Skin Care Glossary
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A Skin Care glossary of skin terms to help recognise your skin priorities and concerns. Use the Skin care glossary to help you understand some of the words on our blogs or website.
Acne: Localised inflammation of the skin as a result of hyperactive sebaceous glands at the base of the hair follicle.
Acne Rosacea: A skin disorder which results from chronic inflammataion of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, and/or eyelids. Often associated with increased redness or acne-like eruptions in these locations of the face.
Acne Vulgaris: Acne resulting from the bacterial infection of cysts deep within the skin. Without treatment this condition may result in scarring.
Age Spots: Brown spots found on the skin which are visible evidence of accumulated long term sun damage. Also called “liver spots.”
Alcohols: Alcohols may be drying or lubricating to the skin. They may range from clear liquids to waxy solids. May be used as emollients, humectants, lubricants, emulsifiers.
Allergy: An allergy occurs when the body creates histamines to fight a harmless substance when it may seem to be a threat.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA): Acids derived from fruit and milk sugars and used in certain creams and lotions. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are believed to reduce spots, wrinkles, and other signs of aging, sun-damaged skin.
Anti-Inflammatory: An ingredient which works against inflammation such as swelling, redness or blistering.
Androgens: Hormones that are present in both males and females. These hormones stimulate sebaceous glands to produce sebum and can contribute to worsening of acne. They are responsible for physical maturation in males and therefore occur in much higher levels in males
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Biocompatible: The ability of a substance to interact with the body without harmful effects
Botox® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A): A purified protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria, which reduces the activity of muscles that can cause frown lines.
Chemical peeling: The application of a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are often used for this purpose.
Collagen: The major fibers of protein found in connective tissue, cartilage and bone.
Commissures: Corners or angles of the lips or eye.
Cryotherapy: The use of cold for treatment of a condition.
Cyst: A sac containing liquid or semisolid material usually in the dermis.
Cystic Acne: A form of acne resulting from the bacterial infection of cysts deep within the skin generally requiring treatment with antibiotics. May result in scarring.
Comedone: A mass of solidified sebum, blackened by oxidation, clogging the follicle.
Congestion: Excessive internal buildup. This prevents the skin from functioning properly.
Corynebacterium: Bacterial organism associated with acne in sebaceous follicles.
Cosmetic: According to the original 1938 legal definition, cosmetics are: “(1) articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance and, (2) articles intended for use as a component of any such articles; except that such term shall not include soap.”
Cyst: Large raised and swollen skin disorder formed when several impacted follicles break down and merge together.
Dermabrasion: A procedure performed with a special instrument to smooth the skin’s surface. The procedure removes the upper layers of skin and improve irregularities in the skin surface, such as acne scars or chicken pox marks.
Dermal: Relating to the skin or dermis.
Dermal Filler: A substance injected into the skin to restore volume to the skin and smooth out facial wrinkles.
Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.
Dermis: The “middle portion” of the skin and its support structure, containing nerves, blood vessels, oil glands, and hair follicles.
Decongestant: To diminish and break down unwanted deposits within the skin.
Dehydration: A common esthetic condition in which the skin has a tissue paper-like appearance with superficial lining which is caused by external factors.
Distended Capillaries: An expansion of the circulatory system caused by dietary intake, physical, mental or environmental abuse producing an overly red appearance to the skin.
Eczema: A form of dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many internal and external agents. Characterized by erythema, inflammation, crusting, scaling, and/or hyperpigmentation.
Elastin: A protein in the middle layer of the skin that helps maintain resilience and elasticity.
Epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin.
Erythema: Redness of the skin produced by congestion of the capillaries resulting from a variety of causes.
Evening Primrose: Used as an astringent and helpful for reducing skin irritation. Also beneficial for dehydrated skin.
Fitzpatrick Skin Types: A scale that divides skin into six different types.
– Type 1: White skin that never tans and always burns easily.
– Type 2: White skin that tans slightly and always burns easily.
– Type 3: Light brown skin that tans gradually and can burn moderately.
– Type 4: Moderately brown skin that tans well and burns slightly.
– Type 5: Dark brown skin that tans profusely and burns rarely.
– Type 6: Black skin with deep pigmentation that never burns.
Follicle: The tiny shaft in the skin through which hair grows, and sebum is excreted from the sebaceous glands to the surface of the skin.
Free Radicals: Free radicals damage the cells lipids, DNA and proteins free radicals are generated by UV exposure, pollution & smoking.
Glabellar Creases (Lines): Creases in the forehead between the brows. Also called “frown lines.”
