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After Effects of Laser Hair Removal - Should I Be Afraid? Web EzineArticles.com Submit Articles Watch the Video -- Members Login Benefits Recent Articles Expert Authors Experts By Location Read Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Author TOS Terms of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS Blog Forums About Us What's New Contact Us Affiliates Link To Us Privacy Policy Site Map Search All Options Search Article IDs Search Article Titles Search Articles Search Expert Authors Search Article Keywords Search Article Summary Advanced Search Power Search Email Address: Your Name: Got an Ezine Marketing or Email Newsletter Question? AskChrisKnight.com HOME :: Health-and-Fitness / Beauty After Effects of Laser Hair Removal - Should I Be Afraid? By Mike Singh Article Word Count: 415 [ View Summary ] Comments (0) Considering laser hair removal? This relatively safe procedure is the perfect way to remove hair for an extended period of time. It is much faster, less painful and lasts longer than waxing or other types of hair removal. But, is there anything that you should know before having the procedure done? Are you wondering if in fact there are more facts that you should have on this before you begin? Whats Going To Happen To Me? For many, the worry is that you will not know what is about to happen. It sounds pretty scary having a laser come at you while you are laying there vulnerable. But, the fact of the matter is that this is a very safe procedure. The laser will be worked by an experienced technician and you should make sure of this. It will feel like a soft tingling sensation across your skin. It is much less painful than waxing is. For most people, the pain is tolerable and there are few complications. They can go back to their normal routine right away. Possible after-effects For some, there are a few things that can happen to the skin. All of these conditions are mild and should not be considered something that will happen as the risk is low anyway. Redness - The first thing that you will notice may be redness to the area that has been treated. In most cases, this is only temporary and will be gone within a few minutes. It is the same basic reaction that you would have if you were to pluck a hair or to damage the skin lightly. Swelling - Your skin can seem to be a little swollen in the area that is treated. This again is just a reaction to being hurt and will go away within a few minutes or so. Change in skin color - In some very rare cases, there is the potential for the lightening or darkening of the skin. This is very rare and the risk can be minimized by simply insuring you are working with an experienced technician for your laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is a relatively safe procedure that doesnt often go wrong unless there is inexperience or human error, which is rare. So, hopefully we have convinced you that the after effects are minimal and quite tolerable to most people. Mike Singh is the publisher of http://www.no-hairs.com/ On his website, he provides articles about body hair waxing and a guide for shaving pubic hair . Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mike_Singh Additional EzineArticles from the Health-and-Fitness:Beauty Category: Skin Care Fundamentals: Toning Medium Hair Styles Don't Have To Be Boring Spotlight Your Beauty Spots Tips and Tricks Cleansers Effect On Your Skin Wigs: The Good, The Bad And The Ridiculous Shea Butter Lip Balm No Petroleum Jelly Heads Up - Ten Techniques For Safely Shaving Your Head Top Tips For Choosing The Right Hair Dryer How Correct Nutrition Can Improve the Health of Your Hair Hair Straightener Is the High Temperature Safe for Your Hair? Best Skin Care Products Skin Care Fundamentals: Steaming Whiten Your Teeth and Brighten Your Smile Skin Care Fundamentals: Cleansing 10 Beauty and Health Resolutions Every Woman Can Keep! All About Facial Skin Care Oily Hair - A Greasy Battle Skin Care Tips For Winter Dandruff - More Than An Itch Herbal Skin Care Secrets Hidden At The Greengrocer's Indoor Tanning Your Safer Alternative to the Sun The All-Natural Cleanser Breast Augmentation - Implants Breast Augmentation - Non Surgical Options Breast Augmentation - Why Women Do It Curls for Girls - How to Scrunch Your Hair Herbal Skin Care Products - Do They Work? Cosmetic Dentistry Know Your Options Makeup Tips For Blue Eyes Adding Color To Your Hair 7 Great Hair Care Tips Popular Hairstyles in Early 20th Century America Teen Hair Style Ideas This article has been viewed 73 time(s). Article Submitted On: December 18, 2005 Please Rate This Article: Select Rating Excellent Very Good Interesting Fair Could Use Improvement Number of ratings: 0 Rating: 0 © EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved Worldwide. EzineArticles.com is a Member of the EmailUniverse.com Network

