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Throw Away Your Razor with Laser Hair Removal

Everyone wants to look their best. When you look in the mirror, you want to be happy with what you see looking back at you. This is one of the reasons why people are attracted to laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal is very effective. It will leave you with long-term or permanent hair reduction. Laser hair removal is also very quick. And after you go through your series of treatments at our office, you are not going to have to worry about wasting your time using manual hair removal procedures day in and day out. You can actually take your razor and chuck it in the trash after you have this procedure done.

It’s a good idea to get rid of some myths about laser hair removal. One of the biggest myths that people have is that the only way that you can have the procedure done is if you allow the hair in the treated area to grow out. And so, some people shy away from laser hair removal treatment because they don’t want to have a hairy face or a hairy body while they wait for treatments. However, the truth is that you can shave even the day of your laser hair removal treatments. It’s not going to affect how the treatments turn out. What you do need to avoid is plucking your hairs or using a waxing kit. That’s because plucking and waxing remove your hair follicles, and the treatment needs the hair follicles in order to be effective.

For laser hair removal to work, your hair follicles have to be healthy. The pigment of your hair is going to absorb the laser’s energy, similar to how a black t-shirt absorbs the energy from the sun on a warm day. That energy is then transmitted to the hair follicle, destroying it and rendering it useless. After a series of treatments, you are left with hair-free skin.

Laser hair removal is not a one-time deal. You will need to have multiple treatments in order to get the results you want. This is because your hair grows in a cycle. So, the hair follicles that you have that are active today are not the same ones that will be active a few weeks from now. Multiple treatments are needed in order to safely destroy all of the hair follicles, thereby ending or reducing the hair growth.

Are you interested in laser hair removal? Make an appointment at Urban Allure in San Francisco to see if this treatment can work for you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get started!

Am I a Candidate for Juvederm XC?

When you look in the mirror on a daily basis, it might be difficult to notice the small changes that are taking place. Some of the changes that you might notice are wrinkles around your mouth and around your nose. If this is true, you may be a good candidate for Juvederm XC®. This product is designed to combat the folds and marionette lines that happen around your mouth.

Juvederm XC® is like many of the other products produced by Juvederm®. It is a dermal filler that uses hyaluronic acid as its base. One of the nice things about dermal filler technology is that it is constantly growing and is constantly evolving.

Manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to make these products better to help new patients. This is what led to the development of Juvederm XC®. The product uses a technology that offers the perfect mixture of low molecular weight with high molecular weight to create a substance that produces amazing results.

In addition to filling out the unwanted lines in your face, Juvederm XC® is a substance that encourages your body to hold onto moisture without giving the treated area a swollen or bloated appearance. If the mixture in the Juvederm XC® solution was not perfectly balanced, your skin would get too much water and the effects would be negative.

The treatment itself is very simple and usually only takes minutes to complete. During the treatment session, the Juvederm XC® solution is skillfully injected into the areas that need treatment. You should be happy to know that Juvederm XC® contains lidocaine, which will help you feel as comfortable as possible during the treatment. Once the treatment is done, you’re able to go back to virtually all of your everyday activities, making the treatment very convenient.

Juvederm XC® is a powerful tool that can help you look and feel your best. Talk to our cosmetic professional at Urban Allure in San Francisco to learn more about what makes this such a unique tool that can help you defy aging. This is also your opportunity to find out if you are a good candidate for the treatment and ask whatever questions you may have. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get started!

BOTOX for Non-Surgical Wrinkle Reduction

It isn’t always necessary to undergo an invasive surgical procedure to eliminate or minimize the appearance of wrinkles across the visage. Certain types of wrinkles can be effectively addressed via strategic injections of the BOTOX® solution. BOTOX® is an FDA-approved purified protein solution that’s capable of smoothing fine lines around the mouth, across the brow and around the eyes. These treatments are short, safe and hassle-free. There’s no incisions or recovery time.

Why Choose BOTOX®?

With an invasive facelift procedure, patients have to mentally prepare themselves for a long-term recovery. This means dealing with downtime and limiting or even missing out on certain activities. With BOTOX®, you can deal with certain types of wrinkles without resulting to surgery and without dealing with days, weeks or months of downtime.

A Simple Procedure

There are multiple reasons why BOTOX® is so popular. The injections usually take just minutes to perform. There’s no special preparation for these procedures, and there’s no special aftercare. In fact, as soon as the injections are complete, most people immediately return to work or their regular activities. This is an extremely convenient treatment for people with busy schedules and lifestyles.

How Does BOTOX® Work?

The first wrinkles to appear on the visage are often dynamic wrinkles. These are the wrinkles that are easiest to see whenever facial movements are being made. Whether frowning, smiling, laughing or making any other facial expressions, the underlying expressive muscles must engage. These muscles can begin retaining tension over time that will ultimately manifest at the surface of the skin as noticeable fine lines and wrinkles.

When BOTOX® is skillfully injected into the affected areas, nerve signals to the expressive muscles are affected, tension is released and the surface skin is effectively smoothed out. The client can still make normal facial expressions. The only difference is that the skin in the treated area remains smooth.

Is BOTOX® Right for You?

The best way to see if you qualify for BOTOX® is to get in touch with us at Urban Allure. Schedule a consultation at our office in San Francisco so that we can evaluate your facial features and help you determine if this treatment can work for you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

Throw Away Your Razor with Laser Hair Removal

Am I a Candidate for Juvederm XC?

BOTOX for Non-Surgical Wrinkle Reduction

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