November 20, 2009
Stretch marks can affect people of all ages- men and women. Stretch marks most commonly start to develop when there is a sudden change in weight. Stretch marks are scars that form beneath the top layer of the skin. This scar tissue is often referred to as striae.
In time these stretch marks turn dark purple, [...]
November 19, 2009
We often associate stretch marks with pregnancy and women. However, men can also develop stretch marks, usually as a result of sudden weight gain or weight loss- especially due to muscle building workouts. In men, stretch marks commonly occur at the joints of the arms and the abdomen.
Stretch mark removal for men and women
Many [...]
November 19, 2009
Laser therapy is one of the most effective methods of getting rid of unwanted tattoos. However, there are many factors which can influence the treatment such as the colour and size of the tattoo and the type of laser used. Tattoos which contain many colours will take a number of sessions to remove.
Laser technology
Q-switching [...]
November 18, 2009
Tattoos have been popular for many years, and are a great way to make a style statement. However, as we all know, styles change quickly, and your once high-fashion tattoo may start to look incredibly out of date.
Luckily, you don’t have to live with your fashion mistakes, and there are some fantastic tattoo [...]
November 18, 2009
Unwanted facial hair, particularly on women, can be irritating to deal with. Many people attempt to deal with it by tweezing and waxing. However, these methods are painful and have to be carried out regularly.
Fortunately, these methods are not the only option, thanks to the introduction of laser hair removal.
The benefits of laser hair [...]
November 17, 2009
Laser tattoo removal is one of the safest and most effective forms of tattoo removal available.
Laser tattoo removal involves using laser beams- which are directed onto the tattooed area. The methods used in this procedure often depend on a number of factors, such as the colour of the tattoo, the density of the ink and [...]
November 17, 2009
The majority of men and women have at least one area of their body where they would like to get rid of unwanted hair. Excess hair can look unattractive- especially on women, which is why laser hair removal is so popular.
London laser hair removal clinics in particular are experiencing high demand for their services, as [...]
November 16, 2009
Around seven million people undergo tattoo removal treatments each year. There are several different types of tattoo removal treatments available, although laser tattoo removal is becoming more and more popular.
Some of the different types of tattoo removal methods are:
Dermabrasion and Cryosurgery
The Dermabrasion method involves sanding the top and mid layers of the skin [...]
November 16, 2009
Many people have misconceptions and believe that stretch marks are formed only on pregnant women. However, the truth is that although pregnant women are susceptible to stretch marks, everyone can get them- men AND women.
Stretch marks are formed on one’s body due to a variety reasons, including:
• Sudden weight gain and weight loss
• Puberty
• Medication taken during [...]
November 15, 2009
There are many reasons as to why someone might suffer from acne. It can be something as small as diet, but sometimes the skin simply produces too much oil allowing bacteria to grow and therefore spots and inflammations to occur.
Laser technology has allowed people suffering from acne to treat this problem directly.
History of [...]