Light Touch Blog

Heidi Bowles on Daily Dish, dishing about Botox and why we love it.

April 30, 2012 | Heather McNally

Check out Heidi on the Daily Dish talking about Botox cosmetic. It is Botox Cosmetics 10 year anniversary this year and we at Light Touch did a little celebrating with some special gifts.  

 

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How to treat aging of the hands.

April 25, 2012 | Heather McNally

More and more people are showing interest in turning back the clock on their aging hands. At Light Touch, we offer multiple methods designed to provide youthful, more rejuvenated appearances. 
One of the popular techniques is Radiesse® -- a dermal filler containing 30% synthetic calcium hydroxyl apatite microspheres. These microspheres help to fill wrinkles, add volume to the skin on your hands, and support the growth of new collagen. Its patented microsphere technology continues to work over time, stimulating your skin to produce new collagen for soft, natural- looking hands and producing results that can last up to a year.
Another method is the Fraxel re:store® treatment. This can effectively improve the look and texture of the skin.  Age spots, pigmented lesions, and discoloration will diminish as your skin’s texture and firmness improve. The Fraxel re:store laser utilizes a new technology called Fractional Resurfacing. With this technology, only a fraction of the skin receives the laser pixels. The laser delivers a series of microscopic, closely-spaced laser spots to the skin while preserving normal healthy skin between the laser spots.
The third popularly requested anti-aging method is photo-facial treatment, in the form of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). The type of procedure entails the use of light to target the irregular reds and browns in the skin, which was caused by sun damage and broken capillaries. IPL cauterizes and the broken capillaries that exist on the surface of the hands – the blood vessels that cause blotchiness and age spots.
When it comes to your hands, there are many options available to you. So don't throw them in the air and give up! Please schedule a consultation today at Light Touch. 

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Niacin in skin care

April 19, 2012 | Heather McNally

Niacin is an essential nutritional element, commonly known as vitamin B3. Niacin cream is becoming incredibly popular today, as it is quickly proving to be a highly effective skin care product. Niacin cream can improve your skin tone, texture, and hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin due to increased melanin).
If your skin suffers from sun exposure, dryness and other problems, niacin skin cream can be beneficial. The cream is also effective for patients who have recently had surgery.
One of the top niacin cream product lines is Nia24™ skin care. From sunscreen and skin strengthening repair to eye cream, the benefits of Nia24 are vast. This Niacin-powered skin therapy has the ability to:
• Strengthen the skin barrier
• Deliver continual moisture
• Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Improve elasticity for smoother, firmer skin
• Soothe and protect the skin
There is no doubt that niacin cream products are changing the complexion of a growing number of patients across the country. Please schedule a consultation today so we can determine which skin care products will be right for your particular needs.

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Convenience of laser hair removal

March 29, 2012 | Heather McNally

Individuals who are tired of wasting money and enduring the pain and annoyance commonly associated with waxing, threading, shaving or chemical applications for hair removal may want to consider a safe alternative. Over the years, countless patients have turned to the technicians at  Light Touch for laser hair removal.
This treatment involves the combination of energy and heat to abolish follicles without damaging the skin around them. After a series of sessions, patients will experience permanent hair reduction. Razor burns or irritation and ingrown hairs will become a thing of the past. After a laser hair removal treatment, you’ll have the confidence to put on that new summer swimsuit and show off your smooth and soft skin.
It’s no surprise that the demand for  laser hair removal treatments are at an all-time high. Laser  hair removal permanently reduces undesirable facial and body hair in fewer treatments and greater comfort than compared to traditional, old-fashioned hair removal techniques.
Although, laser hair removal successfully slows hair growth, it doesn't guarantee everlasting hair removal. It typically takes several laser hair removal treatments to provide an extended hair-free period. Recurring maintenance treatments may be needed as well.
One thing to understand is that you have millions of hair follicles on your body, all of which cycle through diverse phases. The limitation of laser hair removal is that it can only treat a certain percentage of those follicles at any given time, so it must be done at different stages. Because no two bodies are the same, your treatment plan will be personalized to meet your exact needs. It is common for patients receive a minimum of six laser hair removal sessions taking place four to 10 weeks apart.
The lasers generate rapid pulses which are tolerated differently by each patient. The hair removal session only takes about a few minutes, and most clients describe the sensation as a mild “hot pinch,” similar to the feeling of being snapped with a rubber band. In most cases, the sensation goes away almost immediately. For those with a low threshold for pain, Dr. Rhudy may recommend taking Tylenol a few hours before the procedure, but under no circumstances should anyone take pain medications that might thin the blood.

