You had your first Laser Hair Reduction session and now you want to know what comes next. Let’s chat about what precautions to take after your session. Laser hair removal / reduction is a great investment in your personal self care and it is worth being mindful of aftercare information provided by the studio at enrollment and the tips your technician will provide for you to help ensure great outcomes. Cool down:  During a laser hair reduction treatment the laser delivers enough energy to create small heat damage so that each follicle producing a hair at the time of your session is unabl ..read more

The quick answer is YES. BUT let’s talk about the kinds of hair our body produces and how laser can be effective. With the exception of just a couple of places on our bodies, such as palms of hands and soles of feet, the rest of the surface of our bodies grow hairs. We grow two main types of hair:  “Terminal” and “Vellus”. Terminal hairs are thicker and longer and grow in places like the scalp, underarm, chest, pubic area, and abdomen. In contrast, Vellus hairs are thinner and shorter and often present as “peach fuzz” and can be found all over the body. The overall quantity of ..read more

What is PCOS? According to the Office on Women’s Health, PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, affects about 10% of people with ovaries between the ages of 15 - 44 with most being diagnosed sometime in their 20’s or 30’s. While a concrete cause of PCOS has yet to be determined, some combination of higher levels of androgens (such as testosterone) and insulin resistance along with genetics and lifestyle habits seem to factor together.   PCOS symptoms may frequently include: Irregular menstrual cycles Pelvic pain Hair growth patterns on face and chest impact up to 70 - 80% of pe ..read more

If you're looking to get rid of unwanted hair, you may have come across terms like IPL, BBL, and laser hair reduction. These are all popular hair removal techniques that use different types of light to target hair follicles. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between IPL, BBL, and laser hair reduction, and why the Candela GentleMax Pro is a popular choice for laser hair removal. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) IPL uses a broad spectrum of light to target hair follicles. Unlike laser hair reduction, which uses a single wavelength of light, IPL uses a range of wavelengths to target the ..read more

Are you thinking about getting your very first photofacial? Sunspots/freckles/age spots are more common in people with less melanin in their tissue and who have spent time outdoors absorbing more UV rays. It is recommended to have spots evaluated by a primary doctor or dermatologist prior to treating sun spots. Spots on your skin are caused by a myriad of environmental and hereditary factors. Determining skin spot causes is one way to be proactive, but it is also a way to understand the best treatment options.  Most people have some kind of skin spots.  Before going into your first p ..read more

You might have a lot of questions leading up to your first laser hair reduction treatment. Here are some tips you should know before your appointment. Our trained technicians will guide you through the process and make sure you are as comfortable as possible, educated about the treatment, and know exactly what to expect. Laser hair reduction can help prevent ingrown hairs, save money on buying razors and shaving cream, save time managing hair, and reduce razors, their packaging, and aerosol containers from the landfill.  What is Laser Hair Reduction? Laser hair reduction is a common servi ..read more

While we all wish that the fountain of youth could be bottled and sold, skin damage and aging are inevitable. We live in a time where professional laser anti-aging treatments can visibly reduce some of those signs of damage and aging. While aesthetic lasers may seem like a modern phenomenon, they have been around for well over half a century.  Thanks to the work of Leon Goldman, an American surgeon, the clinical use of laser technology made its way into the dermatology space in 1963. This newfound success in the selective photodestruction of pigmented skin elements started a revolution in ..read more

Whether you are wondering if a photofacial is right for you — or you just got done with your appointment, you could be wondering about what to expect once finished. Photofacials are a great way to reduce dark spots, sun damage, age spots, redness, wrinkles, or fine lines. We get these spots and changes in our skin for a wide range of reasons and as long as they have been seen by a Dr and the spots in concern are not being monitored for health reasons, they can be treated.  There are several options for photofacials: Laser treatments IPL (intense pulsed light)  BBL (BroadBand Li ..read more

Have you noticed any new spots or dots popping up on your skin? Some spots can have serious health implications that require medical attention and there are some, like sunspots and cherry angiomas that are usually harmless. Sunspots are dark spots on the skin due to sun exposure. Experts believe the development of cherry angiomas is usually genetic. Folks may want these spots removed or reduced using laser treatments. But what exactly are these spots? What do they mean, and how can they be treated?  Sunspots Sunspots are linked to sun exposure, so often you will see sunspots on your hands ..read more

Having a business in the aesthetic industry is a bit funny, when part of the company brand is that you are already amazing and beautiful and do not need our services to achieve some narrow ideal of what beauty is. At Mill City Laser, we do not to sell you image or that our services will help you be the best version of yourself. Our laser can do some pretty fantastic things; it can make hair not come back and it can improve the appearance of wrinkles, spots, and discoloration. BUT maybe you love your freckles and they are a part of your aesthetic AND that would be okay. Maybe you have a lar ..read more