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How long does laser tattoo removal take?

How long does laser tattoo removal take?

If you are considering laser tattoo removal, you will certainly want to know the duration of treatment, so that you can set clear expectations about the process.  The truth is, laser tattoo removal takes time, but it is still the best option available for clearing tattoos.  

How laser tattoo removal works

The laser emits short pulses of energy that targets the tattoo, and shatters the ink into tiny particles.  The particles are then gradually processed through the body’s immune system and then removed.

How long does laser tattoo removal take?

It can take anywhere from 6-8 sessions to remove a typical tattoo.  However, there are several factors that can affect the duration of the process including ink colors used, size of the tattoo, type of ink applied, and skin type.   

The laser technology used will also influence the time it takes to remove the tattoo, because some lasers are faster and more efficient than others.

Laser tattoo removal sessions are spaced 6-8 weeks apart to allow the skin adequate time to properly heal, and also remove the ink that was broken down in the previous session.  Scheduling treatment sessions too close together could potentially damage the skin (click here to learn more).

Laser tattoo removal Consultation

It’s important to consult with a skilled, experienced laser tattoo removal practitioner, to ensure that you get the best possible results.  After assessing the unique characteristics of your tattoo, the practitioner will be able to estimate how long clearance is likely to take. 

Would you like to learn more about laser tattoo removal?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas, Laser Skin Care Center, Long Beach, CA is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.lasercarespecialists.com, or by calling (562) 418-5251.

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How Many Tattoo Removal Sessions Will I Need?

How Many Tattoo Removal Sessions Will I Need?

Do you have a tattoo that you would like gone?  Thanks to laser technology, it’s possible to make that unwanted tattoo disappear.  But how many tattoo removal sessions will you need to get rid of your tattoo.   

How laser tattoo removal works

The laser emits pulses of light that selectively target the tattoo ink beneath the skin.  The ink absorbs the energy, and the resulting heat causes it to shatter into microscopic particles.  These particles are processed through the body’s immune system over the following weeks, so the tattoo gradually fades over time.

How Many Tattoo Removal Sessions Will I Need?

The laser tattoo removal process will differ for each client because each tattoo is unique.  However, the number of tattoo removal sessions required can range from 6-10, but this depends on several factors.   Sessions are spaced 4-8 weeks apart, so that the body has enough time to heal, and process the fragmented ink particles.

Patients should be aware at the outset that tattoo removal is a gradual process, as the immune system takes time to effectively remove the tattoo ink.

Below are some of the factors that affect the number of tattoo removal sessions required:

  • Laser technology used: Advanced lasers like the VersaPulse have several wavelengths that target different colors of tattoo ink, and can, therefore, remove tattoos more efficiently.
  • Ink colors:  Colors such as black and blue are easier to remove, while more vibrant colors like yellow and orange are more challenging to treat. 
  • Tattoo size: Smaller tattoos generally require fewer sessions than larger ones.

Are you ready to say goodbye to that unwanted tattoo?  Search our directory to find a practice in our area.

If you are in the Kansas City, Leawood, or Overland Park, MO areas, Premier Vein & Body by Schwartz is our featured practice.


You can reach them at www.premierveinandbody.com, or by calling (913) 451-8346.

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How Many Laser Hair Removal Treatments Do I Need?

How Many Laser Hair Removal Treatments Do I Need?

Would you like to say goodbye to shaving, waxing, and tweezing?  You can, thanks to laser hair removal.   Laser hair removal is a safe, effective way to get rid of unwanted hair for good.  But how many treatments do you need before you can enjoy hair-free skin. 

How laser hair removal works

The laser emits light that passes through the skin and targets the pigment deep within the hair follicle.  The light is converted into heat that is absorbed by the hair follicle, and this damages it and prevents future hair growth.  The treated hair subsequently falls out at the root over the following weeks.

How many laser hair removal treatments do I need?

Depending on the area being treated, it can take anywhere from 4-6 laser hair removal treatments to achieve optimal results.  Areas like the legs, underarms, and bikini area are easier to treat and require fewer treatments.

Hair grows in a three-phase cycle – growth, transition, and resting, and the laser energy can only treat the hair when it is in the growth phase.  That’s why multiple treatments are required for a single area.  Hair that is going through the other phases at the time of treatment are not affected by the laser energy. 

Where does laser hair removal work best

Laser hair removal works best on the under arms, upper lip, bikini line, and legs, but it can be done on almost any area of the body.

Interested in laser hair removal?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Addison/North Dallas or Plano, TX areas, Rejuve Med Spa is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.rejuvemedspa.com, or by calling (972) 265-1590.

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Is PRP Safe To Use For Hair Restoration?

Is PRP Safe To Use For Hair Restoration?

PRP therapy for hair loss? There are now a range of treatments available for hair loss, including PRP. PRP therapy isn’t new, it’s been used for years as a cutting-edge treatment option for orthopedic injuries, and more recently as a facial rejuvenation treatment (vampire facial). But is PRP safe for use for hair restoration.

