What's so good about personal beauty lasers?
What's so bad about surgery? Why shouldn't I inject poisons into my body? Who cares if it gives me cancer or makes me infertile as long as I look young? Must we suffer to be beautiful? Or will a cosmetic laser treatment fix everything safely and painlessly?
What is Low Level Laser Therapy?
"Low Level Laser Therapy or Laser Phototherapy is a method where light from a laser is applied to tissue (or cells in culture) in order to influence cell or tissue functions with such low light intensity that heating is negligible. The effects achieved are hence not due to heating but to photochemical or photobiologic reactions like the effect of light in plants. The lasers used are normally referred to as therapeutic lasers." Swedish Laser Medical Society
Low Level Laser Therapy is widely used in hospitals and clinics around the world to treat and cure a number of conditions including pain relief, problematic skin conditions and to promote healing in wounds or injuries.
Low Level Laser Therapy is beneficial in repairing damaged cells and speeds up and enhances the response of the body’s immune system as well as aiding pain relief. That is why it is so effective when used for skin rejuvenation and healing acne and skin blemishes - it restores the skin to a healthy, more youthful condition.
Also, if you are suffering from hair loss, low level laser therapy can help to stimulate the hair follicles into action again, resulting in new hair growth and healthier hair. Amazing but true.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Pete Blasts Botox Lovers
The singer made the comments just after the glamour girl threw a Botox party for pals to celebrate her hen do before her wedding blessing to Alex Reid later this summer.
He said in his new! magazine column: "I've been thinking a bit about Botox lately and whether it's worth having, but I think I've decided that for the moment I'd like to grow old gracefully.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Why Botox jabs could leave you emotionally uptight
But new research suggests the anti-wrinkle jabs could also affect women’s ability to experience feelings in the first place.
In a study, those given the toxin injections experienced significantly less reaction to emotionally charged films than those who had not had the treatment.
The research reinforces the psychological theory that facial expressions can affect your mood, as well as being an indicator of it – so, for example, not being able to smile means you do not feel as happy.
Used by celebrities such as Amanda Holden, Kylie Minogue and Katie Price, Botox is one of the fastest-growing cosmetic treatments, with British women receiving up to 500,000 injections of the botulinum toxin every year.
The £200 jab effectively ‘freezes’ the facial muscles around wrinkles, smoothing the skin but inhibiting facial expressions.
For the research, 68 women were divided into two groups. Half were given Botox injections and half Restylane, a cosmetic filler that does not affect facial muscles. The women did not know which treatment they had received.
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Boob job lite: A new laser therapy promises a bigger bust without surgery - but is it too good to be true?
But the very good news is that if your cups are half-full and you want to do something about it, you no longer have to choose between full-on surgery or simply stuffing your bra with 'chicken fillets'.
Those of us searching for effective methods of breast enhancement without incisions or traumatic augmentation surgery may have found the ultimate solution.
The latest technique to arrive on our shores is TLC Breast Enhancement, which makes use of intense pulsed light (IPL) to lift and firm the boobs, or increase their size.
One of the main benefits is that it is completely non-invasive: there are no incisions or needles involved. Currently all the rage in LA, the treatment is now being offered by Daniel Sister, a London-based French cosmetic doctor, at his clinic in Notting Hill.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Is the Wellay Hair Laser capable of regrowing hair despite the presence of dihydrotestosterone (DHT)?
The most important structure of a hair follicle is the dermal papilla, which is responsible for hair growth. The cell of this dermal papilla divides and differentiates to form a new hair follicle. As this dermal papilla lies in direct contact with blood capillaries of the skin, it is responsible for deriving nutrients for hair follicle growth. This dermal papilla has many receptors for androgens; where men have more androgenic receptors here than women.
