|
|
|
215-802-0791
Call anytime.
FREE Consultation available.
All communications will be handled confidentially.
|
About Laser - Electrolysis
Today, there are two methods of achieving permanent hair reduction. At Strauman Associates, we offer both. You have a choice. Let's take a closer look at laser technology.
|
|
|
Laser
The word laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Laser hair removal works through selective photothermolysis - an energy source in the form of highly concentrated light that can be precisely directed into the hair follicle.
Very specific wavelengths of light are used to penetrate the skin without causing skin damage.
Melanin (color) in the hair follicle absorbs the laser light. This causes very brief, high temperatures in the hair follicle but not the surrounding skin.
The high temperature in the hair follicle damages the structures responsible for hair growth (the papilla).
Treatment consists of placing a small hand piece near the skin and administering laser pulses over the area to be treated. The laser light is pulsed for a fraction of a second - just long enough to disable the hair follicle.
Unlike electrolysis, practically any area of the body can be treated. For men, it is also possible to treat the face to retard the growth of a beard.
All lasers are not the same. At Strauman Associates, we use the Gentlelase Plus, manufactured by Candela - a leading corporation in the production of aesthetic and medical lasers. The Gentlelase Plus is the industry's only hair removal laser with the Dynamic Cooling Device which allows for epidermal protection and faster treatment.
No one can determine if laser services would be right for you without having a consultation. At Strauman Associates, in order to serve you best, we only do laser hair removal after a free-of-charge consultation.
Now let's look at electrology.
Electrology
Because hair grows in cycles (anagen or growing phase, catagen or shedding phase, and telogen or resting phase) and can best be eliminated during its growth cycle (anagen), successful electrology requires a series of scheduled treatments. These treatment sessions typically last from fifteen minutes to an hour.
Electrologists treat unwanted hair by applying a small amount of electrical current to the base of the hair follicle by means of a very fine sterile probe. The energy from this hair-fine probe destroys the growth center of the hair follicle, called the papilla. The probe never punctures the skin. Rather, it is inserted directly into the hair follicle.
There are three medically recognized techniques used by electrologists today. The original method invented in the 1800s is called electrolysis. It uses direct current (DC, also called galvanic current) to produce a chemical reaction that destroys the papilla. The second technique, called short wave or thermolysis, uses alternating current (AC) to generate heat which cauterizes the follicle. The third technique, known as blend, combines direct current and alternating current (DC + AC) to eliminate hair growth cells.
The device that regulates the type and amount of energy delivered to the probe is called an epilator. After each follicle is treated, the hair is removed with sterile forceps.
Because we want to address all your concerns, Strauman Associates offers all three techniques.
Frequently Asked Questions:
IS LASER - ELECTROLYSIS SAFE?
DOES LASER - ELECTROLYSIS HURT?
HOW MANY LASER - ELECTROLYSIS TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
ARE THERE SIDE EFFECTS FROM LASER - ELECTROLYSIS TREATMENTS?
WHAT SKIN TYPES CAN BE TREATED WITH LASER?
HOW MUCH DO LASER - ELECTROLYSIS TREATMENTS COST?
|
...
IS LASER - ELECTROLYSIS SAFE?
The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognize laser - electrolysis as the only permanent method of hair reduction. When done by a professional, it is risk free and effective.
Strauman Associates are active members of several professional associations. As such, we have access to the latest training and equipment.
DOES LASER - ELECTROLYSIS HURT?
For most people the procedure causes little discomfort. Most clients report that tweezing and waxing cause more discomfort. However, pain is relative to the person and the area being treated.
At Strauman Associates, we do our best to make you feel comfortable.
Top of page and menu links .... Back to FAQ list
HOW MANY LASER - ELECTROLYSIS TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
The number of laser - electrolysis treatments you'll need depends on the area being treated and the growth patterns of your hair. Laser - electrolysis works best by disabling hairs that are principally in their active growth phase during the time of treatment. Because other hairs will enter the growth cycle at different times, additional treatments are necessary. Hair develops from a series of chemical interactions between different elements of the skin. Not all hairs are actively growing at the same time. The duration of each phase in the growth cycle is dependent upon several factors. Age, ethnicity, medication, hormone levels, other methods of temporary hair removal and location of hair may influence the length and coarseness of hair. How much hair you have depends on how many hairs are actively growing.
At Strauman Associates, we will work with you to develop the best treatment program that meets your needs.
ARE THERE SIDE EFFECTS FROM LASER - ELECTROLYSIS TREATMENTS?
Reactions vary. Effects from either a laser or electrolysis treatment depend on the area treated, age, ethnicity, medication and hormone levels. Typically, as a result of treatment, your skin will temporarily become slightly reddened. This usually subsides within twenty minutes.
At Strauman Associates, we offer suggestions for after treatment care that suit your skin type and lifestyle.
WHAT SKIN TYPES CAN BE TREATED WITH LASER?
At Strauman Associates, we use the GENTLELASE PLUS laser. The following are testimonials regarding the treatment of various skin types.
"In our study of 85 patients with skin types I -IV, we found an almost 40% reduction in hair one and a half years after only a single treatment and a 73% reduction a year and a half after three treatments. Clinically, we have been treating skin types V and VI now without problem. The larger spot size and the dynamic cooling device allow safe treatment of darker skin types."
Thomas Roher, MD
Medical Director, Dermatologic Surgery
Boston Medical Center
"The variable spot sizes, adjustable fluence levels and the unique cooling system of the GENTLELASE laser makes it safe and effective for treating patients of all skin types for hair removal."
Lorenzo Kunze, ME, CPE, Laser Specialist
Rocky Mountain Laser Clinic
Denver, Colorado
Top of page and menu links .... Back to FAQ list
HOW MUCH DO LASER - ELECTROLYSIS TREATMENTS COST?
Laser fees are based on the amount of hair and the body area to be treated. An individual consultation is necessary to determine the exact cost. Long term results usually make laser a very cost effective treatment.
At Strauman Associates, we progressively discount successive laser treatments.
Electrolysis fees are a fixed cost based on the amount of time scheduled for an appointment. Cost alone should not be your deciding factor in selecting a hair removal specialist. Look for a certified laser - electrolysis technician on the basis of their experience, training, professional affiliation and their personal style.
At Strauman Associates, we are sensitive to your needs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top of page and menu links .... Back to FAQ list
LASER - ELECTROLYSIS CENTER
Convenient location with
plentiful free parking
PHILADELPHIA, PA
215-802-0791
|
|
|