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BOSLEY - HAIR LOSS CAUSES Why do some men and women keep their hair well into old age while others begin experiencing hair loss at a young age? A Genetic Problem? For most of us who are experiencing premature baldness, the cause is genetic. Hair loss, like eye color, is an inherited trait. While you were still forming in the womb, your hair follicles were being genetically coded. If genes responsible for hair loss were present, they made the hair follicles on top of your head sensitive to the hormone dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. These follicles were then predisposed to begin shrinking when you reached adulthood. Unfortunately, once this genetic ball gets rolling, it will continue throughout your lifetime. As the hairs produced by your ever-shrinking follicles become finer and finer, they will begin failing to grow to normal length. And what is first noticed as "thinning hair" or a "receding hairline" progresses to baldness when the shrinking follicles finally stop producing any hair at all. Popular Misconceptions For many years our schools have taught - quite erroneously - that hair loss is always inherited from the mother's father. Medical science now knows that baldness genes are passed down from both sides of the family. They also can skip generations, and are utterly random in terms of which siblings they will affect; it is quite common for a woman to keep a full head of hair while her sister begins experiencing severe thinning in her twenties. How Important Is Hair Care? Contrary to common belief, hair loss is not caused by a failure to take good care of your hair. Consumers waste millions of dollars on shampoos and phony, non-FDA approved treatments. (Only two medications, Rogaine and Propecia, have ever been approved by the FDA to treat hair loss.) We have counseled too many men and women who hold themselves responsible for their hair loss. It is important to understand that with very few exceptions, our hair follicles are going to live or die by their genetic coding - and nothing else. Medical science is still searching for a complete understanding of the biochemical processes that occur within our hair follicles. Click here to learn more about the science behind hair loss and what you can do about it. Is there a set number of grafts for each hair transplant surgery? MORE ANSWERS PROCESS: See a step-by-step guide to hair restoration at Bosley MORE PHOTOS: Review more photos of Bosley hair restoration patients in this section MORE TALK WITH A PATIENT: Email Carl Bell about his hair transplant experience at Bosley MORE RESEARCH Don't take our word for it. See pictures and read comments from more of our hair restoration patients. What is a hair transplant exactly? A hair transplant procedure is an artistic redistribution system that takes donor-dominant hair follicles from the very back and sides of the head and artfully transplants them into thinning or balding areas. With Bosley follicular unit technologies, this results in a very natural appearance. Basically we take hair from where you have more than you need and put it where you need it more, the ideal solution to baldness. How long do hair transplants last? For the vast majority of patients, virtually all transplanted hair lasts a lifetime. In some cases, a small percentage of transplanted hair may be lost as the patient ages. Is it going to hurt? Although patients are administered local anesthetics and other medications, the degree of pain or discomfort experienced by patients during or after the procedures varies among patients. We also supply patients with medication to use after the procedure, if needed. Many of our patients find that they do not need to take any medication at all after their hair transplant procedure. How does the Bosley hair restoration procedure differ from all the others I see advertised? Bosley can't account for the work of others because we don't know the exact protocols and specific technical variations that are used elsewhere. We can talk to you about Bosleys own hair transplant techniques which emphasize the natural variations in the texture and color of hair, the angles and directions of hair growth, and the size and shape of grafts. The artistry involved in combining these numerous variations significantly impacts the naturalness of the hair restoration results. Not every physician has the skill or aptitude for this refined technique. Bosley suggests you visit with others and we also invite you to come in to visit with us at no charge. Is there any scarring? Whenever human skin is cut, it always heals by the process called "fibrosis." This fibrosis (commonly known as scarring) is the skin's way of healing. Thanks to the skill of our experienced hair transplant physicians, the healing sites in the transplanted