What exactly is PRP therapy for hair restoration

PRP (platelet rich therapy) is a treatment that uses a concentration of platelets derived from the patient’s blood to encourage hair growth. PRP enhances the body’s ability to heal itself, because the plasma is rich in growth factors.

Is PRP safe to use for hair restoration

PRP is a safe treatment for hair restoration, as there are no real risks associated with the procedure. The PRP that is injected into the scalp is taken from the patient’s own blood, so there is little chance of an allergic reaction.

Research has shown that when PRP is injected into the scalp it stimulates hair growth. PRP is particularly effective for androgenic alopecia which is inherited hair loss. Inherited hair loss is a problem that affects both men and women, but is much more common in men.

How PRP hair restoration works

Blood is first drawn from the patient’s arm and then placed in a centrifuge where it is spun in order to separate the red blood cells from the plasma. The PRP is then injected directly into the scalp in the areas with thinning hair. Bruising may occur after treatment, but usually resolves within 1-2 weeks.

Are you interested in PRP hair restoration? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Torrance or South Bay, CA areas, Awaken Aesthetics is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.awakenaesthetics.com, or by calling (888) 564-8056.

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How can I boost my collagen?

How can I boost my collagen?

Is your face looking older than you’d like? Collagen can get it looking youthful once again. Collagen is an essential protein that the skin needs to stay young, but unfortunately, your body produces less of it with age. So how can you boost collagen?

How can I boost my collagen?

You can boost your collagen with microneedling. Microneedling also known as collagen induction therapy is considered the ultimate collagen booster, and it also treats a variety of skin concerns.

How does microneedling boost collagen?

During microneedling a small handheld device is used to make hundreds of tiny pricks in the outer layer of the skin. These invisible puncture wounds help to stimulate the body’s skin repair process, and contribute to the growth of new collagen fibers.

Boosting collagen stores improves the tone and elasticity of the skin. Microneedling also makes the skin thicker, which helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also minimizes scars and promotes youthful-looking skin.

Microneedling is often combined with platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) therapy, which involves using the patient’s own blood to rejuvenate the skin. A small amount of blood is taken from the arm and then spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma, which is rich in growth factors. The PRP is applied to the skin after microneedling, and further stimulates collagen (click here to learn more).

How many microneedling sessions will I need

You will need about 4-6 microneedling sessions to achieve optimal results. However, this may vary, depending on the results you want to achieve.

Are you ready to boost your collagen stores with microneedling? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the greater Southwest Missouri area, Derma-Tech Medical Spa, Joplin, MO, is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.derma-tech.com, or by calling (417) 206-4884.

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How Can I Stimulate Healthy Skin?

How Can I Stimulate Healthy Skin?

If your skin is rough, dull, and dry, you may be wondering how to restore its healthy, youthful glow. Luckily, there are several minimally invasive procedures that can get your skin looking smooth, clear, and radiant again. So if you’ve been wondering – How can I stimulate healthy skin, we offer some effective options below.

Stimulating healthy skin with microneedling/PRP
Microneedling is a popular cosmetic procedure that regenerates the skin, and treats skin conditions such as wrinkles, scars, skin laxity, and stretch marks. The procedure is done using tiny needles contained in a pen like device that is passed over the skin, and creates controlled injury wounds in the dermal and epidermal layers.

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a procedure that uses growth factors obtained from the patient’s own blood, to rejuvenate the skin. A small amount of blood is drawn from the patient’s arm, after which it is spun in a centrifuge to isolate the plasma and platelets from the red blood cells. The solution is then injected into the targeted areas of the face.

How microneedling/PRP stimulates healthy skin
Puncturing the skin during microneedling activates the skin’s natural regenerative and repair process, and stimulates collagen rebuilding. In this way, it encourages the formation of healthy, new skin cells. Microneedling also aids with the release of the body’s growth factors, resulting in new skin cells.

When PRP is combined with microneedling, the skin renewal results are even more dramatic, because PRP enhances healing and encourages tissue growth.

The microneedling/PRP treatment also significantly improves the tone and texture of the skin.

Would you like to learn more about microneedling/PRP treatment? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the greater Southwest Missouri area, Derma-Tech Medical Spa Joplin, MO is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.derma-tech.com, or by calling (417) 206-4884.

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How can I reduce fine lines and wrinkles?

How can I reduce fine lines and wrinkles?

If you have fine lines and wrinkles on your face, they can be a constant reminder of just how old you are. But you don’t have to live with these visible reminders, because there are treatments available that can minimize their appearance. But just how can you reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

How can I reduce fine lines and wrinkles?
It’s possible to reduce fine lines and wrinkles with laser skin resurfacing. Laser skin resurfacing uses laser energy to firm the skin and decrease the appearance of wrinkles.

The Halo laser by Sciton is one of the most efficient and advanced laser systems available. The Halo laser is a hybrid fractional laser that combines two types of laser energy, ablative and non-ablative, to create a powerful wrinkle-reducing solution.

