While Angelina Jolie may boast yet another tattoo, a new survey shows 47 percent of men find tattoos on women to be a turn off. The same Ask Jeeves survey also reveals as many as 38 percent of women feel the same way about men with tattoos. The FDA estimates that 45 million Americans have at least one tattoo and an estimated 50 percent of individuals with tattoos, eventually grow dissatisfied and want them removed.
Already have a tattoo? For information about Tattoo Removal at Derma Health Institute, see:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=179
Nearly a third of young adults now sport at least one tattoo, but more than one in four of them regret having it done, according to new research.
A fifth (20 per cent) of all adults have a permanent tattoo, but this rises to a staggering 29 per cent of both men and women aged 16-44 years-old, the research revealed.
But while the marking does not fade, the enthusiasm clearly does, as 23 per cent admit it is something they now regret, said the survey based on questions answered by the question and answer website Ask Jeeves.
It includes many users asking about laser and other removal techniques - Ask Jeeves said it was one of the most popular subjects for questions in recent years.
Tattoos are becoming increasingly trendy and 86 per cent agree they are becoming more commonplace, though not everyone approves.
One in three people (34 per cent) say tattoos look awful and 21 per cent think it is okay to have a tattoo as long as it is not on display.
Only nine per cent of those aged 60 and over have one, but 16 per cent of those aged 30-44 have at least two, the survey of 1,000 adults shows.
Celtic motifs or someone's name are seen as the most popular these days, said the Ask Jeeves research.
Attitudes vary among age groups, though not by as much as some may think. Asked about David Beckham's so-called tattoo 'sleeves' covering his arms, 93 per cent of the over-60s think he's gone too far, and so too do 74 per cent of the under-30s.
Almost half of all men - 47 per cent - think tattoos on a woman are a turn off but only 38 per cent of women think the same about the markings on a male body.
While inked-up celebrities from Cheryl Tweedy to Amy Winehouse have helped increase the popularity of tattoos, there seem to be good and bad role models.
According to the Ask Jeeves survey, 55 per cent of all adults think Amy Winehouse looks worse for her collection of tattoos but only 17 per cent think it detracts from Megan Fox.
Nadia Kelly of Ask Jeeves said: "We have noticed an increasing number of our users asking Jeeves about tattoo removal services and asking about the various ways to get rid of them.
"Tattoos are obviously more popular than ever and we get enquiries about the latest designs or to look at those sported by celebrities.
"But it does suggest that this is one of the things that seems like a great idea at first but which many come to regret when they grow older."
Already have a tattoo? For information about Tattoo Removal at Derma Health Institute, see:
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Survey: Clean Shaven Men Have More Sex - Laser Hair Removal
According to the Schick Skin-dex survey, a national research poll conducted by StrategyOne, men who shave regularly (5 times a week or more) have twice as much sex (15.5 vs. 7.8 times per month). They're also happier (89% vs. 82%), more outgoing (41% vs. 32%), more social (42% vs. 34%), more likely to report they are living their dreams (76% vs. 64%) and more likely to report more attractive significant others.
Material, Emotional and Romantic Satisfaction:
The Skin-dex survey also shows a clear link between material, emotional and romantic satisfaction and the frequency of men's shaves. In fact, men who shave five days a week or more are more confident, twice as likely to be employed as those who shave two days a week and are much less likely to live with their parents. On average, they earn $15,100 more per year than infrequent shavers and are more likely to own luxury items.
Women and Shaving:
According to the Skin-dex survey, women ranked "irritated skin" among the top three biggest turn-offs in a man -- right after body odor and dandruff. In fact, irritated skin is more of a turn-off than baldness and gray hair.
Sixty-six percent of women associate men who shave regularly with a variety of positive qualities, including higher self awareness, deeper commitment and greater comfort with themselves. Eighty-two percent report a preference for cleanly shaven men and another 83% say it's sexy when a man has a smooth touchable face. Additionally:
•76% say they love it when their man shaves
•76% agree a "cleanly shaven man turns me on"
•64% say when their man shaves, they just can't keep their hands off of him
•78% would rather kiss a cleanly shaven man than a scruffy man
•64% would rather have sex with a cleanly shaven man than a scruffy one
Regional Differences:
Men in Los Angeles and DC may have reason to celebrate with these localities reporting the greatest number of shaves per year (198). Philadelphians and Atlantans shave the least, with only 161 shaves a year. Yet Los Angeles men, along with Philly and New York men are the most likely to report having a full beard. Most shaves by region:
•Los Angeles (198)
•Washington, NC (198)
•Dallas-Ft. Worth (192)
•Chicago (192)
•Boston (182)
•Seattle (182)
•New York (172)
•Austin (166)
•Atlanta (161)
•Philadelphia (161)
Meanwhile, men in Dallas report the highest number of soul-patches per capita (14%). Atlanta takes the sideburns (27%) and goatee (32%) titles, while Boston and Washington are the clean shave capitals (31% and 29% respectively). Atlanta (26%), New York (24%), LA (24%) and Dallas (23%) own the mustache crowns while Philadelphia (21%) New York (19%) and LA (19%) are the most bearded cities.
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, see:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
Material, Emotional and Romantic Satisfaction:
The Skin-dex survey also shows a clear link between material, emotional and romantic satisfaction and the frequency of men's shaves. In fact, men who shave five days a week or more are more confident, twice as likely to be employed as those who shave two days a week and are much less likely to live with their parents. On average, they earn $15,100 more per year than infrequent shavers and are more likely to own luxury items.
Women and Shaving:
According to the Skin-dex survey, women ranked "irritated skin" among the top three biggest turn-offs in a man -- right after body odor and dandruff. In fact, irritated skin is more of a turn-off than baldness and gray hair.
Sixty-six percent of women associate men who shave regularly with a variety of positive qualities, including higher self awareness, deeper commitment and greater comfort with themselves. Eighty-two percent report a preference for cleanly shaven men and another 83% say it's sexy when a man has a smooth touchable face. Additionally:
•76% say they love it when their man shaves
•76% agree a "cleanly shaven man turns me on"
•64% say when their man shaves, they just can't keep their hands off of him
•78% would rather kiss a cleanly shaven man than a scruffy man
•64% would rather have sex with a cleanly shaven man than a scruffy one
Regional Differences:
Men in Los Angeles and DC may have reason to celebrate with these localities reporting the greatest number of shaves per year (198). Philadelphians and Atlantans shave the least, with only 161 shaves a year. Yet Los Angeles men, along with Philly and New York men are the most likely to report having a full beard. Most shaves by region:
•Los Angeles (198)
•Washington, NC (198)
•Dallas-Ft. Worth (192)
•Chicago (192)
•Boston (182)
•Seattle (182)
•New York (172)
•Austin (166)
•Atlanta (161)
•Philadelphia (161)
Meanwhile, men in Dallas report the highest number of soul-patches per capita (14%). Atlanta takes the sideburns (27%) and goatee (32%) titles, while Boston and Washington are the clean shave capitals (31% and 29% respectively). Atlanta (26%), New York (24%), LA (24%) and Dallas (23%) own the mustache crowns while Philadelphia (21%) New York (19%) and LA (19%) are the most bearded cities.
