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Laser can trump the scalpel

Laser Treatments MD — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:41:04 +0000

WHEN it comes to treating aging skin around the eyes, laser resurfacing can often trump surgery, according to Dr. Michael McGuire, a Los Angeles plastic surgeon and president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. “If the skin is mildly wrinkled and/or pigmented, the laser can be a good option,” he said, adding that he [...]

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Laser can trump the scalpel

What is a “Laser Bra”?

Laser Treatments MD — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:52:22 +0000

There are many women who suffer from daily neck and back pain, numbness in their arms and hands, and discomfort from their large breasts. Breast reduction and other breast procedures are options for women who want to alleviate their pains and reduce their breast size, but come with some disadvantages. The Laser Bra technique aims [...]

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What is a “Laser Bra”?

Laser treatments for “sandpaper” skin

Laser Treatments MD — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:04:56 +0000

Skin that that feels almost like sandpaper often has a dull, muddy complexion. This is caused by a buildup of dead skin that stays on the surface for for long periods of time—too long. It’s important to rev up your natural shedding process to remove dead skin and expose fresh skin. A prescription topical retinoid, glycolic [...]

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Laser treatments for “sandpaper” skin

Laser treatments can help reduce stretch marks

Laser Treatments MD — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:33:35 +0000

Those ugly stretch marks don’t have to be permanent… Stretch marks, or striea, are linear dermal tears or scars that occur when the skin is subjected to progressive stretching. Stretch marks are scars on the skin and for many years, there have been few effective treatments. Many try to avoid the issue altogether by using cocoa butter [...]

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Laser treatments can help reduce stretch marks

Chemical vs. Laser Peels

Laser Treatments MD — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:35:56 +0000

Despite the fact that both deep chemical peels and laser resurfacing treatments offer similar end results, it’s important to talk to your doctor about your skin type and skin concerns to determine which treatment is best for you. Both focus on regenerating the skin and improving fine lines, wrinkles and texture, but the way each works [...]

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Chemical vs. Laser Peels

Laser treatment effective on age spots

Laser Treatments MD — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:20:17 +0000

Those nasty spots that pop up as we get older can be treated.. Identifying Age Spots Age spots typically appear on sun-exposed skin, are more common in people who have a fair complexion, and are usually brown, black, or gray. Sizes range from freckle-size to more than a centimeter across, and they may appear alone or [...]

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Laser treatment effective on age spots

Professional-level “at home” laser treatments on the rise

Laser Treatments MD — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:39:39 +0000

Automated beauty tools are beginning to make the days of applying makeup or washing your face by hand look outdated… Professional-level devices are now available for use at home as manufacturers refine their products — and their sales pitches — to reach the large consumer market. The sometimes-pricey devices are more available than ever as spas, [...]

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Professional-level “at home” laser treatments on the rise

Laser Treatments MD: Tattoo removal upswing with job hunters

Laser Treatments MD — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:40:45 +0000

Job hunters removing the ink from their body to improve their success… The multi-billion dollar business of tattoo removal is enjoying some recession-proof growth — with one LA-based clinic even planning on going public next year to help fund a national expansion plan. “More than 40 million people have tattoos and about seven million, or 17 percent, [...]

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Laser Treatments MD: Tattoo removal upswing with job hunters

Laser Treatments Training

Laser Treatments MD — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:40 +0000

The Advanced Medical Spa Esthetics Training Course & Study Guide is a two part learning cirriculum for non-physicians. With 165 pages of quality content, this course is delivered in two parts that include a text book and a study guide. Use this course to train your staff and give them the information they need to make [...]

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Laser Treatments Training

Medical Spa Training Manuals & Books for Medical Estheticians

Laser Treatments MD — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:55:38 +0000

Medical Spa MD is now publishing training manuals and books for laser clinics, plastic surgery centers and dermatology clinics. These medical spa training eBooks are designed specifically for medical estheticians, cosmetic laser and IPL technicians and front desk staff, to provide a consistent environment for new hires and keep the staff informed the latest cosmetic [...]

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Medical Spa Training Manuals & Books for Medical Estheticians

Scar Removal

Laser Treatments MD — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:01:27 +0000

Scar Removal Treatments Scars that you might need to be removed care generally going to be classified as Keloids. Keloid scars are “scars that don’t know when to stop.” A keloid scar, sometimes referred to as a keloid, usually has a smooth top and a pink or purple color and juts up from the surrounding skin. [...]

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Scar Removal

Rosacea Laser Treatments

Laser Treatments MD — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:46:21 +0000

Rosacea laser treatments can be particularly effective in treating this difficult condition. Rosacea starts with redness particularly on the cheeks and nose. It comes and goes as a ‘flush’ or ‘blush’ gradually becoming permanent and more noticeable. Small blood vessels (telangiectasia) become enlarged and visible. Facial skin may become very dry. Pimples may appear as [...]

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Rosacea Laser Treatments