Hair Removal in Canada
Hair Removal in Canada section, includes general infrmation about Hair Removal Procedure, Hair Removal Canada Local News, Hair Removal Canada Surgeon Locator and other Hair Removal related material.
Hair Removal Procedure
Laser hair removal involves a light that uses special wavelengths to damage the end of the hair or the hair follicles. The strength of the light is adjusted so that just enough damage is done to prevent or reduce the amount of hair that grows back. The light used in the hair removal procedure targets the high pigmented colors of the hair. If you are planning to go for a laser hair removal treatment, do stay out of the sun at least a few weeks prior to the procedure. Having a tan or dark colored skin can make the procedure difficult or even impossible. If you are on any medication at all, it is important to let your doctor know before the treatment begins. There are some medications that can reduce the effects of the procedure. There are health risks associated with combining medications with the hair removal procedure.
Some individuals may experience a small amount of pain, but it is often manageable. The amount of discomfort experienced during the procedure is noted by many patients to be similar to the feeling of someone pricking you. However if you are having the treatment at sensitive areas such as the armpits and the groin/bikini region, pain is evitable. If you are concerned about the pain associated with your hair removal procedure, speak to your doctor about the possibilities of anesthesia.
The best candidates for laser hair removal have the following criteria:-
• Dark hair, light skin, and course hair are the easiest to treat. These patients typically see the best results and require fewer treatment sessions.
• People with dark skin may not be ideal candidates for laser hair removal, but may still benefit from treatment. Under certain circumstances the procedure can be effective.
• Blond, grey, and red hairs are more difficult to treat with a laser.
• Tanned patients must wait until the tan fades before treatment.
• Candidates who suffer from skin disorders such as psoriasis, cystic acne, and dermatitis are not ideal candidates for laser hair removal.
• Candidates taking certain medications such as Retin-A or Accutane are excluded from treatment.
• Treatment is not appropriate for people who have a pacemaker, who are pregnant, or who have metal screws in the area where the procedure would be performed.
• The procedure does not necessarily result in 100 percent reduction of unwanted hair in the first treatment session. Multiple sessions may be needed.
Laser hair removal is performed in a physician's office or laser hair treatment facility. Treatment time can range from one hour to several hours. Multiple sessions may be necessary.
A numbing lotion will first be applied to the targeted area. During the procedure, a laser is used to dispense a fine intense beam of heated light that removes the hair follicles, but preserves the skin in the surrounding area. The laser scans a wide area of the body in the removal process.
Patients return home immediately following the treatment. Normal activities can be resumed immediately; however, exercise, Jacuzzi use, and sun tanning are not recommended for at least 24 hours. No waxing or depilatory creams can be used after laser hair removal.
After the procedure, patients are often advised to gently cleanse the treated area with a mild soap. Your doctor may prescribe a specific lotion that should be used after treatment. An antibiotic ointment and other topical lotions may be required in certain situations.
Most often, discomfort is minimal and does not require medication. Unmanageable pain, or the appearance of red or white bumps, ingrown hairs, or scabs should be reported to your doctor immediately.
The Advantages of Laser Hair Removal
• Laser hair removal is considered extremely safe if performed properly and by qualified specialists.
• A majority of clients have reported long lasting results and even permanent hair removal.
• A laser hair removal treatment can be carried out on large areas such as the chest, back, and legs in one session.
• If there is re-growth after laser hair removal this will be much lighter and finer in texture than before.
• It can be virtually painless when compared with waxing and electrolysis as a means of body hair removal.
Side effects are quite rare and usually temporary. These may include hyper pigmentation (the appearance of dark or white spots, which disappear in a few months), sensitive skins may become slightly crusty (temporary), burning of the skin, or discoloring of darker skin, as well as some redness and swelling on the skin.
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- Starting nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) as a transdermal patch before the target quit date doubles success rates according to a meta-analysis, although only four studies of varied design were eligible for analysis.
The authors of the analysis note that starting NRT before the quit date might improve smoking cessation rates by acclimatising users and separating nicotine intake from smoking. This approach has been most studied using transdermal patches, however trials have varied in size and duration. The aim of this analysis was to determine from the trial data whether a clear benefit had been shown. The authors searched for randomised controlled trials in which the effects of pre-quit treatment were compared directly with treatment starting on the target quit day. Eligible studies recruited smokers who were interested in quitting (rather than reduction), where all participants received NRT from the target quit date, where participants were randomised to receive pre-quit NRT or control (placebo or no NRT), and where cessation was verified 4 to 6 weeks later by biochemical analysis. Primary end-point for the analysis was continuous abstinence for at least 28 days assessed at 6 weeks following quit day, or the nearest reported outcome where this was not available; outcomes at six months were examined as secondary endpoints.
Four trials (n=755) were available and eligible for analysis, all involving nicotine patches: two trials involving nicotine gum were also located, however one was ineligible as a different pre-quit dose was used, and the second had not yet completed. The trials had different designs and durations, and two (n=176) also included treatment with mecamylamine (a nicotinic antagonist). Three studies originated from the same research team.
Analysis found that pre-quit treatment approximately doubled the quit rate at six weeks compared to starting NRT on the quit day (odds ratio 1.91; 95% CI, 1.31 to 2.93). A similar pattern was seen with results at six months (OR 2.17; 95% CI, 1.46 to 3.22). Co-administration of mecamylamine seemed to make no significant difference to the results. There was no evidence that one study was significantly influencing the pooled result - exclusion of each from analysis made little difference to the overall result.
Based on their analysis, the authors conclude that starting NRT patch therapy before the target quit date roughly doubles the chance of success, both in the short-term and up to six months. Although the studies differed widely in their design, the authors consider that the analysis suggests a consistent effect. They note that where the information was collected, there was spontaneous pre-quit reduction in smoking by subjects in the pre-quit group although none were instructed to do this. They discuss possible mechanisms for the effect including pharmacodynamic effects, effects on learned associations involved in smoking, and on extinction of smoking reinforcement.
[Editor's comment: an interesting analysis that appears to have been carefully done, but some cautions remain: the number of participants was relatively small, and it is a slight concern that most of the data came from one research team. This technique would not be covered by current NICE guidance on smoking cessation, and it is uncertain whether it would fit with the current product licences for NRT patches.]