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Monday, February 18, 2008
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New Laser Approved for Treatments
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Plastic surgeons at a few select locations are starting to use a new type of laser in all of their laser treatments. The new laser is a "carbon dioxide-based fractional laser, which combines minute focused columns of laser-induced injury with heat deposition for less skin damage and quicker recovery time." It goes deeper into the skin and makes the treatment go more smoothly. (No pun intended.)
These new laser treatments can be used for skin tightening, reduction and removal of wrinkles and even laser tattoo removal. They had been in a testing phase up until recent weeks. They are now approved for use because of the success of the tests. It is primarily being used now at UT Southwestern which has over 200 lasers to attest to the fact that the doctors here know about this kind of stuff.
Learn more from Medical News Today.
Question of the Day: Would you be more inclined to get treatments with cutting-edge lasers or with time-tested technology?
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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Things We Want to Get Removed
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There are many different things that we might want to do to improve our appearance. A lot of these are about getting bigger - breast implants, lip augmentation and fuller cheeks come to mind. However, a lot of what we want to do is to get stuff removed from our bodies.
Here are some of the unwanted things that a doctor can help you remove:
- Hair. Laser hair removal is a commonly requested procedure by both men and women. Whether they want to be entirely hairless or just to get a certain spot to look hair-free, they want that hair gone.
- Tattoos. Laser tattoo removal is another popular choice. The tattoo may once have been pretty but it doesn't have to stick around forever.
- Weight. We all want to lose a little bit of this don't we? That's why SmartLipo and LipoDissolve are such popular treatments.
- Wrinkles. Botox and dermal fillers are all about getting ride of those wrinkles.
- Age spots. Laser resurfacing and chemical peels are popular choices by many people and a good reason is to get rid of age spots that are showing up on the skin.
Question of the Day: What do you want removed by your doctor?
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Monday, November 26, 2007
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Finding Good Skin Rejuvenation in California
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A couple of weeks ago it was reported by California journalists that a Sacramento med spa may have closed down without warning its customers. (You can read the full report here.) The med spa in question still has an operating web site (here) so it's not clear whether or not they really shut down. However, it brings up that old issue of making sure that the doctors you go to for your skin rejuvenation treatments can be counted on to be good doctors.
We don't know about the med spa in question but we do know about eight different facilities located all throughout California where you can get skin rejuvenation treatments done by qualified professionals. From San Diego to Santa Barbara and Long Beach to Oakland, these doctors are available to give you treatments ranging from laser hair removal to laser tattoo removal.
You can find a list of these doctors and their contact information located here. If you're interested in finding a good skin rejuvenation specialist who is located in a state other than California, you can start your search here. By going to a qualified professional you'll avoid problems like your med spa shutting down before your treatments are complete. Why cause yourself more hassle than life already has?
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Thursday, November 22, 2007
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Thankful for Laser Tattoo Removal
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Yesterday we took a look at the importance of being thankful for the little things in life, including the skin rejuvenation treatments you get and the benefits they have on the rest of your life. One of the things that we mentioned was that some people are thankful for the technological improvements which make laser tattoo removal possible.
Many cosmetic enhancements are done just to make someone feel better about themselves. And that's okay. But there are some treatments that can actually improve your relations with society. That's something to be thankful for. Laser tattoo removal is one of those treatments.
Many of the people who get tattoo removal are trying to move forward from a past which is less than socially acceptable. A common patient for this procedure is a gang member who has been rehabilitated. He has left the life of crime and gone to school but can't get a job because employers won't look past the tattoos. Laser tattoo removal helps him get rid of the ink and realize his goals.
Some skin rejuvenation treatments make you feel better about life. Others actually make your life better.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
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Your Vote: Which Treatment Are You Most Thankful For?
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Yes, we know that you have many things besides your appearance to give thanks for tomorrow when you sit down with your friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving. You should definitely express your gratitude for the loved ones in your life, the success you've seen in the last year and the health of yourself and those around you. But when that's all said and done, you should remember that there are smaller things to be thankful for as well.
And for many people, one of those things is their skin rejuvenation treatments.
People who get treatments to improve their appearance often exclaim about how great they feel after the procedures are done. They look better. They feel better about themselves. And they see changes happen in their life as a result of the new confidence that they have in themselves. These aren't things to be forgotten in the midst of giving thanks.
Which treatment are you most thankful for? Did laser hair removal help you to feel less self-conscious so that you could be comfortable finding the love of your life? Did dermal fillers work to give you a younger appearance that let you grab life by the horns and ride it? Maybe laser tattoo removal let you leave a bad past behind you and move forward with achieving your goals.
Whatever it was, remember the little things this year when you give thanks for all of the positive changes that have happened in your life. Happy Thanksgiving!
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