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What is the actual laser hair removal procedure like?

It’s a rather remarkable procedure when you stop to think about it. During the procedure your physician will pass a handheld laser over your skin and zap thousands of hairs, one after the other. When the laser light passes through your skin's surface it reaches the tiny sacs underneath, which are called hair follicles. Each follicle contains a bulb that germinates a hair shaft. When light reaches your hair follicles, it temporarily generates enough heat to destroy the follicles and bulbs. If the procedure is successful, your old hair falls out and new hair doesn't grow back. Pretty nifty, isn’t it? The one main downer to this form of hair removal is that you have to repeat visits to get all the hair. Since hair grows in staggered cycles, and the laser only removes current growth, you have to go back over a period of months to completely erase all possible hair follicles. The exciting news is that most people see a hair removal of 60 to 95 percent within six months. It is possible to have hair grow back in small areas but this hair is usually very fine and light in color.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Hair Removal on Long Island, NY

American Laser

Offers hair removal, skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction therapies

Tel877-252-5827

Website:americanlaser.com

American Laser -
Huntington


775 Park Ave.,HuntingtonNY

Tel877-252-5827


American Laser Center
- Lake Success


1999 Marcus Ave.,Lake SuccessNY

Tel516-865-3420

Tel:

877-252-5827


American Laser Center
- Rockville Centre


371 Merrick Rd.,Rockville CentreNY11570

Tel516-594-4640

Tel:

877-252-5827

American Laser Centers

700 Old Country Rd.,PlainviewNY

Tel516-495-7700

Tel:

877-252-5827

Angel Tips

Angel Tips of Huntington offers waxing services for eyebrow shaping, lip, under
arm, legs, bikini, chest, back, fingers, toes and more.

78 Manetto Hill Plaza,PlainviewNY11803Manetto Hill Plaza,

Tel516-937-1188

Website:angeltips.com

Mo-Fr 9:30am-7:30pm; Sa 9:30am-7pm, Su 9:30-6pm

Angel Tips Nail Salon

Angel Tips of Huntington offers waxing services for eyebrow shaping, lip, under
arm, legs, bikini, chest, back, fingers, toes and more.

208 -C Wall St.,HuntingtonNY11743

Tel631-421-1222

Website:angeltips.com

Mo-Fr 9:30am-7:30pm, Sa 9:30am-7pm, Su 9:30am-6pm


Atlantic Skin & Laser
Center


We do permanent hair removal for men and women.

530 Montauk Hwy.,AmagansettNY11930

Tel631-267-9800


Aurora Salon

Oyster Bay Long Island NY Specializing in hair, nails & skincare.

332 Lexington Ave.,Oyster BayNY11771

Tel516-922-2223

Fax:516-922-2668;

E-mail:dawn@aurorasalon.com

Website:aurorasalon.com

Mo 10-6; Tu, We, Fr 9-6; Th 9-8 Sa 8:30-4:30

Bella Mi MedSpa

Beautiful spa setting, laser hair removal, cellulite treatments, botox,
restylane, non-surgical facelifts, "ColoreScience" mineral makeup, facials; free
consultations

355 South Oyster Bay Rd.,PlainviewNY11803

Tel516-433-0089

E-mail:info@bellamimedspa.com;

Website:bellamimedspa.com

Open Monday through Saturday

Bethpage Health &
Relaxation Center, Inc.


328 Broadway,BethpageNY11714

Tel516-938-8937

Fax:

516-938-0719;

Website:bethpagemassage.com


Certified Clinical
Electrolysis


11 Stony Rd.,Stony BrookNY11790

Tel631-444-0103


Chauvin, Patricia

Laser hair removal for women and men by certified specialist

205 East Main St.,HuntingtonNY11743

Tel631-271-7888

Website:laserelectrolysiscenter.com


Contemporary Women's
Care of Smithtown


Offers a range of "womens care"
including menopausal medicine, hormone replacement therapy and laser therapy for
hair removal, skin rejuvenation and more, free consultation, evening and
Saturday hours available St. Catherine of Siena Medical Office Building

48 Route 25a.,SmithtownNY11787St. Catherine of Siena Med Office Bldg,

Tel631-862-3770

Website:contemporarywomenscare.org


Electrolysis by Donna

14 Russett Ct.,Kings ParkNY11754

Tel631-544-7047

Electrolysis By Jane

16 Center Dr.,SyossetNY11791

Tel516-496-9744


Electrolysis By Phyliss

Remove unwanted hair permanently.

