Posted fro SkinInc.: March 28, 2011
A basic understanding of the physics of lasers and how laser light interacts with skin is essential information for any esthetician who plans to move ahead in this industry. Estheticians need to understand the basics of laser science and to appreciate the wide range of its applications to skin care.
Lasers can be used to destroy or physically remove unwanted tissue. The old methods as well as the more recently used resurfacing laser treatments fall into this category. With resurfacing, skin actually is removed either superficially or more deeply. Resurfacing causes tissue loss; laser stimulation doesn’t destroy tissue. The problem with this is that skin repairs itself perfectly at the time of injury only if enough of the cells that regenerate skin remain; that is, if the basal layer of the epidermis is left intact. The deeper the removal of the dermis, the less perfect is the subsequent repair. For example, the new skin can be left whiter and thinner than normal. Furthermore, only skin on the face can be treated this way as the dermis on the body is much thinner and mechanical removal of even slight depth could cause scarring.
The alternative way of using laser light is to use it to stimulate the patient’s body to produce the desired repair without any mechanical destruction. This requires meticulous attention to the technique of application, which also has to be very gentle. It is slower than resurfacing, but the benefits far outweigh the investment of time. The skin repairs itself perfectly, provided it is not accidentally or purposefully interfered with during the healing process. The genetic code in the basal cells and fibroblasts acts as the master plan that the body uses as the method by which to heal itself. Extensive destruction of regenerative epidermal cells removes this data from the master plan. When laser light is used in these very gentle modes, it simply acts as a trigger to start this re-healing process, just as any gentle rejuvenation process.
Actually all lasers can be used in this gentle fashion. The laser chosen will depend on where in the skin the repair needs to occur. As you now know, different colors of laser light will penetrate to different depths. The carbon dioxide laser is capable of the deepest penetration, able to reach collagen and beyond. It is used to stimulate dermal collagen repair resulting in rejuvenating skin, or repairing scars and stretch marks. It takes gentle stimulation requiring a special care so that the temperature delivered to the tissue remains specific. See The Effects of Temperature on Tissue.
Laser technology is fast developing, but the training and associated skills still are lacking. Recommending one of your clients for laser treatment imposes considerable responsibility on the esthetician. Having a laser and knowing how use it are not the same things. A pilot skilled in flying a single engine airplane would not dream of trying to fly a multi-engine airplane without adequate training by an experienced pilot. A few days training, or even a month of training with a laser is not adequate to qualify a physician as an expert. The esthetician should get a good background on the physician’s training and experience with lasers before referring a client.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
The Importance of Pre-Booking your Iderm Facial Treatments!
Hi everyone....
I just wanted to talk to you briefly about the importance of pre-booking your appointments.
I am currently the only person north of San Francisco currently offering the Iderm Facial Treatment.
(Hannah Sowd does an amazing job in SF and Marianne Kehoe of Face to Face LA is the woman to see in Los Angeles)
I do 25 clients per week right now. That's it until DERMASPACE expands. I am hoping to have a second treatment room by July and an assistant to help me which will allow me to double my availability.
DERMASPACE is open Tuesday-Saturday. For special events or if you must see me then I will take appointments on my days off at an increased price. Contact me for details.
Most of my clients see me every two weeks, a few come weekly. I have several clients who have booked their appointments in advance through the end of the year.
I am becoming increasingly busy so if you want to take your skin care to the next level then I highly recommend pre-booking standing appointments with me since appointment times are first come first serve. I want to make sure I can see you and help you achieve your skin care goals and will do my best to accommodate you.
Keep your fingers crossed that the second treatment room and the expansion of DERMASPACE goes forward. I am being interviewed on The Marie Manuchehri Show…Where Energy and Medicine Meet on August 11th so I am expecting an influx of new clients so if you are currently seeing me and want to ensure you still can after August 11th then please pre-book.
You can book easily online by clicking HERE.
Thank each and every one of you for being so loyal to me and DERMASPACE. It has been a pleasure and so rewarding to do what I love and to provide you with excellent skin care. If you have any suggestions for me or comments please do not hesitate to contact me.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that DERMASPACE would grow so fast and I feel quite blessed. THANK YOU!!!
Best,
Jody, The Skin Wizard
I just wanted to talk to you briefly about the importance of pre-booking your appointments.
I am currently the only person north of San Francisco currently offering the Iderm Facial Treatment.
