Summer is here and smooth skin is “in”!  Looking for the best solutions for stubborn stubble and unwanted hair? Laser hair removal is your answer.

As a woman, you may be surprised to learn that just about your entire body is covered with hair. Because most of this hair is fine and pale, it usually isn’t visible to the naked eye. But when darker, coarser hair appears in places we don’t like or expect –like on the face, neck, abdomen, breasts, arms, or underarms-or prevents us from wearing a high-cut swim suit, shorts, or even a short skirt, it may be time to consider laser hair removal.

In the past, the usual remedies for unwanted hair were plucking, shaving, waxing, or chemical depilatories. Some are painful, some are messy, and all are only temporary. Advanced Skin & Laser Center and Reflections Skin Spa offers state-of-the-art solutions designed to remove unwanted hair faster, with less discomfort, and more reliably than many other methods.

The length of a laser session may be a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size of the area being treated. Because the laser tends to treat hair follicles that are in an active growth phase, more than one treatment may be required to disable hair follicles that subsequently enter this growth phase.

Laser treatment itself may cause a slight tingling sensation. Most patients tolerate the procedure well. But because some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, topical anesthesia can be an option.

The appearance of the treated area immediately after a laser session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of treatment and skin type. Immediate after-effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness and swelling, which disappear in a short time. Most people return to normal activity right away. We will be happy to tell you more about your treatment and what you can expect during your consultation.

Products for Great Summer Skin

Reflections Skin Spa at Advanced Skin & Laser Center offers the latest in non-prescriptive products and products exclusive to physician offices only. 

Keratosis pilaris (also known as chicken skin) is a very common and harmless condition. These tiny, rough bumps are the result of excess skin forming around the hair follicles mainly on the arms, thighs, buttocks, back, and cheeks.

Say good-bye to KP with a refreshing, retexturizing KP kit, Glytone. This body wash is formulated with glycolic acid to help exfoliate dead surface skin cells to reveal softer, supple skin. Squeeze an ample amount onto a pouf and massage over the entire body working into a rich lather. Rinse thoroughly. Follow-up with the Retexturizing Body Lotion formulated with glycolic acid to give additional exfoliation. This body lotion helps smooth rough bumps while it optimizes skin’s natural renewal process leaving skin softer and moisturized.  Apply daily to arms, legs, and any part of the body that requires special attention. For optimal results, use immediately after bathing. Kit contains: Glytone exfoliating body wash 6.7 Fl. Oz., Glytone retexturizing body lotion 8.4 Fl. Oz., and 1 pouf…$50.00

Severely dry, sensitive skin seems to intensify in the summer. Often times we are too busy to remember to hydrate our skin. Avene Emollient Bath is specially formulated to soothe and nourish severely dry skin conditions in infants, children, and adults. This is added to the bath water, 3 capfuls for adults and 1.5 to 2 capfuls for infants and children. Baths may be taken frequently. However, it is important to take short baths and only in lukewarm water. Do not rinse off. Dry without rubbing.  Avene Emollient Bath 6.76 Fl. Oz. $15.00  For additional hydration and softer, smoother skin after bathing use Avene Emollient Cream 6.84 Oz. $30.00

Avene Thermal Spring Water - This spray is packaged in a sterile compartment on the actual site of the spring. Avene thermal spring water is great for a refreshing facial mist during the day that helps set makeup. It is also used for cooling the face after facials, chemical peels, and other cosmetic procedures and helps alleviate sunburn pain. Avene Thermal Spring Water 10.58 Oz. $13.00

Avène thermal spring water

Avene thermal spring water is the only thermal spring water bottled in a sterile compartment directly connected to the spring. The benefits of Avene thermal spring water are derived from its unique composition: it is clear, bacteriologically pure, and its pH is close to neutral. Additionally, it has a low mineral content, and contains indispensable trace elements as well as silica, which leaves a soothing barrier over the skin. Its soothing and softening properties make Avene thermal spring water an essential part of your skincare program, regardless of skin type.

Indications:

1. To complete the cleansing process

2. To set make-up

3. To soothe and soften skin while traveling

4. To alleviate facial redness

5. To calm skin after shaving

6. To relieve skin stressed by dermatological procedures

Instructions for use:

Spray onto the skin in a fine mist. Leave on the skin or gently pat dry for a prolonged soothing effect.

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