Glycolic Acid: A member of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family, is a sugar cane extract which has the ability to dissolve the stratum corneum and smooth thickened skin reducing fine lines an wrinkles and correcting acne.
Hemangiomas: A reddish-purple birthmark, also known as “port wine stains.” Hyaluronic Acid: A substance found in the connective tissue of the body that cushions and lubricates. Hyaluronic acid also creates volume in the skin.
Hyperpigmentation: A lack of skin color caused by a deficiency of melanin production or a loss of pre-existing melanin or melanocytes.
Inflammatory: “Causing inflammation,” usually used to describe lesions that are inflamed by chemical reactions or bacteria clogged follicles.
Keloid: Sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar due to formation of excessive amounts of collagen during the healing process.
Keratin: A protein that is a primary constituent of hair, nails, and skin.
Laser: A device that concentrates high amounts of energy into a beam of radiation.
Laugh Lines: A loss of volume in fatty tissue between the mouth and cheeks that creates lines or ridges.
Lipid: Oily substances that include fats, waxes, and oils. Primary ingredients of sebum. Free fatty acids can be irritating to the skin.
Marionette Lines: Lines going down from either side of the mouth. Also known as “oral commissures.”
Melanin: Dark brown or black pigment of the skin. Melanocyte: Skin cells that synthesize melanin pigment.
Melanoma: Tumor arising from the melanocytic system of the skin and organs. Melasma: Tan or brown pigmentation, generally located on the forehead, cheeks, and nose associated with pregnancy and oral contraceptives.
Melasma: Tan or brown pigmentation, generally located on the forehead, cheeks, and nose associated with pregnancy and oral contraceptives.
Microdermabrasion: The use of tiny particles which are blown against the skin to remove the damaged or aging outer layer and to stimulate the growth of new cells.
Milia: “Whiteheads;” Keratin plugs sometimes seen in patients post laser.
Melanin: A brown pigment produced by pigment producing skin cells (melanocytes). Increased amount of melanin pigment results in a tanned hue following exposure to UV light.
Non-steroidal: Not containing steroids, the family of chemical substances found in many hormones, body constituents, and drugs.
Oral Commissures: Lines going down from either side of the mouth. Also known as “Marionette Lines.”
Papule: Small circumscribed, superficial, solid elevation of the skin. Perioral Lines: The lines on the upper lips, also referred to as “smoker’s lines.”
Periorbital Lines: The lines and wrinkles around the eyes, also known as “crow’s feet.”
pH: The value used to indicate acidity and alkalinity. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 7, with 0 indicating potent acidity, 7 indicating a more alkaline reading, and 3.5 being neutral.
Photoaging: Damage from sun exposure over time, especially skin wrinkles.
Pigmentation: Coloration of the skin determined by melanin production within the melanocytes. Post Inflammatory
Hyperpigmentation: The residual discoloration left after an underlying skin disease or condition has healed. Psoriasis: A chronic dermatosis characterized by micro-abscesses and pustules.
Restylane®: A dermal filler that restores volume to the skin, giving a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Retinoids: Any of a group of natural or human-made substances similar to Vitamin A.
Retinoic Acid: Vitamin A acid typically used in products for the treatment of acne, and certain signs of photo damage.
Salicylic Acid: A member of the Beta Hydroxy Acid family and a lipid soluble agent used for epidermal exfoliation. Also, has anti-inflammatory properties that minimize stinging and irritation making it good treatment for acne, rosacea, and melasma.
Sebaceous Gland: A gland in the skin that produces an oily substance called sebum, that slows evaporation of water and protects against bacteria. Gland of the skin which empties an oily secretion into the hair follicle.
Seborrhea: Increased discharge of sebaceous matter upon the skin.
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Inflammatory skin rash resulting from hyperactive sebaceous glands in the skin. Sebum: The oily substance produced by sebaceous glands, which is implicated in acne.
Skin: The protective covering of the body. Smile Lines: Lines appearing on the cheeks.
Skin Care Glossary: a list of words and their meanings.
Solar Lentigo: A spot on the skin resembling a freckle, except that its border is more regular, and it contains more melanin pigment. Also known as “age spots” or “liver spots.”
Sun Protection Factor (SPF): How many times longer a person wearing sunscreen can stay in the sun before beginning to burn than they would without any sunscreen at all.
Scarring: This condition is the result of trauma to the skin resulting in irregular tissue formation and should be noted on the facial zone chart.
Stratum Corneum: Outermost layer of dead cells in the epidermis which protects living tissue from external stimuli and forms a barrier to keep moisture in.