areas are usually so small that the fibrosis is virtually undetectable. Any scar in the donor area is covered by your existing hair. At Bosley, hair transplantation procedures are designed to produce a very natural look. In the great majority of cases, the microtechnologies currently used at Bosley make the restored hairline virtually undetectable. Are there any complications or risks with the hair transplantation surgery? Occurrences of infection after a hair transplant procedure are rare. In the few cases where infection does occur, it is often due to the patient's failure to fully follow post-operative instructions. Even when infection occurs, it generally is easily treatable with antibiotics, which can be prescribed by the physician. How many grafts will it take to cover 1 square inch? That is very difficult to answer without seeing you. This is because the number of grafts required will ultimately be dependant upon the texture and quality of your hair, i.e. darker, coarser hair may require fewer grafts to cover the same area as compared to lighter colored, fine hair. It will also be dependent upon your degree of baldness and your density goals. Can I have the procedure done by Dr. Bosley? Yes, you may have a procedure done by Dr. Bosley. However, you should be aware that his fees are higher than those charged by the rest of the doctors at Bosley. This does not mean that other Bosley physicians' skills are any less than that of Dr. Bosley. It is the result of the fact that if Dr. Bosley did not charge more, a substantial number of persons would ask specifically for him and the demand would greatly exceed his ability to meet all of the requests. Do you use laser in the hair transplantation procedure? Bosley physicians do not feel that the laser benefits patients. It can damage healthy hair follicles, have a negative impact on scalp elasticity, and in general, slow down the healing process. The use of lasers in hair restoration has diminished greatly in the last few years. How many procedures are necessary for hair restoration? The number of procedures necessary to achieve a personally desired goal varies from person to person and the individual degree of hair loss; but in our experience, the great majority of our patients want to have at least two procedures. Return to top of page Privacy Statement and Legal Matters The confidentiality of the medical records of all Bosley patients has been and continues to be strictly protected. We release medical information regarding one of our patients whenever the patient instructs us to do so, or whenever we are required to do so by legal process. Because Bosley is not involved in the electronic transactions that are typical of managed care, Bosley is not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, commonly known as HIPAA. The patients featured on this website have given their permission to appear. Testimonial statements and photographs of Bosley patients do not constitute a warranty or prediction of the outcome of your individual hair restoration. Not all patients can achieve the results depicted here. Ask your Bosley physician about your individual case. Professional services are provided by the licensed medical doctors of Bosley Medical Group, L, Lee Bosley, M.D., founder. The World's Most Experienced Hair Restoration Practice (sm) 2004 Bosley. Bosley has performed more than 180,000 hair transplant procedures on men and women from more than 60 different nations who suffered from hair loss. Bosley is a world leader in hair loss and medical hair restoration. 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HairNet - hair products for hair loss, baldness prevention - hair farm, hair lotion. Answers to frequently asked questions What is the Hair Growth Cycle? Hair growth is no longer a mystery. Doctors have determined that hair growsin three phases: anagen - the two to six year growing phase; catagen - thetransitional phase which should last only three weeks; telogen - theresting phase. In people with normal hair growth, hair that has entered the telogen phaseremains dormant in the scalp for two to four months. This hair is then shedwhen a new hair growing from the same bulb pushes it out. In men and womenwho are losing more hair than they are growing, the telogen or restingphase can last several years - or the remainder of your life. Often a hair is growing, but you do not see it easily. These fine, barelypigmented, nearly invisible hairs are called vellus hair. They are found onyour face, ears, the tops of your hands and other areas of your body.Before the bulbs on your scalp wither away and are no longer able toproduce hair, they replace the thick dark terminal hair that you are usedto seeing with skinny, hardly noticeable vellus hair. If you look carefullyin a magnifying mirror, you will most likely see some vellus hair emergingfrom what looks like