It is very important for a person to have proper nutrition to maintain hair. So when DHT reaches the hair follicles and dermal papilla, it tends to prevent proteins, vitamins and minerals from providing the needed nourishment to sustain life in the hair of these follicles. With this, the hair follicles tend to reproduce at a slower rate and this in turn either shortens the growing phase of the hair follicles or lengthens its resting stage.
extract from from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/68082.php
While DHT is the primary contributing factor in male pattern baldness and one of several possible causes for female hair loss, the US FDA has officially approved LLLT, (Low Level Laser) for its effectiveness in treating hair loss.
As you know, hair loss is caused by many different factors, however, the fundamental cause of hair loss is that the follicles are not getting enough nutrients, minerals, vitamins, etc to sustain and grow hairs. It is vital to boost nourishment to the dermal papilla, the most important structure of a hair follicle, which is responsible for hair growth.
Despite the presence of DHT, the Wellay hair laser helps to promote blood flow in the capillary vessels and thus supply nutrients, oxygen, etc to the follicles more effectively, counteracting the effect of DHT blocking the nutrients from getting into follicles.
How do I choose the best and most effective hair loss treatment laser?
The Wellay @home Hair Laser was developed jointly, through clinical research and testing, with the most renowned medical laser research centre in Korea; the Medical Laser and Device Research Center of Dankook University, which is a leading contributor to the development of high-tech medical equipment, focusing on research in advanced laser treatments for clinical applications. The Wellay @home Hair Laser, using 21 lasers at 670nm, 780nm and 830nm, is patented as the World's first multi-wavelength therapeutic laser for treatment of hair loss.
Each different wavelength used in the Wellay @home Hair Laser has a different treatment and penetration depth into the scalp. The blood capillaries in direct contact with the dermal papilla lie in the hypodermis (the deepest inner layer among 3 layers of skin (scalp) tissue.
The 670nm wavelength laser light mainly treats the surface of the scalp and does not penetrate deeply into the scalp so the 670nm wavelength alone is not enough for effective hair loss treatment.
Longer wavelength (780nm, 830nm) lasers are able to penetrate more deeply into the skin tissue. However, substances within the skin tissue such as melanin, water and haemoglobin all absorb and weaken the laser light.
Light at 830nm wavelength is the least absorbed by those substances, which means it retains more of its beneficial power to energise the hair follicles because more of the light energy is absorbed into the blood cells to increase circulation and the delivery of more nutrients and oxygen to the follicles.
In the cosmetic and therapeutic laser device market, each treatment laser uses different wavelengths. 650nm/670nm are visible (red) light, while 780nm and 830nm are infrared light with more power and stronger penetrating ability and effectiveness.
Lasers around the 650nm wavelength are the most commonly used in cosmetic and therapeutic lasers because the light is a clear, bright red which is visible to the eye so it looks as if it really works for treatment and in fact, it actually does have a therapeutic effect. Also, the 650nm wavelength is the most widely used in the cosmetic laser market and is cheaper to use than longer wavelength lasers.
However, the more expensive infrared lasers which use 780nm and 830nm wavelengths are able to penetrate and stimulate deeper into the skin tissue and so are more effective in treatment although they are rarely used by other manufacturers of cosmetic and therapeutic lasers.
The Wellay @home Hair Laser uses one 670nm, one 780nm and one 830nm laser in each of its 7 laser clusters and is the only hair treatment laser on the market which offers this technology. The 3 different wavelengths irradiate the same area of the scalp simultaneously, each working at different layers and thus maximising the benefit and proving a more effective treatment.
Does the Wellay @home hair laser work for Afro-Caribbean hair?
I have had jaw surgery and my jaw is wired with metal. Is it safe to use a Hair Laser?
I had plastic surgery but it was years ago. Can I use the hair laser?
The only safety consideration (and it is the same with any laser) is that you need to be careful not to look directly at the laser light or directly put the laser on your eyes or eyelids.
Low Level Laser Therapy, which is the technology used in the hair laser, can be widely used for various kinds of skin troubles and for hastening recovery of open wounds, burns etc, without any side effects. It natually promotes blood circulation in the capillary vessels of your skin and the cell activity, hence actually enhances recovery process after injury.
