How dark skin types can safely have laser hair removal

In the past when laser hair removal began it's roots 2 decades ago treating dark skin types was considered taboo but today with the right precautions and preparation laser hair removal can not only be safe but extremely beneficial for ethnic and dark skin types.  At our Orlando medical spa Winter Park Laser we have treated dark skin types with different lasers for hair removal for 11 years and these are our expert tips.
How dark skin types can safely have laser hair removal
Here are our tips to get laser hair removal for dark skin types:
#1 Ask Questions
You should be able to have a complimentary consultation at any medical spa.  Ask them a lot of questions.  Some key questions are: "How long have you been performing laser hair removal?", "Do You have Experience treating dark skin types with laser hair removal & how many cases have you performed?"  "Do you offer test spots?"  "What type of laser do you use & is it safe for dark skin?"
#2 What Type of Laser is being used for Laser Hair Removal
Research the laser being used on dark skin and make sure it is safe-that is has a built in cooling system and is a newer model.  The Vectus Laser by Cynosure which is a Diode laser is currently the safest laser on the market because it is the only laser with a built in melanin reader-the skintel that actually reads dark skin types and adjusts the settings automatically.  However, there are other diodes and yags on the market appropriate for ethnic skin.
#3 Get a "Test Spot"
If you have dark or ethnic skin you should be able to ask the laser tehnician to perform a small "test spot" on a less visible patch of skin.  You would know within 24-48 hours if you had a negative reaction before you have a large area treated.
#4 Ask a Friend
Ask your friends for a referral and read reviews before deciding on where you should get laser hair removal.
For more information on laser hair removal for dark skin go to www.winterparklaser.com

Why laser hair removal is a necessity & not a luxury

So when laser hair removal started it's roots after FDA approval in the early 1990's it quickly grew in popularity but was definitely a luxury item.  Many of the companies that started offered laser hair removal were large franchises and chains that treated it as a high end treatment and charged as such.  However, in more recent years as more individual medical spas like ours; Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center in Orlando have made laser hair removal more accessible to the general public.  This blog is to explain why laser hair removal has become a necessity and not a luxury.
Here are some of the top reasons laser hair removal is necessary:
1.) It saves time:  We live in an age where everyone has less time; moms are working more, and men are busier that ever, the more time you can save the better. Laser hair removal will save hundreds of hours of your life on not shaving, waxing or threading anymore after 6 short treatments of laser hair removal.
2.) It saves money: Over 10-20 years you will save $5,000-$15,000  not spending money on razors ($20 a month on avge), waxing ($300-$1200 a year) or threading ($200-$1000 a year).
3.) It is a cure for folliculitis (in-grown hairs): Darker skin is especially susceptible to ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal can give permanent relief to in-grown hairs with less than 4 treatments. Laser hair removal helps by thinning out the hair and can also help reduce the hyperpigmentation (excess pigment) caused by ingrowns which mainly occurs in darker skin types.
4.) If you live in warmer climates, you will always be ready for a swim suit: Laser hair removal will ensure that you don't have embarrassing stubble or ingrown hairs in your swim suit.
5.) It eliminates facial hair for women: It is embarrassing for many women and young girls to have facial hair. Laser hair removal can rid the hair and build confidence for life!
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is a privately owned medical spa in Orlando that has been performing laser hair removal for 12 years and was the winner of "Best Laser Hair Removal Orlando 2009". Go to www.winterparklaser.com for more information on laser hair removal.

Laser Hair Removal Benefits

Laser Hair Removal has been available to the public for nearly 20 years now yet so many men and women are still unaware of the benefits laser hair removal especially in comparison to other hair removal methods such as waxing, tweezing, or electrolysis. Laser hair removal has proven to be the safest and most effective treatment form of  hair removal available.
Many men and women  are uneducated about the facts and benefits of laser hair removal.  Just a few important things to know about laser hair removal are the following; it is now safe for all skin types with the appropriate lasers, blondes and red heads can be treated effectively with the correct laser for laser hair removal.  There are many benefits to laser hair removal other than just permanent hair reduction.
Laser Hair Removal benefits:
#1 It's Fast: New technology has allowed laser hair removal to become incredibly efficient. Treatments for small areas such as lip or chin can take only 5 minutes, and large areas like full legs or full back only take 30-40 minutes to complete and in less sessions-only 6-7 on average.
#2 Eliminate In-Grown Hairs (folliculitis): Laser hair removal destroys hair follicles and thins out hair so that hair follicles can no longer become clogged and cause in-grown hairs or folliculitis.
#3 More Personal Time: On average men spend a total of 35 days of their life shaving, and women spend an average of 72 days of their life shaving just their legs.  So in a nutshell laser hair removal can give you have 35-72 days of your life on average to spend doing more productive things with your time.
#4 It is the only permanent hair reduction method: Laser Hair Removal is 95% permanent which means that you might only have 5% regrowth caused by the follicle stimulating hormone and it should be as easy as a touch up once every 1--5 years on average.
#5 It Saves You Money: If you are waxing or shaving you are spending at least $50 per month on average for life for hair reduction.  Laser hair removal can be a little more of an investment in the beginning, but you only need 6-7 treatments on average and then you won't be spending money on hair removal on a monthly basis.
For more information on the benefits of laser hair removal go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Laser Hair Removal Benefits