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, see:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Can Brazilian Laser Hair Removal ImproveYour Sex Life?
Brazilian hair removal is the practice of removing all of your hair "down there". But can getting all your pubic hair removed improve your sex life? A studyby the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA) say yes.
Brazilian hair removal is the practice of removing all of your hair "down there". But can getting all your pubic hair removed improve your sex life? A studyby the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA) say yes.
The CPSA reveals that 63% of the women surveyed feel sexier with little or no genital hair, experience greater sexual pleasure and would recommend removing genital hair to other women as a way of improving their sex life.
Dr Philippa McCaffery, Cosmetic Physician and Study Coordinator says, “While most women reported aesthetic and hygiene reasons for permanent hair removal, the reporting of enhanced sexual pleasure is a very significant finding, which may have benefits for all women. Results have shown that 53% of women reported enhanced sexual pleasure after getting Brazilian hair removal.
“This study does not identify which women are sexually active, so it is possible that the percentage of sexually active women experiencing greater sexual pleasure as a result of removing their genital hair could be higher,” said Dr. McCaffery.
To date, most clinical hair removal studies have focused on the methods of removing excessive hair, but few social studies have looked into why women remove hair and the social consequences of this practice. Complete removal of genital hair is relatively new to modern Western cultures, developing mostly in the 20th century.
“Sexual dissatisfaction is a much greater problem for women than men. Medical research often focuses on a drug solution to improve women’s sexual experiences, however preliminary results of this study show that permanent removal of female pubic hair by medical laser is a simple and safe way for some women to enhance their sex lives,” said Dr. McCaffery.
The study also revealed the following:
63% of clients reported feeling “sexier” with minimal/no pubic hair.
75% of clients reported “aesthetic” as a major reason for removing their pubic hair, 71% reported “hygiene” as a major reason for removing pubic hair. 17% reported “cultural” as a major reason for removing their pubic hair.
60% of clients reported experiencing greater sexual pleasure with minimal/no pubic hair
61% of clients said they would recommend “Brazilian” hair removal to other women as a way of improving their sex life.
Whatever the reasons underlying this apparent anomaly, if one considers the anatomy, removing the pubic hair, and thereby the potential physical barrier between a female and her sexual partner, could significantly improve the female’s sexual pleasure. Males after all do not have hair on their penises and therefore, experience no barrier to their skin’s sensory receptors.
It is possible that removing pubic hair and the physical barrier to direct skin to skin stimulation of the clitoris during intercourse, could increase the incidence of women experiencing orgasm during intercourse.
For more information about laser hair removal at Derma Health Institute, see:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
Brazilian hair removal is the practice of removing all of your hair "down there". But can getting all your pubic hair removed improve your sex life? A studyby the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA) say yes.
The CPSA reveals that 63% of the women surveyed feel sexier with little or no genital hair, experience greater sexual pleasure and would recommend removing genital hair to other women as a way of improving their sex life.
Dr Philippa McCaffery, Cosmetic Physician and Study Coordinator says, “While most women reported aesthetic and hygiene reasons for permanent hair removal, the reporting of enhanced sexual pleasure is a very significant finding, which may have benefits for all women. Results have shown that 53% of women reported enhanced sexual pleasure after getting Brazilian hair removal.
“This study does not identify which women are sexually active, so it is possible that the percentage of sexually active women experiencing greater sexual pleasure as a result of removing their genital hair could be higher,” said Dr. McCaffery.
To date, most clinical hair removal studies have focused on the methods of removing excessive hair, but few social studies have looked into why women remove hair and the social consequences of this practice. Complete removal of genital hair is relatively new to modern Western cultures, developing mostly in the 20th century.
“Sexual dissatisfaction is a much greater problem for women than men. Medical research often focuses on a drug solution to improve women’s sexual experiences, however preliminary results of this study show that permanent removal of female pubic hair by medical laser is a simple and safe way for some women to enhance their sex lives,” said Dr. McCaffery.
The study also revealed the following:
63% of clients reported feeling “sexier” with minimal/no pubic hair.
75% of clients reported “aesthetic” as a major reason for removing their pubic hair, 71% reported “hygiene” as a major reason for removing pubic hair. 17% reported “cultural” as a major reason for removing their pubic hair.
60% of clients reported experiencing greater sexual pleasure with minimal/no pubic hair
61% of clients said they would recommend “Brazilian” hair removal to other women as a way of improving their sex life.
Whatever the reasons underlying this apparent anomaly, if one considers the anatomy, removing the pubic hair, and thereby the potential physical barrier between a female and her sexual partner, could significantly improve the female’s sexual pleasure. Males after all do not have hair on their penises and therefore, experience no barrier to their skin’s sensory receptors.
It is possible that removing pubic hair and the physical barrier to direct skin to skin stimulation of the clitoris during intercourse, could increase the incidence of women experiencing orgasm during intercourse.
For more information about laser hair removal at Derma Health Institute, see:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
Monday, August 31, 2009
Lumenis LightSheer Laser Hair Removal Featured in New York Times
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumenis' High Speed LightSheer(R) Duet(TM) for permanent hair reduction was featured recently in the New York Times Fashion & Style section with Dr. Arielle Kauvar, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology New York University Medical Center and Founding Director, New York Laser & Skin Care. During the interview, Dr. Kauvar described the LightSheer Duet as a welcome relief for men seeking a smoother appearance, with reduction in treatment time and improved patient comfort. "Men who wanted to have their back hair removed permanently, for example, often had to sit with a topical anesthetic for an hour before each of a half-dozen visits, so there used to be the 'time and pain and nuisance' factor." With the advent of the High Speed LightSheer Duet welcome relief has arrived. Now 'big swaths of hair can be removed in multiple 15-minute treatments," stated Dr. Kauvar.
