The reasons for this are the strength of the hair, and the width of the follicle. If your follicles are wide, there is a greater chance of blood coming to the surface. Apply a cold, wet, clean cloth to the area, and press firmly. This disappears after a couple of hours. Our Bikini Relief™ Gel also offers excellent benefits for this reaction. See similar questions...

In the past, the usual remedies for unwanted hair were plucking, shaving, chemical depilatories, waxing, or electrolysis. Some are painful, some are messy, and all are only temporary except electrolysis. However, there are other issues associated with electrolysis. SHAVING- Shaving is the most common method of hair removal. Virtually everyone owns a razor, but shaving only lasts a few days and requires a constant commitment to maintain a hair-free appearance. See similar questions...

This is a statement commonly made by doctors who lack sufficient experience, or technique, in performing large sessions. The amount of hair needed for the average large session is well within the safe limits of what can be moved, provided that the procedure is done properly. It is the experience and judgment of the surgeon that will insure that the amount of hair that is harvested from the donor area is safe and appropriate. See similar questions...

Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all temporary methods that must be repeated on a regular basis. Hair removal with EpiLight TM offers a faster and easier alternative to existing hair removal methods. The years and years of people dealing with plucking, shaving, electrolysis and waxing are over -- after the EpiLight treatment, large areas of hair are gone with great results. See similar questions...

There are other methods of removing your hair, but as in everything, they each have advantages and disadvantages. In my opinion, shaving is the easiest and cheapest method of hair removal, and the other available methods each have serious drawbacks that would prevent most people from using them. There's an article here which offers more details about the different possible methods of hair removal. See similar questions...

The energy from the light source is absorbed by the target chromophore (melanin) in the hair. Selective filtration makes the energy uptake specific for melanin (600 - 950 nm). Hair removal is accomplished by absorption of the light energy in the melanin in the hair, which is then transferred to the hair follicle. Pulse times have been chosen to destroy the hair follicle by heating it up to 70? C for more than 1 ms. See similar questions...

Small or conspicuous blood spots over the white of the eye are common. They are harmless and usually clear in a matter of days or weeks. See similar questions...

Yes. We also specialize in hair from every ethnic background and every nationality. Whether your hair is thick and black, afro, or you have salt and pepper gray, we can recreate just about any hair color. Hair is our business and we've been doing it for a long time. See similar questions...

Yes, this can be achieved by having only a few treatments instead of full course of 6-8 treatments. It is important to find an experienced laser operator who is careful not to miss spots during treatments for an even reduction. Also, it's recommended to wait at least 12 weeks between treatments to be able to correctly assess the amount of reduction achieved at any point. The laser: Make sure that the laser being used is best for your skin and hair type. Do not fall for "marketing hype". See similar questions...

There seems to be a lot of confusion with this one! Your natural hair sheds on a daily basis as part of a natural process. See similar questions...

A) Nope. Pictures of a younger Tori reveal she's actually a brunette. Tori used to use Clairol's Torrids "Torch Crimson" on her hair, but has supposedly changed dyes recently. In a chat on Yahoo, Tori seemed taken aback when a fan asked her what she used these days - she tartly suggested that they might want to tell her what cellulite cream to use next. See similar questions...

Yes. Meladine may be used to treat any type of hair that does not respond to laser treatment alone, including red hair, “strawberry” blonde hair, light brown vellus, etc. Remember that Meladine increases the pigment in any hair that it is applied to. For optimal results, assess the texture of the hair (coarse or vellus) and chose the application regimen based on the texture of the hair. For example, coarse red hair will require a 6 week regimen, etc. No. See similar questions...

The laser energy is attracted to the melanin in your hair. The greater the amount of melanin, the better the results. White or gray hair does not contain any melanin and, therefore, does not respond to the treatments. However, some hair that many would call blonde or red actually does contain enough melanin to be treatable. That is precisely why we offer a complimentary consultation, so we can evaluate your hair and skin type and discuss your options. See similar questions...

You must completely release the adhesive or tape from bonding to your scalp before attempting to remove your unit. Remove with a lace release remover. It may not solve the problem 100%. See similar questions...

The most common error made with a cream depilatory is that it is left on too long or not long enough. Additionally, a thick layer of NAIR® cream needs to be applied to cover hair completely for more efficient removal. Everyone's hair and skin are unique and may vary periodically due to hormonal cycles and other reasons. Test each time before using a full application following the directions. With practice you can easily identify when hair is ready to be washed off. See similar questions...

In addition to the Skin-eze tabs or capsules, use Skin-eze Spray to cool the skin and give topical relief to itchy skin. See similar questions...

The collection bottles are reused and sometimes pick p rust spots from the metal racks used in the laboratory. The spots will not interfere with your sample but if you feel uncomfortable using a spotted bottle we will replace it. See similar questions...