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HAIR REMOVAL    

  • Electrolysis
    What is Electrolysis?
    Electrolysis is one of only a few permanent and cost-effective ways to remove unwanted hair from your lips, chin, cheeks, back, neck, and hairline. With electrolysis you can achieve your preferred image in all these areas. After your series of treatments are completed, you'll feel more attractive because you'll be more attractive. Call now and make an appointment for a free consultation.
     

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    Man's back after 1 treatment Man's back after 5 treatments

 

  • The SpaTouch System
    In recent years laser/light based photoepilation has been established as an effective method of long-lasting hair removal. Although the technology offers clear advantages over waxing and shaving, laser/light treatments have remained beyond the reach of most consumers due to their high cost. The Spa Touch PhotoEpilation System (TM) was designed to provide an affordable way to remove unwanted hair, with long lasting results.
     

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Before After

This 45 year old female with type 2 skin and dark brown upper lip hair, received three monthly SpaTouch Treatments.

Pictured here is the same patient four months after her last SpaTouch treatment.  She has excellent hair clearance and is quite pleased with the results

Before After
This 44 year old female of Pakistani origin is a skin type 4 with black cheek hair. She wanted to be rid of the facial hair below her sideburns and received three monthly SpaTouch treatments. Pictured here is the patient four months after her last SpaTouch treatment. She is pleased with the results and will continue with further treatment.
Before After
This 42 year old male, skin type 2 with light brown/reddish back hair was previously treated with an alexandrite laser. The density was somewhat diminished leaving less hair on the right side. He was then treated with Spa Touch on the more dense, left side and continued with Alexandrite treatments to the right side. (This picture is before the comparative treatments) This picture is after three treatments given over three months.  The more dense left side treated with SpaTouch now has equal hair clearance to the right side (treated with the Alexandrite laser).

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After

This 38 year old suntanned female with skin type 3 and dark brow hair received SpaTouch treatments to her bikini area.

After five monthly treatments, the patient is pleased with the the diminished regrowth of hair.

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After

This 19 year old female with skin type 4 and black hair received SpaTouch treatments only to her upper axillary area. The lower area remained untreated. Two months after one SpaTouch treatment, this is good clearance of the treated area. This patient is continuing with the necessary successive treatments to achieve greater clearance of unwanted hair.

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After

This 28 year old female with type 3 skin and dark brown hair received SpaTouch treatments to her bikini area. Pictured here is the patient two months after her sixth treatment. She is extremely happy with the results of her SpaTouch treatments.

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After

Control biopsy of an anagen axillary hair of a twenty year old female, type 3 skin with dark black hair. Biopsy of this patient seventy-two hours after SpaTouch treatment showed destruction of the hair shaft and significant coagulative damage to the hair bulb and suprabulbar area. No damage was noted to the surrounding skin.

 

 

LASER HAIR REGROWTH THERAPY         

What is laser hair therapy?
The LLLT (low level light) Therapy Unit is the most innovative laser system available in today's market for hair therapy offering sleek and brilliant design coupled with the latest technology.

What does laser hair therapy do?
The LLLT Therapy Unit was designed to create a cleaner and healthier environment for the hair and scalp using light energy.

Light energy, when delivered at a low power frequency at different wavelengths, has a bio-stimulating effect on the body. Red light, visible to the human eye, is delivered at 660 nanometers and provides topical heat and massages the scalp allowing the pores to open. Infrared light, invisible to the human eye, is delivered at 940 nanometers and transmits deeper beyond the scalp reaching the cell structure below. The infrared light increases cellular metabolism, blood circulation and the supply of oxygen. The synergistic effect created by the two forms of light allows for an effective producer application and gives the hair its best chance for a healthy growth cycle.

Other effects of light at a lower frequency are: a rapid reduction of inflammatory edema along with a drastic reduction of pain. The infrared light operates at the peripheral nerve fiber level, activating the process of myelimization, optimizing the synaptic function. Infrared light also promotes the process of cicanization or healing.

At the joint levels, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength and muscle resistance are all quickly recovered along with the normalization of the neuromuscular function. The infrared light has a contemporaneous resolution of traumatic wounds and surgery during rehabilitation.

The product has obtained the necessary approval from European control groups satisfying BBC directives governing electromagnetic and safety compatibility. This product is in compliance with and has met all requirements, for a laser product, set out by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration pursuant to 21 C.F.R. § 1040.
 

