Look around, every local paper and Internet group discount site is advertising super cheap laser hair removal but does that mean that cheaper is better?
Not always. All lasers are different and some places that are advertising laser hair removal are actually using Intense Pulsed Light hair removal and not laser at all.
Some machines will give you 80% hair reduction in 6 treatments and with other lasers it could take you 20 treatments to get the same results. No matter how much money you think you’ll save, you have to factor in the cost of your time if it takes you twice as long to lose the hair.
If your hair is dark and your skin is light, you should get a good reduction in 6-8 treatments if you have been consistent (about every 6 weeks) and if your skin is darker or your hair is light brown or red you could be looking at up to 10 or 12 treatments for the same results.
It’s a good idea to do your research. Is there a doctor at the clinic or spa you are considering? Doctors have access to much stronger lasers than a spa does. That goes for lasers that provide skin treatments as well.
What if the technician burnt you…would there be a doctor there to support you and help with the healing process?
It’s okay to ask how long your technician has been doing the treatment. Find out what kind of machine they are using and get on the net and check it out.
At Anti-Aging, we use the Syneron e-laser. It gives us a reading with each shot that lets us know if we are killing hair and an automatic shut down if the settings are too high for the skin it is treating…it is a very smart machine.
Our technicians have a minimum of 10 years experience each and Dr Frame oversees of all the treatments in this clinic.
You need to be in good hands and this is one of those areas where deal seeking could cost you a lot more than you think.
All Lasers are Not Created EqualOctober 6, 2011
Hair Removal ~ Doncha wish now you’d done it?September 20, 2011
Let’s think about how many times you had to shave at least 50% of your body this summer.
 Yes that was you, hunched over in the shower, using way too much water and kicking yourself for not picking up that new package of razors while you scrape that very blunt blade up your legs just one more time, being careful not to slip in the bath tub whilst fighting to get to that body part you can’t see.
 Or did you torture yourself with months of hot wax ripping out every follicle your mother said was “there for a reason?”
Now we’ve replaced those hairs with bumpy ingrowns which might actually be less attractive than the hairs themselves…hard to say really.
Let’s try to avoid this little dance next year shall we by starting on laser hair removal ASAP!
Reducing your hair permanently is best started when your tan has faded and you haven’t waxed for 8 weeks. Shave 2 days before your appointment and then get in here and let us zap ya! A topical numbing cream and our cool, air-blowing zimmer makes this whole thing WAAAY easier.
 Our new E-Laser machine is super fast and has the added benefit of radio frequency as well as laser technology to give those little suckers a really good blast!
You may think that laser hair removal is costly but not when you think about how much money you’ve already spent on razors, shaving cream and waxing and will continue to spend. Not to mention the time you’ll save…and hey that’s got to be worth something.
If you have teenage children considering laser hair removal, they will need to keep in mind that until their bodies fully mature, their more rapid hair growth may lead to extra needed treatments but they will still benefit from the reduction. There you have it, fun for the whole family!
So let’s change the course of next summer by getting on it now…seriously, call me.
Laser Hair Removal VancouverJanuary 24, 2011
Chuck the razor! Use the laser!
If you are looking for laser hair removal in Vancouver, you’ve come to the right place. Have you ever considered how much of your life is spent bent over in the shower, razor in hand, cramping and straining to reach areas you can’t actually see without a hand mirror and a miner’s headlamp?
There is an easier solution available to you at the Anti-Aging Medical and Laser Clinic in Vancouver — laser hair removal.
What if I told you that for under $800 you could get rid of most of your unwanted hair and even create your own “Designer Bikini!” With Valentines Day right around the corner you could sport a sexy heart and later turn it into a landing strip…why not? How about a love triangle? One friend of mine lasered a thin strip and tattooed a tiny lawnmower next to it! If this kind of adventure doesn’t thrill you, at least reducing the hair to your panty line can make a major difference.
The latest trend is “taking it all off” but not everyone, (mostly their mother’s) think this is a good idea. However for the men, the jury says “get rid of it!” Gay or straight men it’s all the same. If you don’t laser, get yourself a good hair trimmer and keep in short. We are one of the few clinics in town that offer “Balls and All” laser hair removal. So don’t be shy guys, the women will love it!
During the gold rush days in California, most woman never considered removing their underarm hair, although many prostitutes did it to prove that they had no body lice however, in our current hairless culture, if you don’t find it sexy or are trying to relive your flower child era…it’s gotta go!
Underarms are easy and fast…legs, takes a bit longer but hey, who doesn’t need a few hours every 6 weeks to sit reading the latest gossip magazine, drink tea and zone out. With the combination of our numbing cream and cold air zimmer you can totally chill. (Pun intended).
Why Do You Need Multiple Laser Treatments?
Hair goes through three stages and we can only kill the follicle when it is in the “growth stage”. Of course we have no way of knowing which hairs are in that stage at any given time so it is important that we continuously laser the area every 4-6 weeks until we have caught all of the hair in that stage. Basically you lose about 15% of the hair in each treatment. Winter/Spring is the best time to have laser hair removal…remember you have to wait up to 6 weeks in between treatments and you can’t show up tanned! So, if you start now you can at least rid yourself of about 50-60% before hitting the beach for that one sunny weekend we get in Vancouver.
For more information about laser hair removal in Vancouver, contact us.
Marlee Davis, Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic Staff.
Vaniqa Facial Hair RemovalAugust 6, 2010
Women – are you still constantly plucking, waxing or shaving that stubborn facial hair? Help has arrived!
We now have a topical prescription cream that slows the growth of light and dark facial hair in women. It’s called Vaniqa. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with laser hair removal. Vaniqa works by blocking the enzyme in the follicle that helps produce hair. The key ingredient is eflornithine. It’s safe and easy to use. Just apply Vaniqa Cream to the areas of the face and neck you are trying to treat and rub in thoroughly.
The treated area should not be washed for 4 hours and reapplying should be at least 8 hours apart. Apply 5 minutes after shaving or other hair removal techniques and cosmetics and sunscreen may be applied once cream has dried.
Studies have shown that Vaniqa significantly enhanced the results of laser hair removal. Vaniqa boosted stubborn chin hair laser efficacy from 40 to 70%.
Contact us today about Vaniqa.
Marlee Davis, AntiAging Medical & Laser Clinic Staff.