empty follicles. This is especially true in MalePattern Baldness, where hair bulbs cycle down - producing terminal hairswhen the bulbs are large and powerful, then replacing these normal scalphairs with vellus hair as the bulb decreases in size over a period ofyears. This condition is known as thinning hair, and, while you may look like youhave no hair, you really do - it's just too thin to see. In most people,thinning hair lasts for many years before hair bulbs begin to atrophy andare no longer able to manufacture hair at all. How Do Genes Play a Role in Hair and Hair Loss? Vitamins aren't the only factor in hair growth. Levels of testosteronederivative - dihydrotestosterone - found within follicle cells also play arole. Follicles have two kinds of protein molecules on their cell membranes. Onegroup of proteins receives testosterone, while the other group repels it.In this way the follicle can balance the amount of hair growth directionthat it receives from the body. How many of each type of protein receptors a person has seems to begenetically predetermined. Hence, Male Pattern Baldness is a trait passedfrom generation to generation. Men and women with moretestosterone-receptive proteins have an overload of dihydrotestosterone(DHT) in their hair producing cells - and are more likely to develophormone-linked hair loss as they go through life. In men, these receptor cells seem to be located in certain areas of thescalp, yet are not found in others. This is why most men begin to getthinning hair first on the top of the scalp, then the front, then thesides. In women, receptor proteins are found in follicles throughout thescalp, which explains why hair loss in women is diffuse instead ofaffecting only certain areas. Why Do You Lose Your Hair? How does DHT cause thinning hair and hair loss? When DHT becomes moreactive, it reacts with sebum and cholesterol found on and within the scalp.This DHT/sebum/cholesterol mix is shed into hair follicles, where it slowlynarrows the tiny opening, causing the follicle itself to become shorter andshallower within the scalp. The lifespan of hair growing from this smallerfollicle is shortened, making the hair fall out sooner than it normallywould. What was once a long terminal hair is soon replaced by aminiaturized version of the original hair. Over the years, miniaturizationcontinues with each new hair, until the cells within affected folliclesfinally cease to produce hair and close up altogether. How Do Sulfanates Help Thinning Hair? Sulfanates clean out the plug of DHT, cholesterol and sebum that causeshair problems, thus revitalizing the follicle to produce a thicker looking,healthier hair once more. When supplied with high levels of keratin-forming amino acids and naturalenergizers like niacin, biotin, folic acid, vitamins A, D, E and nucleicacids, hair follicles can be assisted in their production of thicker,healthier looking hair. Additional Facts About Thinning Hair Thinning Hair precedes most cases of permanent hair loss by severalyears. Thinning Hair can be aggravated by ingredients used in many shampoos andother hair growth products. Thinning Hair may give the appearance of hair loss when in fact thefollicles are just in a stage of miniaturization. How Do The Endocrine Glands Affect Hair? Hormones are liquid secretions of the endocrine glands whichvery much influence our actions and feelings. The glands aresmall bodies situated all around the body. The Thyroid Gland,Parathyroid Glands, Adrenals, etc, are all endocrine glands.They produce hormones into the blood circulation thatcirculates throughout the body and play a major role inregulating how we function. An over or under-production ofa particular hormone will give rise to an imbalance withinthe body. Often the signs and symptoms of an imbalance areobvious- such as lack of body growth, excessive fatigue,and great thirst.However, a slight imbalance might only bereflected in the hair-its growth, loss of texture,loss,- and,if caught in this early stage, might save a lot of problemslater on. What is Hypothyroidism? Can lead to a diffuse loss of scalp hair,eyebrows and otherbody hair, brittle hair and nails,dry skin, lethargy,slowness of speech, and a gain of weight. Sometimeshypothyroidism is associated with toxemia and excessiveweight gain during pregnancy (40-50 pounds),heart problems,sensitivity to the cold and a high cholesterol level in theblood. What Role Do The Adrenal Bodies Play? The Adrenal Glands produce hormones that have many functionsamong which are:Influencing the heart beat, the output ofsugar from the liver into the blood stream, and sexphysiology. Each adrenal gland has a cortex (the outer part)and a medulla (inner part)The medulla produces the hormoneadrenal (epiniphrine) and noradrenaline (norepiniphrine)which help the body combat stressful situations. The adrenalcortex produces several hormones among which are theglucocorticoids. These promote normal metabolism and alsohelp to combat stress. Cortisone is one of the mainglucocorticoids the production of which, is controlledby the Adrenocorticotropic Hormone from the pituitary gland.When diffuse hair loss arises as a result of prolonged stress,it is probably the increased production of the adrenal glandhormones that initiates the hair loss.An underactivity of theadrenal glands can give rise to fatigue, loss of weight,marked pigmentation of the skin,anemia,extreme weakness anddiffuse hair loss.This problem is known as ADDISON'S DISEASEand can be treated.

