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

NEW Physician Injector &Specials on Botox & Dermal Fillers

NEW Physician Injector & Monday; Madness Specials on Botox&Dermal Fillers! Dr Lewis You asked to add Mondays for Injectables & lasers & we listened! Meet Dr. Tameika Lewis! Tameika Lewis a board certified OBGYN with a special interest in aesthetics. She has had over 5 years of experience injecting Botox Cosmetic, and Dermal fillers including: Juvederm XC, Radiesse, & Belotero Balance with her former private practice, which had a medical spa. She has also had extensive formal training via several P.A.L.E.T.T.E. courses. Dr. Lewis truly enjoys the aesthetic industry and says "Injecting is something I take great pleasure in and am very good at, perhaps because I am also an artist." We are honored & excited to add Dr. Tameika Lewis to our staff! BELOTERO BEFORE AFTER MONDAY MADNESS SPECIALS! $10 PER UNIT BOTOX (NORMALLY $11) $75 OFF ANY DERMAL FILLER INCLUDING JUVEDERM, RADIESSE & BELOTERO FULL SYRINGES, OR $200 OFF 2 SYRINGES! THIS SPECIAL IS FOR MONDAYS ONLY & EXPIRES JULY 15TH 2013! Winter Park Laser and Anti-Aging Center 1155 N Kentucky Ave Winter Park FL 32789 407-601-1185 * www.winterparklaser.com Medical Director: James F Farrell MD FREE Consultations always available!

New Physician Injector added to Orlando Medical Spa

Winter Park laser & Anti-Aging Center is pleased to announce the addition of a second injector and laser technician-Dr. Tamieka Lewis. This addition will open up more availability for clients to receive Botox cosmetic, Juvederm, Radiesse, Belotero Balance and all cosmetic laser treatments. It is really important to have the best and most certified licensed injectors which need to be an A Registered Nurse Practioner, Physicians Assistant or Physician in the state of Florida. Tameika Lewis a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist with a special interest in aesthetics. She has had a great deal of experience over the last 5 years injecting neurotoxins such as Botox Cosmetic and Dysport and Dermal fillers including Botox cosmetic, Juvederm, Radiesse, Belotero Balance with her former private practice, which had a medical spa. She has also had extensive formal training via several P.A.L.E.T.T.E. courses, the most recent of which was a lower face conference she attended in Naples this past August of 2012. Dr. Lewis truly enjoys the aesthetic industry and says "Injecting is something I take great pleasure in and am very good at, perhaps because I am also an artist." Winter Park Laser is honored and excited to add Dr. Tameika Lewis to their staff as an injector and laser technician. She will add a wealth of knowledge and dynamic insight into the Orlando Medical Spa. For more information on Dr. Lewis or dermal fillers at Winter Park Laser go to www.winterparklaser.com

Top 3 Ways to Look Younger Fast

After running a medical spa for 8 years-Winter Park Laser& Anti-Aging Center in Orlando FL the questions asked often is what is the quickest way to look younger? I also hear "I have a reunion in a week to a few weeks, what can I do quickly to look younger?" So here are my Top 3 ways to look younger fast! #1 Light Chemical Peels with Dermaplaning Why? The Dermaplaning uses a special blade to remove dead skin cells & peach fuzz-instantly making your skin look brighter and it allows the light peel to penetrate deeper, giving you a better result faster. Chemical peels come in 3 strenths. Light peels have little downtime and give great results using a cocktail of ultra-resurfacing ingredients such as lactic, glycolic, mandelic, or salicylic acids to exfoliate dead surface skin cells, leaving skin firmer, tighter and healthier with a great glow to your skin. #2 IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacials Why? A lot of people focus on wrinkles but uneven skin tone and excess pigmentation can make a person look a lot older than just wrinkles. IPL photo-facials are a great easy way with no downtime to erase sun damage and redness while tightening pores. Intense pulsed light treatments use the MaxG hand-piece to deliver energy to target and destroy vascular and pigmented lesions associated withveins, Rosacea, sun damage, and age spots from face, chest, hands, legs, and arms. #3 A "Liquid Face-lift" using Cosmetic Dermal Fillers such as Radiesse, or Juvederm. Why? When you need an instant fix, dermal fillers can pull up sagging jowles & fill in hollow cheeks making any one look 5-10 years younger instantly! The injectables used are normally Juvederm, Perlane, Restylane or Radiesse. The only possible side effect is slight temporary swelling for 24-48 hours and a small risk of swelling but one could go back to work immediately unlike a surgical face-lift with weeks of recovery. For more information on the top 3 ways to look younger fast go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185. Winter Park Laser is located at 1155 N Kentucky Ave Winter Park FL 32789.