You can find more detailed information on Low Level Laser Light Therapy at www.laser.nu
Would I be getting the same results from this Hair Laser as I do from the clinic?
The Wellay @home Hair Laser uses 21 low power multi-wavelength lasers for maximum effect which penetrate deeply into the scalp to activate blood circulation around your hair follicles, halting hair loss and stimulating new hair growth. Regular treatment will stop the progress of hair loss in 85% of users; increase blood supply to the scalp by 54% after only one treatment; stimulate hair follicles to help re-growth; repair and improve the quality of the hair shaft resulting in a 25% increase in hair volume; give noticeable hair growth in as little as 12 weeks with continued use.
In order to see the full hair restoration benefits of the Wellay @home Hair Laser it is important that you use it regularly on the areas where you are suffering hair loss, preferably for at least 10 minutes twice a day. It is to easy to use whenever and wherever you have a few minutes to spare. You just charge it up like your mobile, switch on the lasers and move it slowly over your scalp for 10 minutes (longer, if you wish), whenever you have time.
Continue using the Hair Laser as directed to treat your hair loss, even after your hair has started to grow again as it will continue to improve over time, giving you thicker and healthier hair.
Would I be able to use other hair growth products, eg Minoxidil, Propecia, with the hair laser?
If my hair follicles are dead, will the hair laser work to regrow my hair?
What is a Wellay Hair Loss Treatment Laser?
It uses 21 low power multi-wavelength lasers for maximum effect which penetrate deeply into the scalp to activate blood circulation around your hair follicles, halting hair loss and stimulating new hair growth.
Regular treatment with a Hair Laser will
- stop the progress of hair loss in 85% of users
- increase blood supply to the scalp by 54% after only one treatment
- stimulate hair follicles to help re-growth
- repair and improve the quality of the hair shaft resulting in a 25% increase in hair volume
- give noticeable hair growth in as little as 12 weeks with continued use.
Is low level laser light therapy scientifically well documented?
How powerful are the lasers in the Skin Laser?
Will a Wellay Skin Laser lift and firm the skin?
When the skin laser is placed on your skin, each wavelength penetrates and heals different levels in the skin tissue, promoting collagen synthesis and healthy skin. Collagen is largely responsible for skin strength and elasticity, strengthens blood vessels and plays a role in tissue development.
The Wellay @home skin laser restores the tone and elasticity to your skin, thus rejuvenating, lifting and tightening.
Can you tell me whether I could use the Skin Laser in America?
Can you tell me if you would need to cover your eyes when using a skin laser?
Can I use the skin laser to treat vitiligo?
Is the Skin Laser helpful with spider veins?
Would the Skin Laser remove my old, dark scars?
Yes. Old, dark scars would be positively affected by healthier skin conditions resulting from using the Skin Laser consistently over several months but I couldn’t guarantee that the scars would be removed. However, your skin would generally be revitalised and much healthier so the scarring would be improved in appearance.
Can the Wellay skin laser help with facial flushing?
I am paying 1200 euro a session for IPL to treat facial flushing. Naturally this is very expensive. Can your skin laser help with this condition?
No, the Wellay Skin Laser is not suitable to treat rosacea. You need medical strength high power lasers for satisfactory results and need to be treated by medical professionals.
The IPL laser treatment you are having uses high power lasers and burns off the skin tissue whereas the Wellay @home Skin Laser uses low level laser therapy (LLLT) which is low power lasers promoting gentle healing from within the skin tissue. That is why it is safe for home use as it is low power and has no side effects.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Can the Wellay laser treat rosacea and redness?
No, the Skin Laser is not suitable to treat rosacea. You need medical strength lasers for satisfactory results and need to be treated by medical professionals.
Can the Skin Laser be used for thread veins on the face?
Can I use the Skin Laser for undereye wrinkles?
