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How Laser Tattoo Removal Works
2008-06-08 18:39:00 The current state of the art in laser tattoo removal involves the use of q-switched lasers. The concept is based on “selective photothermolysis” and “photoacoustic effects.” The ink from a tattoo is generally located within the dermis layer of the skin. The ink may be black, red, or almost any color. A laser ... More About: Tattoo , Laser , Works
Laser Hair Removal for the Summer
2008-05-31 05:15:00 Summer is here, you’re ready to head to the beach, don your swimsuit and walk around in your shorts in t-shirt. You also don’t want to be constantly shaving, so laser hair removal is just the thing for you. To make it safe, there are some precautions that are particularly important for summer ... More About: Laser Hair Removal , Summer , Laser , Hair
Hand Rejuvenation with Radiesse!
2008-05-26 04:37:00 As one ages, muscles and fat atrophy, causing some depressions and sagging skin in various places. One common location is the backs of the hands. Hollowing may develop between the bones of the hand and in the space between the thumb and the hand. There is no “face-lift” available for the hands, ... More About: Hand , Rejuvenation
Tattoo Removal in Darker Skin Types
2008-05-23 02:05:00 Tattoos are treated with q-switched lasers of various wavelengths. The most commonly and successfully used laser is the q-switched Nd:YAG. It functions mainly at 1064 nm and 532 nm wavelengths. These wavelengths are absorbed by different colored ink pigments. For instance, black absorbs 1064 best while red absorbs 532 best. ... More About: Skin , Tattoo , Types
Microdermabrasion - How it Works
2008-05-20 20:34:00 Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive alternative to face lifts and even lasers and Botox. It works by removing the topmost layer of skin cells, known as the stratum corneum. This process, known as exfoliation, removes fine wrinkles, minor blemishes, and gives the skin a healthy, radiant glow. Over multiple treatments, even deeper discolorations ... More About: Works
Tattoo Cover Up or Tattoo Removal?
2008-05-19 05:57:00 If you are unhappy with a tattoo, you should look at all the options available for getting rid of it. Besides removing a tattoo, another option is to cover it up. If you are simply unhappy with the appearance of the particular tattoo but don’t mind having a tattoo in that area, then ... More About: Tattoo , Cover , Cover-up , Cover Up
Tattoo Artists Get Tattoo Removal
2008-05-14 17:43:00 Of the many different kinds of people that come to get tattoo removed or lightened at Tattoo MD, one would not expect to find many tattoo artists. This is actually far from the truth. Although tattoo artists may always like tattoos in general, they don’t necessarily like some of the ones they have. ... More About: Artists
Tattoo Removal Lasers - Made in China?
2008-05-11 20:07:00 Lately, our company has been approached by various Chinese manufacturers that make lasers and other skin care / beauty devices. The prices from these manufacturers are much lower than those offered by American and European companies. So shouldn’t we switch to Chinese products for our future laser needs? As the president of Tattoo MD, I ... More About: China , Lasers , Made , Made In China
Juvederm in Los Angeles
2008-05-05 09:01:00 Juvederm belongs to a class of cosmetic treatments called injectable fillers. These are gel-like substances that are injected into the skin, often to smooth out wrinkles. They differ from Botox in that the latter is biologically active but has hardly any physical substance to it. Juvederm is made from hyaluronic acid, a ... More About: Los Angeles , Angeles
Tattoo Removal in Los Angeles
2008-05-01 09:16:00 Safety is very important when it comes to laser tattoo removal. This concerns both the patient and the laser operator. Eye protection is critical before treatment may proceed. Both parties must wear protective laser glasses that are matched to filter out the light of the laser. If one were not wearing eye protection, the laser ... More About: Tattoo , Los Angeles , Angeles
BOTOX LOS ANGELES
2008-05-01 08:44:00 What should the average consumer make of the recent FDA warning in February about botulinum toxin products, such as BOTOX Cosmetic? At this time, this communique was a warning without any change in prescribing instructions for the products. It noted that there have been some adverse outcomes both in children and adults, with the deaths ... More About: Los Angeles , Botox , Angeles
Laser Hair Removal Los Angeles