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The benefits of microdermabrasion

March 1, 2012 | Heather McNally

The appearance of your facial skin is often the first thing people notice about you. Lackluster skin can make you appear tired and older than you are. Gently buffing away those dry, dead skin cells on the surface of your face can help rejuvenate and refresh your appearance. Although dermabrasion may be too harsh for some skin types and for certain skin conditions, microdermabrasion provides a gentler option. This gentle skin resurfacing technique can play an important role in helping to restore and maintain the freshness factor of your skin.

Microdermabrasion uses a mildly abrasive tool to buff the surface of your skin, gently removing the outer layer. It is this outer layer of cells that can make your skin look dry, flaky, and unappealing. Removing these surface cells reveals the younger cells hidden beneath the old ones. Microdermabrasion is commonly used to treat age spots, acne, large pores, superficial wrinkles, and superficial scars. Although the face is a common treatment area for using microdermabrasion, this procedure works equally well on other areas of the body. Some people use microdermabrasion  to help eliminate blackheads on oily zones along the shoulders and chest.

When it comes to microdermabrasion, the technique is similar to a very fine sand blaster. There are two popular types of microdermabrasion procedures. One process uses a hand-held tool that rapidly moves tiny crystals across the surface of your skin. At the same time, an attached vacuum suctions up the exfoliating crystals and loosened skin cells. The other process uses a diamond-tip wand that exfoliates the outer cells as it moves over the skin’s surface. At Light Touch, we use the diamond-tip method. We feel it's superior to the crystal and vacuum method.

As with many other types of skin resurfacing treatments, microdermabrasion may cause some mild discomfort. This is generally short-lived and limited to the most sensitive areas of your skin. Any redness and inflammation that occurs usually fades within a few hours. Potential risk factors associated with microdermabrasion include an increase in photosensitivity. You should be diligent about using sunscreen products, especially right after a microdermabrasion treatment. You may notice an increase in skin dryness for several days as your old cells continue to slough off. Applying a hydrating lotion or cream can help minimize this temporary dryness and reduce moisture loss.

Your individual results will depend on the severity of your skin damage and the frequency of your microdermabrasion sessions. In the beginning, you may require regular microdermabrasion treatments (twice a month) to restore and renew the appearance of your skin. Once you achieve the polished look you desire, monthly treatments can help maintain optimal results. Protecting your skin from the sun can help increase the benefits derived from microdermabrasion and serve to limit premature aging and future sun damage.

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Growth Factors In skin care products and why they are so necessary.

February 15, 2012 | Heather McNally

Every cell type in your skin secretes certain proteins known as growth factors. These natural proteins are present in the epidermis, which is the outer layer of your skin, as well as in the dermis, which is the layer of skin just below the epidermis. Melanocytes, fibroblasts, and keratinocytes are all types of cells that produce these growth factors. These special proteins play an important role in helping protect your skin and supporting proper functioning within the dermal and epidermal layers. These growth factors also provide an interesting and innovative ingredient in certain skin care products. With the appearance of these new products on the market, lackluster skin may be a thing of the past.

Topical skin care products that contain growth factors produced in the body are now being used for cosmeceutical purposes. Cosmeceutical substances, such as those found in SkinMedica products, are substances that provide a blend of both therapeutic and cosmetic benefits. These serums, peels, and creams fall into the anti-aging category of skin care products.

