar bone to the jowl area. ?In the forty to fifty age group, the skin in the neck loses elasticity, and is a tell tale sign of a person?s age,? says Dr. Fleck. ?By treating the muscles in the neck, it allows that area to relax, resulting in fewer vertical and horizontal lines, a smooth jaw line, and more tone in the lower part of the face.?

?We can take ten years off your appearance,? notes Lisa Ramirez, licensed laser technician for Body Oasis Laser Aesthetics. ?By combining our ActiveFX laser treatment with Radiesse or Xeomin, our patients can forgo cosmetic surgery. There is a definite degree of artistry involved with these procedures and Dr. Fleck is an expert injector with over ten years of experience.? The ActiveFX CO2 fractional resurfacing laser, is a treatment which diminishes wrinkles and scars, and helps to build the collagen and skin elasticity that is lost with aging and sun damage. As well as greatly improving the skin?s appearance, it provides a lift for the eyelids and neck that rivals the effects of more invasive cosmetic surgery, like the face lift.

Neurotoxins can also be used for the treatment of TMJ, a disorder caused by teeth clenching which can produce a number of ailments such as migraines, jaw pain, and dental problems. ?We are continually seeking out new applications for neurotoxins so that we can offer our patients relief without surgery,? notes Maureen Brogan. ?With the efficacy and safety of neurotoxins, Dr. Fleck treats a wide range of patients with different concerns.?

If you want to try out the new neurotoxin, Xeomin, and take advantage of the introductory savings, call Body Oasis Laser Aesthetics for a free consultation today, (928) 778-0414

Cosmetic dermatologist, Robin Fleck, MD is a double-board certified dermatologist and internist, recognized by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is founder and Medical Director of Body Oasis Laser Aesthetics http://www.bodyoasislaser.com in Prescott, Arizona and is a fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Fleck is also the founder of Southwest Skin and Cancer Institute http://www.rejuvadoc.com and Vein Specialties http://www.prescottvein.com in Prescott, Arizona.

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