415 Central Ave.,CedarhurstNY11516Quorum---Office Upstairs,

Tel516-374-1144

Tel:

516-395-7986

We & Th Eves; Sat 9-6, Su 9-6


Emerald Door, The

Full service salon/day spa.

8 Elm St.,Huntington VillageNY11743Upstairs,

Tel631-351-4848

Fax:

631-549-2171;

E-mail:webmaster@theemeralddoor.com

Website:theemeralddoor.com


Forever Young Laser Hair
Removal


640 Belle Terre Rd.,Port JeffersonNY11777

Tel631-928-8181


Fradella , Francine,
Dr.


Laser hair, tattoo & vein removal, contour threadlift, liposculpture, Botox,
Restylane, microdermabrasion, endermologie, facials, Kinerase & Physician's
Complex Anti-Aging Skin Care Products, free consultations.

747 North Broadway,North MassapequaNY11758

Tel516-799-2771

Fax:516-799-2982

Hours: Mo-Fr 9am-5pm

Frances Marvinney
Certified Electrologist


Permanent hair removal for men, women, and teens.

264 Melville Rd.,HuntingtonNY

Tel631-673-4750


Geraldine Rand

Locust Valley Long Island Electrolysis hair removal

42 Forest Ave.,Locust ValleyNY11560

Tel516-671-3590

Harbor Nail Club

Waxing

104 New York Ave. (110 no./25A),HalesiteNY11743

Tel631-425-7777

Mo-Th 9:30-7, Fr 9:30-7:30, Sa 9:30-6


HMG Aesthetics

Part of Huntington Medical Group. Laser removal of hair, age and sun spots,
facial and leg veins

180 East Pulaski Rd.,Huntington StationNY11746

Tel631-425-3885


Ideal Image Laser Hair
Removal


600 Old Country Road,Garden CityNY11530

Tel516-351-6784

E-mail:ideallongisland@verizon.net;

Website:idealimage.com


KFW The Spa 4 Skin

Laser Hair,Spider Vein,Tattoo Removal,Electrolysis,Permanent MakeUp,Ear Candling,Custom
Facials,Ionic Detox Foot Bath,SpaJet Hydrotherapy,Massages,Microdermabrasion,Cellulite
Reduction,Eyelash Tint & Perm,Eyelash Extensions,Waxing and More Call Kathy NY
STATE LICENSED TEACHER Of Electrolysis & Laser Hair Removal over 25 years
experience Open 7 days by Apointment

60 Lorraine Ct.,HolbrookNY11741

Tel631-737-2070

E-mail:frederickwwagner@msn.com;

Website:kfwthespa4skin.com

8am-9pm - 7 Days By Appt.

Laser Cosmetic

Hair removal, sun spots, leg veins, and wrinkles

20 Unqua Rd.,MassapequaNY

Tel516-799-9700

Laser Cosmetica -
Great Neck


833 Northern Blvd.,Great NeckNY11021

Tel516-829-0065

Laser Cosmetica -
Huntington


Laser hair removal. Skin rejuvenation. Physician supervised. 3 Year guarantee.

120 New York Ave. (110 no./25A),HuntingtonNY11743

Tel631-424-3996

E-mail:info@lasercosmetica.com;

Website:lasercosmetica.com

Hours: 9am-7pm

Laser Cosmetica -
Plainview


518 Old Country Rd.,PlainviewNY11803

Tel888-458-5793


Laser Klinic

35% Off All Laser Hair Removal Packages, Best Laser Hair Removal In New York.
Amazing, Almost Painless Treatments

8025 Jericho Tpk.,WoodburyNY11797

Tel516-410-0024

Toll-Free:

866-438-5273;

E-mail:info@laserklinic.com

Website:laserklinic.com


Lasting Touch Laser Hair
Removal


640 Belle Terre Rd.,Port JeffersonNY11777

Fax631-928-7301

Tel:

631-476-5977


LI Laser

BEST and AFFORDABLE laser hair removal treatments performed by a trained and
highly experienced dermatology REGISTERED NURSE.