Yes, when the Skin Laser is placed on the skin, each wavelength penetrates and heals different levels in the skin tissue, promoting collagen synthesis and collagen is largely responsible for skin strength and elasticity, strengthens blood vessels and plays a role in tissue development.
Each Wellay @home Skin Laser uses 12 lasers at 4 different wavelengths, (670nm, 780nm, 830nm, 910nm), to promote collagen production and healthy, radiant skin. (Other cosmetic lasers are single wavelength and only treat one level of the skin tissue).
Increased collagen production can help to fill in the fine lines and wrinkles around and under the eyes and improve other signs of aging.
For eye safety, the Smart "Face-Away" sensor ensures that the laser beam is automatically switched off whenever the distance between your skin and the laser is more than 10 centimetres. However, always be sure to avoid looking into the laser.
I am 68 years old - am I too old for a skin laser to work?
I am 68 years old and have had Botox and fillers for many years but would like something with a more permanent effect as they only last for a year. Would the Skin Laser be suitable?
Yes. The Wellay Skin Laser heals from within using 12 lasers at 4 different wavelengths, (670nm, 780nm, 830nm, 910nm. (Other cosmetic lasers use single wavelengths and only treat one level of the skin tissue).
When the skin laser is placed on your skin, each wavelength penetrates and heals different levels deep in the skin tissue, stimulating collagen synthesis and resulting in healthy skin. Collagen is largely responsible for skin strength, firmness and elasticity, strengthens blood vessels and plays a role in tissue development.
Daily treatment with a Wellay skin laser restores the tone and elasticity to your skin, thus rejuvenating, lifting and tightening.
10 minutes twice a day will reduce fine lines and wrinkles in 4 - 6 weeks and, with continued use, your skin will keep improving. You do need to keep using the skin laser but you can reduce the treatments to 3 or 4 times a week once your skin is looking good. However, if you stop treatment, your hard work will be undone and the natural ageing process will begin again.
What is a Wellay @home Skin Laser?
The Wellay @home Skin Laser produces coherent laser light which stimulates mitochondrial activity in the skin cells to promote ATP synthesis (adenosine triphosphate). This stimulates the production of collagen. Collagen is largely responsible for skin strength and elasticity, strengthens blood vessels and plays a role in tissue development which helps to speed up the healing process. It also helps prevents the formation of scar tissue.
The Wellay @home Skin Laser is the World's first multi-wavelength personal laser for home treatment of fine wrinkles and problem skin conditions. Multi-wavelength lasers reach different levels of the skin and penetrate deep into the skin tissue for maximum benefit.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Personal Anti-Ageing Skin Laser Smoothes Out Wrinkles While You Watch TV
Until now, anti-ageing low level laser light therapy has only been available in beauty salons and private cosmetic clinics at great expense, but now the personal Wellay Cosmetic Skin Laser, using patented, advanced, multi-wavelength laser technology, gives you the same great skin rejuvenation treatment at home while you are watching football on TV or reading a magazine.
You will benefit from treatment with a Wellay Cosmetic Skin Laser if you have fine lines, wrinkles and crows feet, frown lines or smoker's lines or even if your skin is losing its resilience and getting a bit saggy.
What is low level laser light therapy?
Low level laser light therapy was first discovered as a healing tool back in the 1960s and is widely used around the world to treat and cure a number of conditions including promoting healing in wounds or injuries and problematic skin conditions. It is beneficial in repairing damaged cells and speeds up and enhances the response of the body’s immune system as well as aiding pain relief.
Low level laser light therapy is completely pain free. In fact, you probably won't feel a thing. It helps you get healthier, rejuvenated skin by promoting blood circulation and it works slowly and naturally.
What is the Wellay Cosmetic Skin Laser?
The Wellay Cosmetic Skin Laser is the World's first multi-wavelength personal laser for low level laser light treatment wherever you want to use it. It offers a safe and effective solution for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and firming the skin. It is particularly adept in dealing with the early signs of ageing, including crow's feet, frown lines and smokers' lines.
How does it work?