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Berkeley Parents Network: Laser Hair Removal Berkeley Parents Network Home Members Post a Msg Reviews Advice Join BPN Help/FAQ What's New Search Laser Hair Removal Berkeley Parents Network Advice Beauty & Fitness Hair Removal Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal for facial hair 7/05 Bikini line laser hair removal 5/05 Laser hair removal on dark skin? 10/04 Laser hair removal in Berkeley 9/04 Laser hair removal of hair on chin 4/04 Hair on my chin and neck 2/03 Considering laser hair removal 1/02 More advice about Hair Removal related page: Dermatologists (laser treatments) Laser hair removal for facial hair July 2005 I'm very interested in getting my facial hair treated with laser. I have semi-dark skin, and I have hair practically all over my face. Does anyone know if all the facial areas can be treated with laser? Any recommendations for a good place? Has anyone tried Aura Skin on San Pablo for hair removal? Any ideas what it might cost me? Thanks a lot.Toni I highly recommend Advance Laser Clinics on 2397 Shattuck Ave. 486-1460. My husband is having his back done, 2 sections so far they recommended 6 for him. It is looking great, he gets red for maybe 24h. After that you can't tell it was done except for less hair.Hairless husband I would only trust a doctor to remove facial hair, so you should find out who does the hair removal there first. It is your face, and lasers are serious equipment. I have been seeing Dr. Brozowski in Berkeley, and am VERY pleased. I haven't had any problems/side effects, although I know some others who have gone to a 'spa' and have had. Personally, I think you get what you pay for. Bikini line laser hair removal May 2005 I am interested in having my bikini line hair permanently removed using laser treatments. The last recommendation I found on this subject was more than a year ago. I live in Oakland and would be willing to go to Berkeley for the service. Anyone have a good recommendation? hoping to be hairless down there I know you said you were looking for somewhere in Oakland orBerkeley, but I found a place in SF that is way cheaper than anyof the places I called in the East Bay. Aesthetic LaserConcepts, 450 Sutter (Suite 2433) @ Powell, 415 956-0111. Youcan pay extra to get anesthetic cream that you apply about anhour before the lasering; I definitely recommend doing thatunless you have high pain tolerance.Hair today, gone tomorrow Hi! I've been going to The Laser Center of Marin -http://www.marinlaser.com/. Their prices are very reasonable,the procedure is done by an RN, the office is quiet and clean.If you have any questions about the procedure feel free tocontact me.Hairless and loving it!ritter I have been going to Advanced Laser Clinics. They are afranchise opperation and their prices are resonable and they usethe newest laser technology. THey just opened an office inBerkeley, but I've been going to Sausalito (which I'd recommendjust because the atmosphere there is like a spa!). Go to thewebsite www.advancedlasercinics.com and then click locations andsearch for Berkeley. Beware: It HURTS! Get some numbing creamand take a vicodin before you go.Rebecca The office of Elizabeth Lee, MD, is the best place you can go inthe East Bay for laser hair removal. Her office number is704-2170. Everyone I know who has gone to her has had a verypositive experience.Maureen I recently went to a new laser hair removal salon in SF, calledSona MedSpa. I did the first treatment (in what will probably be5-6 treatments) for bikini and underarm. Thought it's too earlyto tell you the final results, I was very happy with this initialvisit. They are extremely professional, informative and pleasant.I was a little nervous because of previous pain-managment issueswith electrolysis. This was MUCH better and will ultimatelyhappen much more quickly. Already, one treatment has made adifference.SonaMedSpa is at 415-986-9100 and you can check them out on theWeb at www.SonaMedSpa.com/SanFrancisco.Hirsute No More Feb 2004 I am interested in having my bikini line hair permanentlyremoved preferrably through laser hair removal rather thanelectrolysis. Right now I have to have it waxed often, leavingme with ingrown hairs, not to mention the