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Brummells Hair Loss Centre - Hair Replacement, hair loss, alopecia, hair systems, hair restoration, hairpieces, wigs, hair club, advanced hair loss, England, UK, Essex, London 2 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 9UR Tel + 44 (0) 1702 475 754 Fax: + 44 (0) 1702 716 850 E Mail: brummellshra@btinternet.com Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at Brummells " THE ONLY GUARANTEED FORM OF HAIR REPLACEMENT FOR ALL FORMS OF HAIR LOSS " Thank you for requesting information from Brummells. I represent an organisation that strongly believes in an honest and straightforward approach to dealing with any hair loss problem. Having worked with hair replacement procedures for 25 years, the experienced gained made it clear that there had to be a more modern and understanding way to help hair loss sufferers. In 1995 I set up a studio with the express intention to provide the world's most advanced procedures and the best hair care services. Setting up the National Hair Loss Advisory Line was a natural progression to the overall service. The result was an instant and popular success, and today we have satisfied clients from all over the UK and the United States. For any person suffering from hair loss, privacy and confidentiality is of vital importance and the well being of our customers is our first priority. We offer a free and private consultation, at which time, we fully advise you on the solutions available. Unlike other hair replacement studios, Brummells does not employ any salespeople, who make people feel vulnerable with their sales tactics. Brummels offers only the highest advanced standards in consumer care with our hair consultants. Our philosophy is to make you look good and feel great. Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm). Brummells non surgical hair restoration techniques are available for all forms of alopecia. For each individual, we can restore your look as quickly or as slowly as is appropriate, with the end result being a natural looking head of hair. We are certain that you will find the BRUMMELLS Hair Centre to be a caring, understanding and professional service that prides itself in setting the standards others find hard to match. Click here to view our bulletin board THE BRUMMELLS HAIR CHALLENGE. If you are already in existing hair systems or thinking about hair replacement procedures. Then our advanced hair technology is available to be seen in a free consultation to show you why it is the most affordable and aesthetic form of hair replacement in the UK, USA and Europe. If you want the very best hair loss treatments and hair replacement procedures then Brummells Hair Loss UK Centre is the organisation for you. If you want our mail order products brochure, Please click here and fill out your details. We can ship to anywhere in the world. To view our other web site please click here.

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Laser Facts FDA Home Page | CDRH Home Page | Search | CDRH A-Z Index | Contact CDRH Laser Facts Introduction Hair Removal Wrinkle Treatment Dental Treatment Eye Surgery Other Medical Uses Practitioners Biostimulation Lasers Laser Radiation Safety Medical lasers have been used for dermatology applications such as removal of port wine stains, dark spots, tattoos, acne scars and other blemishes for over a decade. Lasers are used for a growing number of cosmetic procedures including hair removal, treatment of wrinkles, and tooth whitening. For risk information on the specific laser treatment that you are considering, ask your physician or operator for the patient labeling for the laser device. HAIR REMOVAL The popularity of laser hair removal has increasingly grown, prompting many laser manufacturers to conduct research and seek FDA clearance for their lasers for this indication. The market is growing so quickly that FDA cannot maintain an up-to-date list of all laser manufacturers whose devices have been cleared for hair removal, as this list continues to change. To learn if a specific manufacturer has received FDA clearance, you can check FDA's Website at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/databases.html under the 510(k) database. You will need to know the manufacturer or device name of the laser. You can also call FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Consumer Staff, at 1-888-INFO-FDA or 301-827-3990, fax your request to 301-443-9535 or send an e-mail to: DSMICA@cdrh.fda.gov . Manufacturers should be aware that receiving an FDA clearance for general permission to market their devices does not permit them to advertise the lasers for either hair removal or wrinkle treatment, even though hair removal or wrinkle treatment may be a by-product of any cleared laser procedure. Further, manufacturers may not claim that laser hair removal is either painless or permanent unless the FDA determines that there are sufficient data to demonstrate such results. Several manufacturers received FDA permission to claim, "permanent reduction," NOT "permanent removal" for their lasers. This means that although laser treatments with these devices will permanently reduce the total number of body hairs, they will not result in a permanent removal of all hair. The specific claim granted is "intended to effect stable, long-term, or permanent reduction" through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regime, which may include several sessions. The number of hairs regrowing must be stable over time greater than the duration of the complete growth cycle of hair follicles, which varies from four to twelve months according to body location. Permanent hair reduction does not necessarily imply the elimination of all hairs in the treatment area. FDA does not make comparisons between systems or how well or safely they work compared to another company's system. FDA does not recommend one laser system