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Sep 24, 2018
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Hair is often top of mind for men and women alike. From the top of your head to your toes, whether it’s restoring or removing, we all have our own preferences for hair maintenance. In fact, recent statistics suggest 99% of women and 60% of men regularly remove unwanted body hair in some capacity, while a full 80 million Americans experience hereditary hair loss for which they’re seeking a natural-looking solution. For those searching for an alternative to waxing, shaving, or strategic haircuts that conceal thinning hairlines, explore this guide to the top medical aesthetic treatments for managing all your hair maintenance needs, from hair removal to hair restoration.
As mentioned, about a quarter of the American population experiences hereditary hair loss and even more experience hair loss or thinning due to other common causes. Regularly wearing your hair in a tight updo, excessive or improper use of styling products, hormonal imbalances, and the use of some prescription medications are just some of the other factors that can cause your hairline to recede or hair density to decline.
For those searching for a safe, effective, and natural-looking hair restoration solution that goes beyond temporary fixes, there are two main hair restoration options: follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT). Both treatments utilize hair follicles extracted from the back or sides of the head, where living tissues are more resistant to the thinning effects of testosterone. However, there are a couple differences between the two procedures, the big difference being that FUT is more invasive.
Via the use of a scalpel, FUT procedures require a strip of hair to be surgically removed from the back of the scalp and then dissected into follicular units, that are then re-implanted into the desired treatment area. With FUT, there is an increased risk of linear scarring, making shorter haircuts less than ideal. Longer recovery time may also be expected.
In comparison, minimally invasive FUE transplant procedures, like the one delivered by NeoGraft®, allows hair follicles to be extracted directly from the scalp in their small, naturally-occurring groups of 1-3 hairs without having to surgically remove a strip of the scalp. The follicles are then separated depending on whether they produce one or more hairs and are implanted at an angle and density that most accurately resembles your natural hair growth and hairline. With FUE, there is no linear scarring and recovery time is much quicker. Overall, NeoGraft® patients are able to reach their aesthetic goals in less time and with minimal downtime.
According to one 2008 survey, it was estimated that over one’s lifetime, those who regularly remove hair will spend two months and $10,000 on shaving alone. As for those committed to waxing, you can expect to spend an average of $23,000 on hair removal in your lifetime. Of course, costs fluctuate depending on the amount of hair being removed, the frequency, preferred supplies (skipping shave cream might be cheaper, but you’ll be risking razor burn), and even location. It’s also worth noting that these statistics were compiled in 2008, so considering inflation, that $10,000 for shaving is now $11,400 and that waxing bill would now come out to $26,220.
Enter laser or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal treatments, a relatively cost-effective way to permanently reduce hair growth in comparison to shaving and waxing. Laser hair removal devices hit the markets in the 1990s, but hair removal technology has come a long way since then with four main types now available: ruby lasers, alexandrite lasers, diode lasers, and Nd:YAG lasers.
Ruby lasers may be considered for those with a combination of lighter skin and darker, coarser hair. Utilizing a small beam to deliver energy to the targeted hair follicles, ruby laser hair removal treatments require a longer treatment session for optimal results. In comparison, alexandrite lasers deliver more rapid pulses of energy for quicker treatment sessions. Alexandrite laser treatments are only recommended for those with lighter skin tones, though a wider combination of hair colors may be treated.
Finally, diode laser and Nd:YAG hair removal treatments utilize the most advanced technology on the market for treating even darker and tanned skin tones. Using longer wavelengths to deliver energy deeper beneath the skin’s surface, diode laser and Nd:YAG laser hair removal devices offer a reduced risk of skin discoloration while effectively targeting the melanin in the hair root, accurately destroying hair follicles and permanently reducing hair growth in the treated area. For those with darker skin tones and darker hair, a 2015 study found that diode laser hair removal treatments are more effective than Nd:YAG treatments, offering a 92% reduction in hair growth. Diode laser hair removal treatments are currently considered the gold standard in hair removal technology.
Your personal hair removal or hair restoration goals alongside your skin type and even hair length and density will determine what might be the best treatment for you. To achieve your optimal results, it’s best to reach out to a certified treatment provider to discuss a customized treatment plan. Take the first step today and contact a treatment provider near you. Click here to find a certified NeoGraft® physician, or use the search field below to locate the nearest hair removal provider.
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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