As natural proteins produced within your skin, growth factors fulfill their intended role by working to promote healthy tissue repair and renewal, encouraging the formation of new collagen and elastin, and interacting with other proteins to help mend injuries. These factors contribute to skin that feels and looks soft and supple. As an ingredient in skin care products, growth factors can penetrate the outer layer of skin. This penetrating action may help reverse intrinsic skin aging caused by the passage of time, as well as extrinsic aging caused by outside factors, such as the environment.

As part of the normal aging process, skin cells tend to divide and renew at a slower rate. The skin begins to thin and collagen production decreases. The elastic fibers within the tissues can overstretch and lose their resilience. Sun damage is often responsible for further damage, such as dryness, discoloration, and coarse wrinkling. Adding growth factors to skin care products may help halt and reverse these types of skin deterioration.

Products that contain growth factors can help improve the appearance and health of the skin by evening out blotchiness, enhancing elasticity, minimizing surface roughness, and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Incorporating growth factors into cosmetic products can help boost skin health by stimulating the cells to divide and multiply, producing vibrant new cells, as well as increasing the amount of collagen and elastin within the skin.

Many skin care products that contain growth factors also contain a wealth of other beneficial ingredients. For instance, SkinMedica products contain numerous antioxidants that help fight off free radicals, as well as specialty ingredients designed to hydrate and plump the skin. These trendy skin care products may be just the ticket to help your skin return to a more youthful, energetic state.
 

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fraxel for skin rejuvenation

February 6, 2012 | Heather McNally

Fraxel treatments use a revolutionary type of laser to help restore the appearance of health and vitality to damaged skin. Fraxel offers three specific types of treatments, also known as the Fraxel family of laser treatments. These treatments range in intensity, starting with Fraxel re:fine®, the mildest form of the Fraxel laser, and ending with Fraxel re:pair®, the most aggressive of the laser treatments. The Fraxel re:store® falls in the middle of the Fraxel options and provides the optimal form of this type of laser treatment for patients with mild to severe skin damage.

What it Treats

Like many people, you may have noticed that the normal aging process has left you with small lines around your eyes and darker patches of skin over your face. Known as melasma, these irregular patches of brown skin typically form along the upper lip, forehead and cheeks. Fraxel re:store® can help fade age spots, even out blotchy skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines around your eye area. The FDA has approved Fraxel for treating various conditions, such as surgical scars, melasma, precancerous lesions, and peri-orbital wrinkles. This type of laser treatment may also help improve the appearance of old acne scars and uneven skin texture, leaving you with smoother, fresher-looking skin.

How it Works

The Fraxel technology uses a cutting-edge type of technology called fractional resurfacing. This technique focuses the laser pixels on specific areas of the skin, delivering a series of laser pinpoints to the treatment areas, while leaving untreated areas intact and preserving healthy areas of skin. The refined technology helps limit unwanted damage and aids in rapid healing. The laser’s penetrating microscopic columns encourage your body to produce new collagen and stimulate the growth of healthy skin cells.

The Procedure

Fraxel re:store® is an office procedure that can be done in about the same amount of time as a quick haircut or brief dental check-up. The procedure starts with a skin cleansing process. A topical anesthesia is then applied to your skin to help numb the area of treatment and reduce the level of discomfort. The laser treatment begins after the anesthesia has time to absorb and begin working. You may experience some mild to moderate discomfort during the procedure. For an entire face, a typical Fraxel treatment takes about 20 to 25 minutes. You may experience some minor redness and irritation immediately following the treatment, but you should be able to return to your normal routine within one or two days.

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skin tightening and contouring with thermage

January 24, 2012 | Heather McNally

Anti-aging cosmetics and creams are just about everywhere you look these days, making wrinkles seem as unpopular and unwelcome as public enemy number one. Although you may still feel young and continue to maintain a high level of energy, the appearance of saggy skin and fine wrinkles can reveal your age and may even make you look older than your years.

The layers of your skin contain a protein known as collagen. This substance is responsible for helping to keep your skin looking tight and youthful. As you age, the collagen in your skin tends to break down faster than your body can rebuild it, causing your skin to lose resiliency and increasing the risk of sagging and wrinkling. While there are many cosmetic and surgical therapies that help minimize wrinkles, many can’t hold a candle to Thermage, a type of tightening treatment that uses radio frequency and requires no downtime.

