Question: I’d like to get my first laser hair treatments in a few weeks, but I was told that I’d have to wait four weeks since I got my legs and brows waxed last week. I really wanted to get this hair removed for my vacation to the Caribbean. Why do I have to wait… [Read More]
Archives for September 2010
Like most women, I have very fine, dark hairs on the edges
Question:Like most women, I have very fine, dark hairs on the edges of my upper lips. They’re fairly unnoticeable, but they bother me all the same. I’m 29, in good health, a non-smoker and occasional drinker. Would upper lip laser hair removal treatments be an option for me? Answer:One of our most popular treatments is… [Read More]
I’ve been getting laser hair treatments on my legs
Question:I’ve been getting laser hair treatments on my legs and bikini area for about 2 years, with just a few touch ups now and again after my initial treatment. Now, when I go, all I have left to remove are these little straggly hairs. It almost doesn’t seem worth it to go in for just… [Read More]
I’m a 38 year old man and I’ve gotten hair transplants
Question:I’m a 38 year old man and I’ve gotten hair transplants in the past to fill in my male pattern baldness. I’ve got seriously hairy arms and hands, however, and I’d like to get these areas thinned out a little. I know that with hair transplants, each hair is individually put into place. Does laser… [Read More]
I’m 24, male, and I have excessive underarm hair
Question:I’m 24, male, and I have excessive underarm hair. It’s not that I object to having hair there, it’s just a bit much. I’d still like enough to preserve my masculinity. I’d like to reduce it by about two thirds. Is it possible to remove a certain amount of hair with laser hair removal, or… [Read More]
As I’ve gotten older (I’m 50 and female)
Question: As I’ve gotten older (I’m 50 and female), my face has started sagging in all the usual places: cheeks, eyes, forehead, etc. The worst part of it, though, is my chin. The outer edges have sagged, leaving the middle looking large and square. I’d like to fill in the edges so the middle doesn’t… [Read More]
How many years should you allow between brow lifts?
Question:How many years should you allow between brow lifts? Answer:There is really no set time in between brow lift procedures if you are interested in having a revision to a prior brow lift. I would evaluate the height of your brow as well as the position of the brow and make my decision with regards… [Read More]
I am a 45 year old African American male that
Question:I am a 45 year old African American male that really needs a nose job. I havent seen many before and after rhinoplasty pictures for black men, and am concerned about the outcome. Are rhinoplasty procedures and results the same for African? Answer:Ethnic rhinoplasty for an African American male is somewhat different than rhinoplasty performed… [Read More]
Last year I broke my nose, and recently I have been
Question:Last year I broke my nose, and recently I have been contemplating rhinoplasty. My main concern is caring for my nose after the surgery. What lifestyle changes should be made in order for my nose to completely heal? Answer:If you have broken your nose and your nose is still crooked then I would suggest having… [Read More]
What are the side effects of a chemical peel?
Question:What are the side effects of a chemical peel? Answer:There are many potential side effects from chemical peels. The key to a successful chemical peel is having experienced personnel applying the right chemical peel for your particular situation. My aestheticians are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the application and indications of light chemical peels for… [Read More]