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Definition: Laser
The term "laser" is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Two different lasers are used on facial skin: ablative and non-ablative. The former uses a burst of light to heat up the water in the most superficial layers of the skin, which makes the water and tissue vaporize.
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Let's Tackle that Hairy Question: Are Brazilian Waxes Necessary?
Do you really need a Brazilian wax these days? That's the question a woman posed to the Times of London, after a new beau was "shocked" by her presence of pubic hair. In her letter, she says, "I don’t think that a permanent tan and Brazilian wax should be dealbreakers in a relationship.
Beauty Blooper: I Feel Numb Inside
In May, I decided to buy a package of laser hair removal treatments. It was time for me to get my body bikini-ready for Memorial Day and I figured that would give me ample time. I went in raring to go, but my goodness—the pain of laser removal is just unbearable!
Trying Tria: The First-Quarter Update
It's been three months since Tria sent me one of their at-home laser hair removal gadgets to try out. At $995, the device is hardly cheap — but it's a lot less expensive than having laser hair removal in a medical spa or doctor's office. Many of you have asked how things are going, so here's the update.
Trying Tria: Laser Hair Removal at Home
I hate shaving so much that, much to PartySugar's horror, I sometimes just give up. She loves shaving her legs; I would be thrilled to never do it again. The logical option: Get laser hair removal.
Trying Tria: The Two-Week Update
You might have heard about Tria, the at-home laser hair removal gizmo. (More on it here if you want some background.) Since Tria offered me the chance to try it out, I thought I'd give you an update now that I've been living with it for a few weeks.
Tria is much heavier than you'd imagine — not enough to be unwieldy, but solid enough to make you realize that it's a serious piece of beauty machinery.
Coming Soon: At-Home Laser Hair Removal
The Star Wars geek within thinks that handheld lasers are cool, albeit in an intimidating Darth Vader sort of way. In real life, though, you'll soon be able to zap your hair away at home. The Wall Street Journal reports on two forthcoming hair-removal gadgets that may change the way we think of hair removal.
The Big Tria Update: All of the Pros and Cons
A few things have happened since Tria, the at-home laser hair-removal gadget, came on the market. First, the economy tanked, which may explain why Tria's price went from $995 to $795. Second, I've had almost a year to give it a whirl (full disclosure: Tria's PR team sent a trial unit for me to use).
How Do You Feel About Doctors Who "Prescribe" Cosmetic Procedures?
I've been suffering a lot of dermatological trauma lately. After the Botox incident, I keep hearing stories about people who go to the dermatologist for routine care — think mole checks and the like — only to come out with pamphlets for fillers, injectables, and laser resurfacing. I'm all for doing what makes you happy when it comes to cosmetic procedures, but lately it seems like some doctors have morphed into pushy medispa aestheticians.
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