over another. Lasers cleared for body hair removal are also cleared for facial hair removal. WRINKLE TREATMENT Lasers are also being used to treat wrinkles. Several manufacturers have received FDA clearance to claim treatment of wrinkles, while others may claim skin resurfacing. Patients have reported reddening of the skin, which lasted from one to four months. Pain was mild and could be treated with over-the-counter analgesics. Consumers should bear in mind that skin abrasion, whether achieved by lasers, chemicals or abrasive materials, means removing one or more layers of skin, which can be painful and could cause redness, swelling or scarring, depending on how each person heals. People considering this procedure should consult a dermatologist or the manufacturer to determine whether or not they would be good candidates. Be sure to ask your dermatologist for a copy of the patient labeling for the specific laser device used to understand the risks. DENTAL TREATMENTS Several manufacturers have received clearance for argon and carbon dioxide lasers to activate tooth-bleaching solutions and to treat gum disease. Several lasers have clearance for hard tissue use on teeth. On May 7, 1997 FDA cleared the first laser system for treating tooth decay, an erbium YAG laser made by Premier Laser Systems. Recently, American Dental Technologies received FDA clearance to market its laser for caries removal; it is not cleared to remove tooth enamel. Studies conducted by the manufacturers showed that the laser is as safe and effective as a high-speed drill for removing dental decay and preparing a cavity for a filling. The manufacturer's study indicated that fewer patients needed anesthetic for pain. Any inquiries regarding this method of cavity treatment should be directed to your dentist, who can provide you with patient labeling including risks for the specific laser. EYE SURGERY Lasers may be used to remove tissue in eye surgery as well. This may include removing tumors, cataracts, or proliferating blood vessels common to diabetic retinopathy. Several manufacturers have lasers cleared for photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), two procedures for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The laser is used to reshape the cornea and focus images correctly on the retina. For information on eye surgery and which lasers have received clearance, you can access FDA's Website at: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/LASIK . As with the other types of patient labeling, be sure to ask the surgeon for the patient labeling for the specific laser device being used. OTHER MEDICAL USES Some lasers have been cleared for medical uses such as removing tissue. Because heat from lasers cauterizes blood vessels, there is less bleeding compared to scalpel use. Usually, FDA gives manufacturers general surgical clearances; in order to promote the laser for a specific surgical procedure, manufacturers must first provide FDA with clinical evidence that their lasers are safe and effective for that specific procedure. If you wish to learn whether a specific laser has been cleared for a specific indication, you may contact FDA's Consumer Staff. You will need to provide the name of the manufacturer and the specific product name of the device before contacting the Consumer Staff. PRACTITIONERS States regulate who can use lasers for various therapeutic procedures. Medical lasers are prescription devices available for sale only to licensed practitioners. You should check with your state medical licensing board to determine who qualifies as a licensed practitioner in your state. BIOSTIMULATION LASERS Biostimulation lasers, also called low level laser therapy (LLLT), cold lasers, soft lasers, or laser acupuncture devices, were cleared for marketing by FDA through the Premarket Notification/510(k) process as adjunctive devices for the temporary relief of pain. These clearances were based on the presentation of clinical data to support such claims. FDA will consider similar applications for these and other claims with the decision to require clinical data being made on an individual basis, taking into consideration both the device and the claim. Please note that FDA law and regulations contain provisions that permit limited distribution of unapproved devices for use in clinical investigations. There are numerous clinical investigations being conducted in this and other countries to determine safety and efficacy with these devices for the intended uses that are proposed. Certain unapproved, nonsignificant risk Class III medical devices, including biostimulation lasers, may only be distributed in the U.S. to individual practitioners who have approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the investigational clinical use of the device, or to investigators participating in a study under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approved by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 21 CFR 812. Even with IRB approval, a sponsor must comply with IDE requirements such as monitoring investigations, maintaining records, making reports, and complying with prohibitions on promotion and commercialization of investigational devices. The investigators would have similar responsibilities, also covered in 21 CFR 812. LASER RADIATION SAFETY All laser devices distributed for both human and animal treatment in the U.S. are subject to Mandatory Performance Standards. They must meet the Federal laser product performance standard and must submit an "initial report" to CDRH's Office of Compliance prior to distributing the product (see 21 CFR 1000-1040.11). This performance standard specifies the safety features and labeling that all laser products must have in order to provide adequate safety to users and patients. A laser product manufacturer must certify that each model complies with the standard before introducing the laser into