pain of the waxingitself. I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this done (I'dlike to hear about results), and if anyone can recommend a goodplace to have it done. Any information would be very helpful...thanks FYI, it may take more than one session. but after that, it ispermanent. i do not have a recommendation about where to gohowever.anon I had laser hair removal done a year ago, and would do it againin a minute! The results are amazing: my skin in smooth andhair free, and I've had no regrowth. Now I go swimming or onvacation and don't even think about it. I'm so glad the hassleof waxing, ingrown hairs and regrowth are over. I honestly wishI had done it years ago, but the technology was not very gooduntil recently. For me, it took five treatments to get get allthe hair, which, while not cheap, was certainly less expensivethan a lifetime of waxing or shaving. It's also a LOT cheaperthan electrolysis, which takes forever and is painful. Thelaser can be uncomfortable, but hurts less than waxing, and youhave the option to use a numbing cream if you want. I do recommend that you get a physician to do this for you,however, as you can get burning/scarring if done improperly. Irecommend Dr. Brozowski's office in Berkeley. Her number is 549-3333 and web www.doctoragogo.com. Good luck!happily hairless Well this is a timely process. It takes about a year of sessionsto completely remove the hairs (i.e. chin). However, the bikiniline may take longer because of the coverage area.Try Laser Hair Removal instead! It's more effective, lesspainful and much less expensive in the long run. In the Elmwoodarea, you can try Dr. Brozowski's office at 510-549-3333. Herwebsite is www.doctoragogo.comanne p. Kathryn Carron atAvenue Electrolysis ~ is highly recommended4331 Piedmont avenue 94611510.658.1010www.avenue-electrolysis.comBlossom Re: Electrolysis in Elmwood (Jan 2004) Try Laser Hair Removal instead! It's more effective, less painful and much less expensive in the long run. In the Elmwood area, you can try Dr. Brozowski's office at 510-549-3333. Her website is www.doctoragogo.comanne p. Laser hair removal on dark skin? Oct 2004 I am a light-skinned African-American person who is considering laser hair removal. Years ago, I read that dark-skinned people were bad candidates for laser hair removal because of the increased risk of scarring. Are there any darker skinned people who've had laser hair removal that can tell me if it did or didn't work for them? Where did you go?Tired of the hair war Hi,I don't have dark skin but have had extensive laser hair treatment on my bikini line and underarms. I had this done at the doctor's office. Just wanted to let you know that it is quite painful (like a rubber band snapping on your skin) and requires 3-6 sessions to be effective. The doctor warned me that since I tan pretty easily, it is possible to get some dark pigmentation/scarring. I got a few marks that were darkish but have faded away with bleaching cream and time over the past few years. I now am not hairless in these areas but do have very thin, sparse hair that is really easy to shave and/or wax. I probably need a couple more sessions but it is costly and I'm pretty satisfied with what I have for now. Also, I don't want to deal w/ any more discoloration. So, after babbling on, my recommendation would be to see a really good dermatologist and discuss it with them. Maybe do a test patch in a discrete area. I now go to Dr. Katie Rodan in Oakland. She is the co-creator of Proactiv Solution and is an EXCELLENT doctor. I highly recommend that you go to a doctor w/ a good reputation. Hope this helps. Feel free to email me with any questions.jackiez I am a carmel complexed african american & I have had laser removal on my bikini area. I had a great response to the laser. It worked well & now my bikini area is as soft as a baby's bottom. I went to Dr June Engle. Her number is 925-284-3764. She just moved so I don't know if that number is the same, but her new address is 3799 Mount Diablo Blvd, in Lafayette. She uses a new laser machine that I have yet to experience, but I know for a fact that the old one worked, so I'm sure the newer does too....new & improved. The process was a year, I went once a month, it cost about $500 each time, but it was truly worth it because I was real hairy. There is some scaring after the procedure for a few days, but it does fade away. If you have any more questions feel free to email me.http://www.lasersolutionsmd.com/Shelly I think in the past lasers did not work as well on darker skin, and the older lasers only treated lighter skin. There are newer lasers that treat all skin types, but you must be sure to find a physician that has this type of machine (and fyi, that's NOT what they have at UCSF). I saw Dr. Christine Brozowski , an excellent cosmetic dermatologist in Berkeley, and I've had