Millions of men and women suffer from unwanted hair and spend hundreds of dollars on costly solutions that are both temporary and uncomfortable. Because excess, unwanted hair is of “significant social, medical and cultural importance,” it can be the subject of much unwanted attention for individuals across all genders and all ethnic backgrounds.* With today’s technological advancements in lasers, you can experience a faster, gentler way to remove unwanted, unsightly hair. Laser hair removal uses a laser, which is an intense beam of light, to apply precisely controlled pulses of energy to reach beneath the skin into hair follicles, where hair growth originates. The laser targets melanin, the darker pigment in the hair shaft, which absorbs the light and generates heat. This heat destroys the hair follicle right down to its root without damaging the surrounding tissue.

To help with the effects of aging and acne scars the Fraxel Laser has been especially useful. A recent article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal states that the improvements people found with this treatment was “substantial” and that compared with other more traditional approaches, the Fraxel Laser had the advantage of no recovery time and could be used on all skin types. The praise for the Fraxel Laser also covers the effects from aging and acne scars. The scientific findings state: “Conceptually, this seems to be a safe, desirable approach to treating photodamaged skin.” *

The Intense Pulsed Light( IPL) / Photofacial treatment is very popular among patients suffering from sun damage, rosacea, telangiectasia and acne. The IPL filters various wavelengths of light to minimally penetrate the skin and react with specific skin types.

One of our other cornerstones, the Vasculite Laser (Nd:YAG), is very effective in correcting deeper spider capillaries, larger vascular legions on the face and neck as well as small, superficial varicose veins.

Aside from laser treatments, we offer a full service medi-spa, specializing in chemical peels, microdermabrasion, facials, and specialized acne and anti-aging treatments. Please visit www.avosant.com for more information.

We offer state of the art non-invasive medical aesthetic solutions to correct the visible signs of aging including BOTOX Cosmetic and Juvederm dermal fillers. BOTOX works by inhibiting the transmission of nerve impulses that cause the facial muscles to contract creating a smooth, wrinkle-free appearance. Juvederm is the only FDA approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkling and folds and lasts up to one year. The treatments here are safe and efficient and as always you’ll be treated to the most professional consultation process so that you’ll be comfortable with the experience. Both of these treatments have proven their worth and have been in use for quite some time.

We’re here to rejuvenate your health, beauty, and overall wellness with a number of treatments at Avosant Beverly Hills. Beyond those treatments listed here, we also have a complete approach that combines preventative diagnosis and evidence based use of vitamins and neutraceuticals, dietary medication and a full proprietary line of skin care products. Our wellness approach concentrates on the complete patient providing the utmost care and guidance to improve the quality of life from the inside out and outside in.

We are both progressive and compassionate and we pride ourselves on being a full-service medi-spa. Here is where you’ll find the premiere laser and light-based treatments including laser hair removal, Intense Pulse Light (IPL), Fraxel Laser, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and Juvederm™. We also offer a full complement of medically aesthetic facials, chemical peels and skincare treatments. We also have a series of medically-monitored skincare regimens that are unique and tailor to each patient’s individual needs, all to help our patients achieve a state of optimal wellness.

The LightSheer™ Diode Laser

At Avosant Beverly Hills, we use the first FDA-approved laser capable of permanent hair removal. Known as the “golden standard” in laser hair removal, the LightSheer™ Diode Laser is a state-of-the-art system specifically designed to remove unwanted hair with greater speed and reliability while significantly impeding the hair follicle’s ability to re-grow. To allow for maximum safety and comfort, it utilizes a special, patented handpiece, the ChillTip, to protect and continuously cool the skin during each laser hair removal session. Unlike electrolysis, waxing and tweezing, this non-invasive laser system is able to treat larger areas of the body during individual sessions. Recent studies have shown that after one to two treatments with the Diode Laser, 65% to 75% of hair is removed successfully. * Furthermore, after three to four treatments, many patients witness up to 90% of hair reduction.

LightSheer™ also effectively treats most skin types including tanned skin, most hair colors, depths and diameters. Several components of the Diode Laser including the active cooling system and longer wavelength and pulse widths make treating individuals with darker skin safer and more reliable.*

The Zimmer Cooler

In addition, we use a Zimmer Cooler to further minimize patient discomfort. The Zimmer Cooler is the state of the art mechanism that works by blowing cool air onto the skin during laser treatments. In fact, it has won Aesthetic Trends & Technology Choice Awards for Best Stand-Alone Epidermal Cooling Device for several years in a row.* This device provides for patient safety and comfort both before and after the treatments.

*2005 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Lawrence S. Bass, MD, New York, NY, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and an ASAPS member. http://aes.sagepub.com/content/25/3/307.full

* www.AestheticTrends.com

* Source: Lepselter, J. and Elman, J. (2004). Biological and clinical aspects in laser hair removal. Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 15, 72-83.