How Halo treats fine lines and wrinkles
The ablative wavelength targets the skin’s upper layers and gently removes the damaged layers. At the same time, the non-ablative wavelength works below the surface in the deeper layers, creating microscopic zones of injury that stimulate the body’s healing process. The thermal injury remodels the treated skin and activates the production of new collagen, which makes the skin plumper and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What to expect with Halo laser treatment
The Halo laser treatment is virtually painless, and takes about 20-30 minutes to perform. There may be some mild redness and swelling after treatment but this usually resolves after about 48 hours. Peeling may also occur, and typically lasts 5-7 days.

Are you interested in the Halo laser treatment? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Okemos & East Lansing, MI areas, Ageless Beauty Center is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.agelessbeautycenterokemos.com, or by calling (517) 245-0798.

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How Can I Tighten My Skin Without Surgery? (ReFirme)

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Are you looking for a non-surgical way to tighten your loose skin? You’re not alone, because in recent years more and more people have been demanding minimally invasive skin tightening treatments that can be done quickly, and require little downtime. So plastic surgeons are frequently asked, – How can I tighten my skin without surgery.

Non-surgical skin tightening
Traditionally, skin tightening was done surgically, but there are now effective non-surgical alternatives that offer the benefits of surgery without the pain and downtime. Non-surgical skin tightening is ideal for people with minimal skin laxity that are not yet ready for surgery. It is typically done using radiofrequency, ultrasound, or infrared technology.

ReFirmenon-surgical skin tightening
ReFirme is a popular skin tightening procedure that uses a combination ofbi-polar radiofrequency energy and infrared light, to restore firmness and elasticity to the skin.

ReFirme delivers energy to the lower layer of the skin,where it shrinks the collagen fibers and remodels the dermal layer. It also stimulates the growth of new collagen. As new collagen forms the skin becomes tighter in the months following treatment.

The loss of natural skin collagen is one of the main reasons why the skin begins to sag and wrinkle as time passes. ReFirme provides excellent skin tightening results, because it boosts collagen levels.

ReFirme is most often used to firm the skin on the face and neck. It can tighten sagging jowls and loose neck skin, and also reduce nasolabial folds.

Are you interested in non-surgical skin tightening? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Chicago, IL area, Skin Care Center is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.skincarectr.com, or by calling any of their offices in Chicago (773.296.3636), Lake Forest (847.234.6121), or Glenview (847.901.0252).

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How long does it take to see results with Laser hair removal?

laser hair removal

If you’re tired of temporary hair removal options and want a long-term solution to get rid of unwanted hair on the face and body, laser hair removal is a great option. The use of laser technology for hair removal is now extremely popular, but one question that’s often asked about the procedure is, – How long does it take to see results with laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal
Laser hair removal is a procedure that uses laser technology to eliminate unwanted hair. It’s considered an efficient alternative to traditional hair removal techniques such as tweezing, waxing, and shaving.

How it works
The laser energy targets the pigment at the base of the hair follicle. The energy is converted into heat which injures the hair follicle, and prevents future hair growth.

How long does it take to see results with Laser hair removal?
Most patients may see some hair fall out after the first treatment, but it will take several sessions for the final results to show.

Multiple treatment sessions are required, because all the hair follicles are not targeted at once. Hair grows in 3 different phases and at varying rates and the laser can only destroy hair when it’s in the anagen or growth phase. The amount of hair removal achieved with each session therefore depends on the stage of the hair growth cycle.

Most patients require 6 treatments spaced about 3-4 weeks apart to treat all the actively growing hairs, and diminish hair growth.

Are you considering laser hair removal? Search our directory to find a practice near you.

If you’re in the Memphis, TN area, Levy Dermatology is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.levydermatology.com, or by calling 901-624-3333.

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What is the recovery time for Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Do you want to overhaul the tone and texture of your skin without going under the knife? There are new, minimally invasive procedures that can revitalize your skin, and give you natural-looking results. Laser skin rejuvenation treatments make your skin look better, faster, but what is the recovery time for laser skin resurfacing?

Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure that uses laser energy to improve the tone and texture of the skin. It is an effective anti-aging treatment that tightens the skin, and reverses sun damage. Laser skin resurfacing improves skin concerns such as fine lines and wrinkles, scars, brown spots, and age spots.

But how does it work? Depending on the technology used laser resurfacing either removes the outer surface of the skin, or penetrates to the deeper levels to stimulate collagen production.

What is the recovery time for laser skin resurfacing?
There are lots of options available for laser skin resurfacing, so the recovery time varies depending on the specific treatment. Fractional laser resurfacing is less aggressive, because only micro zones of the skin are treated, resulting in faster healing. Recovery time ranges from 2-3 days with fractional laser treatment.

Ablative skin resurfacing treats the entire upper surface of the skin, and is therefore more invasive.  You’ll need about 7 days of recovery time with this type of treatment.

If you would like to improve the look of your complexion, and the feel of your skin, laser skin resurfacing can give you incredible results.

Contact Levy Dermatology, located in Memphis, TN for more information. We offer both fractional and ablative skin resurfacing treatments.

Call us today at 901-624-3333 to schedule a consultation with board certified dermatologist Dr. Alan Levy.