Under normal conditions, there are no harmful effects from electrology treatment. Most undesirable aftereffects are caused by the patient. Scratching, picking, or using heavy makeup, and of course general uncleanliness, can cause problems. Caution should be taken with diabetics and patients prone to keloids. To avoid harming the patient, the electrologist should not treat areas inside the nose or ears, or wherever there are skin irritations, until the patient has been examined by a physician.

Electrology is the specialty of permanent hair removal utilizing only solid needle-type devices. A fine sterile needle/probe is inserted into the hair follicle, and a small amount of elecrical energy is discharged which destroys the hair growth tissure. When this is competently and accurately accomplished, the regenerative

The incisions are so tiny, that any scarring is not seen. Most patients can barely see their incisions four to six weeks following surgery. Compared to the “railroad tracks” associated with traditional vein stripping, the scars are practically non-existent.

NO. All ingredients in White Bites treats are common to either pet or human food ingredients, and they are rigorously evaluated for their quality and consistency upon receipt. There are no harmful ingredients in White Bites treats to cause a healthy dog to become ill. Illness can occur if you allow your dog to eat chunks of the White Bites treats, as White Bites treats must be adequately chewed.

It is impossible to destroy hair growth tissue without sensation, because each hair follicle is surrounded by its own network of nerve endings. The sensation taking place. Even though some parts of the body are more sensitive than others, adjustments can be made which may hellp to make the treatment more comfortable. Immediately following treatment, there may be slight redness and/or swelling which usually disappears picked off.

This question is usually asked when patients see hair appearing in the treated area. Hair that appears in the area is not necessarily hair growing from a treated follicle. Most, in fact, will grow from untreated follicles. If the hair appears in six weeks or less, you can be sure that it is from a follicle that was previously dormant. Seven to eight weeks would be required for a hair to grow from the treated follicle.

Unlike other treatment options, EFUDEX® is not likely to leave scars or make patches of skin permanently discolored. In fact, many patients have reported that, after treatment, their skin was smoother, with a more even tone.

There have been minor radiological changes in the lungs reported in PXE. There can be changes in the lung tissues, but these changes would not be true scarring, such as when the body's tissues heal from an injury. [March 2006]

If the micodermabrasion wand or home kit is not handled properly, skin damage may occur. Extreme pressure of the flow of crystals or insisting over the same area may lead to severe scarring. Having microdermabrasion treatment while taking Accutane or immediately after a chemical peel might also cause scarring and inflammation.

Acne scarring is a reaction to the inflammation in the skin caused by acne. During the inflammatory process, tissue is destroyed and in an attempt to heal the skin, a reaction called fibrosis occurs. Fibrosis leads to changes in the texture of the skin that can be thinner (called atrophic) or thicker (called hypertrophic) than normal skin. Scarring is permanent.