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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Is there an ideal age to begin Hair Transplantation?

According to the initial research, there isn't a specific age minimum for receiving a hair restoration; however, most institutions have patients ranging from 21 - 80 years of age. So twelve seems very early.From the research I found several reasons why a person shouldn't undergo hair restoration surgery too early.
* The extent and rate of hair loss is more difficult to predict
* A diagnosis of a disease or infection might be missed
* Restoring the hairline to its original position will look unnatural as the patient ages
* Restoring a patient’s original density, of course, is not a realistic goal of a hair transplant, which services only to redistribute existing hair

Does hair transplantation look natural?

With recent advances of micrografts and minigrafts, it is possible to create very natural appearing hairlines. These grafts contain 1-5 hairs. Usually, individual single hairs are transplanted to mimick "mother nature".
The use of smaller grafts in the front of the hairline helps to give a "feathered" appearance. Because the grafts are your own hair, they are perfectly matched to your hair color and texture, giving the most natural appearance. The goal is to make the hairline undetectable, and every effort is made to achieve this result.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

A patient's diary to comparison wax, electrolysis, laser hair removal, shaving and cream

I have never shaved my legs before, but the soft, curly red hair that prompted my family to start calling me hobbit-legs, helped me want to shave (see picture of right). So I decided to learn about the different methods of hair removal. I planned to first compare the various methods based on pain, cost and effectiveness (how long the hair stayed gone). Then, I would research each independently, and finally, I would speak to the people who do the different procedures at salons and clinics. However, I was so surprised by the interest that my friends showed in the article that I decided to actually try each of the methods.

Laser Hair Removal For Arm

Laser hair removal is an ideal treatment for permanent hair reduction for any undesired hair growth on the upper arms or forearms with men and women.
Laser hair removal for arm is with less pain or irritation than traditional methods like waxing and it has minimal side effects if the procedure is done properly. A patient can get highly successful results in 3 to 5 treatments with an interval of 6-8 weeks. One to two sessions will help thin out the hair, and after sessions your hair will be removed.
Laser hair removal for arm will cost you $200 - $400 per treatment and span a few minutes to about an hour. Annual maintenance treatments may be needed to ensure the hair does not grow back.

Laser Hair Removal For Leg

Leg laser hair removal is a popular and effective option for removing hair on the legs. As the legs have a relatively large surface area, laser hair removal on the legs may take up to an hour. A patient seeking lasting hair removal may need 3 to 5 treatment sessions. The price per session can very widely depending on the patient’s hair thickness, density, and surface area. The area of the country you live in also may affect the price you pay. Average per session cost for leg laser hair removal is generally between $200 to $400. Touch-up treatments is needed annually or biannually to maintain results.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Laser Hair Removal For Bikini (Pubic)

Bikini hair is too much trouble for women. It not only affects aesthetic and bikini area is also a region of common occurring folliculitis, inflammation and infection of the hair follicles. Not only does this result in itchy and painful lesions, but fairly often secondary hyper pigmentation and darkening of the skin occur from the inflammation. Fortunately, the laser has been very helpful in reducing or eliminating to hair growth and diminishing or stopping to recurrent folliculitis.
Laser hair removal for bikini is gentle and painless. You should be able to completely eradicate unwanted bikini line hair after 3 to 6 treatments, or at least have less or thinner hair in the bikini line area. Of course, it should be based on your hair color, skin color, hair strand thickness and density. The cost of laser hair removal for pubic is between $100 to $300 per session and span 4-30 minutes.
Shaving to bikini hair is probably the most popular method of hair removal, is also one of the cheapest. Another option is waxing. But the results are not long lasting or painful and your skin can burn or get irritated easily, especially if you use anti-acne products.
On the whole, laser hair removal for bikini is the best option, of course, it is expensive than other methods. But laser hair removal is simple, effective, painless and reduces or eliminates razor bumps and redness.