   

Digital Imaging System
The digital imaging system is the professional, more advanced system of enlargement for observation of the skin. This system magnifies the surface of the skin up to 200x. This degree of enlargement shows details that are invisible to the naked eye. This system will automatically diagnose the skin problem, recommend treatment, and monitor the client's laser treatment progress.


 

Clinical Test Info

  • Number of Subjects: 100

  • Average Age of Subjects: 45

  • Number of Male Subjects: 80

  • Number of Female Subjects: 20

All of the subjects presented initially with various forms of alopecia and hairloss.

The following findings are a result of the clinical trials performed by (Blocked for Privacy Control) Clinic. Milan, Italy

The treatment of the subjects with the BHC Treatment System LDS 100 resulted in a photoreception at the mitochondrial level. Specifically, the radiation was absorbed at the level of the respiratory chain (cytochromes, oxidized cytochromes, dehydogenase flowin) with the consequent activation of the same chain, activating the NAD (Nicotinamide Adanine Nucleutide). At the cellular membrane level, there is an increase in the activity of the enzyme, Na/K aptasis, which activated the flow of Ca+.

The results showed an increase of transduction and amplification of the stimulus in the cellular ambit, with the activation of the cyclical nucleotides which modulate the synthesis of the mRNA and the DNA.

The final photoresponse brought about a bio-stimulating effect on various levels of the cellular metabolism. The exposure to the LDS 100, in short, brought an increase in the cellular metabolism accompanied by and increase of the capillary vascular bed of the radiated area, along with an increase in the supply of oxygen.

Consequently, this metabolic increase resulted in the drastic diminution of hair loss (evidenced by Fig. 1-A below indicating the high percentages in the antagen stage), accompanied by a reactivation of the mitotic activity at the bulb level with an increase of follicular density and relative diminution of the interfollicular spaces.

Example of Results 
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Set 4

Set 5


 


Scientific Explanation and Research Data

BHC Class I B Laser Recent studies of the sensorial receptor and the chrome strengths have established that light emission can stimulate the sensorial receptor in different ways according to its wavelength. The active stimulus sent forth by the BHC Class I B laser (694 nm) is the result of research and experimentation by experts in photo-electronics, chrome therapy and psychology.
The process of photosynthesis is an excellent example of how light energy can stimulate activity and growth in plant life. Exposure to light results in the bronzing or tanning of the skin. Large multinational companies like GE and Phillips have been spending billions of dollars on the effects of light therapy. The BHC laser system was designed to create a healthier and cleaner environment for the hair and the scalp which not only then permits a more effective product application but also increases the potential for the maturation of the hair.

The product has obtained the necessary approval from European control groups satisfying EEC directives governing electromagnetic and safety compatibility. This product is in compliance with and has met all requirements, for a laser product, set out by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration pursuant to 21 C.F.R. § 1040.

One can understand the applicable principles of infrared through some simple concepts of biophysics, illustrating the photo-biological interaction with the cells. The spectrum of the electromagnetic waves, in operation of the length of the wave, gives rise to the following classifications; radio waves, centimeter waves, infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, nuclear and cosmic radiation.
 
The living beings live in the compressed spectrum between the infrared and the ultraviolet, with the maximum sensibility around the red color. The cells react to the wavelength of all electromagnetic radiations. Such reactions can be stimulating or harmful according to the power of the radiation.

If you administer radiations with an instrument at a lower power level, said radiations have a bio-stimulating effect. If the radiations are generated at a higher power level, they become isolative.

The infrared radiation penetrates in depth. It transmits without producing great photo-biological effects; if not there where it comes to be absorbed then in the interface between the epidermis and the dermis. The photo-biological bases of therapeutic use of infrared radiation re-engage themselves in a mechanism "fallen" on various structures. There is a photoreception at the microcondrial level. The radiation is absorbed at the level of the respiratory chain (cytochromes, oxidase cytochrome, dehydrogenase flowin …) with the consequent activation of the respiratory chain and further the activation of the NAD.

At the cellular membrane level there is an increase in the activity of the enzyme Na/K, which in turn acts on the flow of Ca+. At this point one has a transduction and an amplification of the stimulus in the ambit cell structure, with the activation of the cyclical nucleotides which modulate the syneresis of the RNA and the DNA. The final photo-response is the bio-stimulation at various levels of the cellular metabolic structure. The biological activation spreads from cell to cell sending chemical transmissions. The infrared light increases the cellular metabolism accompanied by an augmentation of the capillary vascular bed of the radiant vascular zone with an increase also in the supply of oxygen.

