The precise heating ensures a safe, effective, fast treatment with no downtime. Vacuum and specially designed rollers for the Mechanical Massage smooth out the skin to facilitate safe and efficient heat energy delivery. The net result increases the metabolism of stored energy, increases lymphatic drainage and reduces or shrinks the size of the actual fat cells and fat chambers.

The result:

• Gradual smoothening of skin’s surface with a noticeable reduction in cellulite
• Circumferential Reduction, with noticeable reshaping of the treated area

In a clinical multi-center study, 85% of the treated areas have reported Circumferential Reduction of thighs of at least 1cm; ranging up to 7.2cm in reduction.

With VelaShape™ it is easy to enhance your body, improve your lifestyle and feel better about yourself!

Come visit us at Bella Pelle Laser for a free consultation to see what VelaShape can do for you. We’re located in Broomfield Colorado. If you’re in Boulder, Denver, Westminster, Erie, Northglenn, Arvada, Superior, or the metro Denver area, then we’re close to you.

Essential Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are known to play a critical role in promoting healthy skin. They help to regulate cellular function and maintain elasticity and suppleness in the skin. Consequently, a fatty acid deficiency will show up as skin problems. Most of us do not get enough of the Omega 3 fatty acids in our diet whereas Omega 6 fatty acids are in plentiful supply. Symptoms of Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency include skin problems like eczema, dandruff, dry and flaking skin and poor wound healing.

Three reasons why EPA is so beneficial to the skin?

• EPA is known to reduce inflammation by helping the body to produce anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. These are hormone-like substances that are responsible for regulating all the cells in our body.
• EPA helps to inhibit the production of androgens, which are hormones that influence the production of sebum in the hair follicle. Excess sebum production can lead to acne and other skin problems.
• EPA helps to limit production of Arachidonic acid, which is responsible for pro-inflammatory responses in the body, high levels of which are found in people with inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis.

The Omega 3 fatty acids are ALA, EPA and DHA. Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is found in dark green leafy vegetables and algae. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can be found in oily fish such as salmon, herring, anchovies, mackerel and Tuna. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can also be found in oily fish. We can convert ALA to EPA and DHA but the conversion is very inefficient and dependent on a number of factors. However, we can convert EPA into DHA if we get enough EPA.

Supplementing with fish oil that contains EPA can alleviate the symptoms of skin disorders such as dry and flaky skin, psoriasis, eczema and acne as well as many other inflammatory skin conditions. However, it is important to choose a fish oil that is high in EPA as DHA has been shown to reduce the effectiveness of EPA.

Fish oil supplements can contain mercury. To be safe take only a pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplement.

So we can enjoy time with our family as well, plus get any last minute shopping done, Bella Pelle Laser will be closed on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day.

Beauty Rest

Don’t you wish you could go to sleep and wake up with more beautiful skin? Well you can. When the lights go out our body begins to produce Melatonin – Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In humans, melatonin is produced in several tissues, including the brain (pineal gland), retina, and GI tract. In the brain, melatonin synthesis is stimulated by darkness. Once synthesized, it enters the blood stream and acts as an endocrine hormone involved in sleep regulation and a number of other cyclical physiological functions. Daily biological rhythms thought to be influenced by melatonin include activity/sleep, core body temperature, immune function, antioxidant defenses, blood pressure, feeding, and glucose regulation.

Besides helping us sleep melatonin plays a key role in rejuvenating the skin through its interactions with major skin cells such as keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Melatonin protects keratinocytes against cell death, while stimulating the growth of fibroblasts. Fibroblasts produce the essential proteins collagen and elastin, which provide structural support for the skin. As we age, these fibroblast cells start to develop dramatic mitochondrial dysfunction, rendering them less able to produce enough energy to fulfill their role in supporting the skin. This is borne out in animal research showing that a deficiency in melatonin reduced skin thickness, increases lipid peroxidation, and induces skin degenerative changes – all of which have been shown to be improved with melatonin.

We’ve all heard of taking melatonin to help with jet lag or to help fall asleep. As we age we produce less melatonin which could be one reason why it seems to be harder to get a good nights sleep as we age.

Oral melatonin passes from the small intestine to the liver where most of it is processed and becomes inactive. It is best to use a melatonin product which is designed to be dissolved in the mouth where it is absorbed directly into the blood unaltered by the liver.

Most of the commercially sources of melatonin are from animal sources and the product quality is very inconsistent. The brand I recommend is not from animal sources and of exceptionally high quality and purity.  Just put it under your tongue and let it dissolve 30 minutes or so before you go to bed and wake up with more beautiful skin – and you’ll feel more rested too!

So what did all the scientific studies find? One study published in the American College of Rheumatology publication on Arthritis & Rheumatism in July of 2007 summed it up – The researchers looked at the wide range of results across all of these studies. Their conclusion “Glucosamine Hydrochloride is not effective” But there were positive results with Glucosamine Sulfate. So if Glucosamine Hydrochloride isn’t effective then why do all the stores sell the HCL form?  Simple, cost. the HCL form is much cheaper than the sulfate form. So inexpensive in fact that they can add MSM and Chondroitin and it is still cheaper than Glucosamine Sulfate. So the real results you see are from the MSM and Chondroitin.

So what is the bottom line? If you want the best results chose a product with Glucosamine Sulfate.  Even in studies which have looked at the combination of Glucosamine Sulfate plus MSM and Chondroitin the latter two ingredients don’t improve the results over just glucosamine Sulfate.