really great results. What was immediately noticeable was the reduction in ingrown hairs. People with darker skin often have coaser hair (like moi), which result in hideous ingrowns and even caused me to have acne. If you're nervous about it, you can always do a test spot and make sure you have no discoloration. I'm a complete convert to laser and can't believe I ever did anything else. I'm planning to do my legs next!won the hair war Laser hair removal can cause hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin in treated areas, particularly in darker skinned people. A new laser called the Gentle YAG has been developed just for this problem. This laser is much kinder to dark skin than the Alexandrite laser, and pigmentation problems after treatment are much less common. In my practice, I also pretreat patients who are darker skinned with Hydroquinone which helps prevent hyperpigmentation caused by the irritation of the laser. It is important to know that different types of skin problems are handled best by specific types of lasers. However, lasers are expensive and many offices and spas try to purchase a laser that is versatile and can treat many conditions. These lasers often treat none of these conditions well. It is therefore important to make sure that you are getting treatment where the Gentle-YAG is available to minimize your risk of hyperpigmentation. We are providing hair removal services in my office, and bring in the specific laser required to treat a specific condition. We work with the Gentle YAG. Please feel free to call the office for more information. 510 704-2170Elizabeth Lee, M.D. I also have dark skin so when I went of a few clinics in SanFrancisco they told me laser hair removal would not be veryeffective. Then I went to Dr. Usha Rajagopal at 490 Post St.(suite 430) in San Francisco. The doctor is east-indian herself, so she specializes in hairremoval for dark skin types. I found out that there is a specialtype of laser called a Lyra laser that works on dark skin types -and that only a few doctors in the area have that type of laser. My experience was great - her staff were all very caring andknowledgable, and they were open evenings and weekends. I endedup having laser hair removal on my chin, lip and underarms and itonly took me 8 treatments. I've had a little bit of growth on myupper lip - but I just go back once every 3 or 4 months and getit zapped again. It's been 3 years and I am so satisfied. Anyways, you should check out Dr. Rajagopal's website - itexplains the laser proccess better than I can. Its http://www.sfcosmeticsurgery.com/procedures/laserprocedures/laserhairremoval.htm Also, they're phone number is (415) 392-3333. They are right byunion square so it's very easy to get to - you can take the Munito Powell St. Station and just walk up Powell to post.Good luck!Kristiane Laser hair removal in Berkeley Sept 2004 Does anybody have a recommendation for laser hair removal in Berkely/ North Berkeley area. I used to go over to the city, but don't have the time anymore.Thanks We will be providing laser hair removal services in my office in Berkeley starting next month. Please feel free to call for more information. 510 704-2170.Thank you for your interestElizabeth Lee, M.D. Laser hair removal of hair on chin April 2004 I'm in my second year of electrolysis for hair removal on mychin. I have some hairs on my upper lip area but understand thatelectrolysis in that area is extremely painful. I wondered ifanyone has had a good experience with laser hair removal on theface. Is it painful? I'm concerned about scarring as well. Please let me know if you have someone to refer me to.thanksLauren I've had electrolysis on my upper lip and laser hair removal onmy legs. I think they are about equally painful. Both arebearable if you use anesthetic cream (e.g. Emla) first. Apply toupper lip about 20 min before treatment; to legs about an hourbefore.Electrolysis is a better choice if you have scattered dark hairs. Laser hair removal is appropriate if you want an area completelybald. You have to shave the area before laser treatment--Iwouldn't want to shave my upper lip; I just want to get rid ofthe scattered dark hairs. Also, laser hair removal is moreexpensive--about $200-$250/hr vs. ~$60/hr for electrolysis.If you are interested in laser hair removal, I've used the placein SF at 450 Sutter (Suite 2433) @ Powell, 888 846-5273.Getting less hairy I too tried electrolosys for very unfortunate hair on chin/neck. Hated it! painful and slow. I am currently undergoing laser treatment with Dr. Christine Brozowski in Berkeley -- it is not as painful and the doc tells me I will probably be done in three sessions. Not cheap though, but worth it for a feminine neck.hopefully hairless soon Hair on my chin and neck February 2003 I am chagrined to say, that I am growing dark hair on the fairskin of my chin and neck (ICK!)I understand that I am a good candidate for laser hairremoval. I would love recommendations for good, reputablepractitioners (doctors okay, too). I figure that the high up-front cost of this will more than make up for the mentalanguish and expense of the other chronic, long-term solutions.