Other effects of infrared light at a lower frequency are: a rapid reduction of inflammatory edemas along with a drastic reduction of pain. The infrared light operates at the peripheral nerve fiber level, activating the process of myelinization, optimizing the synaptic function. Infrared light also promotes the process of cicatrization or healing.

At the joint levels, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength and muscle resistance are all quickly recovered along with the normalization of the neuromuscular function. The infrared light has a contemporaneous resolution of traumatic wounds and surgery during rehabilitation.

*Marco Belleri, Head of Scientific Department, Dermotricos Engineering Italia

 

PERMANENT MAKEUP    

Patient Profiles

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Is it right for you?
Are you satisfied with the shape or fullness of your eyebrows? Are you physically active and find it's difficult to keep your makeup where it belongs? Do you like the natural look but want your eyes to look brighter? Then you should consider Permanent Makeup.


Customer Referrals
"I love my permanent makeup! I don't know why I waited so long to do it. I travel a lot and it just makes it easier to get up and go. Would I do it again? You bet I would!!!"
- Chris S. Bellevue, WA

 

TATTOO REMOVAL    

Patient Profiles
 

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FACIAL TONING    

What causes wrinkles and makes facial muscles sag?
Through the years we have been told that skin wrinkles and sagging are the result of weather, sunlight's ultraviolet rays, emotions, soap, etc. To some extent these all contribute to the cause. Research has shown, though, that with age, the collagen and elastin fibers become less effective in supporting the skin. This natural aging process causes the skin to wrinkle, and the underlying muscles to sag. When one is young, these muscles are strong and resilient, the face is firm and complexion glows. As time passes, these muscles tend to weaken and lose their elasticity. Double chin, age-telling wrinkles, fine lines and "crow's feet" appear. Thus a person begins to appear older. Facial toning can change all that. It will improve the very beauty foundation of your face and neck and gently coax them back to a youthful resilience and tone. Texture and complexion will be vastly improved.

 

OXYGEN THERAPY   

What is Oxygen Therapy?
Appearances uses the ECHO-2 treatment system. This is an acronym for Exfoliation, Cleansing, Hydration, Oxygenation. It is the most effective skin treatment program of it's kind, designed to cleanse, nourish and revitalize every skin cell on the face, pore by pore. 180 million particles of nutrients are propelled onto every pore in the skin. It is clinically superior in hydrating dry skin cells with the unique osmotic hydration system. This is truly 21st century treatment!

 

MICRODERMABRASION   

What can Microderm Abrasion do for me?
The Pro Peel Skin Rejuvenation System can help turn back the hands of time. Improve the appearance of sun damage, fine line wrinkles, age spots, and soften superficial blemishes and acne scarring from the very first treatment.

Collagen producing cells in your skin are called fibroblasts. When stimulated by exfoliation they go into a repair mode, promoting a new “younger” layer of skin.

 

TREATMENT OF MINOR SKIN IRREGULARITIES   

We use...
CRYOPROBE

Simple and painless, delivering superior results

 

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF
 
 
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Age Spots
  • Skin Peeling
  • Keratoses
  • Fibromas
  • Skin Tags
  • Warts
  • Cysts
  • Permanent make-up correction
   
BENEFITS
 
 
  • Rapid treatment time (3-5 seconds)
  • Minimal surface trauma
  • Precise treatment
  • Unsurpassed effectiveness
  • Non-invasive

DESCRIPTION
Rapid and Effective
The CryoProbe uses freezing technology to rapidly and precisely treat a wide range of minor and superficial skin irregularities, non-invasively.

Remarkably compact and portable in size, the CryoProbe uses small, disposable cartridges of nitrous oxide (N2O) to easily deliver quick, effective treatments with unsurpassed precision.

Skin irregularities treated with the CryoProbe include: age spots, hyperpigmentation, skin tags, warts, cysts, keratoses, and fibromas. The CryoProbe can also be used to peel areas of skin and remove small areas of pigment for permanent make-up corrections.

Simple, Painless, Precise
The CryoProbe treatment is easy to apply and relatively painless. Two microapplicator/nozzle sizes ensure that treatments can be performed on large and small areas.

Due to the CryoProbe’s patented microapplicator technology, unsurpassed pinpoint precision, accurate to the millimeter, can be achieved. Optimum results are evident 3-6 weeks post-treatment.

 


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