| New York has been called the hair removal capital | | | | you have all the right to ensure that you are in |
| in the world. This could well be true. But which | | | | proper hands. |
| among the hair removal facilities, known as spas, | | | | The next step is to make sure all equipment used |
| clinics or centers, are the best? There have been | | | | is approved by the Food & Drug |
| polls on this and several personal assessments. | | | | Administration (FDA). It is prudent not to trust |
| Variations are seen in the results. | | | | any device or procedure that does not have this |
| The latest trend in hair removal is laser | | | | clearance. The FDA website could be a source for |
| technology. If you were a potential candidate, the | | | | verification. |
| ideal thing would be to do some checking and | | | | Usually, you get thirty minutes for a free initial |
| select the clinic you like best. If you have difficulty | | | | consultation. Discuss the treatment plan and see |
| in finding one in your area, the New York State | | | | whether you feel comfortable with it. This could |
| Association of Laser Hair Specialists can | | | | be repeated with couple of other clinics. Check |
| becontacted. | | | | about any warranty; some centers offer a 3-year |
| The first point to verify is the type of medical | | | | comprehensive guarantee. |
| supervision. A board-certified doctor has to be on | | | | Be wary about any facility that offers permanent |
| site to provide overall treatment management. | | | | hair removal. The FDA clearance is only for |
| Normally, nurses or technicians carry out the | | | | permanent hair reduction. After a period, some |
| procedure. They should be either New York State | | | | hair will grow back. |
| Licensed aestheticians or Certified Laser | | | | You can be the judge for choosing the best hair |
| Specialists. Ask for their credentials and | | | | removal in New York. |
| experience; you are the one who is paying and | | | | |