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Laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction therapies are constantly being improved by new technologies and research. Keeping up with the newest and most effective technologies is beyond the resources of most small practitioners. That's not the case at American Laser Centers.
At American Laser Centers, we believe that our patients deserve the safest, fastest and most effective treatments available. That's why we are always investing in new technologies, and why our medical advisory team is constantly evaluating new therapies and procedures to ensure the best results and best value for our patients. Our medical advisory team is frequently evaluating new technologies even before they become available for purchase thanks to our size and relationships with manufacturers and researchers.
Our technicians undergo rigorous training for certification and receive ongoing education and evaluation to ensure the best experience for our patients. While technology is critical, it is the people of American Laser Centers who truly make a difference for our patients.
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American Laser Centers Appoints New Corporate Medical Director
Dr. David Turok to lead development of Medical Advisory Board.
Farmington Hills, MI July 30, 2008 -- American Laser Centers, the largest provider of laser hair removal and other noninvasive aesthetic services in the U.S., announces the appointment of Dr. David Turok as corporate medical director.
As corporate medical director, Dr. Turok is responsible for overseeing the treatment protocol and training program for the more than 220 American Laser Centers locations nationwide. He will also lead the research and development team to review and recommend increased service offerings. In addition, Dr. Turok will develop a new corporate medical advisory board that will act as a best practice-sharing platform for physicians utilizing aesthetic laser technology in the U.S. This board will also ensure American Laser Centers continues to provide the safest and most effective treatments available.
Dr. Turok is a Chicago-based cosmetic surgeon who is board certified in both ophthalmology as well as neurology. He is fellowship trained in cosmetic and reconstructive oculofacial plastic surgery.
"Dr. Turok's expertise in both non-invasive and invasive aesthetic procedures positions our company well for growth and expansion into new aesthetic treatment markets," said Gary Graves, chief executive officer for American Laser Centers.
Dr. Turok completed extensive post graduate training in cosmetic and laser surgery through fellowships in cosmetic and reconstructive oculofacial plastic surgery at Childs Hospital in Albany New York. He was also the first physician in the state of Alabama to perform Ultrapulse CO2 laser resurfacing in the early 1990s. As an expert in the use of lasers for cosmetic surgery, Dr. Turok has instructed many physicians and surgeons in the use of various lasers for cosmetic surgery, including the use of lasers for skin resurfacing, hair removal, liposuction, blepharoplasty, face lift, tattoo removal and treatment of abnormal blood vessels. Due to his neurology and oculofacial plastic surgery background, he has been injecting Botox™ for over 20 years. Most recently, Dr. Turok has been instructing courses in the use of laser assisted liposuction under local anesthesia.
Dr. Turok is a graduate of the accelerated B.S./M.D. honors program at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Albany Medical College of Union University. Among his numerous medical society memberships, Dr. Turok is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery/ American Society of Liposuction Surgery, International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons and the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.
About American Laser Centers
American Laser Centers is the largest and most successful laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction therapy company, with more than 220 locations in the United States. The company has performed more than two million aesthetic treatments since its founding in 2002. American Laser Centers offers clients laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, body contouring and cellulite reduction therapy treatments using state-of-the-art-technology under a doctor-supervised regimen. For more information about American Laser Centers, please visit www.AmericanLaser.com.
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More Men Take It Off as Body Hair Removal for Men Hits an All-Time High
By JoAnne Daris, Director of Clinical Training at a national laser center
With the summer solstice leaving us in its SPF30-soaked wake, the trends of summer have reared their seasonally covered hairy heads. Thankfully, this summer there are options to dismantle that socially-devastating bomb that is excessive male body hair.
You understand the scene all too well: It’s a strikingly warm, beautiful July Saturday. Weary of occupying the climate-controlled house for another day, you decide to pack the family up and head for the nearest body of water. Your beach umbrella has been pitched for the optimal cooling-shade—to—tanning-sun ratio and the children are attempting to play Marco-polo in a pool filled to its crest.
As you crank the soothing sound of your personal music player up, you take notice that your precious avenue to the sun has been penetrated by what appears to be an overweight and sweat-matted bear in board shorts, who is now occupying the space directly in front of you. Initially alarmed that a Sasquatch has invaded your organic tanning machine, you gasp in horror, only to realize—to your paralyzing shame—that your husband has tired of swimming and has come to sit next to you. How can one person have so much hair across their entire body, you ask?
Thankfully, the options for male hair removal are no longer limited to the steady handling of a straight blade, and more men than ever before are stepping up to the counters of laser hair removal centers across the country. According to recent data, the nation’s largest laser hair removal chain saw a 337 percent increase between 2003 and 2007 in the number of men who received laser hair removal, and the trend is not limited solely to the common public. A recent tabloid account reports that artists and pop-culture ambassadors Jay-Z and Puff Daddy have enthusiastically (if not silently) embraced the hair-less revolution.
From a professional perspective as a nurse practitioner who performs laser hair removal, I can certainly say that we’ve seen a substantial increase in the number of men who have hand-raised for safe and effective laser hair removal treatments. In fact, men now make up 20% of the customers at all of my company’s locations.
The main concerns for men usually include the stigma and their falsely-perceived fear of the pain that they expect to endure during the treatment. The reality is, laser hair removal is safe, painless and most clients experience no side effects at all and are able to resume their normal day-to-day activities immediately. Depending on where the process is to take place, men may find it comforting to know that the type of laser being used is not harmful to the region that it is being applied to, and there are no long term effects to worry about (aside from the lack of hair, of course!).
To understand how laser hair removal works, it is important to understand hair and how it grows. Human hairs are made up of three parts: the bulb at the base of the hair follicle (which produces hair), the shaft and the hair. The bulb and the shaft are embedded beneath the surface of the skin, therefore the hair is the only part visible to the naked eye. The hair growth cycle is comprised of three stages: telogen, catagen and anagen. At any given time, approximately 30 percent of your hair is in its anagen growth stage, which is the only time the hair is susceptible to laser hair removal treatments. Each laser hair reduction session will permanently damage 30 percent of the hair follicles in the treatment area.
Essentially, laser hair removal works by destroying the hair follicle. The only way to permanently reduce the amount of unwanted hair is to damage the hair follicle to a point where is unable to produce hairs. The hairs that are destroyed with each treatment are destroyed permanently. While patient protocol is determined on a case-by-case basis, on average our centers recommend a minimum of six treatments, spread about two months apart per treatment.
Modern laser hair removal—like what is used our clinic locations—is really a marvel of technology and has effectively removed the discomfort that was once associated with laser hair removal and are still associated with some of the older equipment that is out there in non-specialty clinics.
Even more comforting to know is the idea that the stigma that surrounds laser hair removal is also being eroded as more and more men listen to the scorn of an angry society and begin taking notice of their hairy-selves. Many of our former male clients report back that they are so impressed with the compliments that they receive, that they have recommended the treatment to all of their friends.
Likewise, many of our female patients recommend the service to their male significant others, who can stand to lose a few strands. As men across the country hear this as a call to (less hairy) action, society as a whole will applaud their efforts towards this hair-less revolution. Might we envision a day when false Sasquatch sightings are a thing of the past? With the help of laser hair removal, I sure hope so.
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- Freshmenz (delighted) : American Laser Centers does great work! Constant improvments with new technologies and research is what differentiates American Laser Centers from any competition. They keep up with modern and proficient laser hair removal and skin renovation technologies to stay ahead in their industry. Therefore, American Laser Centers brings excellence to their patients and customers. Keep up the great work! 14:25, 24 July 2008 (PDT)
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