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:
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To read the New York Times Fashion & Style piece with Dr. Arielle Kauvar discussing why she prefers the speed and comfort of the LightSheer Duet over older hair removal methods with their 'time and pain and nuisance factors', go to: http://www.aesthetic.lumenis.com/wt/page/inthenews
To watch side-by-side comparisons of the NEW High Speed LightSheer Duet with versus other lasers in terms of treatment speed and comfort, visit: http://www.highspeedlightsheer-challenge.com
"Clearly men accept that excessive body hair can be unattractive and uncomfortable. However, very few have the patience to subject themselves to lengthy hair removal procedures, particularly if pain is involved. Thanks to the new High Speed LightSheer Duet, these men will now be able to schedule appointments that are far more convenient, get in and have their back or chest treated with speed and comfort, get out and return to their normal routine," said Mr. Robert Mann, General Manager of Lumenis Global Aesthetics & Dermatology Business.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery estimates 14% of the 1.3 million laser hair removal procedures performed in 2008 within the US alone were for men, whereas 83% for women (www.surgery.org). Other reports estimate procedure volume to be much higher. Faster and comfortable treatment alternatives such as the new High Speed LightSheer Duet have the potential to expand this market significantly. Clinicians already report an increase in number of younger men seeking laser hair removal in general. This is further supported by online advertorials for major razor manufacturers geared towards attracting and educating younger men on the benefits of shaving multiple body areas.
"Laser hair removal offers permanent results for long term satisfaction -- actual reduction in hair count and thickness. This is a major advantage over the temporary satisfaction and ongoing nuisance associated with shaving or waxing," added Dr. Mitchel P. Goldman, MD. Clinical Professor Dermatology/Medicine, University of California, San Diego and Medical Director of La Jolla Spa MD. "I have personally tried all of the various hair removal lasers developed over the past 18 years, to remove the hair on my own back in addition to my patients. The new LightSheer Duet is the best by far! The procedure was literally painless for me, and took only 15 minutes. Actually, I'm still nearly hair free four months post treatment. This is definitely the best thing I've ever done for my back."
About Lumenis' LightSheer Duet
The LightSheer Duet features two hair removal systems on one versatile platform enabling clinicians to optimize permanent hair reduction anywhere on the body. The platform also includes the LightSheer ET system, which is ideal for smaller or bony areas such as the upper lip, chin, or around the ankles. The performance of this system is well documented and clinically validated, satisfying customers worldwide with over 6000 LightSheer systems installed.
The New LightSheer HS (High Speed handpiece) features a large 22x35 mm diode array that is designed for treating large areas such as legs, arms, chests, abdomen, shoulders and backs. LightSheer HS employs fully integrated vacuum assist technology to gently lift skin into the treatment aperture prior to applying laser energy. With this approach, the targeted tissue is gently stretched and thinned, minimizing competing chromophores by blanching vessels and spreading skin pigmentation over a larger area, in addition to pulling the hair follicle closer to the skin's surface. The cumulative result is that energy is delivered more efficiently to achieve excellent clinical results with speed and comfort. These combined features allow clinicians to treat large areas easily and quickly, leading to a significant reduction in treatment time, which essentially eliminates clinician fatigue and revolutionizes treatment economics.
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
About Lumenis
Lumenis Ltd., a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for aesthetic, surgical and ophthalmic applications, is Israel's largest medical device company with more than 800 employees worldwide. The Company invests heavily in R&D and holds a leading position in the markets in which it serves. Lumenis has over 250 patents worldwide, over 75 FDA clearances, worldwide presence in over 100 countries, and an installed base of over 70,000 systems. For more information about Lumenis and its products, log onto www.lumenis.com.
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
To read the New York Times Fashion & Style piece with Dr. Arielle Kauvar discussing why she prefers the speed and comfort of the LightSheer Duet over older hair removal methods with their 'time and pain and nuisance factors', go to: http://www.aesthetic.lumenis.com/wt/page/inthenews
To watch side-by-side comparisons of the NEW High Speed LightSheer Duet with versus other lasers in terms of treatment speed and comfort, visit: http://www.highspeedlightsheer-challenge.com
"Clearly men accept that excessive body hair can be unattractive and uncomfortable. However, very few have the patience to subject themselves to lengthy hair removal procedures, particularly if pain is involved. Thanks to the new High Speed LightSheer Duet, these men will now be able to schedule appointments that are far more convenient, get in and have their back or chest treated with speed and comfort, get out and return to their normal routine," said Mr. Robert Mann, General Manager of Lumenis Global Aesthetics & Dermatology Business.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery estimates 14% of the 1.3 million laser hair removal procedures performed in 2008 within the US alone were for men, whereas 83% for women (www.surgery.org). Other reports estimate procedure volume to be much higher. Faster and comfortable treatment alternatives such as the new High Speed LightSheer Duet have the potential to expand this market significantly. Clinicians already report an increase in number of younger men seeking laser hair removal in general. This is further supported by online advertorials for major razor manufacturers geared towards attracting and educating younger men on the benefits of shaving multiple body areas.
"Laser hair removal offers permanent results for long term satisfaction -- actual reduction in hair count and thickness. This is a major advantage over the temporary satisfaction and ongoing nuisance associated with shaving or waxing," added Dr. Mitchel P. Goldman, MD. Clinical Professor Dermatology/Medicine, University of California, San Diego and Medical Director of La Jolla Spa MD. "I have personally tried all of the various hair removal lasers developed over the past 18 years, to remove the hair on my own back in addition to my patients. The new LightSheer Duet is the best by far! The procedure was literally painless for me, and took only 15 minutes. Actually, I'm still nearly hair free four months post treatment. This is definitely the best thing I've ever done for my back."
About Lumenis' LightSheer Duet
The LightSheer Duet features two hair removal systems on one versatile platform enabling clinicians to optimize permanent hair reduction anywhere on the body. The platform also includes the LightSheer ET system, which is ideal for smaller or bony areas such as the upper lip, chin, or around the ankles. The performance of this system is well documented and clinically validated, satisfying customers worldwide with over 6000 LightSheer systems installed.
The New LightSheer HS (High Speed handpiece) features a large 22x35 mm diode array that is designed for treating large areas such as legs, arms, chests, abdomen, shoulders and backs. LightSheer HS employs fully integrated vacuum assist technology to gently lift skin into the treatment aperture prior to applying laser energy. With this approach, the targeted tissue is gently stretched and thinned, minimizing competing chromophores by blanching vessels and spreading skin pigmentation over a larger area, in addition to pulling the hair follicle closer to the skin's surface. The cumulative result is that energy is delivered more efficiently to achieve excellent clinical results with speed and comfort. These combined features allow clinicians to treat large areas easily and quickly, leading to a significant reduction in treatment time, which essentially eliminates clinician fatigue and revolutionizes treatment economics.
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
About Lumenis
Lumenis Ltd., a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for aesthetic, surgical and ophthalmic applications, is Israel's largest medical device company with more than 800 employees worldwide. The Company invests heavily in R&D and holds a leading position in the markets in which it serves. Lumenis has over 250 patents worldwide, over 75 FDA clearances, worldwide presence in over 100 countries, and an installed base of over 70,000 systems. For more information about Lumenis and its products, log onto www.lumenis.com.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe?
As the popularity of tattoos continues to grow, so does the concern about potential risks. Some risks, such as the spread of infections through the use of unsterilized needles, have long been known. But what isn't clear is the safety of tattoo inks.
