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More on My Experiences with Laser Facials and Microdermabraision!

Laser Gal — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:35:44 +0000

Hey Y’all,

I’m back from my long weekend in Miami… Ahhhh… Reee-laxation! I seriously suggest ya’ll do some price-watching and pounce on any cheap seats to Florida. Spending quality pool time is just what everyone needs before the winter. And a stroll in South Beach to check out the chic boutique hotels also helps boost pre-fall morale!

So, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror this morning — who am I kidding, I was doing a full body examination! — and I have to say my skin is looking better than ever and I owe it to my laser facial (a better version of the”photo facial”) and microdermabrasion sessions at Assara Laser.

I’ve been reading up on laser facials and it seems the best way to sum up the results of microdermabrasion and laser facials is that they is to ‘correct and combat the signs of aging’. So you’re probably wondering why a 27 year-old gal want a laser facial (even if her name is Laser Gal). We all know that the first part of your body to show any sign of age (however small) is your face. Have you seen those un-airbrushed pics of Kate Moss? So sad: her body is lithe and smooth while her face is pruny, wrinkled. Yikes!!

I’d be delusional if I said the aging process hasn’t started on me yet. And unless you’re under 25, I bet you’ve noticed (and promptly ignored!) some tiny fine lines on your face. After years of sun worshiping, not taking proper care of my face a laser facial was long overdue I my case.

What I wanted was for my skin to look clearer, smoother and more even. I got it. I also wanted my (tiny) sun spots and crows-feet to fade. They did. My laser specialist told me that the laser actually dissolves and destroys dark spots caused by clusters of skin cells where melanin cells have over-accumulated. The science behind lasers goes a little over my head, but the bottom line for me is that I see results. Great results. I feel amazing. They say best results are achieved after a couple sessions, so I’ll be going back. Laser me up Baby!

I’d love to hear your experiences with laser hair removal, laser facials, and laser spider vein removal as well. Also, have you tried microdermabrasion? What was your experience?

xxx

Laser Gal

Laser Gal on Microdermabrasion: Have You Tried It?

Laser Gal — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:30:18 +0000

Hi Y’all

So, first, I wanna know… What’s wrong with saying “y’all”?? Really. Why is everyone emailing to ask why I always say y’all? I don’t know, Y’ALL, I just say it.

Ok, now that I got that out of the way… I wanted to blog about this cool thing I tried yesterday at Assara. On suggestion of my laser spesh (alright, ya’ll, that’s short for “specialist”), I’ve been trying new treatments to get my skin looking younger and smoother.

Yesterday I tried microdermabrasion, (most people call it “microderm”). They say it’ll give you beautiful skin . . . To do the microdermabrasion treatment, your specialist takes this diamond tip wand waves it gently over your face. She touches the skin on your face in a motion like sweeping. It feels sort of like a mini vacuum; it’s not painful, quite an interesting tickling feeling actually. Liz has a steady hand . . . . thank god because she’s actually removing the top surface of dead skin! That’s where all the sun-damage, scars and dark spots lurk.

I have to admit I didn’t really know what to expect. What would I look like when I left Assara? How would my skin feel?

So my face was a little “red,” like I just came from running a mile or something and I felt like I looked a little blotchy. But I didn’t feel like the skin was tender or damaged… This morning I saw the results! My skin felt like a baby’s bottom, soft and super smooth. My moisturizer and foundation was gliding on very nicely. And, seeing myself in the mirror after my daily morning routine, I felt like a million bucks. As I walked to work this morning, a construction worker stopped what he was doing to yell out “LOOKING GOOD CUPCAKE!” LOL!!

I got a package of 4 microderm sessions, so this is just the beginning… I’ll blog some more soon,

I’m off to Miami this weekend! (Thanks to laser hair removal I don’t have ANY last minute plucking or waxing to do!)

See ya later *ya’ll* !! ; )

xxx Laser Gal!

Benefits of Microdermabrasion

AssaraLaser — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:00:47 +0000

HERE IN NYC MICRODERMABRASION IS SAFE, EASY AND EFFECTIVE

Microdermabrasion is a skin refreshing technique that reverses the damage caused to facial skin that has been over-exposed to the sun, air-polution, natural aging, and hormonal changes. This technique is a no-downtime session that gently removes the surface layer of dead cells on the skin. The immediate result is a younger, fresher, healthier skin.

SKIN DAMAGE

The list of “wear and tear” factors that your skin experiences even in the most conventional day is exhaustive (and exhausting to your skin’s natural ability to repair itself):

Sun exposure, clogged pores, pigmentation irregulatrities, blackheads, stretch marks, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture, dry or dull patches, sun spots, age spots and rough skin are all caused by our standard daily activities.

Luckly, microdermabrasion is a simple solution to reverse these skin irregularities, and take years off your skin’s appearance.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

During the procedure, your specialist will use a wand-like device that will be gently brushed along your skin. With the aid of suction, the wand will gently remove the surface layers of the epidermis. The non-invasive microdermabrasion session involves no discomfort, and is considered by many to be a relaxing spa experience.

Microdermabrasion employs specially formulated creams that are packed used inconjunction with a diamond-tipped wand. The gentle exfoliating creams are designed to smooth and moisturize your skin, restoring its natural beauty. The re-surfacing wand gently massages the facial tissue and drives out dead skin cells, oil, and entrenched contaminants.

This “lunch break facial” accomodates even the most frantic New Yorker’s schedule. The session is quick and simple and will take anywhere between 30 and 40 minutes.

WHAT ARE THE RESULTS?

The microdermabrasion process will unclog pores, remove dead skin cells and increase overall circulation flowing to the skin. It’s a fast and easy way to maintain beautiful, youthful skin! A brand-new revitalized skin will be revealed during the treatment.

Microdermabrasion fuses beauty and health into a single treatment, providing a safe alternative to invasive, skin-resurfacing techniques. So, feel free to indulge yourself with one of the most common and effective skincare techniques available today. Your skin will thank you.

LASER FACIALS AND MICRODERMABRASION

Microdermabrasion makes it easy for high-tech skin care products and laser facials to actually penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and help build collagen, which gives skin its youthful appearance. Our clients have seen the best results in a combination skin rejuvenation protocol.

Together, the laser facial and microdermabrasion sessions will rejuvenate your skin from within, and polish your skin to show off your newly fresh face.

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Selected Resources:

Your Guide to Hair Grooming, Lasers and Beautiful Skin: See Chapter 7 (Skin Damage) and Chapter 10 (Microdermabrasion).

Assara Wiki Articles: See Acne, Laser skin rejuvenation, Microdermabrasion, Sun damage, Wrinkles.