106 Jericho Tpke.,CommackNY11725

Tel516-728-8848

E-mail:tfoster@lilaserrn.com;

Website:lilaserrn.com


Monet Salon Hair & Skin
Spa


768 Fort Salonga Rd.,NorthportNY11768

Tel631-262-1470


Nail Castle

1 --13 Schwab Rd.,MelvilleNY117471 Schwab Road Plaza,

Tel631-547-0555


North Shore Permanent
Cosmetics & Electrolysis


Call for an appointment for a free consultation & brochure.

HuntingtonNY11743

Tel631-549-5607

Call for appointment.


Olga Klimov Skin Care

Facial & full body laser hair removal, electroysis, waxing.

790 New York Ave. (110 so./25A),HuntingtonNY11743

Tel631-549-5677


Porpora, Rose Marie, CE

1175 Walt Whitman Rd. Rt. 110 so of Rt 25,MelvilleNY11747

Tel631-547-6223


Salon 635

635 Commack Rd.,CommackNY11725

Tel631-864-7546

Website:skintherapyusa.com


Sarah's Nail Art

Huntington Long Island NY Manicure Pedicure

727 West Jericho Tpk.,HuntingtonNY11743Cold Spring Hills Shop. Cntr,

Tel631-367-3147

Mo-We 9:30am-7pm, Th & Fr 9:30am-7:30pm, Sa 9am-6:40pm

Skin So Smooth

Laser hair removal. Become hair free today! Call for a free consultation!

35 Great Neck Rd.,Great NeckNY11021

Tel516-466-5250

E-mail:mminick2@optonline.net;

Website:hairlasers.com

Skin Spa

Laser hair removal

405 Broadway,Port Jefferson StationNY11776

Website:

skinisinusa.com


Skin Therapy &
Electrolysis


Permanent laser hair removals, elecrolysis, microdermabrasion, body wraps, and
other beauty services

635 Commack Rd.,CommackNY11725

Tel631-864-7546

Website:skintherapyusa.com


Smooth Transition
Electrolysis


405 Broadway,Port Jefferson StationNY11776

Tel631-474-2252


Soft Touch Laser &
Wellness Center


Specializing in expert Laser Hair Removal & Aesthetics utilizing the most
advanced techniques available.

335 Jackson Ave.,SyossetNY11791

Tel516-364-5273

Fax:

516-364-5275;

E-mail:info@SoftTouchLaser.com

Website:SoftTouchLaser.com


Susan's Place For Nails &
Skin Care


75 Main St.,Cold Spring HarborNY11724

Tel631-692-4688


Tender Laser Care

Dermatological Center, services: permanent hair removal

169 Froehlich Farm Blvd.,SyossetNY11791

Tel516-921-2294

Tender Touch Electrolysis

Electrolysis, waxing & skin care.

7 High St.,Huntington VillageNY11743

Tel631-385-0360


Visage Skin Care Spa and Cosmetic Laser
Center


Medical Spa - Botox, thermage, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, photo facials,
endermologie, mesotherapy, Restylane & more. Day Spa - massage therapy, facial
rejuvenation, specialty facials & body wraps & scrubs. Gift certificates online.

1025 Portion Rd.,FarmingvilleNY11738

Tel631-736-7336

E-mail:info@visagemedispa.com;

Website:visagemedispa.com

Open 9am-5pm - Closed Wed & Sun

What kind of laser is used to treat for laser hair removal?

The scientific process behind laser hair removal requires the laser light to seek a certain color and obliterate that color.
There are a handful of companies that manufacture the lasers used by doctors for laser hair removal. Here is a brief rundown of the most popular laser companies and the brand names of their lasers.
Aesthera - maker of PhotoPneumatic PPx laser
Alma Laser - Harmony, Soprano, Sonata, Pixel, and Accent
Candela Laser - Alexlazr, C-beam, Ellipse, GentleLASE, GentleYAG, Smoothbeam, and Vbeam
Cutera - maker of the XEO, Titan, and Coolglide lasers
Cynosure - maker of the Apogee, Affirm, Cynergy, Acclaim, PhotoLight, PhotoGenica, PhotoSilk, Smartcool, Smartepil, Triactive, and VStar lasers
Laserscope - manufacturer of the Gemini, Solis, Lyra, Aura, and Venus lasers.
Lumenis - Lightsheer, Elora, Aluma, Lumenis One, VascuLight
Palomar Medical Technologies - StarLux, Lux Fractional, Lux1064 Nd:YAG, MediLux, EsteLux, Q-YAG 5, GentleWaves
Syneron - eMax, eLight, eLaser, Galaxy, Aurora, Polaris, VelaSmooth, Pitanga, Comet, Libra, SynerCool
Click here to locate a Laser Hair Removal provider in your area.
Click here if you are a doctor or medical spa looking to purchase a laser