Laser hair removal is a treatment that has not been available for nearly 2 decades but still seems like a "new concept" to a lot of women and men.  After giving consultations on laser hair removal at our Orlando medical spa Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center I have found that there are many additional benefits to laser hair removal that many people still don't know about.  Here are laser hair removal benefits that I think everyone should be aware of and not just the obvious of shaving less.
Top laser hair removal benefits you didn't think about:
#1 Laser Hair Removal will eliminate ingrown hairs (folliculitis) on any area of the body. 
Folliculitis occurs when hair follicles get trapped and become infected.  Laser hair removal thins out the  hair by destroying fully developed hair follicles by 15-25% each treatment.  This means that the ingrown hairs should stop occurring within 1-3 treatments of laser hair removal.  This is extremely beneficial for darker skin types with thick coarse or curly hair that are more prone to ingrown hairs and folliculitis.
#2 Laser hair removal can lessen hyper-pigmentation (excess pigmented spots) scarring caused by ingrown hairs.
Laser hair removal looks for pigment in the hair follicle to destroy the follicles.  However, if there is excess pigmentation (hyper-pigmentation) on the area treated that was caused from ingrowns it will absorb the laser light and be destroyed.  So this is a huge benefit people don't realize.
#3 The time you will save.
Laser hair removal will give you back time to do more important things.  A recent survey said the average time a woman spends shaving her legs over a lifetime is 72 days!  Not to mention the time women spend driving to the waxing center and having a way every month for 50 years.  Laser hair removal is about a 6-9 month commitment out of a lifetime.
For more information on laser hair removal benefits go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Llaser Hair Removal Even though laser hair removal has been around for nearly 2 decades there are still those who are still shaving, waxing or tweezing because they are afraid or uneducated about laser hair removal. Laser Hair Removal is a much easier process than it's only other permanent hair removal predecessor: electrolysis. Electrolysis devices destroy the growth center of the hair with chemical or heat energy. After a very fine probe is inserted into each hair follicle the follicle is destroyed one at a time which can take over an hour for a small area & over 15-20 treatments. Laser Hair Removal is a much quicker and easier method. Top Benefits of Laser Hair Removal #1 It's Fast: New technology has allowed laser hair removal to become incredibly quick. Treatments for small areas such as lip or chin can take only 5 minutes, and large areas like full legs or full back only take 30-40 minutes. #2 Eliminate In-Grown Hair: Since you are reducing the number of hairs by 95% after 6-7 treatments, you also reduce the chances of getting an ingrown hair again by up to 95%. This can be especially beneficial for those with dark skin who are more prone to ingrown hairs due to thicker, coarser hair. #3 More Personal Time: As a result of not spending time on shaving, one can be given a great deal more of personal time to do other things. Also, you don't have to spend time waxing every month for life. #4 It Last Longer than any other hair removal method available & will save you money: Laser Hair Removal is 95% permanent meaning you should only need a quick touch-up once every 12-24 months. While it might be a small financial investment in the beginning it will inevitably cost less than waxing, and razors over time. For more information on the benefits of laser hair removal go to www.winterparklaser.com

Top 3 Reasons to Get Laser Hair Removal

After performing laser hair removal for 9 years at our Orlando medical spa Winter Park Laser we have definitely seen an increase in the amount of medical spas offering laser hair removal because it has become so popular. It's become popular because of how many benefits it has! Here are our top 3 reasons to get laser hair removal: #1 No more Ingrown Hairs (folliculitis): If you suffer from ingrown hairs-and many people do especially dark skinned men and women then this is the best investment you can give yourself! Laser hair removal works by destroying the active follicles in the anagen cycle (about 15-25% each treatments) so by getting even 2-3 treatments it will thin out enough of the hair so that 2 hairs aren't fighting to get through the same follicle which cause painful ingrown hairs. This treatment is safe for all skin types. #2 Being stubble free when you put on a swim-suit: The #1 dislike for beauty treatment among women is shaving-no one likes doing it! What is worse is a last minute pool adventure & you know you have embarrassing stubble. You don't have to worry about this with laser hair removal! #3 You save money compared to waxing or shaving over time Laser hair removal can be an investment, but it saves a lot of money over times. Razors and waxing can be expensive after you do it every month for years. For more information on laser hair removal go to www.winterparklaser.com