U.S. commerce. This includes distribution for use during clinical investigations prior to device approval. Certification of a laser product means that each unit has passed a quality assurance test and that it complies with the performance standard. The firm that certifies a laser product assumes responsibility for product reporting, recordkeeping, and notification of defects, noncompliances, and accidental radiation occurrences, as specified in sections 21 CFR 1000-1010. A certifier of a laser product is required to report the product via a Laser Product Report submitted to CDRH. Reporting guides and related regulatory information are available from the DSMA web site at: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/devadvice . Distribution of any certified laser products internationally would also require submission of the report. Updated 5/17/2002 CDRH Home Page | CDRH A-Z Index | Contact CDRH | Accessibility | Disclaimer FDA Home Page | Search FDA Site | FDA A-Z Index | Contact FDA | HHS Home Page Center for Devices and Radiological Health / CDRH

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Prom Hair Styles: Looking Your Best on Your Big Night Hair Style Advice Resource Center 3D Hairstyle Visualization Short Hair Cuts Prom Hairstyles Trends for 2004 Prom Hairstyles Coloring Your Hair Face Shapes & Hair Cuts Choosing a Wedding Hairstyles Hair Styling Techniques Hair Care for Different Hair Types Hair Product Types Hair Links Article Reproduction Policy 3D Hairstyle Makeover Software Click Here To Find the Prom Hairstyle of Your Dreams! Prom Hair Styles: Looking Your Best on Your Big Night Your prom hair style is something that you need to give some considered thought. Your hair needs to accentuate your dress, your make-up, and your face. Follow these simple pieces of advice to have truly stunning prom hair. Make no mistake - your hairstyle is vital to you looking stunning on this special night. To achieve that drop-dead gorgeous look that most of us strive for, you need to strike the right balance between your dress, your hair, your make-up, and your accessories. However, the reality is that loads of would-be prom-princesses do not give enough attention to their hairstyle even though they may spend days searching for the perfect dress, shoes, and lipstick. With prom hairstyles there are really no right or wrong answers, rather it is what makes you look your very best on the night. Some of the best prom hair styles are not necessarily created in the salon. You can (sometimes with the help of a girlfriend or two) achieve some great styles at home. While getting together with a group of friends and doing each other's hair can be fun, there is no denying that sometimes we like to pamper ourselves and have a stylist do our hair for special occassions such as the prom. If you decide to go for the pamper option then I recommend the following advice: Make the appointment 1-2 months before your big night but be sure to make a note of the time (it is a good idea to ring and confirm the appointment 2 days before the date). Use your usual stylist for your prom hair style as they already know your hair and more importantly have an idea of your personality. Make sure that you feel comfortable wearing it. Feel beautiful, and chances are you will look beautiful. Dont let a hair stylist or a friend talk you into something that you do not like. What style is best for you will depend on how you see yourself, and how you want others to view you. Make sure you can explain the style you want to the stylist. If you saw it in a magazine, see if you can take it along — it can pretty difficult to explain a hairstyle to someone. Remember a pciture speaks a 1000 words. Make sure you have a view from every angle and that model's face shape is the same as yours. We have an article on face shapes and another on 3D hairstyle visualization that might be helpful. Your prom hair style needs to complement your total look. Think about the overall style of your dress, your accessories, your shoes, and your make-up. While there are no hard and fast rules, here are some guidelines that you should consider. You should consider having a trial run. This way you can check that your dress, shoes, hair, and accessories all work together. If you are wearing a dress that has a high or a fussy neckline, then it is often best to wear your hair up if you have medium length or long hair. Because the neck of your dress is such a feature, you will want to keep your hair simple and elegant. Match the style of your dress and the style of your hair. If you are wearing a timeless elegant gown opt for a classic hairstyle such as a French roll. If you are wearing a funky dress then try some funky updos. Continue the line of your dress all the way up to your head. If you are wearing a dress that has a soft and floating skirt then think about wearing your medium-long length hair down. The movement of your hair will complement the movement in your skirt. On the other hand, if you are wearing a stiff skirted ballgown style dress than an updo will best complement this style. Remember, the most important thing about looking beautiful on prom night isn't a great prom hair style, or even a great prom dress — it's about feeling confident and relaxed. Have a great night! 2004 Free Hair Style Advice(www.freehairstyleadvice.com)