What is the actual laser hair removal procedure like?

It’s a rather remarkable procedure when you stop to think about it. During the procedure your physician will pass a handheld laser over your skin and zap thousands of hairs, one after the other. When the laser light passes through your skin's surface it reaches the tiny sacs underneath, which are called hair follicles.

Each follicle contains a bulb that germinates a hair shaft. When light reaches your hair follicles, it temporarily generates enough heat to destroy the follicles and bulbs. If the procedure is successful, your old hair falls out and new hair doesn't grow back. Pretty nifty, isn’t it?

The one main downer to this form of hair removal is that you have to repeat visits to get all the hair. Since hair grows in staggered cycles, and the laser only removes current growth, you have to go back over a period of months to completely erase all possible hair follicles. The exciting news is that most people see a hair removal of 60 to 95 percent within six months. It is possible to have hair grow back in small areas but this hair is usually very fine and light in color.

Laser Hair Removal Prices

You must Know that Removing hair is becoming a growing concern with both women and men in order to be able to display smooth skin whether it is on the face, the bikini line or the entire body. There are many methods through which one can remove hair at home or at the salon. Shaving is the number one used form of hair removal by both men and women because it is fast, inexpensive, and can be done at home.

The next form of hair removal, which is equally popular, is waxing and this can be done at home or at the salon. This is a better way to remove hair, as it plucks it from the roots and thus thins its growth in the process. Another way to remove hair is with hair removal cream, which can also be done at home but you may face the risk or being allergic to some of the ingredients and ending up with red, irritated skin for days.

Choosing Laser Hair Removal Above the Rest

While all the above mentioned hair removal forms are practical and very popular they have one thing in common, and that is the fact that the hair will grow back in some cases thicker while in others thinner. Nevertheless, you will be required to repeat the procedure again. Laser Hair Removal on the other hand provides a unique advantage of removing the hair permanently, and thus you will never have to worry about it ever again.

Expensive, but Worth the Effort

Laser Hair Removal prices are not cheap, but you have to keep in mind that you will never have to deal with the problem of removing hair ever again. You can go to the beach anytime or wear revealing clothes without giving a second whether you will show a hairy leg or arm.

Laser Hair Removal prices will depend vastly on the amount of hair you want to remove. However, they are about $500 a session and you will require a few sessions to have the hair of your entire body removed.

Many researchers suggest that Laser Hair Removal prices vary from place to place depending on its demand and availability. For example, it is expected to be cheaper in a place where you have a large number of Laser Hair Removal prices competing with one another rather then in a place where there is no competition to beat.

Laser Hair Removal prices may also differ depending on the part of the body you desire to treat. For example, a sensitive area such as the face or a Brazilian Laser Hair Removal will cost you more then if you were doing your legs or arms.

The Laser Hair Removal Equipment

The Laser Hair Removal is the most advanced way in which both men and women can remove hair permanently from the entire body. Until the appearance of the Laser Hair Removal technology, most people used and still use traditional and painful ways to remove hair

Those ways include: waxing, which is extremely painful and sometimes can leave you with rashes, and shaving, which is easy an fast but will irritate the skin and will promote hair growth. People also use hair removal creams, which can affect the skin due to the it harsh chemicals it contains.

Essential Laser Hair Removal Equipment

In order to conduct Laser Hair Removal essential Laser Hair Removal equipment is necessary, and that is the laser machine. There are several types of Laser Hair Removal equipment available and depending on the budget, amount of clientele you expect and facilities you require from it you can choose the best one that fits your needs.