Tips for Getting the Best laser Hair Removal Treatments

Laser Hair Removal has become extremely popular and mainstream over the past decade. However, not all laser hair removal treatments or locations performing them are the same. There are many different types of lasers, factors, and technician training that go into getting a successful laser hair removal treatment. After managing a Medical Spa for 9 years-Winter Park laser & Anti-Aging Center in Orlando here are our top tips for finding a great place to give you successful laser hair removal treatments. Tip #1: Reputation is key-Always do your research on the company by doing an internet search to find online reviews, suggestions and check with your local Better Business Bureau. You can also look up how long they have been in business, what location they are found in and make sure that the person performing the service is licensed. A recommendation from a friend is always a great idea! Tip #2: Ask what technology/machine is being used on you and research that machine. We use the Palomar Starlux 500 and get great results. Pulsed light lasers can be just as effective as long as they are strong like Palomar. You want to ask how old the equipment is and if it has been serviced. Also, if you don’t feel it-it’s not working! Tip #3: Ask them who performs the treatment & if you will be with the same person every-time. Having the same experienced technician can make a difference because they know what settings they used on there and get used to your body and how you react. Also, at a franchise you will often get a different person every time as they have higher turn over this can often be someone inexperienced or not used to treating your body. Tip #4: Make sure you are a good candidate. If you are a blonde or redhead make sure that they have a handpiece especially for lighter hair or ask them to honestly tell you what type of result you can expect. If you have dark skin make sure they specialize in treating skin of color and hand a laser safe for dark skin, you can also ask them to perform a test spot on you to make sure you don’t have a negative reaction. For more tips on getting the best laser hair removal treatments go to www.winterparklaser.com

Top 3 Laser Hair Removal Benefits for Men

Laser Hair Removal began to become commercialized in the early 1990s. Since then laser hair removal has become more popular and main stream than every before with access and affordability to laser hair removal. However, it hasn't been until recently that men have started to show a bigger interest in laser hair removal. At our Medical Spa in Orlando-Winter Park Laser we have always had some male clients for laser hair removal but in the past 2 years we have seen an increase of at least 20-30% in male laser hair removal clients. There are many benefits to men to have laser hair removal and we wanted to share a few as we feel more men should experience the joys of laser hair removal. A little background on how laser hair removal works: Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated pulses of light to a group of hair follicles, using enough power to disable or destroy the root responsible for hair growth without harming the surrounding skin. It requires an average of 6-7 treatments to give you amazing results. Treatments are once every 4-7 weeks as hair growth cycles differ on various body parts and requires no down-time. Here are the Top 3 Benefits of Laser Hair Removal for Men: #1 No more embarrassing ingrown hairs (folliculitis) that many men suffer from when shaving their beard area-especially dark skinned men. Laser hair removal thins out 15-25% of the hair every treatment, which means ingrowns shouldn't occur anymore after as little as 2-3 treatments. #2 More time: Laser Hair Removal frees up a lot of time when men don't have to take the time to shave their face & neck every day or every couple of days. Laser hair removal gives back all of that time when shaving is no longer a chore. #3 Money Saved on Expensive Razors: Let's face it, razors, shaving cream or waxing is very expensive. Laser Hair removal can be a bigger cost up front but is a lot cheaper in the long run, no more $50 on razors & cream per month anymore! For more information on laser hair removal benefits for men go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185.