2008-04-27 22:12:00 Laser hair removal has become the second most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States. It can be said that the popularity of a procedure is a testament to the value of that procedure. With hundreds of thousands of such procedures a year, it is clear that this type of treatment has become mainstream. In Los ... More About: Laser Hair Removal , Laser , Los Angeles , Hair , Angeles
Tattoo Removal - Differences Between Men and Women
2008-04-27 02:42:00 There are many reasons why people choose to get tattoos removed. As the medical director of Tattoo MD, I can attest that there is no single category that people can be easily lumped into. However, there are some patterns that emerge that are interesting to comment on. One is the differences I ... More About: News , Women , Differences , Men and Women
Tattoo Removal for Facial Tattoos
2008-04-24 18:24:00 There are two main kinds of facial tattoos - cosmetic and decorative. Cosmetic tattoos consist of eyebrows, eye liners, and lip liners. Decorative tattoos traditionally have been associated with various indigenous cultures, especially Polynesian cultures, such as the Maori people. In fact the word “tattoo” is derived from the Samoan word “tatau.” ... More About: News , Tattoo , Facial , Tattoos
TMD at Tattoo MD
2008-04-21 06:22:00 Over the past few months, you may have noticed a lot of changes at Tattoo MD. We improved the look of our clinic, brought on an Estetician to our staff and added a wide variety of Medi-Spa services to the list of treatments that we can provide you. We also launched a redesigned ... More About: News
Hyperpigmentation with Laser Procedures - Risks and Treatment
2008-04-18 18:27:00 Hyperpigmentation is a the darkening of the skin in or around a treatment site, (in this case a laser-treated site). Increased melanin production by the melanocytes of the skin in response to thermal changes and inflammation. Any kind of laser treatment, whether it is the kind that causes deep injury to the skin, such as a carbon dioxide laser, or a q-switched laser that sends much less energy into the skin, can cause hyperpigmentation. By minimizing thermal damage to the normal skin, one can minimize the risk of hyperpigmenation. It is generally temporary but recovery time can vary widely, lasting a few weeks to months. Hyperpigmentation is not the same as scarring, although both scarring and hyperpigmentation can occur in the same location. In a review of 3143 laser hair removal procedures on 480 patients, Lanigan showed that darker patients were more likely to be affected by hyperpigmentation. There was a risk of 1% in the lightest skin types vs. 9.9% in the darke... More About: Laser , Treatment
Vi Peel
2008-04-11 23:35:00 The Vi Peel is a breakthrough in facial rejuvenation and chemical peels. Tattoo MD Medi-Spa is proud to offer this revolutionary product. The peel was formulated by Dr. A.F. Khalil and is composed of a synergistic blend of gentle yet powerful ingredients suitable for all skin types. The Vi Peel has recently been featured on the TV show Extra! and ABC Channel 7. Prior to the development of the Vi Peel, if you wanted significant results, you would have to go through a much longer healing process. Prior chemical peels also had more potential risks. Likewise, if there were minimal side effects, the peel was less potent. The Vi Peel is so unique because it is highly effective, safe for all skin types and has no significant downtime. The Vi Peel penetrates into the skin to reverse the effects of sun damage and time. The peel can be used to treat wrinkles and discoloration of not just the face, but other parts of the body as well, such as the hands, decolletage and neck. The Vi Peel is hig...
Open House Event at Tattoo MD
2008-04-10 16:52:00 On Wednesday, May 7, 4-8 pm, Tattoo MD Laser Clinic and Medi-Spa will be open for appointments and walk-ins. All of our services including tattoo removal and hair removal will be available and on display. There will be price specials on Botox, Juvederm, and Radiesse. Jennifer, our esthetician, will be performing introductory mini-facials. Food and refreshments will be served, courtesy of Allergan, the makers of Botox. Stay tuned for more news as we get closer. More About: House , Event , Open , Open House
Magnetic tattoos? Can they be removed with a magnet?
2008-03-18 07:29:00 Although Freedom-2 Ink is currently generating the most excitement for instantly removable tattoo inks, not that long ago, it was magnetic ink that seemed to hold this promise. Just a few years ago, a tattoo ink composed of magnetite granules (magnetic iron granules) was developed with the idea that ink could be manipulated ... More About: Tattoos , Magnet , Magnetic
Radiesse is Superior to Hyaluronic Acid for Wrinkles!