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Permanent tattoos are made by using needles to inject colored ink below the skin's surface. Permanent make-up is considered a permanent tattoo that mimics the results of cosmetic products such as an eyebrow pencil, lip liner, eyeliner, or blush.
While state and local authorities oversee the practice of tattooing, ink and ink colorings (pigments) used in tattoos are subject to FDA regulation as cosmetics and color additives. However, because of other public health priorities and a previous lack of evidence of safety concerns, FDA has not traditionally regulated tattoo inks or the pigments used in them.
FDA has received reports of bad reactions to tattoo inks right after tattooing or even years later. Some people report itchy or inflamed skin around their tattoos in the summer when they've been out in the sun. Recent reports associated with permanent make-up inks have prompted FDA to study tattoo ink safety.
"Our hope is to get a better understanding of the body's response to tattoos and their impact on human health, and to identify products at greatest risk," says Linda Katz, M.D., M.P.H., Director of FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
What are the Risks?
Infection – Dirty needles can pass infections, like hepatitis and HIV, from one person to another.
Allergies – Allergies to various ink pigments in both permanent and temporary tattoos have been reported and can cause problems.
Scarring – Unwanted scar tissue may form when getting or removing a tattoo.
Granulomas – These small knots or bumps may form around material that the body perceives as foreign, such as particles of tattoo pigment.
MRI complications – People may have swelling or burning in the tattoo when they have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This happens rarely and does not last long.
Tattoo Ink Research
In a laboratory within FDA's Arkansas-based National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), research chemist Paul Howard, Ph.D., and his team are investigating tattoo inks to find out
the chemical composition of the inks and how they break down (metabolize) in the body;
the short-term and long-term safety of pigments used in tattoo inks;
how the body responds to the interaction of light with the inks.
"There have been no systematic studies of the safety of tattoo inks," says Howard, "so we are trying to ask—and answer—some fundamental questions." For example, some tattoos fade over time or fade when they are exposed to sunlight. And laser light is used to remove tattoos. "We want to know what happens to the ink," says Howard. "Where does the pigment go?"
NCTR researchers are exploring several possibilities:
The body cells may digest and destroy the ink, just as they rid the body of bacteria and other foreign matter as a defense against infection. NCTR studies show that a common pigment used in yellow tattoo inks, Pigment Yellow 74, may be broken down by enzymes, or metabolized. "Just like the body metabolizes and excretes other substances, the body may metabolize small amounts of the tattoo pigment to make it more water soluble, and out it goes," says Howard.
Sunlight may cause the ink to break down so it is less visible. NCTR researchers have found that Pigment Yellow 74 decomposes in sunlight, breaking down into components that are colorless. The pigment components may still be there, says Howard, and we don't know if these are potentially toxic.
The skin cells containing the ink may be killed by sunlight or laser light and ink breakdown products may disperse through the body.
Research has also shown that some pigment migrates from the tattoo site to the body's lymph nodes, says Howard. Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, a collection of fluid-carrying vessels in the body that filter out disease-causing organisms. Whether the migration of tattoo ink has health consequences or not is still unknown. NCTR is doing further research to answer this and other questions about the safety of tattoo inks.
Tattoo Tips for Consumers
Ink:
FDA has not approved any tattoo pigments for injection into the skin. This applies to all tattoo pigments, including those used for ultravioloet (UV) and glow-in-the dark tattoos. Many pigments used in tattoo inks are industrial-grade colors suitable for printers' ink or automobile paint.
The use of henna in temporary tattoos has not been approved by FDA. Henna is approved only for use as a hair dye.
Permanence:
Consider tattoos permanent. Removal is time-consuming, costly, and doesn't always work. The most common method of tattoo removal is by laser treatment, which delivers short flashes of light at very high intensities to the skin to break down the tattoo ink. FDA allows several types of lasers to be marketed for tattoo removal. Some color inks are harder to remove than others. Many repeat visits every several weeks may be required to remove a tattoo, and it may never be entirely gone.
Do not buy or order online do-it-yourself tattoo removal products. These acid-based products are not FDA-approved and can cause bad skin reactions.
Consult your health care provider—not a tattoo parlor—if you want a tattoo removed. The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery can help you find a doctor experienced in tattoo removal.
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Don't Avoid an MRI:
If you need to have an MRI done, don't avoid it. Inform the radiologist or technician that you have a tattoo so appropriate precautions can be taken.
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Permanent tattoos are made by using needles to inject colored ink below the skin's surface. Permanent make-up is considered a permanent tattoo that mimics the results of cosmetic products such as an eyebrow pencil, lip liner, eyeliner, or blush.
While state and local authorities oversee the practice of tattooing, ink and ink colorings (pigments) used in tattoos are subject to FDA regulation as cosmetics and color additives. However, because of other public health priorities and a previous lack of evidence of safety concerns, FDA has not traditionally regulated tattoo inks or the pigments used in them.
FDA has received reports of bad reactions to tattoo inks right after tattooing or even years later. Some people report itchy or inflamed skin around their tattoos in the summer when they've been out in the sun. Recent reports associated with permanent make-up inks have prompted FDA to study tattoo ink safety.
"Our hope is to get a better understanding of the body's response to tattoos and their impact on human health, and to identify products at greatest risk," says Linda Katz, M.D., M.P.H., Director of FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
What are the Risks?
Infection – Dirty needles can pass infections, like hepatitis and HIV, from one person to another.
Allergies – Allergies to various ink pigments in both permanent and temporary tattoos have been reported and can cause problems.
Scarring – Unwanted scar tissue may form when getting or removing a tattoo.
Granulomas – These small knots or bumps may form around material that the body perceives as foreign, such as particles of tattoo pigment.
MRI complications – People may have swelling or burning in the tattoo when they have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This happens rarely and does not last long.
Tattoo Ink Research
In a laboratory within FDA's Arkansas-based National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), research chemist Paul Howard, Ph.D., and his team are investigating tattoo inks to find out
the chemical composition of the inks and how they break down (metabolize) in the body;
the short-term and long-term safety of pigments used in tattoo inks;
how the body responds to the interaction of light with the inks.
"There have been no systematic studies of the safety of tattoo inks," says Howard, "so we are trying to ask—and answer—some fundamental questions." For example, some tattoos fade over time or fade when they are exposed to sunlight. And laser light is used to remove tattoos. "We want to know what happens to the ink," says Howard. "Where does the pigment go?"
NCTR researchers are exploring several possibilities:
The body cells may digest and destroy the ink, just as they rid the body of bacteria and other foreign matter as a defense against infection. NCTR studies show that a common pigment used in yellow tattoo inks, Pigment Yellow 74, may be broken down by enzymes, or metabolized. "Just like the body metabolizes and excretes other substances, the body may metabolize small amounts of the tattoo pigment to make it more water soluble, and out it goes," says Howard.