The dose of Glucosamine Sulfate which was found to be effective was at least 1,500 mg. Optimal is 4,000mg per day.

Now the challenge is finding a glucosamine sulfate product. Very few retail outlets carry the sulfate from, so you will have to look. The product I use incorporates glucosamine sulfate plus turmeric. Turmeric is a very potent anti-inflamitory agent and helps to reduce the inflammation in the joints. It is thought that it is inflammation in the joints which leads to destruction of the cartilage and ultimately to arthritis.

To give some perspective to this, in the 19th century, girls reached puberty at the age of 15 to 17 years of age, depending upon country of origin. In the 1960′s, the internationally stated age of puberty was set at 12. Now, these new statistics (which appear to be matched in the U.S.) reveal an average age of puberty of less than 9 years old. It is not only the lower age of puberty that is of concern. The rapidity with which this change has occurred is equally concerning.

Scientists are speculating that two causes may be at play. The first: children are more obese than they used to be causing their bodies to make more estrogen. This could result in earlier menses. The second factor: chemicals in our environment called estrogen disruptors may also play a part in this shocking development. These chemicals are found in our food supply, our water and even in the tools with which we eat and drink.

Concerns about health problems related to earlier menses, such as cancer and the associated obesity with its complications are certainly prevalent. Hitting puberty results in a longer lifetime exposure to estrogen which is a factor in breast cancer and heart disease. In addition, socially these younger girls have to face unprecedented sexual pressure. Now they have bodies that are mature before they are emotionally prepared to deal with these issues.

Ten years ago there was debate whether some of the health changes that are rapidly appearing, such as autism, obesity, MS and premature menarche, were due to better collection of data. The data we are receiving now is collected in a modern time. These are real changes and real numbers.

My rumination on this topic would be that hundreds to thousands of years used to be required for such a dramatic change in human physiology. Now, over less than 20 years, this change has been documented. We are left with the question, “What is happening to the health of our children and our citizens?” Now, that’s a question we should get to work on!!

efficacy of this method. This method can successfully remove hair in a larger area, in a very short time. Laser hair removal is often touted as a solution for permanent hair removal but the FDA has certified it as a mode of permanent hair reduction. While this method is totally effective for some people, others may require repeated sessions every year to prevent regrowth of hair.

Laser Hair Removal: Process

The principle behind laser hair removal is that the lasers used for this purpose selectively target only dark matter (hair follicles) in the area and generally do not affect the skin. Almost all hair removal lasers identify melanin as the dark target matter. Melanin is the coloring pigment in the skin and the hair. It can be of two types – eumelanin, which is responsible for the black or brown color and pheomelanin, which gives the red or blonde color. As the lasers can detect only the dark matter, removal of red or blonde-colored hair is not done through this method. Lasers are best capable of removing black or brown hair and the best suited combination for this method is light skin with dark hair. However, this created problems for dark-skinned people, whose skin also got affected with the laser, but this problem has now been solved by the new lasers introduced for this purpose.

Laser Hair Removal: Side-Effects

Laser hair removal, although considered as a safe option for removing unwanted hair, can cause side-effects too. Side-effects are caused mainly due to lack of skills on the part of the practitioner or due to the use of low-quality devices, which are not approved by the FDA. Side-effects can vary from person to person. Some people may not experience any side-effects, whereas others suffer a lot. The following is a list of common side-effects caused by laser hair removal.

• The most common among the side-effects of using laser for hair removal is swelling and redness of the skin, which is more likely to be experienced by people with a sensitive skin. This problem can get worse in areas of sensitive skin and sometimes may be accompanied by pain. You can ask for some topical application to treat the problem. Usually it subsides in two to three days.
• Another problem is skin discoloration, which can be either hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation. Lasers can block the production of melanin in the skin, resulting in a lighter skin tone called hypopigmentation. In some people, it can cause overproduction of melanin, termed as hyperpigmentation. Both conditions are more commonly found in people with darker skin. Most cases of hyperpigmentation are reversible, but in case of hypopigmentation it is not reversible.
• Laser hair removal can also cause burns, mostly in dark-skinned people, as laser is quickly absorbed by dark skin. Most of the burns caused by this method of hair removal are mild, but there have been reports of severe burns too.
• Some embarrassing conditions resulting from laser hair removal is the regrowth of hair in patches and blisters. Blisters may also cause pain, apart from the unpleasant appearance.
• There are rare cases of serious side-effects like reticulate erythema, which is characterized by a long lasting redness of the skin resembling a web-like pattern. This is caused as a result of repeated sessions of laser hair removal.
• Another serious side-effect is uveitis, caused by the use of laser for removal of hair in the eyebrows. This condition is caused when the lasers used are of longer wavelength. Uveitis is the inflammation of the uveal tract, which lines the inside of the eye behind the cornea.
• There are also chances of blindness, if the lasers are used in close proximity to the eyes.

Mostly, the side-effects caused by lasers are very mild, but always make sure to consult a licensed practitioner, who uses safe machines. Laser machines are approved by the FDA too. You can go for a device which has been approved by the FDA. Check for the credentials of the practitioner and ask him to make sure that you are suitable for this method of hair removal.

If you live in the metro Denver Boulder area please come see us for your laser hair removal needs at Bella Pelle Laser in Broomfield