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Permanent hair removal

Praxisklinik Goethe10 — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:29:26 +0000

There are clear ideas and beauty ideals when it comes to human hair: hair on the head should be shiny, strong and voluminous. It is much less desirable on other parts of the body. Both women and men therefore invest a lot of time and money in hair removal, waxing, shaving and epilating. For those who are tired of these procedures, permanent hair removal is the perfect solution. Laser hair removal is a good alternative. In this blog post, we explain how it works and which areas can best be treated with it.

How is hair removed by laser?

The result of the hair removal options described above is smooth skin, but not permanent depilation. In addition, methods such as sugaring, waxing or epilating are often unpleasant or even painful.

The situation is different with laser hair removal: a high-frequency laser is used to generate heat in the hair roots. The laser energy is customised to your skin type and individual findings. The heat cauterises the roots, ideally preventing new hair from forming.

Which areas of the body can be depilated with the laser?

Many areas of the body can be freed from unwanted hair with the laser: These include, for example, the areas of the cheeks, chin or upper lip (keyword: lady's beard), the bikini line, the legs and the armpits.

Laser hair removal cannot be carried out around the eyes or below the eyebrows. Areas of the fontanelle on the head are also taboo, as are skin areas with tattoos or permanent make-up. Caution also applies to moles and liver spots - they must not come into contact with the hair removal laser. The same applies to injured areas of skin.

Results of permanent hair removal with laser

As promising as laser treatment is, not everyone responds to it. The colour of the skin and hair plays a decisive role in achieving a successful end result. The darker the hair and the lighter the skin, the better the hair can be removed with the laser, as the contrast between skin and hair is clear.
Darker hair is more strongly pigmented and contains more Melanin. This is good for the laser treatment, as this dye absorbs the laser light better, making the treatment more effective. White, grey or very light-coloured hairs cannot be removed with the laser. They lack melanin and the laser cannot find the hair root.

You should also be aware that in most cases, several sessions are required to achieve beautiful, smooth skin, which can take place at staggered intervals. This is because during the laser session, only the hair roots that are in a growth phase at that precise moment are treated. This is around 20 to 30 per cent of the hair per session, the rest takes a break, so to speak. After around four weeks, another part of the hair roots becomes active. This can then be treated. In order to catch as many hairs as possible in their growth phase, around three to seven treatments are required.

The hair roots that were "caught" by the laser are inactive and no more hair grows from them. However, it can happen that hair roots that did not work at all at a certain point in time or were activated by hormonal changes become active years later. In these cases, further laser treatments can be carried out.

Permanent hair removal Frankfurt

In our practice, we specialise in permanent hair removal using the IPL system and the diode laser. IPL (= Intense Pulsed Light) technology is easy to explain: with the help of a so-called flash lamp, high-energy light is emitted, which is converted into heat in a fraction of a second. This then causes the hair root to be obliterated.

The diode laser uses high-energy laser beams for this purpose.

Your permanent hair removal Frankfurt

If you would also like to remove hair permanently with IPL or laser, please make an appointment with us!

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4 options for wrinkle treatments

Praxisklinik Goethe10 — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 09:45:59 +0000

When you look at Hollywood beauties, models and other VIPs, you often marvel at how young and fresh they look. But unfortunately, this is not a natural model - because they have usually had some help. No one is safe from the natural ageing process. The skin begins to change from around the age of 30. Wrinkles begin to form and the tissue gradually sags.

4 options for wrinkle treatments

Individual lifestyle, predisposition and certain influences such as UV radiation from the sun or regular skin care determine how quickly and how much the skin ages. As nobody is really happy about signs of ageing, there are various options for wrinkle treatments. In this blog post, we present four methods.

1. nourishing, high-quality cosmetic products

Just as a plant needs fertilising, the skin also needs nourishment and care. Products from modern medical skin care are recommended here. They are particularly effective and contain neither aggressive nor skin-damaging ingredients such as mineral oils, lanolin or artificial fragrances and colours. In this way, they promote the health and appearance of the skin. The results are scientifically proven.

An effective anti-ageing skin care system should consist of a good skin cleansing, moisturising and oil supply for the skin as well as its protection. Ideally, the active ingredients should stimulate the formation of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin and protect it from the effects of free radicals.

In our Beauty Lounge, we offer you the Skin Bar, where we analyse your skin and provide you with care products tailored to your needs and skin type.

2. fruit acid peeling

A "normal" peeling, as you know it from the drugstore or pharmacy, can remove impurities and dead skin cells from the skin, but it does not help against age spots, sun damage, small wrinkles or coarse-pored skin. A regular, gentle fruit acid peel, on the other hand, can significantly beautify the skin and minimise the aforementioned signs. Another advantage: the treatment can be tailored precisely to your skin texture and your dermal "problem areas".