Sun Damage: Redness, flaking and pain are the indications of over-exposure to the sun’s damaging rays which can result in sunburn, a variety of skin eruptions, irregular pigmentation, premature aging and possibly skin cancer.
Tissue: A group or collection of similar cells that perform a particular function.
Vitiligo: Skin disorder characterized by patches of non-pigmented whte patches varying in size.
Worry Lines: The horizontal lines that appear in the forehead, also referred to as “brow lines.”
CANDELA’S GentleLASE Alexandrite Laser
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At Results Laser Clinic, we believe that Candela’s Alexandrite GentleLASE provides the most effective treatment for laser hair removal. For details, specifications and further reading on the Alexandrite GentleLASE, please look below. The Alexandrite systems is Candelas’ premier laser for removing hair. Gentlelase is a revolutionary long-pulse high energy laser which emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which destroys the hair follicle leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. The GentleLASE treats all skin types quickly, comfortably and effectively. The Candela family of lasers are fast, versatile and easy to use. The skin is further protected during treatment by a Dynamic Cooling Device™ (DCD) where cryogen is sprayed onto the skin cooling the upper layers and providing patients with increased comfort. The GentleYAG selectivity helps to protect the skin, while effectively treating the unwanted hair.
Results Laser uses the GentleLASE as it provides the following advantages:
- Speed: Treat more patients faster and more comfortably with the largest spot size and fastest repetition rate found on any hair removal laser.
- Efficacy: Watts of peak power enables the GentleLASE and GentleYAG and to treat a variety of conditions unlike any other laser on the market today.
- Easy To Use: Deep penetration with minimal scattering of laser energy makes the GentleLASE ideal for all skin types.
Next steps?
Already tried the above treatments and ready to take it to the next level? Results Laser Clinics. We are one of Australia’s most trusted providers of Laser Hair Removal, Skin treatments & Cosmetic Aesthetics Treatments. We are committed to delivering results that make you look & feel your best. Book your free Skin Analysis and complimentary consultation with our experts today! You can also save time and buy treatments from the comfort of your own home via a Results Online account! Our full-price list can be found here.
Laser Hair Removal Treatment
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Real Results to Treat Unwanted Hair with Laser Hair Removal Treatment
New Treatment Options: Laser Gentle Lase PRO, Gentle Lase YAG and GMAX PRO
Laser Hair Removal Treatment is innovative, light-based devices have revolutionised the treatment of unwanted hair, offering gentle, effective and convenient solutions for both men and women. Both the Gentle Lase PRO, Gentle Lase YAG and GMAX PRO use targeted flashes of light to block the regrowth potential of the hair follicle. These treatments do not damage surrounding tissue and each device targets numerous hair follicles simultaneously, allowing for the treatment of large areas quickly and effectively.
What to Expect
The length of an individual laser hair removal treatment may last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size of the area being treated. The number of treatments required depends on several factors related to specific kinds of hair and skin. It is important to understand that hairs in an active growth phase (anagen) are most affected by treatments. Since all hairs are not in this phase at the same time, several treatments are necessary to achieve the best results. Our consultants design customised treatment programs and give patients an estimate of how many sessions may be needed in order to meet expectations.
The laser hair removal treatment may cause some minor discomfort — patients often describe it as a slight tingling or compare it to a pinch or the sting of a snapped rubber band. Most patients tolerate the procedure well whilst topical anesthesia is rarely required, but may be an option when treating more sensitive areas.
Immediately following a treatment session, the appearance of the treated area will vary from patient to patient, though side effects are rare. Any swelling or redness after laser hair removal treatment typically go away within a couple hours, and most people are able to return to normal activity immediately. Better yet, many of the unwanted hairs are gone at the end of the treatment.
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Permanent Laser Hair Removal
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Temporary hair removal techniques available for the removal of unwanted hair can often lead to annoying rashes and ingrown hairs. A permanent laser hair removal solution is now being offered for very reasonable prices at Results Laser Clinic located across Australia.
Laser hair removal technologies
State of the art technologies are employed at Results and allow for the safe removal of unwanted hair. Gentle Lase PRO, Gentle Lase YAG and GMAX PRO laser hair removal technologies are used and effectively reduce unwanted hair in approximately 6-10 visits. The technical differences between the permanent laser hair removal technologies relate to the wavelength colours that are emitted with each laser pulse. The Gentle Lase PRO, Gentle Lase YAG and GMAX PRO hair removal systems emit a single concentrated light beam to target the specific area being treated.
