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) DOTmed Industry Sector Report: Cosmetic and Surgical Laser Sales
He could witnesses the manifestation of disappearing wrinkles, shaving bumps, varicose veins, tattoos, scars, acne, hair removal and the effects of similar aesthetic rejuvenations, not with an elixir but with light. Nearly 500 years later, people still clamor to be ever-young, ever-beautiful and ever-healthy, and aesthetic and surgical lasers help enhance their appearance, self-esteem, personal comfort and quality of life. And thus, they are willing to pay for the benefits of Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) treatment. Aesthetic LASERs and MediSpas The International SPA Association (ISPA)1 indicates the number of Spas in the U.S. increased from 14,600 to 18,100 last year, a growth of 24%. More than 138 million people indulged in spa visits though no data from ISPA stated what aesthetic medical procedures were performed. More>> - (
) Oral contraception gives woman brain clot
MUMBAI: Most women pop it for birth control, some take it to beat acne. But the oral contraceptive (OC) pill that is generously doled out at women's centres and beauty clinics needs to be downed with a word of caution. The pill has been effectively used for family planning for over four decades and approved for acne treatment more recently (see box).
However, while an increasing number of Mumbai women are finding themselves saddled with the pill for the slightest rash of pimples, not enough information is given out about its caveats.
Vikhroli resident Tara Chandra might be a rare case, but her stint in the intensive care unit of Hinduja Hospital in Mahim, due to a brain clot explains why women need to be careful before popping the pill.
Chandra, 28, went to a dermatologist in King's Circle for control of acne last November. More>> - (
) Treatment How-to: Acne Skin Treatment
Find out how long the client has had an acne problem and what products she has been using to treat the condition. Ask whether isotretinoin has been used and if she is pregnant. Inquire about health issues and allergies. Also, perform a thorough skin analysis using a magnifying lamp. Check for pore size, type of acne lesions, irritation and sensitivity.Step 2: Ask the client to lie face up on the treatment table and begin the process of desincrustation, which includes opening the pores using the steamer, followed by a gentle, nonstimulating facial massage. This softens the outermost layer of the skin.
Step 3: Apply a sulfur-based mask that preps the skin for extractions. Remove the mask after 10 minutes.
Step 4: Use a magnifying lamp to locate areas that need extractions. More>>
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) Natural Acne Treatments ?Get Rid of Acne with No Pills or Harsh
The belief is that the real cause of acne goes far deeper than just the level of the skin. Many researchers think that the root cause of pimples is really a matter of looking at the kind of lifestyle you are living and that the levels of toxins in your body is a major contributing factor to your acne condition.
External as well as internal cleansing programs are important when it comes to getting rid of acne permanently. There are many ways to clean the skin externally and most people are familiar with these approaches. Using a mildly abrasive is ideal as it helps to remove the dead skin cells at the surface of the skin. Also it is important to nourish the skin and using natural skin moisturizers such as almond oil is great to keep the skin looking soft and healthy.
Internal cleansing is also very important in any natural acne treatment program. More>>