3. wrinkle injections with BTX or hyaluronic acid

Expression lines can be minimised by targeted injection of the active ingredient BTX can be significantly alleviated. BTX inhibits muscle contraction or can even prevent it. In this way, an attractive smoothing of mimic wrinkles caused by muscle tension can be achieved: Transverse forehead wrinkles, crow's feet, frown lines or even nose wrinkles respond very well to the active ingredient.

So-called gravitational wrinkles, which are caused by sagging tissue, such as naso-labial folds, wrinkles around the mouth or creases on the décolleté, can be treated with a Hyaluronic acid injection optimally padded.

In some cases, combination therapies with both active substances are also suitable.

4. laser treatments for skin rejuvenation

By special Laser treatment we can warm the deep layers of the skin and create a so-called Photostimulation condition. This stimulates the production of collagen and connective tissue fibres under the skin. A network of new collagen and elastin is formed and your skin is given new tension and elasticity. Small wrinkles and other unsightly signs such as age and pigmentation spots, couperose, spider veins, acne or rosacea can also be treated and alleviated by laser.

Wrinkle treatments Frankfurt

If you are looking for effective anti-ageing and want to give your face a youthful freshness, then you have come to the right place. We offer various skin care and wrinkle treatment options that are always tailored to your skin type, needs and wishes. Feel free to contact us for an appointment!

Your wrinkle treatment Frankfurt

If you are also interested in wrinkle treatment, you should make an appointment at our practice.

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What can you do against spider veins?

Praxisklinik Goethe10 — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:10:02 +0000

Finely branched, reddish-blue shimmering veins, especially on the thighs or in the hollows of the knees - many women are familiar with spider veins. They are an aesthetic problem because they detract from the appearance of beautiful legs when they become visible under a skirt or dress, for example. Certain tips and tricks can help to minimise the enlarged veins. Our laser therapy promises long-term improvement and removal. Find out more in this article.

How do spider veins develop?

Spider veins can have various causes.

They usually form due to a hereditary predisposition or sex hormones. In addition, age, weight, the regular consumption of Nicotine in combination with a lack of exercise often contribute to their development. They are generally harmless, but can also be a sign of incipient venous insufficiency. They then develop when the veins work less efficiently. As the vascular walls become overstretched, the veins can gradually lose their elasticity. This leads to blood congestion and small bulges, the familiar hair-thin, dark and reddish veins, which spread out in a net or fan shape under the surface of the skin. This is often accompanied by tired or heavy legs with an imprint of the sock cuffs in the evening.

In this case, the exact extent of the venous insufficiency should be clarified by a phlebologist. Ultrasound measurements can be used to determine whether the veins under the spider veins have a normally functioning valve closure. If the valves, which prevent the blood from flowing back into the feet, are not working properly, real varicose veins can develop in this area over time. In this case, spider veins are considered a harbinger.

If the examination of the veins is without findings, the spider veins do not need to be treated.

Tips against spider veins

If you want to take action against spider veins and alleviate their appearance, there is one golden rule: try to prevent the blood congestion that widens the veins!

And it works like this:

Sufficient exercise

Sitting and standing activities increase the pressure on the veins. For this reason, it is important to get up every now and then and walk a few steps to keep the blood circulation going. Foot exercises are also a good option. A simple exercise is to pull your toes in and then stretch them out again. Then place your feet on tiptoe and lower them again. When the day's work is done, we recommend that you exercise. Sports such as swimming, jogging or cycling help to reduce spider veins.

Sitting correctly

It happens automatically when sitting: Without thinking, we cross our legs. What looks elegant is not good for the small blood vessels in the legs. Make sure you change your sitting position more often.

Put your legs up

To relieve the pressure on your veins, you should elevate your legs as often as possible. This works well during the night, for example, if you elevate your legs with a pillow.

Wear compression stockings

The special stockings narrow the diameter of the leg veins and accelerate the return flow of blood to the heart. The venous valve system is supported in this way and further spider veins are prevented. Incidentally, trendy and fashionable compression stockings are now available in all kinds of colours without the "granny look".

Pouring with cold water

Showering your legs with cold water increases blood circulation, which is good for the veins.

Massages

Spider veins can also be prevented with regular massages. They stimulate blood circulation.

Spider vein treatment with laser

As tempting as it may sound, the tips mentioned above will not completely remove spider veins. However, they do help to slow down the progression or counteract further development.

Medical help is needed to get rid of the veins reliably and permanently. The Laser treatment with IPL technology highlighted.

Here, pulses of high-energy light are emitted, which obliterate the spider veins by heating them. As the light is used in different wavelengths, spider veins of different shapes can be treated and removed gently on the skin and tissue.

Spider vein removal Frankfurt

As an ENT doctor in Frankfurt, we can also fulfil your aesthetic wishes. We also offer various other treatments in our practice, such as IPL laser technology for spider veins. It can also be used to treat couperose.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment!

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