| Many men now taking it all off
From the fashion runways to high school hallways the trend is silky smooth: No hair, just bare skin. New laser technology is making that look easier to achieve. At Sona Med Spa, a trickle of a trend is gaining ground: Laser hair removal for men. "It really feels like nothing more than someone flicking you with their finger," Kenny Fenton said. Fenton is taking care of unwanted hair on his neck and upper back. "Let's face it: The days of the really hairy guy are over," he said. "We're not in the '70s anymore." While more men are trying out laser hair removal, women still make up 75 percent of customers. When it comes to hair removal, it's not one laser works for everyone. Skin type should determine which procedure is best.
Crackdown on backstreet Botox clinics
A WELSH skin specialist has welcomed a crackdown on beauty clinics after evidence emerged that patients are being disfigured by rogue operators. Unlicensed treatments that can harm the health of those seeking a youthful look include laser therapy, Botox injections and anti-wrinkle skin fillers. The Healthcare Commission now plans to use covert surveillance to monitor thousands of unregistered clinics using lasers and intense pulsed lights to remove facial hair and skin blemishes. So-called "mystery shoppers" will check whether the clinics are trading unlawfully by offering services without any official checks on safety standards. Offenders could be prosecuted if they fail to register after warnings. The commission is to produce a leaflet for people considering cosmetic surgery to help them reduce risks.
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