(Hannah Sowd does an amazing job in SF and Marianne Kehoe of Face to Face LA is the woman to see in Los Angeles)
I do 25 clients per week right now. That's it until DERMASPACE expands. I am hoping to have a second treatment room by July and an assistant to help me which will allow me to double my availability.
DERMASPACE is open Tuesday-Saturday. For special events or if you must see me then I will take appointments on my days off at an increased price. Contact me for details.
Most of my clients see me every two weeks, a few come weekly. I have several clients who have booked their appointments in advance through the end of the year.
I am becoming increasingly busy so if you want to take your skin care to the next level then I highly recommend pre-booking standing appointments with me since appointment times are first come first serve. I want to make sure I can see you and help you achieve your skin care goals and will do my best to accommodate you.
Keep your fingers crossed that the second treatment room and the expansion of DERMASPACE goes forward. I am being interviewed on The Marie Manuchehri Show…Where Energy and Medicine Meet on August 11th so I am expecting an influx of new clients so if you are currently seeing me and want to ensure you still can after August 11th then please pre-book.
You can book easily online by clicking HERE.
Thank each and every one of you for being so loyal to me and DERMASPACE. It has been a pleasure and so rewarding to do what I love and to provide you with excellent skin care. If you have any suggestions for me or comments please do not hesitate to contact me.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that DERMASPACE would grow so fast and I feel quite blessed. THANK YOU!!!
Best,
Jody, The Skin Wizard
DERMASPACE Price Changes for the IDERM FACIAL TREATMENT
Hello Everyone!!!
I'm writing you on a lovely spring day here in Seattle....FINALLY the sun is out and there is warmth in the air.
For the last year and a half I have offered Dermaculture's Iderm Facial Treatment for a very low price of $85. Normally this treatment goes for $125 in Los Angeles and New York. My goal is to help you achieve beautiful, healthy skin so I have tried to keep the treatment affordable so I established my base price of $85. If you were a frequent client (those who make the commitment to come every 2 weeks) then your price would be $75.
The intro price began at $50 then was raised to $65. I also had employee perks deals with Amazon, Seattle Children's Hospital and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Well.....life happens. The kids get sick, you get sick, work becomes a burden and your spouse forgets to tell you about a company barbecue. Whatever the case sometimes clients have to cancel and reschedule appointment so instead of coming every 2 weeks it becomes every 3 or 4...then back on track, then off again, etc.....you get the picture.
I love my clients and of course would not make any of you who have been so loyal to me pay the higher price if you fall off track with your skin care maintenance. It was becoming increasingly difficult for me to manage the accounting end of DERMASPACE with clients paying a wide range of prices, depending on whatever category they fell into; employee perks, frequent client, new client, etc.
So....as of today, May 1, 2011, I am simplifying my life and creating a new price structure.
Iderm Facial Treatment: $75 regardless of how often you come.
(First time client intro price, $65, employee perks intro price, $60)*
*regular price after that.
If you have any questions please CONTACT me.
To book online please CHECK AVAILABILITY!
I'm writing you on a lovely spring day here in Seattle....FINALLY the sun is out and there is warmth in the air.
For the last year and a half I have offered Dermaculture's Iderm Facial Treatment for a very low price of $85. Normally this treatment goes for $125 in Los Angeles and New York. My goal is to help you achieve beautiful, healthy skin so I have tried to keep the treatment affordable so I established my base price of $85. If you were a frequent client (those who make the commitment to come every 2 weeks) then your price would be $75.
The intro price began at $50 then was raised to $65. I also had employee perks deals with Amazon, Seattle Children's Hospital and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Well.....life happens. The kids get sick, you get sick, work becomes a burden and your spouse forgets to tell you about a company barbecue. Whatever the case sometimes clients have to cancel and reschedule appointment so instead of coming every 2 weeks it becomes every 3 or 4...then back on track, then off again, etc.....you get the picture.
I love my clients and of course would not make any of you who have been so loyal to me pay the higher price if you fall off track with your skin care maintenance. It was becoming increasingly difficult for me to manage the accounting end of DERMASPACE with clients paying a wide range of prices, depending on whatever category they fell into; employee perks, frequent client, new client, etc.
So....as of today, May 1, 2011, I am simplifying my life and creating a new price structure.
Iderm Facial Treatment: $75 regardless of how often you come.
(First time client intro price, $65, employee perks intro price, $60)*
*regular price after that.
If you have any questions please CONTACT me.
To book online please CHECK AVAILABILITY!
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