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Metamorphosis Laser Hair Removal - Beauty & Fitness - New York, NY, 10022 - Citysearch 8 BOC Spa & Beauty: 8 days till voting begins -- New to Citysearch? 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We only boasts six treatment rooms, but you'll find that each is perfectly equipped with high-quality products and the latest technology. Metamorphosis has also begun offering Endermologie, Microdermabrasion and - of course - laser hair removal, which have met with wonderful results.Metamorphosis Laser Hair Removal New York is renowned for its friendly, unpretentious staff, esthetically pleasing and soothing atmosphere, and more notably for its qualified and certified professional technicians and therapist. All hair removal services are administered by New York state licensed professionals, who provide beneficial treatments, with the highest quality products and the latest technology. Close Instant Offers Receive free consultation, patch test and 20% off on your first Pay Per Treatment Program. Print Citysearch Business Profile Day spa in townhouse setting specializes in GentleLase laser hair removal with free consultation and pricing plans. Facials, massage, microdermabrasion. 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Causes of Hair Loss - NHI New Hair Institute founder Dr. William Rassman answers your hair loss questions daily at Balding Blog . • Photos • Sitemap • Contact Us A Medical Group of Physicians Specializing in Hair Loss Treatment and Surgical Hair Restoration Hair Loss Resources Causes of Hair Loss Assessing Hair Loss Hair Loss in Women NHI Medical Publications NHI Newsletters Links Hair Loss Treatment Hair Transplant Basics Follicular Unit Transplants FUE / FOX Procedure FUE / FOX Megasession Corrective Procedures Drugs & Other Treatments Your Next Step to Hair Restoration Photos - Before & After Videos Free Consultation Request Additional Info Fees & Financing FAQ Company Info / About Us Upcoming Events The NHI Way History of NHI Meet Our Doctors News & Views Contact Us Home > Hair Loss Resources Causes of Hair Loss Throughout history man has searched for the cause of hair loss. It is only in recent years, with greater knowledge of genetics and the chemistry of sexual hormones, that we have begun to understand the causes. One thing that we do know for certain: no matter what we eat, what our lifestyles may be, or what kind of vitamins we take, we never grow more hair follicles than we were born with. The most common type of baldness is called Male Pattern Baldness or more scientifically, Androgenetic Alopecia. In Androgenetic Alopecia, hair follicles that are producing healthy, terminal hairs begin to produce thinner, shorter, more brittle hairs with weaker shafts (this process is called Miniaturization and the hairs involved are called Miniaturized hairs). Eventually, these follicles produce only fine, almost invisible, short, vellus hairs, or they may die out altogether. Androgenetic hair loss is caused by the effects of male hormones on genetically susceptible hair follicles. It is related to three interdependent factors: • Genes Common baldness cannot occur without the presence of specific inherited genes. These genes can be passed on by either parent. A gene is a single bit of chemically encoded hereditary instruction that is located on a chromosome and actually represents a tiny segment of DNA. Chromosomes occur in pairs (humans have 23 pairs), and every individual gets one set of chromosomes from each parent. The genetics of androgenetic alopecia is complicated and hair loss is now felt to involve more than one gene. When several genes govern a trait, it is called polygenic. Genes that are located on the X or Y-chromosomes are call sex-linked. Genes on the other 22 pairs of chromosomes are called autosomal. It is felt that the genes governing common baldness are autosomal. This means that the baldness trait can be inherited from the mother's side of the family or the father's side. The commonly held notion that baldness comes only from the mother's side of the family is incorrect, although for reasons not fully understood, the predisposition inherited from an affected mother is of slightly greater importance than that inherited from an affected father. The term, "dominant" means that only one gene of a pair is needed for the trait to show up in the individual. A "recessive" gene means that both genes need to be present in order for the trait to be expressed. The genes involved in androgenetic alopecia are felt to be dominant. Just because a person has the genes for baldness, doesn't mean the trait will manifest itself. The ability of a gene to affect one's characteristics, i.e. be visible in a particular individual, is called "expresivity". Gene expression is related to a number of factors, the major ones being hormones and age, although stress and other factors can play a role. To put it simply, a man whose father and uncles are severely bald may have minimal hair loss himself, either because the baldness genes have not been passed on or because the expression of the baldness gene that he did inherit is limited. It is of interest that, to date, none of the genes for male pattern baldness have been identified. This suggests that any kind of genetic engineering to prevent common baldness is still many years away. • Hormones Hormones are biochemical substances that are made in various glands throughout the body. These glands secrete their products directly into the bloodstream so that the chemical they make is spread throughout the body. These chemicals are very powerful; only minute amounts of them have profound effects upon the body. The major male sex hormone is called testosterone. Testosterone and other related hormones that have masculinizing effects are made primarily in the testicles, therefore, the hormonal levels that are seen in adults do not reached significant levels until the testicles develop and enlarge during puberty. In fact, these same hormones are the cause of many of the changes that occur in puberty; change in the voice, growth of the beard and mustache, development of an adult aroma in the sweat, change in the muscular development, and change in the basic body shape. These same hormones that cause acne and beard growth can also signal the beginning of baldness. The presence of androgens; testosterone, and its related hormone DHT, cause some follicles to regress and die. In women, hormones with androgenic