Removal of body hair using a special light is more commonly known as laser hair removal. This technical procedure is not really new. So many women and men have been using this procedure to get rid of unsightly hair on the face, chest, armpits and just about everywhere. Certain types of laser hair removal may safely be used to reduce instead of eliminate all the hair in one spot.

Nowadays, most techniques focus on dealing with naturally occurring chromophores, such as melanin. Melanin is a body pigment that is responsible for the color of both hair and skin. There are two types of melanin pigments, eumelanin and pheomelanin. Eumelanin is responsible for the brown or black colour. Pheomelanin is responsible for lighter colors such as yellow or red. Laser hair removal targets the melanin in the hair follicles.

The technology behind laser hair removal has been used for over a decade, and improvements have been made on the procedure since then. Now, this procedure can be used to get rid of dark spots, acne scars and other blemishes. Laser is also used to remove tattoos.

Laser hair removal is not a permanent way of removing hair. The FDA bans those companies that try to advertise a procedure that leads to permanent removal. Therefore, companies use the term ‘permanent reduction’, which is more appropriate.

Several sessions of laser treatment are needed to reduce the amount of body hair to a certain extent. Reduction means not all hair follicles will be removed, as true removal would mean scarring in various places, in patches.

If you are thinking of laser hair removal treatment, you should first ask a dermatologist about which treatment would suit your skin type. In fact, no type of laser treatment should be done on your skin without a doctor’s go signal. Suitability of the procedure varies from person to person. Obviously, if you are light skinned, you will have a much greater chance of genuine hair follicle reduction than a person with more melanin.

Be careful of shady enterprises that promise permanent removal. False claims that feed on the genuine need of the public are rampant. Laser hair removal treatment is a painless procedure, but only if you understand that what is being done to you is reduction rather than permanent removal. You should also be aware that there is always the possibility of hair regrowth. Also, take note that a procedure called “laser electrolysis” or “lasertrolysis” uses the procedure of electrolysis, which is different from the use of laser.

Cataract is a medical term for the clouding of the eye’s lens. The lens is that part of the eye that is located behind the iris and pupil. When light enters the eyes, the lens focuses the light on to the retina. This works the same as a camera. Cataracts make it harder for the lens to do its work of focusing your eyes.

The main component of the lens is protein and water. But when we age, the protein in the eyes gets denuded, or clumped. Cataract makes your vision blurry because the lens cannot do what it is supposed to do. Cataract will expand over time, but the thing is that a doctor will not opt for removal until it affects your vision.

Here are some more details on the types of cataract…

Cortical Cataracts is the type that forms within the cortex. This cataract type expands from the outside of the lens to the center, and is common among those afflicted with diabetes. Nuclear Cataracts are more common than other types. It forms in the center of the lens and it is common to aged people. Ironically, when this type of cataract forms, your vision will improve for a certain time, then worsen gradually. Sub capsular Cataracts start at the back of the lens, and this is also common to diabetes sufferers who take steroids.

Luckily, these types of cataract can be removed. What you need to do is to find a doctor that specializes in eye laser surgery. This is the best way for the cataract to be removed with minimum risk or pain. Some surgical procedures meant to remove cataract involve getting rid of the clouded lens and replacing it with intraocular lens (a clear plastic lens). Surgery for cataract removal is safe, but you will experience marginal swelling, bleeding and discomfort afterward.

You can eat nourishing meals to avoid the development of cataract. Antioxidant vitamins are abundant in fruits and eating these will help you maintain your good eyesight. Antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E work together to prevent free radicals from accumulating, which could lead to cataract formation.