3 Top Cosmetic Treatments to Get Your Body Ready for Summer

Obviously every one wants to look good for summer especially if you live up north where you bundle up inside for 9 months and are then expected to pop out bikini ready come June. Here are some quick cosmetic treatments that don't require downtime that can get your body ready for summer! These are the cosmetic treatments we recommend at our Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser in Orlando Fl. #1 Laser Hair Removal: Who wants to worry about stubble or ingrowns or irriation around your bikini line or underarms? Laser Hair Removal will eliminate stubble & ingrowns within a few treatments and will give you permanent relief after 6-7 treatments. How it works: Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated pulses of light to a group of hair follicles, using enough power to disable or destroy the root responsible for hair growth without harming the surrounding skin. Treatments are once every 4-7 weeks as hair growth cycles differ on various body parts and requires no down-time. After just one treatment you will see an immediate improvement. #2 Velashape II Cellulite Reduction & Body Sculpting Treatments: This is a great non-invasive alternative to lipo suction that will give you fast results! Powered by the revolutionary elos™ Technology utilizing bi-polar radio frequency, it treats the deeper tissue, offering a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the upper layers of the skin, resulting in cellulite reduction, the smoothing of the skin’s tone and texture, inches lost, and noticeable reshaping of the treated area in 5-6 treatments. An infrared thermometer is used to ensure your body heats up to 104 degrees-the temperature it takes to melt fat. Many clients describe the treatments as feeling like a warm deep tissue massage. #3 Detox-We love & use the 21 Day Standard Process Detox Kits which our clients love to help lose cellulite & lose up to 21 pounds in 21 days. Our purification program emphasizes supplements and whole foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, while limiting high-calorie, refined foods and saturated fats. Nourishing yourself with nutrient-rich foods will provide the complex combination of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are needed to protect the body and promote optimal health. For more information on top cosmetic treatments for summer go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185

New Year Beauty Resolutions for 2013

In our Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center we have the opportunity every January to help women and men become more confident about themselves through non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Here are the top 3 treatments requested every January for New Year's Resolutions. #1 REMOVE EX'S NAME OR BAD IDEA (TATTOO) LASER TATTOO REMOVAL CAN HELP TO COMPLETELY REMOVE A BAD TATTOO ON ANY AREA OF YOUR BODY! The NaturaLase QS is the highest energy q-switched system in the world. Take advantage of four Q-switched wavelengths in one system (1064, 532, 585 and 650 nm). Tattoo ink is removed by using specific wavelengths of light which pass into the skin, and is absorbed by the ink. A given wavelength targets only a single color (or a group of nearby colors). For example, the red wavelength removes the green ink and the green wavelength removes the red ink. The rapid absorption of the light energy (shock wave) causes the tattoo ink to break into tiny particles which can then be removed by the body’s natural filtering systems often referred to as the body’s lymphatic drainage system. Complete Numbing of the treatment area using Lidocaine injections is an available option for a painless procedure. #2 GET IN SHAPE! Velashape II can help you to lose inches, tighten skin & remove cellulite from abdomen, thighs & buttocks! VelaShape II™is Powered by the revolutionary elos™ Technology utilizing bi-polar radio frequency, it treats the deeper tissue, offering a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the upper layers of the skin, resulting in cellulite reduction, the smoothing of the skin’s tone and texture, inches lost, and noticeable reshaping of the treated area in 5-6 treatments. W #3 Stop Shaving! Remove unwanted hair & throw out razors with laser hair removal! Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated pulses of light to a group of hair follicles, using enough power to disable or destroy the root responsible for hair growth without harming the surrounding skin. It requires an average of 6-7 treatments to give you amazing results. Treatments are once every 4-7 weeks as hair growth cycles differ on various body parts and requires no down-time. After just one treatment you will see an immediate improvement. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com

Our Top 3 Holiday Gift Ideas from Winter Park Laser

Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center has been fortunate as a medical spa in Orlando to be in business for over 9 years and in that time we have helped clients pick out awesome and unique gifts for the Holiday season to set them apart for their loved ones. Here are our TOP 3 Favorite Holiday Gift Picks for 2012: #1 The Clarisonic Pro Brush: This is not your typical brush you can purchase at Department stores-this one can only be purchased at Medical Spas or Physician offices like Winter Park Laser in Orlando. The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth skin. In just 60 seconds, the micro-massage action removes 6X more makeup and 2X more dirt and oil than cleansing with your hands alone. Removing more dirt and oil from your pores also helps products work more effectively. *Benefits of the Pro compared to the department store brushes: It's the same price & you get 4 speeds (compared to 3 speeds), an extra year for warranty, a free back extender for the body brush & extra trial size products! #2 The Image Skincare Holiday Kit This amazing already gift wrapped set comes with 4 awesome Medical Spa Skincare products (Cleanser, Vital c seru, spf & more) plus has a beautiful bronzer & lip gloss for only $89! #3 The Gift of Laser Hair Removal-This is something that a lot of people want but don't always want to spend on themselves-especially for men and teens (who aren't working yet :) Laser Hair Removal is much more popular and effective than ever before. You can purchase 1 treatment of a small area such as a lip for as little as $65, and this is a gift that will last a life time as your loved one will no longer have to shave! For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185