Thermage helps take the slackness out of your skin by tightening the collagen fibers in the subcutaneous tissues and the dermis layer of skin. It also helps encourage your body to produce new collagen. Thermage incorporates the use of a unique type of radiofrequency technology that reaches deep beneath the surface of the skin, creating heat at optimal depths. While it heats the deeper tissues, Thermage also works to cool the upper layer of your skin, keeping the visible surface safe and protected. This cooling action helps to eliminate the recovery time, a factor that often plays a major role in other types of skin tightening treatments that rely on heat to warm the superficial layers. This results in a virtually non-invasive procedure that allows you to quickly resume your regular activities and go about your daily routine.

The initial results from your Thermage treatment may be noticed immediately, due to the instant tightening of the underlying collagen structures. Since the heat stimulates your skin to produce additional collagen, you will continue to notice improvements to your skin texture, resulting in a surface that appears more youthful and resilient. The most common locations for Thermage treatments include the area around the eyes, the jawline, chin, and cheek areas. Thermage also works on various areas of your body that contain loose, saggy skin, such as your knees, arms, legs, and abdomen.  Eyes by Thermage focuses on treating fine lines and hooding around the eye area, while Body by Thermage can help soften the wrinkles above the knees, smooth the skin over the tummy and create a firmer appearance over specific problem areas.

Although Thermage helps to create a smoother, tauter skin surface, it can’t stop the clock or keep your skin from continuing to age. Many patients choose to have subsequent Thermage sessions every six to 12 months. These repeat visits serve to provide optimal results, helping to keep your skin looking as vibrant and youthful as you feel.

 

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sclerotherapy for leg veins

January 13, 2012 | Heather McNally

The unattractive appearance of varicose veins and spider veins can make you want to keep your legs hidden from view, even during the steamy days of summer. Unsightly leg veins are often due to hereditary factors, although pregnancy, hormones, and certain occupations may increase your risk of developing these visible vein conditions. You may notice varicose veins as early as your teen years, although they usually become more obvious during your middle adult years. Both men and women can experience spider veins and varicose veins.

Sclerotherapy provides a beneficial method of reducing the visibility of unsightly veins, restoring a smoother, more even appearance to the skin of your legs. Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure that helps eliminate the obvious bulging and discoloration caused by varicose and spider veins. During the procedure, a very fine needle is used to direct a special solution directly into the problem veins. The solution serves to irritate the lining of the treated vein, causing the inner tissues to swell and adhere to one another. This action causes the blood to reroute through other vessels, taking pressure off the visible vein. In time, the treated vein fades from view, leaving your skin smoother and more even than before.

Most people tolerate this type of treatment quite well and experience very little discomfort during the procedure, although some report experiencing a cramping sensation that may last up to a couple of minutes, especially when receiving injections in larger veins. After the sclerotherapy procedure, you may feel some lumpiness or hardness in larger injected veins, although this generally resolves within several months. You may also notice some slight bruising around the injection site that gradually fades over the next few days or weeks. Directly after the injection procedure, you will be required to put on compression stockings. These help provide the necessary support for the 24-hour period immediately following the procedure. You will also need to wear the stockings periodically throughout the next couple of weeks.

Your initial consultation at Light Touch Medical Aesthetics can help you determine what to expect from a sclerotherapy treatment and can provide answers to any questions you may have regarding this procedure. You may require two or more sclerotherapy sessions to obtain the desired results. It is important to refrain from strenuous activities for approximately two weeks following this type of procedure. Occasional touch-ups or subsequent complete treatments may be necessary to keep your legs looking their best. Some people find that they require additional injections every few years.

If varicose veins and spider veins cause embarrassment, sclerotherapy may provide just the solution you have been waiting for to help you shed those long, cumbersome pants and get your legs back in the public view.