Sunlight may cause the ink to break down so it is less visible. NCTR researchers have found that Pigment Yellow 74 decomposes in sunlight, breaking down into components that are colorless. The pigment components may still be there, says Howard, and we don't know if these are potentially toxic.
The skin cells containing the ink may be killed by sunlight or laser light and ink breakdown products may disperse through the body.
Research has also shown that some pigment migrates from the tattoo site to the body's lymph nodes, says Howard. Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, a collection of fluid-carrying vessels in the body that filter out disease-causing organisms. Whether the migration of tattoo ink has health consequences or not is still unknown. NCTR is doing further research to answer this and other questions about the safety of tattoo inks.
Tattoo Tips for Consumers
Ink:
FDA has not approved any tattoo pigments for injection into the skin. This applies to all tattoo pigments, including those used for ultravioloet (UV) and glow-in-the dark tattoos. Many pigments used in tattoo inks are industrial-grade colors suitable for printers' ink or automobile paint.
The use of henna in temporary tattoos has not been approved by FDA. Henna is approved only for use as a hair dye.
Permanence:
Consider tattoos permanent. Removal is time-consuming, costly, and doesn't always work. The most common method of tattoo removal is by laser treatment, which delivers short flashes of light at very high intensities to the skin to break down the tattoo ink. FDA allows several types of lasers to be marketed for tattoo removal. Some color inks are harder to remove than others. Many repeat visits every several weeks may be required to remove a tattoo, and it may never be entirely gone.
Do not buy or order online do-it-yourself tattoo removal products. These acid-based products are not FDA-approved and can cause bad skin reactions.
Consult your health care provider—not a tattoo parlor—if you want a tattoo removed. The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery can help you find a doctor experienced in tattoo removal.
For more information about the Laser Tattoo Removal at Derma Health Institute.com, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=179
Don't Avoid an MRI:
If you need to have an MRI done, don't avoid it. Inform the radiologist or technician that you have a tattoo so appropriate precautions can be taken.
This article appears on FDA's Consumer Health Information Web page (www.fda.gov/consumer), which features the latest updates on FDA-regulated products. Sign up for free e-mail subscriptions at www.fda.gov/consumer/consumerenews.html.
For More Information
Protect Your Health
Joint FDA/WebMD resource
www.webmd.com/fda
www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tattoos.html
Friday, May 22, 2009
What's the Best Laser Hair Removal?
Unwanted body hair can be so embarrassing that it’s almost traumatizing to some patients. Doctor Simon Ourian M.D. for more than ten years has been helping his patients deal with this embarrassing problem that affects both men and women.
Mar 30, 2009 – Dr. Simon Ourian, Medical Director of Epione Beverly Hills, located in the exclusive shopping, restaurant and hotel enclave in Los Angeles, California built his practice more than ten years ago and has been studying the health and science of hirsutism longer than that. As commonly defined, hirsutism is simply excessive hair. In fact, the actual scientific definition is the condition in women of excessive hair growth in parts of the body where hair growth is normally minimal. Typically the hair found is coarse and visible rather than fine or vellus. It is believed that this condition may be the result of very high levels of androgens (male sex hormones) or by hair follicles that overreact to normal androgen levels.
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
“This is a problem I’ve seen every day since I opened my clinic in 1998,” says Doctor Ourian, and it can be a source of great anxiety and stress for women. It is not unusual to see hair growth on the face that, of course, can’t be covered up with a cream or makeup. Doctor Ourian continues “I don’t at all see this as a cosmetic or vanity issue. It is a medical condition and I treat it that way.”
“I’m a cosmetic dermatologist and it’s my job to make people look better and feel better about themselves. But when we help a woman who may have spent years hiding herself because of unwanted facial hair it reminds me why I decided to devote my professional life to this area of practice. I’ve literally seen patients transform into butterflies in front of my eyes.”
Doctor Ourian goes on to say “Of course we treat patients whose problems aren’t nearly as severe or who are looking simply to throw away their razor for good. Here in sunny, Southern California the result of the combination of beautiful weather and level of body consciousness is a lot of exposed skin. Understandably, people, both men and women, don’t want to exercise and diet so that they can cover up their bodies in layers of clothes. They’re fit and they want to show it off.”
Epione has been offering laser hair removal for more than ten years. Women who have been waxing their legs or shaving their armpits for as long as they can remember come in looking for a more permanent solution. For men it’s often a spot on their back or shoulders, though it’s not unusual these days for men to request laser hair removal treatments on their chest, shoulders and back or even their entire body. For men who suffer from ingrown hairs and razor bumps when they shave their face, laser hair removal is a great option.
“As the Medical Director of Epione I have been practicing as a cosmetic dermatologist for more than ten years,” continues Doctor Ourian, “and I believe that the lasers we use for hair removal achieve results superior to other modalities and lasers. Despite what the ads you see or the magazine articles you read may tell you, no skin care product or cream is likely to give you the results you want.”
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
Dr. Ourian's Epione Medical Corporation, located in Beverly Hills Golden Triangle, is among the most comprehensive and state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery centers. Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer for laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures including Restylane, BOTOX®, Juvéderm, Radiesse and Sculptra. These treatments are used for correction or reversal of a variety of conditions such as acne, acne scars, acne scar removal, skin discoloration, lip enhancement, wrinkles, stretch marks, varicose veins, cellulite, and tens of others. Laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal are offered too. Epione also carries Dr. Ourian’s Signature Series skin care products. For further information please contact (888) 951-3377 or visit: www.epione.com.
Mar 30, 2009 – Dr. Simon Ourian, Medical Director of Epione Beverly Hills, located in the exclusive shopping, restaurant and hotel enclave in Los Angeles, California built his practice more than ten years ago and has been studying the health and science of hirsutism longer than that. As commonly defined, hirsutism is simply excessive hair. In fact, the actual scientific definition is the condition in women of excessive hair growth in parts of the body where hair growth is normally minimal. Typically the hair found is coarse and visible rather than fine or vellus. It is believed that this condition may be the result of very high levels of androgens (male sex hormones) or by hair follicles that overreact to normal androgen levels.
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
“This is a problem I’ve seen every day since I opened my clinic in 1998,” says Doctor Ourian, and it can be a source of great anxiety and stress for women. It is not unusual to see hair growth on the face that, of course, can’t be covered up with a cream or makeup. Doctor Ourian continues “I don’t at all see this as a cosmetic or vanity issue. It is a medical condition and I treat it that way.”
“I’m a cosmetic dermatologist and it’s my job to make people look better and feel better about themselves. But when we help a woman who may have spent years hiding herself because of unwanted facial hair it reminds me why I decided to devote my professional life to this area of practice. I’ve literally seen patients transform into butterflies in front of my eyes.”
