Getting Your Money’s Worth From Your Laser Treatments
By Neel Kanase | Published on October 18, 2010 | 0 Comments
Convenient, effective and minimally invasive, today’s laser hair removal, skin care and other cosmetic procedures are becoming popular alternatives to cosmetic surgery. While less costly than a hospital stay, these new and innovative treatments are still relatively expensive for most people.
How do you get your money’s worth from your laser treatments? According to Neel Kanase, MD of Midland Laser Clinic, a medical spa in Midland, TX, choosing the right facility is critical, and there are several things to consider when selecting a laser clinic. The most important of these, he says, are the facility’s equipment, the staff’s training, and the clinic’s commitment to patient satisfaction.
The Best Equipment
When choosing a facility for laser hair removal, laser skin care or other laser treatment, perhaps your most important considerations should be the types and ages of equipment that will be used in your treatment. The technology behind laser cosmetic procedures is rapidly changing, and the lasers used in cosmetic procedures now are much safer, more comfortable, and more effective than those used just a few years ago.
This is particularly relevant, Dr. Kanase says, when it comes to laser hair removal. Newer lasers are safe and effective on nearly anyone, but patients with dark skin may experience unsatisfactory results from older lasers. In some cases, they may even be at risk for burns. In order to ensure that the facility you use has up-to-date equipment, be sure to ask about the specific types and ages of the equipment that will be used on you, and whether or not it is safe and effective for your skin and hair types. Dr. Kanase recommends opting for a facility with lasers that are less than four years old.
Highly Trained Staff
Before selecting a medical spa or clinic for your laser treatments, you will also want to ask about the technicians’ qualifications. “While most of the laser equipment used in medical spas is very safe and effective under most circumstances,” Dr. Kanase says, “you will get the best results, have the best overall experience, and get the most out of your investment if you’re working with a highly skilled technician.”
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction with your results, says Dr. Kanase, should be a top priority for the laser clinic you choose. “You should absolutely never feel that you’ve wasted your money,” he says. At Midland Laser Clinic, patient satisfaction is so important that they’re willing to guarantee it. “Of course, we always take before and after photos,” he says, “and those can give us an objective look at the results of a patient’s treatment. But those photos can’t tell us whether or not a patient feels that her treatment has been worth her time and money.”
In order to ensure that his patients are satisfied with their results, Dr. Kanase’s team does something very few other laser clinics are willing to do. “If you’re not happy with your results,” he says, “we will either redo the entire treatment course–as many sessions as you need–for free, or we’ll give you a credit for other services in the amount that you’ve already spent with us. This ensures that when you choose our clinic, you’re always getting your money’s worth.”
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