 

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levulan treatment for acne

January 4, 2012 | Heather McNally

 Acne is a common skin condition that can affect people of all ages, often causing inflammation, scarring and embarrassment well into the adult years and beyond. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, the number of adults who experience acne is increasing. Although proper skincare can help boost the appearance of your complexion and may even play a role in reducing and preventing some acne breakouts, those annoying pimples and pustules are often caused by hereditary factors and other situations beyond your control.

Caring for acne-prone skin can seem overwhelming, especially when numerous medications and treatments fail to deliver promised results, sometimes even causing excessive dryness, redness, and flaking. Without proper treatment, acne can cause your skin to develop dark spots and permanent scarring. Ridding your skin of acne lesions may help boost your self-esteem and restore your clear skin confidence.

Light Touch Medical Aesthetics offers acne sufferers a type of acne resolution that incorporates a two-part treatment that focuses on clearing your pores by reducing the cause of acne breakouts. Levulan® Kerastick® is a type of acne treatment that combines a topical solution with a blue light illumination. During the treatment session, the solution is applied to areas of affected skin. Common areas of treatment include the face, chest, and back.  The solution is allowed to remain on your skin for approximately 45 minutes. The second step of the treatment involves wearing protective goggles while you relax under the BLU-U® photodynamic therapy light. The light treatment phase of this therapy serves to activate the Levulan® solution, destroying the bacteria responsible for causing acne and helping to minimize the production of excess sebum. This trendy type of treatment helps zap acne at its source by slowing down overactive oil glands that tend to clog pores and increase the risk of developing unsightly pustules and pimples.

The number of Levulan® treatments required to produce clear, smooth skin may vary, depending on your individual skin condition, although many acne sufferers notice results with as few as one to three Levulan® treatments. The treatments are typically performed four weeks apart, usually beginning with two initial treatments. Following the first two sessions, your skin may require subsequent treatments or maintenance sessions to produce and maintain the optimal results you desire.

Levulan® therapy may help you avoid resorting to harsh products and unpleasant medications, such as Accutane. Even people with stubborn and severe acne, such as cystic acne, frequently find relief with the help of Levulan® treatments. This innovative acne therapy may be just the resolution you have been waiting for to help clear and clarify your complexion by eradicating embarrassing acne. 
 

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Tricia on the Daily Dish discussing treatments at Light Touch

December 19, 2011 | Heather McNally

Watch Tricia dish about laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal with the ladies at CW Daily Dish. Call today to schedule a free consultation

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Easy explanation of how laser resurfacing works

December 14, 2011 | Heather McNally

Bare through the quick commercial with Larry the cable guy. this video gives a quick and easy explanation of just how laser resurfacing works to improve your skin tone, texture and appearance. This treatment can be done on the face, neck, chest or anywhere else you want improvement.

Call Light Touch today to schedule a free consultation

http://health.yahoo.net/videos/vp/skin-resurfacing

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Katie on Good Things Utah

December 7, 2011 | Heather McNally

Check out our Aesthetician and Registered Nurse, Katie Hughes on Good Things Utah ABC 4

She is discussing the benefits of sculptra and eCo2 - both excellent anti-aging treatments for men and women

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vbeam for redness and rosacea

December 7, 2011 | Heather McNally

VBeam laser treatment for rosacea

Rosacea is a common and chronic skin condition that affects 16 million Americans today. It involves an inflammation of the skin, notably in the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. Blood vessels can also swell, leading to a disruptive skin appearance that can negatively affect the self-esteem of people who suffer from the condition. Rosacea can get worse if left untreated, and other times is cyclical (flares up and goes away interminably). Unfortunately, there is no cure, but there are effective treatments.

One of the emerging answers to rosacea is laser light therapy. At Light Touch Medical Aesthetics, we use VBeam Perfecta lasers by Candela. The VBeam lasers target both visible blood vessels of rosacea, as well as the smaller, less visible blood vessels that cause the redness and flushed skin that is often associated with the condition. This dramatically reduces the inflammation that rosacea causes. As it stimulates the production of collagen, it can also help smooth the skin.

The entire affected area is treated with the laser and does not damage the surrounding skin. While multiple treatments are typically required to achieve optimal results, VBeam sessions are not only effective but short in duration.