Doctor Ourian goes on to say “Of course we treat patients whose problems aren’t nearly as severe or who are looking simply to throw away their razor for good. Here in sunny, Southern California the result of the combination of beautiful weather and level of body consciousness is a lot of exposed skin. Understandably, people, both men and women, don’t want to exercise and diet so that they can cover up their bodies in layers of clothes. They’re fit and they want to show it off.”
Epione has been offering laser hair removal for more than ten years. Women who have been waxing their legs or shaving their armpits for as long as they can remember come in looking for a more permanent solution. For men it’s often a spot on their back or shoulders, though it’s not unusual these days for men to request laser hair removal treatments on their chest, shoulders and back or even their entire body. For men who suffer from ingrown hairs and razor bumps when they shave their face, laser hair removal is a great option.
“As the Medical Director of Epione I have been practicing as a cosmetic dermatologist for more than ten years,” continues Doctor Ourian, “and I believe that the lasers we use for hair removal achieve results superior to other modalities and lasers. Despite what the ads you see or the magazine articles you read may tell you, no skin care product or cream is likely to give you the results you want.”
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
Dr. Ourian's Epione Medical Corporation, located in Beverly Hills Golden Triangle, is among the most comprehensive and state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery centers. Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer for laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures including Restylane, BOTOX®, Juvéderm, Radiesse and Sculptra. These treatments are used for correction or reversal of a variety of conditions such as acne, acne scars, acne scar removal, skin discoloration, lip enhancement, wrinkles, stretch marks, varicose veins, cellulite, and tens of others. Laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal are offered too. Epione also carries Dr. Ourian’s Signature Series skin care products. For further information please contact (888) 951-3377 or visit: www.epione.com.
Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe?
Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe?
As the popularity of tattoos continues to grow, so does the concern about potential risks. Some risks, such as the spread of infections through the use of unsterilized needles, have long been known. But what isn't clear is the safety of tattoo inks.
For more information about the Laser Tattoo Removal at Derma Health Institute.com, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=179
Permanent tattoos are made by using needles to inject colored ink below the skin's surface. Permanent make-up is considered a permanent tattoo that mimics the results of cosmetic products such as an eyebrow pencil, lip liner, eyeliner, or blush.
While state and local authorities oversee the practice of tattooing, ink and ink colorings (pigments) used in tattoos are subject to FDA regulation as cosmetics and color additives. However, because of other public health priorities and a previous lack of evidence of safety concerns, FDA has not traditionally regulated tattoo inks or the pigments used in them.
FDA has received reports of bad reactions to tattoo inks right after tattooing or even years later. Some people report itchy or inflamed skin around their tattoos in the summer when they've been out in the sun. Recent reports associated with permanent make-up inks have prompted FDA to study tattoo ink safety.
"Our hope is to get a better understanding of the body's response to tattoos and their impact on human health, and to identify products at greatest risk," says Linda Katz, M.D., M.P.H., Director of FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
What are the Risks?
Infection – Dirty needles can pass infections, like hepatitis and HIV, from one person to another.
Allergies – Allergies to various ink pigments in both permanent and temporary tattoos have been reported and can cause problems.
Scarring – Unwanted scar tissue may form when getting or removing a tattoo.
Granulomas – These small knots or bumps may form around material that the body perceives as foreign, such as particles of tattoo pigment.
MRI complications – People may have swelling or burning in the tattoo when they have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This happens rarely and does not last long.
Tattoo Ink Research
In a laboratory within FDA's Arkansas-based National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), research chemist Paul Howard, Ph.D., and his team are investigating tattoo inks to find out
the chemical composition of the inks and how they break down (metabolize) in the body;
the short-term and long-term safety of pigments used in tattoo inks;
how the body responds to the interaction of light with the inks.
"There have been no systematic studies of the safety of tattoo inks," says Howard, "so we are trying to ask—and answer—some fundamental questions." For example, some tattoos fade over time or fade when they are exposed to sunlight. And laser light is used to remove tattoos. "We want to know what happens to the ink," says Howard. "Where does the pigment go?"
NCTR researchers are exploring several possibilities:
The body cells may digest and destroy the ink, just as they rid the body of bacteria and other foreign matter as a defense against infection. NCTR studies show that a common pigment used in yellow tattoo inks, Pigment Yellow 74, may be broken down by enzymes, or metabolized. "Just like the body metabolizes and excretes other substances, the body may metabolize small amounts of the tattoo pigment to make it more water soluble, and out it goes," says Howard.
Sunlight may cause the ink to break down so it is less visible. NCTR researchers have found that Pigment Yellow 74 decomposes in sunlight, breaking down into components that are colorless. The pigment components may still be there, says Howard, and we don't know if these are potentially toxic.
The skin cells containing the ink may be killed by sunlight or laser light and ink breakdown products may disperse through the body.
Research has also shown that some pigment migrates from the tattoo site to the body's lymph nodes, says Howard. Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, a collection of fluid-carrying vessels in the body that filter out disease-causing organisms. Whether the migration of tattoo ink has health consequences or not is still unknown. NCTR is doing further research to answer this and other questions about the safety of tattoo inks.
Tattoo Tips for Consumers
Ink:
FDA has not approved any tattoo pigments for injection into the skin. This applies to all tattoo pigments, including those used for ultravioloet (UV) and glow-in-the dark tattoos. Many pigments used in tattoo inks are industrial-grade colors suitable for printers' ink or automobile paint.
The use of henna in temporary tattoos has not been approved by FDA. Henna is approved only for use as a hair dye.
Permanence:
Consider tattoos permanent. Removal is time-consuming, costly, and doesn't always work. The most common method of tattoo removal is by laser treatment, which delivers short flashes of light at very high intensities to the skin to break down the tattoo ink. FDA allows several types of lasers to be marketed for tattoo removal. Some color inks are harder to remove than others. Many repeat visits every several weeks may be required to remove a tattoo, and it may never be entirely gone.
Do not buy or order online do-it-yourself tattoo removal products. These acid-based products are not FDA-approved and can cause bad skin reactions.
Consult your health care provider—not a tattoo parlor—if you want a tattoo removed. The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery can help you find a doctor experienced in tattoo removal.
For more information about the Laser Tattoo Removal at Derma Health Institute.com, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=179
Don't Avoid an MRI:
If you need to have an MRI done, don't avoid it. Inform the radiologist or technician that you have a tattoo so appropriate precautions can be taken.
This article appears on FDA's Consumer Health Information Web page (www.fda.gov/consumer), which features the latest updates on FDA-regulated products. Sign up for free e-mail subscriptions at www.fda.gov/consumer/consumerenews.html.
For More Information
Protect Your Health
Joint FDA/WebMD resource
www.webmd.com/fda
www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tattoos.html
As the popularity of tattoos continues to grow, so does the concern about potential risks. Some risks, such as the spread of infections through the use of unsterilized needles, have long been known. But what isn't clear is the safety of tattoo inks.
