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Happy Mothers Day!

We like to sincerely wish all the mothers, grandmothers, and especially the great grandmothers a happy Mothers Day. If your special people gave you an IOU for mothers day then think of treating yourself to the gift of laser hair … Continue reading

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What are the possible causes of excessive hair growth and how can it affect my treatments?

The causes of excessive hair growth pattern are many and varied, including: Heredity Pregnancy Glandular and/or hormonal imbalances (possible PCOS condition for women), including diseases causing these effects Insulin resistance issues Reactions to certain medications Normal aging processes Excessive temporary … Continue reading

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What is in your skin care?

All skin care needs to be preserved otherwise it would soon look like an open jar of mayonase left out on the kitchen counter for a few days. Most companies used chemical preservatives to prevent mold and bacteria from growing. … Continue reading

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Cellulite Treatment with VelaShape

What is Cellulite? Cellulite is the unsightly lumpy, dimpled skin appearance, also known as the ‘cottage cheese’ or ‘orange peel’ appearance. Cellulite consists of fat deposits that appear mainly on the hips, thighs and buttocks. Cellulite is probably one of … Continue reading

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Why doesn’t the laser get rid of all my hair in one treatment?

We answer this question several times a week. Many people think that after one laser hair removal treatment that all the hair will be gone forever. Unfortunately this isn’t the case. First a bit of hair biology 101 – every … Continue reading

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Bikini Waxing: Could It Be Dangerous to Your Health?

Looking forward to vacation? If you have a beach vacay in your future (I’m jealous), you may be considering a trip in to the spa to get waxed–down there. Women have been doing it for years, so it must be … Continue reading

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Green Tea May Protect against Heart Disease

The Department of Cardiology in Nanjing, China followed 520 patients who underwent coronary angiography for the first time. The men who drank green tea showed a significant decrease incidence of having coronary artery disease compared to those who did not … Continue reading

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Eating more chocolate associated with heart health!

An article published online on March 31, 2010 in the European Heart Journal reveals more good news for chocolate lovers: consuming as little as a square of chocolate per day could help reduce the risk of hypertension and heart disease. For … Continue reading

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What is Botox and what will it treat?

Botox® is a toxin produced by a bacteria called botulinum. Although in very large doses it can cause botulism, Botox® is safe in the doses used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. It has been used safely for decades in the United … Continue reading

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What if I’m tan or a person of color?

Darker Skin a Challenge Treating a person with dark skin is one of the most challenging tasks for any laser technician. This is true for almost any laser and almost any condition a patient may have. The reason this is … Continue reading

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