If you are affected by rosacea and have been disappointed by skin creams and ointments, consider VBeam laser therapy. You may schedule a complimentary consultation at Light Touch Medical Aesthetics by calling the office today. Our doctors will be able to answer any questions you might have and discuss the best treatment regimen to address your skin care needs.

 

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Xeomin

November 30, 2011 | Heather McNally

Worry is a natural response to many of life’s daily challenges and stresses. Although tension may be part of your normal routine, it can wreak havoc on your face, creating harshness by causing furrows and frown lines that can add years to your appearance. Although Botox ® has been around for a while, a new cosmetic contender has recently entered the beauty arena. If you have always wanted to wipe away wrinkles, but were afraid to try Botox, this trendy new injectable may provide just the alternative you’ve been waiting for.

Xeomin ® is an injectable botulinum toxin that acts in a method similar to Botox. This is the only U.S. approved botulinum toxin that does not require refrigeration. Like Botox, Xeomin works by stopping your nerves from prompting the nearby muscles to spasm and contract. Small amounts of Xeomin injected into specific areas of your facial features helps to relax the nearby muscles, creating a smooth, tension-free appearance. In turn, this helps release the constant tightness that tends to turn your fabulous features into unattractive stress zones that you unintentionally wear for the whole world to see.

As a beauty enhancement treatment, Xeomin injections are done in the areas that create frown lines and furrows, without disturbing the function of your normal facial expressions. The ensuing result ensures a more relaxed appearance and a smoother skin texture, while still allowing a normal range of facial expressions. Much like Botox injections, you can expect to see the results of your Xeomin treatment within one or two days after you receive the injections. The effects of Xeomin last between three and six months. This trendy treatment can help restore your youthful appearance, erase the outward façade of inner stress, and help generate a synergistic beauty across your facial features.

Feel free to contact our office to schedule an appointment and learn more regarding Xeomin and your options.

 

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Levulan to Successfully Treat Acne

September 12, 2011 | Admin

Acne is a devastating skin condition that can wreck your skins health. Let our team at Light Touch in Salt lake city help. With the expertise of a Physician and an Esthetician together, you will get optimal, long term treatment for your acne. We have a plethora of options for treating acne, one being Levulanic Photodynamic Therapy. LPT is a Levulanic Acid that targets the sebaceous gland where acne begins. By reducing the pore size and activity of the oil gland, this treatment effectively treats stubborn acne vulgaris. This treatment also treats Actinic Keratoses, pre cancerous lesions, and improves the overall health of acneic, sun damaged skin. In conjunction with the Levulan, you will also have the opportunity to be treated with our Isolaz laser and Medlite laser, both improving skin tone, reducing pore size and oil production. With a medical grade home care regimen and our acne treatments, you will be on your way to a new and improved you.

Call us to schedule your consultation.

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Clarifusion Available in Salt Lake City

August 19, 2011 | Admin

Clarifusion Salt Lake City- The ultimate facial treatment to exfoliate, infuse and rejuvenate.

The Clarifusion Therapeutic Ultrasound will give you a glow today and help reduce signs of aging tomorrow and beyond. 

Clarifusion combines microdermabrasion to deeply cleanse and exfoliate the Bio-active cosmeceuticals tailored to your skin type will be applied and then the therapeutic ultrasound clarifusion will deliver the highly active ingredients deeper into the skin. Clarifusion represents an important next step in the treatment of aging skin. This treatment will help protect and maintain vibrant, healthy more youthful skin. It feels wonderful and it works.

Call us today in our downtown Salt Lake City, Utah office for more information about Clarifusion.

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Laser Hair Removal Salt Lake City

April 21, 2010 | Admin

Why Laser Hair Removal?

Men and women struggle with the common problem of unwanted body and facial hair.   Waxing, tweezing, and shaving are time consuming and must be repeated over and over again. Until recently, electrolysis was the only FDA approved method of permanent hair removal. Electrolysis is extremely painful, every hair must be treated separately, and large areas are not practical to treat using electrolysis. Laser has the same FDA approval for hair removal as electrolysis. Laser is the fast and easy solution to unwanted hair.

