In general, most procedures have a low risk of adverse side effects. Some patients experience pigment changes in the skin color. If this occurs, the skin will typically return to normal pigmentation over time. All treatment results are individual.

Yes, laser and light-based treatments have been used for many years for a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures. Candela, the most trusted name in the industry, has pioneered the development of some of the safest and most effective technologies and products available on the market today.

There is a mild pain associated with the treatments, which has been likened to the snap of a rubberband. For those wishing to minimize any discomfort, Ela-max cream can be used, however it must be applied an hour and a half before treatment, and occluded with Saran Wrap. Some degree of redness or swelling is common, but usually only lasts for a period of one hour to a few days, depending on the individual.

The FDA approved the use of lasers for hair removal in 1995. Since then, numerous studies have been conducted and significant technological improvements have been made. Basically, hair removal devices now available today include: 694 nm ruby lasers, 755 nm alexandrite lasers, 805 nm diode lasers, 1064 nm lasers, and filtered xenon flashlamps.

Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures. However, consult your practitioner for more information.

The system emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin, to the hair follicle, where it is absorbed. Upon absorption, the energy is transformed into heat, which can disable the follicle, while leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed.

No. There are no reported cases of adverse side effects to date ever since Libidus was launched 1-1/2 years ago. However, a small percentage of users with pre-existing poor blood circulation did experience a slight headache after consuming Libidus. This is due to improved blood flow to the brain. However, regular consumption of Libidus will eliminate this problem.

Pulsed light systems and lasers are very similar and treat lesions in basically the same way. However, the process uses a new technology that removes lesions up to 10 times faster than lasers. Pulsed-light treatments can fit even the busiest person's schedule.

Generally speaking, if you are concerned about unwanted hair, you are probably a candidate for hair removal. Laser or light-based systems are a faster, easier alternative for hair removal.

Laser light causes five (5) actions on tissue, which have been documented as the basis for treatment benefits. They are listed below, summarized from medical and veterinary research articles. The articles can be purchased from http://www.ncbi.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi. The most common example of the conversion of light energy into chemical energy is photosynthesis, where plants manufacture food from carbon dioxide and water. Light energy from the sun is the essential item in that process.

Side effects are any undesired effects of the study medication. These effects may include headache, nausea, skin irritation, or other physical problems.

Nutritional yeasts are not live yeast cells. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the type of nutritional yeast included in EpiCor has been dried at temperatures high enough to render it inactive, therefore it is not associated with systemic yeast infections, vaginal yeast infections, or thrush. FDA dietary supplement regulations prevent companies from making health claims on dietary products.

No. Hypnosis is used to facilitate positive change. You are in complete control throughout the hypnotic state. The benefits of hypnosis can be felt immediately. You cannot be made to do anything that you do not want to do and will not accept any suggestions which would not be acceptable to your conscious mind.

People often wonder about the safety of Hoodia and its side effects, but no significant adverse effects and subsequent consequences due to the intake of Hoodia have actually been reported. It has been reported by some people that they have experienced an uplifting of their mood after having taken Hoodia. The heart will not start racing. Also Hoodia Gordonii doesn't cause drowsiness and doesn't keep a person awake during the night.