November Medical Spa Specials

“BUY ONE, GET ONE LASER HAIR REMOVAL PACKAGE SPECIAL” lhr back of girl Purchase any Large Area Laser Hair Removal Package, and get a Second Small Area Package FREE!! *All packages include 6 treatments and are for original full price only. Not to be used with any other coupons or offers. Large Areas: Lower Legs, Full Legs, Full Arms, Full Face, Extended or Brazilian Bikini, Full Back, Full Chest, or Full Abdomen Small Areas: Underarms, Upper Lip, Chin, Side-burns, Hair Line, Sideburns, Stomach Strip, Neck, Hands, or Feet. SAVE UP to $699! “Holiday Make-Over Package” IPL b a half face INCLUDES TWO IPL PHOTO-FACIALS & One Medium Chemical Peel (includes Jessner or TCA Orange Peel) Total: $550 SAVE $150 Remove excess pigmentation, sun spots, Rosacea, broken capillaries, tighten pores, erase wrinkles & plump up fine lines! Go to www.winterparklaser.com for more information. image holiday kit IMAGE Holiday Kit- Great Holiday Gift! Products include The MAX Facial Cleanser Vital C Hydrating Anti-aging Serum Daily Defense Moisturizer SPF 30 Vital C Hydrating Repair Creme Bonus Products: Plumping lip gloss & bronzer Get Your Holiday Liquid Face-lift juvederm before after Buy One Syringe of Juvederm Ultra or Ultra PLUS & Get 50% OFF the 2nd Syringe (Save $275) All Offers Expires: November 30, 2012

How to Know if Laser Hair Removal is Right for You

Laser Hair Removal is much more popular and widely acknowledged than it was 10 years ago when we started in this business with our Orlando Medical Spa, however there are still plenty of people who are foreign to the subject and are starting to gain interest but need the fact to know if they are a good candidate for this treatment. Laser Hair Removal is still a"new laser treatment" relatively speaking as it has only been commercialized since 1996. I will list the most common myths & facts about candidates for laser hair removal. Myth: Laser Hair Removal is not safe for dark skin types. Fact: Laser Hair Removal can be very safe & effective for dark skin types as long as the correct laser and settings are being used. Actually dark skin clients are often great candidates because they are prone to ingrown hairs. The best type of lasers for dark skin is either an IPL Laser technology or a Yag. You always want to go to someone experienced with treating dark skin types. At Winter Park Laser we have 10 years of experience treating Indian, black, and mediterranean skin that this has become a specialty for us. Myth: Only women have laser hair removal. Fact: A lot of men are getting laser hair removal for all areas of their bodies especially backs, beards, and shoulders. Myth: You can not have laser hair removal if you are a blonde, red head, or have gray hair. Fact: Do to the advances in laser hair removal recently blondes, red heads and older gray haired clients can now have effective treatments with the Yellow Handpiece by Palomar. However really fine peach fuzz can still be difficult to treat. For more information on laser hair removal please visit Winter Park Laser in Orlando or go to www.winterparklaser.com

Laser Hair Removal for Men Increase in Orlando Popularity

After treating client for laser hair removal for the past 9 years in Orlando FL and Central Fl we have seen more male clients increase in our database here at Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center. In the past our laser hair removal clientele was 98% female but it is now at least 30% males. This is due mainly to laser hair removal being more widely accepted and public knowledge. The most popular areas for men are full backs and beard. Many men suffer from ingrown hairs or simply don’t want to shave anymore. Laser hair removal offers a safe and permanent solution for men offering them freedom from embarrassing ingrown hairs or stubble without the pain of waxing or the hassle of shaving or tweezing. Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated pulses of light to a group of hair follicles, using enough power to disable or destroy the root responsible for hair growth without harming the surrounding skin. It requires an average of 6-7 treatments to give you amazing results. Treatments are once every 4-7 weeks as hair growth cycles differ on various body parts and requires no down-time. After just one treatment you will see an immediate improvement. Your skin, hair color, coarseness of hair, age, metabolism and other factors influence your hair growth rate. Thanks to New Advances in technology all hair types including most blondes and red-heads can now benefit from laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is especially good for men with dark skin of African or latino decent as they are more prone to vicious ingrown hairs. We also do laser hair removal for bikini areas, abdomen, chest, and legs for men. For more information on laser hair removal go to www.winterparklaser.com