 

How does it work?

The pigment in the hair follicle selectively absorbs the laser light, and converts it into heat. The heat cauterizes the nutrient vessel, which disables the follicle from producing hair.

 

Is It Safe?

Yes. Our laser is specifically designed to target the pigmented hair follicle while leaving the surrounding skin structures unharmed.

 

Does It Hurt?

The laser feels like a rubber band snapping against the skin. Most people say it is uncomfortable, but not painful. Topical anesthetic creams are available, however few choose to use them. Most laser clinics will let potential clients have a “test pulse” to alleviate the fear of pain.

 

How Long Will It Take?

The procedure takes 1 minute for a lip and up to an hour for a man’s back. Procedures are done 4 to 6 weeks apart.

 

Why Does It Take Multiple Treatments?

Hair grows in cycles. The treatment is only effective on hairs that are in the anagen cycle of growth. On average 20% to 30% of the hair you see currently is in the anagen stage. We recommend 4 treatments, some will be happy with fewer and others may require more.

 

How Does The Area Look After The Treatment?

Immediately after treatment it may be pink or red, resembling sunburn: this usually disappears within an hour. The skin is soft and smooth after treatment.

 

How Much Does It Cost?

The per treatment price is higher for laser than other forms of hair removal, however laser is more economical over the long term. It will save you money considering you won’t have to spend money continuously on other methods of removal.

 

Are Some Lasers Better Than Others?

Yes. It is important that the laser is new, because older lasers were not as selective in targeting the follicle. Alexandrite lasers are the best type of laser for hair removal. Candela makes the only Alexandrite laser with DCD (the GentleLASE plus), making it the most effective laser today for hair removal. The DCD is a patented cooling device that sprays cryogen onto the skin before each laser pulse minimizing discomfort and maximizing efficacy.

 

Laser Hair Removal Information

We utilize the Candela Gentlelase laser.  This is an alexandrite laser with a wavelength of  755nm which is selectively absorbed by melanin pigment.  The Gentlelase utilizes a patented cooling spray of cryogen gas which cools and protects the skin, helping to reduce discomfort.  The Gentlelase has the largest treatment spot size of any hair removal laser available, allowing for rapid treatment times.

Laser hair removal works by an indirect process:  the pulse of laser light is absorbed by the melanin pigment in the hair and heats the hair shaft.  If the hair is heated sufficiently, it permanently damages the hair follicle, resulting in no further hair growth.  Because the laser light must be absorbed into pigment in order to create heat, laser hair removal will not work on blonde or gray hair.  Likewise, it is difficult to obtain effective results on darker skin types because the skin absorbs more of the laser energy, necessitating use of lower energy settings.  Laser works best on people with dark hair and light skin.  Lesser degrees of effectiveness and permanence will be obtained on people with either lighter hair color or darker skin.  However, even if the hair removal is not permanent, laser is still the best way to remove hair since it reduces or eliminates folliculitis or “razor bumps.”  Hair that regrows tends to be finer and follicle size is smaller, resulting in smoother, cleaner-looking skin even if shaving is still necessary.

Because a hair must be present in a follicle in order for laser hair removal to work, tweezing or waxing prior to a laser treatment is not recommended.  And since hair grows in cycles, not all follicles will have a hair attached to the base of the follicle where it must be in order to permanently disable the follicle.  Consequently, multiple treatments are necessary in order to catch follicles at the right growth stage.  At least four treatments are required and commonly, six or more are needed to permanently eliminate hair.

Light Touch Laser provides the best treatment in salt lake city utah for laser hair removal. Laser Hair removal is one of our most popular treatments. We treat patients from across the state, including park city, ogden, sandy, and more. Our consultations are free of charge.

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IPL: Intense Pulsed Light Treatment Therapy

October 28, 2009 | Admin

Photofacial for Sun Damaged Skin

 

IPL, which stands for intensed pulsed light photofacial, is a non-ablative and non-invasive treatment. It uses high intensity pulses of invisible light. This will improve the texture and overall appearance of sun damaged and aged skin.