When the Skin Laser is placed on the skin, each wavelength penetrates and heals at different levels in the skin tissue, promoting collagen synthesis. Collagen is largely responsible for skin strength and elasticity, strengthens blood vessels and plays a role in tissue development. It is the degradation of collagen in the skin as you age which leads to the formation of lines and wrinkles. Collagen also helps prevent the formation of scar tissue.
Each Wellay Cosmetic Skin Laser uses 12 lasers at 4 different wavelengths, (670nm, 780nm, 830nm, 910nm), to promote collagen production and healthy, radiant skin with maximum effect. (Other cosmetic lasers are single wavelength and only treat one level of the skin tissue.)
Regular treatment with a Wellay Cosmetic Skin Laser naturally stimulates collagen synthesis which strengthens blood vessels and promotes skin resilience and elasticity. Just 10 minutes use, twice a day, will reduce fine lines and wrinkles within 4 - 6 weeks and with regular, daily treatment the skin will continue to improve and regain it’s youthful health and vitality, becoming tight, firm and elastic.
Best of all, you won’t need any other anti-ageing treatments: no cosmetic surgery, no Botox, no hugely expensive moisturisers and anti-ageing creams so you will save money in the long term.
Is it easy to use?
The Wellay Cosmetic Skin Laser is hardly bigger than your mobile phone and as easy to pop into your handbag or pocket to use whenever and wherever you have a few minutes to spare. You just charge it up like your mobile, switch on the lasers and move it slowly over your clean, dry skin for 10 minutes (longer, if you wish), whenever you have time.
Is the Wellay Cosmetic Skin Laser safe?
The Wellay Cosmetic Skin Laser has FDA (Korea) approval, CE approval, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 13485. It has been designed to the highest international safety and quality standards.
Friday, June 18, 2010
How do I choose the best and most effective hair loss treatment laser?
Each different wavelength used in hair loss treatment lasers has a different treatment and penetration depth into the scalp. The blood capillaries in direct contact with the dermal papilla lie in the hypodermis (the deepest inner layer among 3 layers of skin (scalp) tissue.
The 670nm wavelength laser light mainly treats the surface of the scalp and does not penetrate deeply into the scalp so the 670nm wavelength alone is not enough for effective hair loss treatment.
Longer wavelength (780nm, 830nm) lasers are able to penetrate more deeply into the skin tissue. However, substances within the skin tissue such as melanin, water and haemoglobin all absorb and weaken the laser light.
Light at 830nm wavelength is the least absorbed by those substances, which means it retains more of its beneficial power to energise the hair follicles because more of the light energy is absorbed into the blood cells to increase circulation and the delivery of more nutrients and oxygen to the follicles.
In the cosmetic and therapeutic laser device market, each treatment laser uses different wavelengths. 650nm/670nm are visible (red) light, while 780nm and 830nm are infrared light with more power and stronger penetrating ability and effectiveness.
Lasers around the 650nm wavelength are the most commonly used in cosmetic and therapeutic lasers because the light is a clear, bright red which is visible to the eye so it looks as if it really works for treatment and in fact, it actually does have a therapeutic effect.
Also, the 650nm wavelength is the most widely used in the cosmetic laser market and is cheaper to use than longer wavelength lasers.
However, the more expensive infrared lasers which use 780nm and 830nm wavelengths are able to penetrate and stimulate deeper into the skin tissue and so are more effective in treatment although they are rarely used by other manufacturers of cosmetic and therapeutic lasers.
The most effective hair loss treatment lasers are multi-wavelength and use one 670nm, one 780nm and one 830nm laser in each of their 7 laser clusters and are the only hair treatment lasers on the market which offers this technology. The 3 different wavelengths irradiate the same area of the scalp simultaneously, each working at different layers and thus maximising the benefit and proving a more effective treatment.
There are many scientific studies for each laser wavelength that show how effective it is in therapeutic treatment – you can read more here about the different effects of each wavelength - http://www.laser.nu/lllt/Faq1.htm.