Laser Hair Removal - a brazilian reasons #0004

Written By Danielle Penn

What is it?

Hair removal lasers beam pulses of light into the hair follicle attempting to destroy it. Its success rate relies on the amount of pigment in the hair as well as the amount of contrast between the hair and the skin. This procedure is restricted in most states to only being administered by a medically licensed professional because of its potential risks. Laser hair removal is NOT FDA approved as a permanent hair removal method, nor is it covered by insurance for gender change procedures.

Pros: Fast treatment time, Long-lasting results, Regrowth is often finer and lighter, Safe for most body parts

Cons: Can stimulate hair never seen before to grow, Ineffective on grey, blonde, red hair, Inconsistent effects on dark hair on dark skin, Distorts follicles causing ingrowns upon regrowth, Expensive treatments, Not guaranteed as permanent, Some people are deemed non-candidates of laser hair removal, Not recommended for face

The Pain Factor: Significant discomfort from the light pulses gliding over the body. Sensation is similar to rubber-bands being snapped against the skin.

Longevity: Lasting Results Depends on Skin & Hair Pigmentation

In Summary: Laser can be very effective but it is not precise enough to destroy all hairs so many clients visit an electrologist following laser treatments to permanently remove stray hairs. Beware of untrained technicians when getting treatments because it can leave serious and permanent scars. Clients should do a test patch before committing to larger areas of hair removal and, in some cases, consult their doctor before trying laser treatments.

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Danielle Penn

I have a professional and educational background in project management methodology and sustainable triple bottom line design management grounded in the design of advantageous systems that drive business objectives; while INSISTING on a sustainable cycle of social and environmental contribution. Biography: Danielle Penn earned a BFA in Electronic Design & Multimedia as well as a BA in Media & Communications Arts with a specialization in Advertising and Public Relations from CUNY at The City College of New York. Two-thirds of the way through her three plus year tenure at Ambassador Media Group, where she served as the Senior Print Traffic Manager and Graphic Designer and later as the Director of Internet Operations, she went to obtain her Masters from Pratt Institute in Design Management. The key teachings of the Design Management program is to educate Designers how to serve as the liaison between the design and business sides of various industries while identifying and allocating creative resources to create a sustainable strategic advantage. Since Ambassador, Danielle has worked as the Digital Brand & Marketing Manager at the Nielsen Company, the Interactive PM at Eyeblaster Inc., the Head of National MarCom for Pret A Manger, US, the Interactive PM at the award-winning, minority-owned boutique interactive design agency, Squeaky Wheel Media, as the Social Media Manager and Executive Liaison to the founder of Carol's Daughter, Mrs. Lisa Price, as a digital producer for luxury e-commerce agency POD1, digital advertising agencies mcgarrybowen and MRM Worldwide, and the head of web accessibility at Prudential Financial where she also served as a "kitchen cabinet representative" to the Prudential Sustainability Council. Danielle presently works at American Express (AXP) in the Digital Workplace organization as a technical project & program manager responsible for global Managed Engineering (computer technical debt and security vulnerabilities) on AXP devices. Danielle Penn has a strong passion for holistic marketing experiences, improved relationships between brands and consumers, as well as global environmental and social sustainability. She will continue to maximize her efforts towards this goal through all of her endeavors.

www.daniellepenn.com
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