(I am an experienced patron of waxing and other services, so noneed to provide insight there).Thanks. hairy and hating it I went to the office of Dr. Rajagopal in San Francisco (415392-3333), with reasonably good results. I now have justpeach fuzz on my upper lip, though I also developed someslightly increased pigmentation with resulting darkenedpatches in the treatment area. I am olive-skinned to beginwith, which I think may have made me more susceptible tothat: if you are fair-skinned, it may not be such a risk for you,but it's a good idea to ask about it. Dr. R is a plastic surgeon and she met me for the initialconsult, but the treatments were performed by stafftechnicians, who are aestheticians of varying skill andexperience. I was happiest with Eunice, who was verygentle and knowledgeable. One of the techs was rathertrigger-happy - apparently she ''zapped'' herself with thething whenever she saw the slightest shadow of unwantedhair - and urged me to use higher potency levels to get thequickest results. I was eager to rid myself of the upper liphair, but reluctant to go too fast, so I did not take her advice.That may be why I ended up taking twice as many sessionsas I was initially told I'd need, but then the doctor did not tellme there was flexibility around how strong the treatmentswould be. I'd ask about that as well: who decides on thepotency-setting of the laser? I think the MD shoul beinvolved. I know of another SF MD named Kulyk, who performs thelaser removal himself. A friend of mine with an especiallystubborn problem went to him, and was impressed at firstwith the methodical approach, before and after pictures, andthe fact that he does not delegate to techs, but when heinsensitively joked to her that she was a ''hairy beast,'' she'dhad enough! I wish I could rave about someone but all I have to offer ismy experience with these two. Since I never had thepatience or pain-threshhold for electrolysis, I was really gladwhen this technology came along. It's not perfect, but for meit was really worth it and I'm happy I did it. If I need more I'llgo back to Eunice at Dr. R's office. I hope this is helpful.Good luck.anon I tried laser hair removal to remove the hair on the nape of myneck. Two very expensive treatments (one followed up by therecommended waxing which was said to guarantee success)resultedin no long term improvement. This may just be a tough area totreat. However, when I'm ready to address this again, I'll beusing the much more time consuming but predictable method ofelectrolysis. (At the prices I paid, I'm betting the twotreatments will be of an equivalent cost in the end.)Good luck.Anon Considering laser hair removal Jan. 2002 Can anyone give me feedback on laser hair removal? I'm considering thisprocedure, but don't know where to start. How effective is it? How long doesit typically last, and are there any specific doctors you would or would notrecommend? Thanks I recently had my bikini line and underarms done. It does hurt a bit but itis tolerable. It feels like a rubber band snapping on your skin but you canease the pain by icing the area before its done(cold coke cans applied tothe area!!).From what I understand you need to have it done 2-3 times before nevershaving again. I was told that hair grows in stages so one time won't work.I have some hair growing back (since I have only had one appt) but it isdefinitely less. I think it's not cheap ( a few hundred dollars each time)but probably not horrible if you add up the waxing prices over the rest ofyour life!!! My father-in -law is a Dr. out of state and did it for me -sosorry I can't recommend anyone.anon. I had my bikini line done at UCSF Laser Center, (415)353-7878, andhighly recommend them. To ease the pain they recommend to apply topicalcream ELA-MAX with lidocaine 1 to 2 hours before the procedure and itdoes not hurt. One time I was not careful in applying the cream and thedifference was enormous. I got this recommendation from mydermatologist, who told me that they have top quality equipment. Personaly,I cannot compare them with other centers since they are the first andlast for me so far, but the nurses and doctors I met were all very niceand professional. Home | Reviews | Advice | Members | Post a Message Join BPN | Help | What's New | Search Please send questions and comments to Berkeley Parents Network . Last updated: Aug 6, 2005 © 1996-2005 Berkeley Parents Network The opinions and statements expressed on this website are those of parents who subscribe to the Berkeley Parents Network . Please see our Disclaimer for details.