activity cause hair loss as well. In addition to the testicles, the adrenal glands located above each of our kidneys, produce androgenic hormones, and this would be similar in both sexes. In females, the ovaries are an additional source of hormones that can affect hair. The specific relationship between testosterone and hormonally induced hair loss was discovered by a psychiatrist early in this century. At that time, castration was commonly performed on patients with certain types of mental illness. The rationale behind this procedure was that it was believed to be a treatment for mental illness at a time when there were no other forms of real treatment. Castration seemed to have a calming effect upon many patients and castration reduced the sex drive of patients who had no outlet for their desires. The doctor noted that the identical twin brother of one patient was profoundly bald while the mentally ill twin had a full head of hair. The doctor decided to determine the effect of treating his patient with testosterone, which had recently become available in a purified form. He injected his patient, the hairy twin, with testosterone to see what would happen. Within weeks, the hairy twin began to lose all but his wreath of permanent hair, just like his normal twin. The doctor, then, stopped giving the testosterone to see whether the process would be reversed, but the balding process continued and his patient never regained his full head of hair. It was apparent to him that eliminating testosterone will slow, or stop, further hair loss once it has begun, but it will not revive any dead follicles. The hormone felt to be directly involved in androgenetic alopecia is actually dihydrotestosterone (DHT) rather than testosterone. DHT is formed by the action of the enzyme 5-a reductase on testosterone. DHT acts by binding to special receptor sites on the cells of the hair follicles to cause the specific changes associated with balding. Among other effects, DHT decreases the length of the anagen (growing) cycle, and increases the telogen (resting) phase, so that with each new cycle the hair shaft becomes progressively smaller. It is interesting that testosterone effects axillary and pubic hair, whereas DHT effects beard growth, patterned baldness and the appearance of hair in the nose and ears (something that older men experience). Scalp hair growth, however, is not androgen dependent, only scalp hair loss depends on androgens. In men, 5-a reductase activity is higher in the balding area. This is the enzyme that is inhibited by the hair loss medication finasteride (click on Propecia for more information). Women have the amount of 5-a reductase overall as compared to men, but have higher levels of the enzyme aromatase, especially in their frontal hairline. Aromatase decreases the formation of DHT, and its presence in women may help to explain why the presentation of hair loss in women is different than in males. One should keep in mind that the presence of the necessary genes and hormones are not, in themselves, sufficient to cause baldness. The reaction also requires time of exposure of susceptible hair follicles to the hormone for hair loss to begin. The time required for this to start varies from one individual to another and is related to a person's genetic expression and to the levels of testosterone in his bloodstream. There is another time factor that is poorly understood. Hair loss does not occur all at once nor in a steady, straight-line progression. Hair loss is cyclical. People who are losing their hair experience alternating periods of slow and rapid hair loss and even stability. Many of the factors that cause the rate of loss to speed up or slow down are unknown. • Age The presence of the necessary genes and hormones are not alone sufficient to cause baldness. Even after a person has reached puberty, susceptible hair follicles must continually be exposed to the hormone over a period of time for hair loss to occur. The age at which these effects finally manifest themselves varies from one individual to another and is related to a person's genetic composition and to the levels of testosterone in the bloodstream. Hair loss does not occur all at once, nor in a steady, straight-line progression. People who are losing their hair experience alternating periods of slow and rapid hair loss and even stability. Many of the factors that cause the rate of loss to speed up or slow down are unknown, but we do know that with age, a person's total hair volume will decrease. Even when there is no predisposition to genetic balding, as a patient ages, some hairs randomly begin to miniaturize (shrink in length and width) in each follicular unit. As a result, each group will contain both of full terminal hairs and miniaturized hairs (similar to the very fine hairs that occur on the rest of the body and are clinically insignificant) making the area look less full. Eventually, the miniaturized hairs are lost, and the actual follicular units are reduced in number. In all adult patients, the entire scalp undergoes this aging process so that even the donor zone is not truly permanent, but will gradually thin, to some degree, over time. Fortunately, in most people, the donor zone retains enough permanent hair that hair transplantation is a viable procedure even for a patient well into his 70's. Hair loss questions? Interested in our services? Need more info? Arrange a free private consultation with an NHI doctor at one of our locations! © 2005 New Hair Institute. www.newhair.com Hair Loss Resources • Causes of Hair Loss • Assessing Hair Loss • Hair Loss in Women • NHI Medical Publications • NHI Newsletters • Links Hair Loss Treatment Your Next Step Company Info Latest headlines from BaldingBlog: Scalp Aches After Laser Therapy Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Hair Loss Minoxidil Sexual Side Effects? 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