2008-03-16 18:03:00 As reported in the February 2008 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, a study involving 60 patients compared the effects of calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) versus stabilized hyaluronic acid (Juvederm, Restylane) for the treatement of nasolabial folds. The study was randomized and split-face, that is, one side received the hylauronic acid and the other side the ... More About: News , Wrinkles , Acid , Superior
Laser Hair Removal Nuts and Bolts in Los Angeles
2007-12-30 01:18:00 Well-known methods of permanent hair reduction include the use of lasers and electrolysis. This article focuses on the former. The mechanism for how lasers work is called "selective photothermolysis." This concept means that there are different-colored pigments in the skin, including the hair. If certain of these skin elements absorb ... More About: Laser Hair Removal , Laser , Los Angeles , Hair , Nuts
Laser Hair Removal for Ingrown Hair
2007-12-24 19:05:00 Pseudofolliculitis barbae or razor bumps, is a common skin condition that affects the bearded area of the face. It causes redness, pain, itching and sometimes scarring in the affected hair follicles. At least 50 percent of black men and 3 percent of white men who shave are prone to this condition.1 Any area ... More About: Laser Hair Removal , Laser , Hair
Tattoo Cover-Ups and Pre-Cover-Up Laser Tattoo Fading
2007-12-21 19:34:00 Placing a new tattoo on untouched skin is like creating a new painting on blank canvas. The artist has complete freedom of expression, constrained by the customer?s wishes and skin color. When one wants to get an unwanted tattoo covered up, however, the difficulty is much greater. The problem with covering ... More About: Tattoo , Laser , Cover , Cover-up , Cover Up
Tattoo Cover-Ups and Pre-Cover-Up Laser Tattoo Fading
2007-12-21 13:58:00 Placing a new tattoo on untouched skin is like creating a new painting on blank canvas. The artist has complete freedom of expression, constrained by the customer’s wishes and skin color. When one wants to get an unwanted tattoo covered up, however, the difficulty is much greater. The problem with covering up tattoos is in taking two different designs that may be completely unrelated and trying to superimpose one over the other in such a way that the older tattoo becomes “invisible.” This is rarely able to be accomplished well. The problem arises due to a number of factors:1) large area of the original tattoo This requires that the covering tattoo be very large, usually 2-3 times larger than the original. 2) dark colors used in the original tattoo Light color cannot be used over dark ones. Usually a cover-up tattoo has to be dark to work. 3) very dense original tattoo If the artist is creating a cover-up tattoo with an intricate design then a large “blob-like” original ta... More About: Tattoo , Laser , Cover , Cover-up , Cover Up
Discounts on Medispa Services for Tattoo Removal Clients
2007-12-08 05:53:00 Just in time for the holidays! With the purchase of any tattoo removal package of 6 treatments or more, receive $25 off any single cosmetic treatment valued at $75 or more, including laser hair removal, Botox, injectables, micro-dermabrasion, or other esthetician services. Receive $50 off if also purchasing a laser hair removal or micro-dermabrasion ... More About: Services , Tattoo , Discounts , Clients
Discounts on Medispa Services for Tattoo Removal Clients
2007-12-08 05:53:00 Just in time for the holidays! With the purchase of any tattoo removal package of 6 treatments or more, receive $25 off any single cosmetic treatment valued at $75 or more, including laser hair removal, Botox, injectables, micro-dermabrasion, or other esthetician services. Receive $50 off if also purchasing a laser hair removal or micro-dermabrasion ... More About: Services , Tattoo , Discounts , Clients
Biomedic Skin Care Line at Tattoo MD!
2007-12-08 05:41:00 In an effort to bring the best skin care products available, Tattoo MD Medispa is now offering Biomedic, the professional skin care line only available through physicians’ offices. The maker of Biomedic, La Roche-Posay, which is based in France, is a leader in high-end skin care products for anti-aging and rejuvenation. Biomedic products available ... More About: News , Skin , Skin Care , Care
Biomedic Skin Care Line at Tattoo MD!
2007-12-08 05:41:00 In an effort to bring the best skin care products available, Tattoo MD Medispa is now offering Biomedic, the professional skin care line only available through physicians' offices. The maker of Biomedic, La Roche-Posay, which is based in France, is a leader in high-end skin care products for anti-aging and rejuvenation. Biomedic products available ... More About: News , Skin , Skin Care , Care
Cosmetic Tattoo Inks and Risk of Darkening with Laser Tattoo Removal
2007-11-29 21:51:00 Tattoos used for cosmetic rather than artistic purposes are a special class of tattoos. The ink colors tend to be pink, white, light brown or rust-colored. The tattoo pigments used to make the inks may or may not contain iron ores. Through an unknown chemical reaction, iron-containing inks may darken irreversibly to ... More About: Cosmetic , Tattoo , Laser , Risk
Cosmetic Tattoo Inks and Risk of Darkening with Laser Tattoo Removal
More articles from this author:2007-11-29 21:51:00 Tattoos used for cosmetic rather than artistic purposes are a special class of tattoos. The ink colors tend to be pink, white, light brown or rust-colored. The tattoo pigments used to make the inks may or may not contain iron ores. Through an unknown chemical reaction, iron-containing inks may darken irreversibly to ... More About: Cosmetic , Tattoo , Laser , Risk 1, 2, 3 |
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