This is a treatment with little to no downtime. You will need a series of treatments (usually five, done every three to four weeks apart). Treatments can be done on the hands, neck, face, and chest. This also helps with pigmentation, freckles, red acne scars, facial veins, fine lines, wrinkles, and rosacea.

Most patients see very good results with this treatment. It is a very safe and fast treatment taking only 30 minutes. To maintain your results make sure to use a high SPF sunscreen every day.

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Tattoo Removal Salt Lake City

October 9, 2009 | Admin

How does Laser Tattoo removal work?

Tattoo removal is a safe and effective treatment used with a laser device.  Treatment includes short pulses of concentrated laser light into the skin on the inked area.  The method and delivery of wavelength is based on many variables:  color, density, professionalism of the tattoo and tattoo depth.  Black tattoos tend to be the easiest to remove because black absorbs the full spectrum of light being delivered.  Tattoos with lighter colors such as green and yellow have less pigment which cause it to be more difficult and may require more treatment sessions.  Results vary and treatment numbers can range from two to as many as twenty treatments. Laser tattoo removal ranges in price, typically anywhere between 100-250 dollars per session.

During treatment patient and doctor wear protective eyewear to shield their eyes from the laser. The area is cleansed and may be iced prior to prevent pain.   Treatment is generally quick and may be painful; patients describe it as worse than the original application of their tattoo.  Anesthetic may be used or Tylenol may be taken prior to reduce pain.

Following treatment the skin is tender and warm, patients may apply ice for a short time to relieve discomfort.    Each treatment the laser is breaking up the ink within the skin, desirable results will have the tattoo looking lighter and lighter with each treatment.   Some side effects may be blistering, swelling or redness.  These are desired results but are not uncommon and not serious.  Patients schedule treatments approximately 4 weeks for best results.

Light Touch Laser Skin Care Center offers free consultations for laser tattoo removal

Please contact our office for an appointment (801) 532-0204

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What is Dysport???

October 5, 2009 | Admin

Salt Lake City Injections Specialist

Dr. Jackson Rhudy

Dysport is made by the company Medicis, which is also the makers of Perlane and Restylane—there hyaluronic injectable filler.  Dypsort is an acetylcholine released inhibitor and a neuromuscular blocking agent that is injected by a trained doctor into the muscle around the eyes, glabella and forehead.   The active substance is a botulinum neurotoxin type A complex that acts at the level of the neuromuscular junction in the targeted muscle.  Dysport is a neuromuscular blocking toxin that works by blocking the acetylcholine release at the motor nerve ends and reduces muscular spasms.  You are still able to move and make expressions; you just won’t have the wrinkles show when you do. It works very similar to the other popular neurotoxin, Botox.

It takes 2-4 days to take full effect after the initial injections and tends to last around four months, but sometimes shorter or longer just depending on the patient.  After several treatments of using Dysport, it will gradually last longer.  It is also considered a preventive treatment for wrinkles in the treated areas.  Because of the four months without strong movement, the muscles will become less pronounced.  It has been used in 27 counties for cosmetic purposes.  Dysport was recently FDA approved in the United States and released mid July 2009 for medical office use.

Patients should not use Dysport if they are pregnant or breast feeding.  The most common side effect would include the product spreading from the area injected, which can cause a temporarily drooping of the eyelids.  Immediate medical attention is required if it cases difficulties with respiratory, speech or swallowing.

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April 17, 2009 | Admin

We here at Light Touch Laser Skin Care Center are so excited because we have added a new and exciting procedure to our already extensive line-up of treatments. It’s the ECO2 laser by Lutronic and it’s the best new technology for major skin improvement! Unlike traditional laser resurfacing, this laser requires less downtime, the treatment time is reduced and it leaves no line of demarkation on the jawline as with other laser resurfacing treatments of the past. It is recommended for treatment of the face, neck, chest, hands and arms. Also, it’s a great treatment for the reduction of appearance of acne scarring. Because this treatment stimulates collegen production deep with in the dermal layer, skin will continue to improve up to nine months after treatment.

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