Most Laser Hair Removal equipment will also be able to perform dermatology applications, aesthetics, leg veins corrections, haemangiomas, vascular treatment and of course hair removal. Most Laser Hair Removal equipment is expensive. However, financing can be made available through your bank or other financing agents, which sometimes are directly connected with the companies that manufacture and distribute the hair laser removal equipment.

Bargains Laser Hair Removal Equipment

If you are looking for some bargains on Laser Hair Removal equipment, you may find them in salon that are closing or moving and want to get rid of their existing equipment. To find these bargains will require following local newspapers, or even placing an advertisement in the newspapers that you are looking for second hand Laser Hair Removal equipment.

Sometimes the manufacturers of the laser equipment may be able to help and direct you to those who wish to sell their existing machines because at times people will contact the manufacturers first to enquire if they would like to purchase their product back at a discounted price.

Helpful Tip

Finding Laser Hair Removal equipment that is in good condition should, however, be your first priority because you will be dealing with extremely delicate parts of the human body and any malfunction can be devastating. If possible, try and ensure you have some type of guarantee from whom you purchase second hand equipment and also try it out before you close the deal. New equipment will always come with guarantee and free service and that is the reason why you should try and always purchase new products if possible.

Women's Hair Loss Solutions

Many women's hair loss solutions available to you these days. This could be viewed as a positive, as they say variety is the spice of life. Unfortunately, however, this creates a ripe environment for trial and error to ensue. Ultimately, this can cost you depressing amounts of time and money. That's why it's so important to get it right the first time!
The three ideas I'm about to share with you can truly work wonders for you, blessing you with a full, shiny, vital head of hair in the shortest possible time. All you need to do is employ them!
Any of these keys followed independently can make a huge difference, but in concert, they are unfaltering! Women all over the world have followed these tips... and they've gotten their hair back, plain and simple. I'm thrilled to be sharing this with you today!
Women's Hair Loss Solutions - Solution #1:
Take care of yourself! In many cases, it truly is just as simple as this. Drink plenty of purified water (2 to 4 liters) each day. Reduce your consumption of meat, processed foods, sugar, salt, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine... you know the drill! Replace these things with fresh produce, especially green veggies. Spring for a canister of freeze-dried wheat grass powder to mix with some of your daily water intake. Learn the science of pH balance. The works of Dr. Robert O. Young are an excellent starting point!
Women's Hair Loss Solutions - Solution #2:
Do away with DHT! The hormone dihydrotestosterone, better known as DHT, is the primary cause of androgenetic alopecia, or female pattern baldness. To prohibit DHT, you can either purchase and use the medicine finasteride, or take an all-natural supplement. For women, this means a supplement high in biotin, magnesium, and horsetail silica. This is perhaps the most important step! NEVER make light of the importance of a good DHT blocker!

Hair Island Laser Long Removal

You Must Know that Hair island laser long removal is perhaps the safest and most effective methods of getting rid of unwanted body hair. Whether it is your legs, chin, upper lip or elsewhere you can do away with all the growth of hair in these parts of your body. Hair island laser long removal works by directing a laser beam to a group of hair follicles to destroy the root. However I can assure you that it targets only the hair and not the adjoining skin. In fact the surrounding skin remains completely unaffected. You will get the maximum result if you have light skin and dark hair. It does not work on those individuals who have gray, white, red or true blond hair. Since the laser beam is also attracted to the melanin in the skin people with dark skin types or sun tans are at a risk of side effects.Hair island laser long removal is a relatively pain free process and I am sure that you can tolerate it very well.There are a host of laser hair removal centers located conveniently in the heart of Long Island. You have to choose wisely among them. All of them are equipped with the most advanced technology and have highly skilled specialists who deliver the results you are looking for. If you are confused about which center to go for your treatment talk to those who have already undergone hair island laser long removal. They will be the best ones to guide you. The internet is also a great source of information for this purpose.Remember to take some pre and post treatment care of your skin. Never undergo laser treatment if you have a sun tan. After you have gone through hair island laser long removal you may develop redness in your skin. There is absolutely no need to worry about it. It is in fact very normal and only a cold compress will do away with it. It is good to use a moisturizer after the treatment. So just visit one of the laser hair removal centers in Long Island and get the smooth skin you want, safely, effectively as well as economically.