For more information about the Laser Tattoo Removal at Derma Health Institute.com, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=179
Permanent tattoos are made by using needles to inject colored ink below the skin's surface. Permanent make-up is considered a permanent tattoo that mimics the results of cosmetic products such as an eyebrow pencil, lip liner, eyeliner, or blush.
While state and local authorities oversee the practice of tattooing, ink and ink colorings (pigments) used in tattoos are subject to FDA regulation as cosmetics and color additives. However, because of other public health priorities and a previous lack of evidence of safety concerns, FDA has not traditionally regulated tattoo inks or the pigments used in them.
FDA has received reports of bad reactions to tattoo inks right after tattooing or even years later. Some people report itchy or inflamed skin around their tattoos in the summer when they've been out in the sun. Recent reports associated with permanent make-up inks have prompted FDA to study tattoo ink safety.
"Our hope is to get a better understanding of the body's response to tattoos and their impact on human health, and to identify products at greatest risk," says Linda Katz, M.D., M.P.H., Director of FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
What are the Risks?
Infection – Dirty needles can pass infections, like hepatitis and HIV, from one person to another.
Allergies – Allergies to various ink pigments in both permanent and temporary tattoos have been reported and can cause problems.
Scarring – Unwanted scar tissue may form when getting or removing a tattoo.
Granulomas – These small knots or bumps may form around material that the body perceives as foreign, such as particles of tattoo pigment.
MRI complications – People may have swelling or burning in the tattoo when they have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This happens rarely and does not last long.
Tattoo Ink Research
In a laboratory within FDA's Arkansas-based National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), research chemist Paul Howard, Ph.D., and his team are investigating tattoo inks to find out
the chemical composition of the inks and how they break down (metabolize) in the body;
the short-term and long-term safety of pigments used in tattoo inks;
how the body responds to the interaction of light with the inks.
"There have been no systematic studies of the safety of tattoo inks," says Howard, "so we are trying to ask—and answer—some fundamental questions." For example, some tattoos fade over time or fade when they are exposed to sunlight. And laser light is used to remove tattoos. "We want to know what happens to the ink," says Howard. "Where does the pigment go?"
NCTR researchers are exploring several possibilities:
The body cells may digest and destroy the ink, just as they rid the body of bacteria and other foreign matter as a defense against infection. NCTR studies show that a common pigment used in yellow tattoo inks, Pigment Yellow 74, may be broken down by enzymes, or metabolized. "Just like the body metabolizes and excretes other substances, the body may metabolize small amounts of the tattoo pigment to make it more water soluble, and out it goes," says Howard.
Sunlight may cause the ink to break down so it is less visible. NCTR researchers have found that Pigment Yellow 74 decomposes in sunlight, breaking down into components that are colorless. The pigment components may still be there, says Howard, and we don't know if these are potentially toxic.
The skin cells containing the ink may be killed by sunlight or laser light and ink breakdown products may disperse through the body.
Research has also shown that some pigment migrates from the tattoo site to the body's lymph nodes, says Howard. Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, a collection of fluid-carrying vessels in the body that filter out disease-causing organisms. Whether the migration of tattoo ink has health consequences or not is still unknown. NCTR is doing further research to answer this and other questions about the safety of tattoo inks.
Tattoo Tips for Consumers
Ink:
FDA has not approved any tattoo pigments for injection into the skin. This applies to all tattoo pigments, including those used for ultravioloet (UV) and glow-in-the dark tattoos. Many pigments used in tattoo inks are industrial-grade colors suitable for printers' ink or automobile paint.
The use of henna in temporary tattoos has not been approved by FDA. Henna is approved only for use as a hair dye.
Permanence:
Consider tattoos permanent. Removal is time-consuming, costly, and doesn't always work. The most common method of tattoo removal is by laser treatment, which delivers short flashes of light at very high intensities to the skin to break down the tattoo ink. FDA allows several types of lasers to be marketed for tattoo removal. Some color inks are harder to remove than others. Many repeat visits every several weeks may be required to remove a tattoo, and it may never be entirely gone.
Do not buy or order online do-it-yourself tattoo removal products. These acid-based products are not FDA-approved and can cause bad skin reactions.
Consult your health care provider—not a tattoo parlor—if you want a tattoo removed. The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery can help you find a doctor experienced in tattoo removal.
For more information about the Laser Tattoo Removal at Derma Health Institute.com, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=179
Don't Avoid an MRI:
If you need to have an MRI done, don't avoid it. Inform the radiologist or technician that you have a tattoo so appropriate precautions can be taken.
This article appears on FDA's Consumer Health Information Web page (www.fda.gov/consumer), which features the latest updates on FDA-regulated products. Sign up for free e-mail subscriptions at www.fda.gov/consumer/consumerenews.html.
For More Information
Protect Your Health
Joint FDA/WebMD resource
www.webmd.com/fda
www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tattoos.html
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Paradise Valley Welcomes New Derma Health Institute
(Phoenix, Arizona) – On Monday, May 4, 2009 Derma Health Institute will expand its offices into the Paradise Valley area. Located at 10214 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite B-300, this office marks the fourth Derma Health Institute location in the Valley.
Recently honored by Arizona Woman Magazine as one of the Top 10 Med Spas in the valley, Derma Health Institute is a physician-based medical center specializing in non-invasive and minimally invasive laser and aesthetic procedures. Derma Health Institute offers services such as the new hCG Ultimate Fat Burning Diet, VelaShape body contouring and cellulite removal, microdermabrasion, photo facials, laser resurfacing and laser hair removal.
“We are extremely fortunate that in this economy; where companies are closing their doors and having to layoff employees, we are able to expand our business, open new offices and create job opportunities,” said Trish Gulbranson Derma Health Institute owner. “We have already added 12 new jobs this year and to date our business is up 16% over last year.”
Gulbranson attributes the sales increase to the rise in requests for non-invasive procedures like Botox and fillers. “Tough economic times have caused a decline in plastic surgery revenues; however, our figures show patients are visiting Derma Health Institute for things like Botox 2.9 times a year which is more than twice the national average of 1.3 times annually. Our revenue has increased 71% for these types of procedures over the past year. Revenue is also up due to fractional CO2 laser resurfacing.”
In 2008 Derma Health Institute was honored as a Diamond Level provider of Botox® and Juvederm™ by Allergen, the company that produces the products, and was recognized as one of the largest providers of these procedures in the state of Arizona.
The Paradise Valley Derma Health Institute offers top-of-the-line care performed exclusively by Dr. Laurie Moody and her team of four trained, licensed and certified medical and aesthetic professionals.
For more information on the Grand Opening event May 30, 2009 or to schedule your appointment at the new Paradise Valley location, call 480-991-7900 or visit http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com.
