Laser Hair Removal by Arkansas Laser Solutions

How to go about choosing a Laser Clinic

It starts with a phone call, and a few simple questions

The questions "How much does it cost?" should be the last question asked.

Do you use a real laser for hair removal treatments, or an IPL or Intense Pulsed Light system?
IPLs do have a place in the esthetic market, but when it comes to hair removal, it cannot compare with the results of a laser. Even the best mechanic cannot fix your car, unless he has the right tools. At Arkansas Laser Solutions, we use the latest, fastest, FDA approved Lasers on the market, in short, the best lasers available.
Who performs the treatments?
Just because you call a physicians office, does not mean a physician will be performing the procedure, they normally do not. In fact, in the state of Arkansas, the use of lasers is not regulated, so anyone can use lasers, even without training, including a secretary, receptionist, or nurses aide. At Arkansas Laser Solutions, a Registered Nurse with over 25 years medical experience as well as extensive laser training performs all procedures.
What training does the person who performs the laser treatments possess?
There are very few legitimate courses in the 50 states, many people learn directly from the laser salesman, “Push this button, and push that button, go to work”. You simply cannot learn how to paint from the person who sells paint brushes; to paint, you need to study from an artist, not a salesman. At Arkansas Laser Solutions, our Registered Nurse was trained not only by the prestigious Lasertrology Training Institute of Naples, but also by a panel of experts, which included Dr. Rox Anderson, the inventor of Laser Hair Removal. Our Laser Nurse is also a credentialed Laser Safety Officer.
To what professional organization does the laser technician belong?
This is where one learns state-of-the-art techniques, if they are not a member of a professional laser organization, they are not allowed to attend the courses; thus, they have not kept up with the times! Laser technology changes with every sunrise, it seems. Our Laser Nurse was the first in Northwest Arkansas and is the only FELLOW in Fayetteville of the ASLMS, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. The professionals who perform more laser work than anyone in the world belong to this organization and they share their tried and true techniques with each other.
How long have you been treating patients with lasers?

There are companies out there that have only been in business for a few months. The time spent with the lasers doing treatments is directly related with their experience. Further, ask how many people are authorized to use the laser in their facility. If they have had their laser for 8 months, and their are 8 people authorized to use the laser, it can be assumed that each person has about 1 month experience.
Will the same person be performing all your procedures?
Continuity of care is very important on many levels. What one person learns about how your skin reacts or responds to the laser may not be conveyed to the next, or the next. At Arkansas Laser Solutions, the same Registered Nurse performs all your procedures so this lack of communication does not occur.
Last but not least:
Is your clinic amendment 22 compliant?
The State of Arkansas, in 2006, pass an amendment of the Arkansas Medical Board Regulations that MANDATE that all patients prior to being lasered, must FIRST be PERSONALLY DIAGNOSED by a Physician. Their are still Advance Practice Nurses, Chiropractors, and non trained lay persons still not following this new regulation called amendment 22. These clinics are practicing medicine without a license when they use the laser without a prior diagnosis from a physician.
Arkansas Laser Solutions is Amendment 22 Compliant. Each and every patient is personally seen by Dr. Daniel Atwood, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director of Arkansas Laser Solutions.

Finally, if all the other tests are passed, ask for the price on your area of interest. If they fumble around, or keep the price hidden from you, there is probably a reason. At Arkansas Laser Solutions, all of our prices are on our website for all to see day or night, visit www.arkansaslasersolutions.com