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Laser Hair Removal More Affordable and More Effective According to Raleigh Laser Hair Removal Expert
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September 27, 2004 -- Laser Hair Removal More Affordable and More Effective According to Raleigh Laser Hair Removal Expert.

KIle Law, president of Blue Water Spa in Raleigh North Carolina has been teaching courses on laser hair removal since these lasers were first introduced in the early 1990's.

In the early days of cosmetic lasers, lasers for hair removal were very painful, extremely slow and effective only in fair skinned individuals with very dark hair. Newer lasers are safer, more comfortable and more effective for a variety of skin types. Until recently, however, lasers for hair removal were excruciatingly slow. What has changed laser hair removal forever is the Candela Gentlelase 2004.

Prior to the introduction of Candela's GentleLASE Plus, a laser treatment of a man's back would take at least an hour, and sometimes as long as three hours. Treatment of legs for a woman would typically take upwards of two hours. Today, using the Gentlelase 2004, the treatment of a man's back can be completed in less than 15 minutes and most women can have full legs treated in less than 20 minutes. Because many laser centers and physicians offices charge by the hour or by the pulse of the laser, this also means a significant savings to the consumer. Another reason some individuals have been less than enthusiastic about laser hair removal is because of the pain associated with the procedure. Older generation laser hair removal systems using topical gels or other forms of cooling simply do not provide enough consistent cooling of the skin to make the treatments tolerable. The pain, coupled with a slow treatment is just too much for some people to endure. With the introduction of a DCD, dynamic cooling device, treatments are much more comfortable than in the past.

At Blue Water Spa, the results have far surpassed everyone's expectations. "We started by treating staff members and patients who have experienced laser hair removal previously with little to moderate success. These patients could not believe how fast and comfortable the treatments were. They are also delighted with the price." Most importantly of course, is the efficacy of the system. The Candela GentleLASE Plus has effectively treated very fine dark hair that has been resistant to laser treatment in the past. The laser has also successfully treated lighter hair. "We know that the system has limitations and that it is not for everyone, says Dr. Law. We don't treat fine blond or grey hair but most patients can experience satisfying results.

What are the advantages of using the GentleLASE® Plus over other lasers :

1. The GentleLASE® Plus is equipped with a DCD (dynamic cooling device) that makes the treatment both comfortable and safer to the skin than other hair removal lasers. :

2. The GentleLASE® Plus targets the root of the hair so specifically that it not only eliminates very dark and course hair, but it is the most effective technology for the removal of fine hair and even hair with a light brown root. :

3. The GentleLASE® Plus is significantly faster than older laser hair removal technology. This laser uses an 18mm spot size (about the size of a quarter), while older laser technology uses a much smaller spot size. The larger spot size, coupled with more hertz (what makes the laser go), means a full back can be treated in less than 15 minutes and full legs can be treated in less than 20 minutes.


When considering a hair removal laser treatment, consumers should ask the following questions:

1) Is this laser FDA approved for hair removal on my skin type and hair color?

2) What is the spot size of the laser? In order for a laser to perform quickly and most effectively, it should have an 18mm spot size

3) Is the laser equipped with a dynamic cooling device (DCD)? This is the safest and most consistent method of cooling the skin. It ensures patient safety and comfort.

4) Is there a board-certified physician on site? A facility without appropriate medical supervision may not be the safest environment for a laser procedure.

5) Are treatments sold in a package or one at a time? Businesses that want your money up front may not have the confidence that their laser will perform effectively. A client should be able to pay for treatments as needed without paying all at once.

Blue Water Spa is a plastic Surgery medical Spa owned and operated by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law. Dr. Law has returned to his hometown of Raleigh North Carolina after practicing aesthetic surgery in Beverly Hills. Dr. Law is the only solo practice plastic surgeon voted among the best in North Carolina 2003 and 2004. Blue Water Spa has been voted best day spa in the region by Citysearch and has received the Metro Bravo Award for best day spa 2003 and 2004.


For more information visit Blue Watwer Spa at www.bluewaterspa.com or visit Dr. Michael Law at www.michaellawmd.com





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