Hair removal procedure
Programs are customised to suit individual skin types and also take into account the texture and region of the body treated. Generally, the laser hair removal procedure can be undertaken by either technology. In removing the hair, optimal wavelengths of light energy are gently delivered to both the hair shaft and follicle in pulses, through a delicate, computer-controlled hand piece. The device hand piece for removing the hair is moved over the treatment area, while light-based energy is emitted in highly controlled flashes or pulses. This heats up the hair, significantly damaging the re-growth potential of the follicle. As part of the laser permanent hair removal process, hair that is hidden under the skin during the treatment will subsequently fall out over the next week or two.
Results after the treatment
Permanent laser hair removal allows for the safe removal of unwanted hair without causing damage to the delicate pores and structures of the skin, leaving a smooth and flawless finish.
Stubble will appear 1-2 weeks after the treatment is conducted. Hair will fall out of the skin on it’s own and there will be a visible reduction. However, follow-up treatment may be performed within 1-2 weeks of new hair growth. Results Laser Clinic ensures the hair is targeted and treated from the follicle, allowing for permanent results.
The confidence of staff in the laser permanent hair removal process is their experience and ability to use the most appropriate technology. Furthermore, the availability of multiple technologies guarantees that hair is removed within a few visits. Contact one of our friendly staff for a free consultation.
At Results Laser Clinics we are one of Australia’s most trusted providers of Laser Hair Removal, Skin treatments & Cosmetic Aesthetics Treatments. We are committed to delivering results that make you look & feel your best. Book your free Skin Analysis and complimentary consultation with our experts today! You can also save time and buy treatments from the comfort of your own home via a Results Online account! If you are after our prices we have a full-price list here.
Laser Hair Removal Cost
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Want to be treated by the Australian market leader in Laser Hair Removal?
Tired of expensive promises which offer no results?
Results Laser Clinic appeared on a Current Affair as Sydney’s leading laser clinic, using the world’s safest and best technology to achieve permanent results.
There are currently a number of available laser therapy treatments options available in the market today – some more effective than others. Results Laser Clinic appeared on a Current Affair as Sydney’s leading laser clinic, using the world’s safest and best technology to achieve permanent results for laser hair removal. At Results Laser Clinic, quality is not compromised by the low cost of our treatments. In fact, laser treatments are conducted by the best medical grade technology to effectively treat unwanted hair. We understand that laser hair removal is considered a large financial commitment by many of our clients, however one that they don’t at all regret! The cost of laser hair removal is affected by many factors including:
- The area of your body that you are having laser hair removal on. As a general rule, the smaller the surface area to be treated, the lower the cost of the individual sessions
- Whether or not you are combining treatments, for example having laser hair removal on multiple areas of your body at the same time. Results Laser Clinic offers up to 50% off individual treatment prices when they are combined with other areas.
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Laser Hair Removal- Bikini & Underarm
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Laser Hair Removal Bikini and Underarm
Women are often concerned with the removal of hair in the bikini and underarm region. Often they spend hundreds of dollars on waxing, shaving products or depilatory creams. Laser hair removal for the bikini and underarm can lead to the permanent removal of hair in these areas. Results Laser Clinic conveniently located across Australia in NSW, VIC and QLD. The staff can help with advice and solutions for the permanent removal of hair. You will find a relaxed environment where you will feel comfortable with painless treatments and laser hair removal for the bikini and underarm.
Solutions for Hair Removal Bikini and Underarm
There are a number of different solutions for hair removal including:
- Shaving: while shaving is a solution for the removal of unwanted hair for the bikini and underarm area, it is certainly not a permanent solution. Laser hair removal for the bikini and underarm is a much more effective and gentle treatment to shaving.
- Waxing: this method of hair removal requires the application of hot wax to the offending bikini or underarm area. Waxing removes hair immediately but hair starts to grow back within 1 to 4 weeks and waxing does lead to skin irritations.
- Depilatory cream: this is the easiest, least painful and most cost effective solution for bikini and underarm hair removal. The cream changes the chemical makeup of the hair at the skin line, making it easy to remove, however, hair grows back and the cream needs to be used more often.
- Bleaching: Changes the colour of the hair. One must wait for the colour to grow or fade out before proceeding with laser.
Laser Hair Removal Bikini and Underarm
Laser hair removal for the bikini and underarm is the most effective solution for permanent hair removal and one of the most popular treatments at the Results Laser Clinic. The use of our modern laser hair removal technologies means hair in the bikini and underarm region can be treated quickly and effectively usually within approximately 6 to 10 treatment sessions depending on the natural hair growth pattern and any hormonal changes.