Monday, April 13, 2009
American Women Weigh In On a Hairy Situation
TRIA Beauty Survey Reveals Complex Attitudes Toward Hair Removal
PLEASANTON, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost all (96%) American women shave unwanted hair on their legs, underarms and bikini line every week -- with most (70%) doing so at least once and up to four times a week -- totaling up to 48 hours a year. According to a survey commissioned by TRIA Beauty, women devote so much time and energy to this aspect of their beauty regimen because the overwhelming majority (91%) wish their unwanted hair "was just gone forever."
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
The TRIA Beauty survey, conducted online by Zoomerang, revealed provocative insights and attitudes about hair removal, suggesting it's one of the least enjoyable yet most important elements of a woman's beauty regimen, regardless of age.
"We commissioned the survey to learn more about the complex relationship a woman has with body hair," said Drake Stimson, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing for TRIA Beauty. "The findings are consistent with our own research that indicates removing unwanted body hair is an essential part of looking and feeling beautiful and that women invest a great deal of time removing unwanted hair, but that the current methods are not very appealing."
Among key survey findings:
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
About TRIA LHRS
The new TRIA Laser Hair Removal System features proprietary software technology that results in shorter treatment sessions -- twice as fast as the original device -- for virtually hair-free results. The new TRIA Laser is priced at $795, a significant cost savings as compared to in-office laser hair removal treatments. A single laser hair removal session can cost $795 in the office; TRIA Laser Hair Removal System gives you a lifetime of hair removal for the price of a single in-office treatment.
TRIA Laser is currently sold on QVC and QVC.com, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, STUDIO at Fred Segal, Bliss Spas, select physician offices and at www.triabeauty.com.
About TRIA Beauty
TRIA Beauty, formerly known as SpectraGenics, is a leader in light-based therapeutic beauty systems that incorporate clinically-proven aesthetic technologies for at-home personal care regimens. In 1993 Robert Grove, Ph.D., and a team of dermatologists and engineers developed the first diode laser for hair removal utilized by physicians in their medical practices. These devices are still considered the gold-standard among dermatologists and plastic surgeons. In 2003, these individuals assembled an internationally renowned team of experts in the field of aesthetic lasers to begin the development of its flagship laser hair removal system and future innovations in home-use energy-based beauty products.
Zoomerang Methodology
Zoomerang randomly sampled 1,000 women age 18-49 via an online questionnaire. Respondents from the West, Midwest, Northeast and South were pooled and are representative of the U.S. population. Zoomerang is a pioneer of independent, online surveys that provide sophisticated functionality and professional solutions to thousands of organizations around the world. Zoomerang's customers have created and sent more than 100 million online surveys including customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and market research surveys.
Zoomerang's customized surveys recruit and select custom groups of survey respondents to satisfy customers' individual needs.
Source: TRIA Beauty
PLEASANTON, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost all (96%) American women shave unwanted hair on their legs, underarms and bikini line every week -- with most (70%) doing so at least once and up to four times a week -- totaling up to 48 hours a year. According to a survey commissioned by TRIA Beauty, women devote so much time and energy to this aspect of their beauty regimen because the overwhelming majority (91%) wish their unwanted hair "was just gone forever."
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
The TRIA Beauty survey, conducted online by Zoomerang, revealed provocative insights and attitudes about hair removal, suggesting it's one of the least enjoyable yet most important elements of a woman's beauty regimen, regardless of age.
"We commissioned the survey to learn more about the complex relationship a woman has with body hair," said Drake Stimson, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing for TRIA Beauty. "The findings are consistent with our own research that indicates removing unwanted body hair is an essential part of looking and feeling beautiful and that women invest a great deal of time removing unwanted hair, but that the current methods are not very appealing."
Among key survey findings:
- Majority of women (93%) "Feel more beautiful" when their unwanted hair has been removed and "enjoy the silky smooth feeling" of their skin (97%)
- More than eight out of ten women (84%) say unwanted hair on legs and underarms affects their choice of clothes -- especially Southern women (93%)
- Most women agree that shaving is "an endless chore" (86%), "inconvenient" (77%) -- yet an essential part of their beauty routine (82%)
- Most women (88%) agree waxing is painful -- yet 20% of women wax regularly Northeast women feel the strongest about the importance of managing unwanted body hair; slightly more than half (60%) of Midwestern women agree
"It's ironic that most women still resort to such ancient tools as hot wax and metal blades to manage such an important aspect of beauty," said Stimson. "We are delighted to bring that part of their beauty regimen into the 21st century with effective at-home laser hair removal that eliminates the need to shave or wax while providing smooth, beautiful skin."
For more information about Laser Hair Removal at Derma Health Institute, go to:http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=171
About TRIA LHRS
The new TRIA Laser Hair Removal System features proprietary software technology that results in shorter treatment sessions -- twice as fast as the original device -- for virtually hair-free results. The new TRIA Laser is priced at $795, a significant cost savings as compared to in-office laser hair removal treatments. A single laser hair removal session can cost $795 in the office; TRIA Laser Hair Removal System gives you a lifetime of hair removal for the price of a single in-office treatment.
TRIA Laser is currently sold on QVC and QVC.com, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, STUDIO at Fred Segal, Bliss Spas, select physician offices and at www.triabeauty.com.
About TRIA Beauty
TRIA Beauty, formerly known as SpectraGenics, is a leader in light-based therapeutic beauty systems that incorporate clinically-proven aesthetic technologies for at-home personal care regimens. In 1993 Robert Grove, Ph.D., and a team of dermatologists and engineers developed the first diode laser for hair removal utilized by physicians in their medical practices. These devices are still considered the gold-standard among dermatologists and plastic surgeons. In 2003, these individuals assembled an internationally renowned team of experts in the field of aesthetic lasers to begin the development of its flagship laser hair removal system and future innovations in home-use energy-based beauty products.
Zoomerang Methodology
Zoomerang randomly sampled 1,000 women age 18-49 via an online questionnaire. Respondents from the West, Midwest, Northeast and South were pooled and are representative of the U.S. population. Zoomerang is a pioneer of independent, online surveys that provide sophisticated functionality and professional solutions to thousands of organizations around the world. Zoomerang's customers have created and sent more than 100 million online surveys including customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and market research surveys.
Zoomerang's customized surveys recruit and select custom groups of survey respondents to satisfy customers' individual needs.
Source: TRIA Beauty
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Derma Health Institute Schedules Free Leg Vein Screening
Dr. Spice Lussier of Vanishing Veins will be on-hand on Saturday, January 17, 2009 to provide education and one-on-one screenings of leg veins. There is no obligation to purchase and this screening is free to the public.
If you aren’t available for this dates, contact us for a rain check for a personal leg vein screening at another time more convenient to you!
To RSVP, online, go to:
http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com/leg_vein_screening.html
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