Does Your Dad Secretly want "Brotox" for Father's Day?

One new trend in the cosmetic industry with men is "Brotox" or Botox for men. Men have the same aging concerns as women-wrinkles, sun damage, sagging skin so why shouldn’t they be able to fix them. Well now that social norms have given the wink and nod for the green light on laser skin resurfacing, fillers and Botox men are stepping our of their man caves and into medical spas. Competition in the job markets also plays a part in the influx as men want to stay looking young and healthy for that career competitive edge. Botox is a natural and purified protein that temporarily reduces contractions of the facial muscles that cause lines, by blocking nerve transmissions, leaving the skin unwrinkled. This creates a smooth and a more youthful appearance. Laser Hair Removal has also become very popular amongst men especially for those who suffer from ingrown hairs (folliculitis). Men don’t want the pain of waxing or the temporary benefits of shaving-they are looking for permanent solutions in laser hair removal. Laser hair removal for men is common for the beard area, back area, shoulder area and now bikini area has become popular as well. Laser hair removal is a fairly comfortable treatment after cooling gel is applied and topical numbing can be applied as well. So when you are deciding on what to get your husband, boyfriend of Father this Father's Day think of a less traditional gift such as "Brotox" or laser hair removal. For more information 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.

Why You Shouldn't Be Intimidated By Chemical Peels

In our Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center we see many clients who have never done cosmetic treatments before. I am often asked what is the first treatment I recommend- and it is normally chemical peels or chemical peels combined with laser treatments because they can do so many benefits for the skin. However, a lot of times when I use the words "chemical peel" clients get uneasy and I have often been asked-"Will I look like Samantha from Sex and the City when she couldn't go out for weeks and looked like raw skin". The answer is NO! People are often uneducated about the types of chemical peels and levels as there are light, medium and strong peels and varying strengths within each of those. There are different types of chemical peels to address acne, wrinkles, scars, sun damage, Melasma, fine lines, pore size and texture. Here are some of the most common types of peels: Types of chemical peels Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs are a group of mild organic acids most often derived from fruit, sugar cane and milk. AHA peels promote increased epidermal sloughing and are best for clients who want to improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne scars and other dark marks. The most common AHAs are glycolic, lactic, tartaric and malic acids. In addition, there are many hybrid AHAs that have emerged in the esthetic marketplace. These acids exfoliate dead skin cells to reveal a fresher, brighter, younger-looking complexion. Often called a “lunchtime” peel," AHAs are popular because they cause only minimal irritation and require no downtime. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA). BHA (also known as salicylic acid) treats the same skin conditions as AHAs; however, it penetrates the epidermis more deeply than AHA peels. Salicylic acid is found in wintergreen leaves and birch bark, and it has been used for decades to treat conditions, such as acne, warts and psoriasis. BHA peels are considered anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. These peels work well with sensitive, oily and acne-prone skin. It is important to note that because salicylic acid has properties similar to aspirin, it should not be used on clients with aspirin allergies. Jessner’s. Stronger than BHAs, the Jessner’s peel is also good for treating oily skin, acne and fine lines. Still considered a light peel (unless multiple coats are applied, in which case it is a deep peel), Jessner’s often combines salicylic acid, resorcinol and lactic acid in an ethanol solution--depending on the manufacturer. This peel removes dead skin throughout a period of six to 10 days. This treatment works especially well for clients with pigment irregularities, including melasma. Trichloroacetic acid.TCA is a standard agent in medium-level chemicals peels. As TCA is a deeper peel than Jessner’s, it must be performed under a physician’s supervision unless the peel is less than 10% TCA. This peel works to coagulate skin protein in order to treat skin imperfections, discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles. This peel needs to be used with caution when treating darker skin tones, because there is a risk of the peel causing hyperpigmentation. These are just a few types of chemical peels-there are hundreds of blends and combinations to meet your needs. Find an experienced medical aesthetician and ask for a free consultation. For more information on chemical peels and why to not be intimidated go to www.winterparklaser.com