Laser hair removal is an efficient and safe solution for removing unwanted body hair. Heat from the laser safely destroys hair follicles that produce hair growth so it cannot come back.
Laser therapy works best on dark hair because of its greater concentration of pigment (color). Furthermore, it may also be used to treat hirsutism and hypertrichosis.
Before
Before and after photos help us monitor your treatment and ensure you are seeing results you want. We take pictures of your skin to identify any preexisting discolorations or lesions which need to be treated first, while before photos provide us with a baseline from which we can compare after results of your laser hair removal procedure.
Treatment options for testicular cancer typically include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy – with each being tailored specifically to each type and stage of testicular cancer. To make an informed choice regarding which treatment option might be most beneficial to you.
Most cases of testicular cancer are identified early, which reduces their chances of recurrence. If your cancer is an isolated seminoma or non-seminoma in stage 1, close monitoring with regular blood and imaging tests should usually suffice as treatment.
For stage 2 seminomas and non-seminomas, surgery combined with chemotherapy is typically advised. Chemotherapy uses powerful medicines to kill cancer cells and stop their reproduction, typically done over a series of three or four cycles with different drugs administered either via intravenous (IV) infusion or through a central line infusion.
Your doctor will check your sperm count before and after chemotherapy treatments to assess their effect, which may reduce it significantly and affect your ability to father children in the future. Many individuals undergoing testicular cancer treatments consider sperm banking before beginning cancer therapies.
Depending on the stage and stage type of cancer you have, lymph node dissection (usually performed under general anaesthetic) may be required in order to treat its spread to lymph nodes. It’s more likely to be necessary in cases with stage 2 seminomas or non-seminomas or cancer recurrence after prior combination chemotherapy treatments.
People living with testicular cancer may develop tumours in the tubes carrying semen out of their penis (seminal fluid tubes). This can lead to retrograde ejaculation – when instead of exiting through your body during sex or masturbation, ejaculating travels back up into your bladder instead. This may cause significant discomfort; medicines can help strengthen muscles of the neck of the bladder to prevent this happening again.
After
Surgically removing your testicle (an orchidectomy) may be your initial course of treatment for stage 1 seminoma or non-seminoma germ cell tumors is often enough. Chemotherapy drugs that attack cancer cells by dissolving them will then be given through an intravenous line (central line), staying inside your vein throughout treatment – this prevents having needles stuck into new veins each time blood tests or treatments are necessary, with any potential temporary side effects quickly subsiding when your course of treatment ends.
After surgery and chemotherapy treatments have taken effect, the chances of your tumor returning depend on its type and spread. Most non-seminoma testicular cancer recurrences happen within 2 years after operation or end of treatment; seminoma recurrences usually don’t reappear until 3 years post-surgery; seminomas rarely return after 3 years. When cancer returns in its original location, so careful monitoring may help avoid its return: having physical exams every three to six months in its first year followed by less frequently scheduled CT scans/x-rays until 10 years post treatment has ended.
Seminomas and other germ cell cancers that have spread may require further treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy, with special consideration for retroperitoneal lymph nodes which have become affected. Should this happen, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) will likely need to take place to have these removed under anaesthetic, which may hinder your ability to produce sperm in future so considering sperm banking before beginning cancer treatments could be wise.
Laser hair removal is generally safe, although not suitable for people with dark skin or dark hair as the contrast makes it harder for the laser to detect heat generated from hair follicles. Furthermore, treatments should be undertaken far away from reproductive organs to avoid potential complications or damage to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
People undergoing cosmetic medical procedures usually take before pictures of the areas to be treated in order to measure and compare results after treatment is complete. Furthermore, preexisting skin issues or lesions that need treating first may also be identified through this practice – in some instances they must even be addressed before laser hair removal can take place!
If you are planning on having laser hair removal treatments, it is wise to refrain from pluckeding, waxing or electrolysis treatments in the weeks leading up to your appointment. Such procedures expose hair roots that make them more susceptible to laser’s action – something which could make laser treatments both more effective and safer.
Before beginning laser treatment, it is advisable to shave the area to be treated. Shaving will enable the laser to more accurately target hair follicles while shaving also helps reduce post-procedure swelling. We advise applying an ice pack on any painful areas and apply natural aloe vera gel post-treatment to soothe skin irritation and avoid itching. Furthermore, sun exposure should be avoided after your session using an SPF 30 sunscreen product or higher.
Testicular cancer patients usually opt for orchiectomy surgery as the primary form of treatment, often performed early on as part of a radical inguinal orchiectomy procedure. When it comes to more advanced stages, chemotherapy and radiation therapies may be needed in combination to keep cancer at bay and protect surrounding lymph nodes from further spread of the disease.
Non-seminoma germ cell tumours typically respond well to single dose chemotherapy administered once to help stop their cancer recurrence; for seminomas, radiation therapy after surgery may be recommended along with 4 cycles of EP or 3 cycles of BEP chemotherapy treatment regimens. Should testicular cancer recur despite these therapies being applied, stem cell transplant or high dose chemo might be considered treatment options.
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Seminomas account for more than half of testicular cancer cases; non-seminomas tend to be less aggressive and are also common. If cancer has spread beyond the testicle, treatment options including surgery or chemotherapy may be necessary for recovery.
Before your treatment begins, it’s essential to shave the area so there will be enough hair present for the laser to access its roots and target them effectively. Lotions, creams or deodorant may block access for laser beams; furthermore, sun exposure or tanning beds should be avoided for six weeks beforehand.
Normal skin reaction after treatment should eventually subside; for any discomfort experienced it’s recommended using natural aloe gel or an ice pack directly on the affected area. Furthermore, after each session a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen should be applied frequently as an added layer of protection.
If the tumor hasn’t spread, a simple orchidectomy (surgical removal of one testicle under general anaesthetic) should suffice. This procedure doesn’t interfere with sex, fertility or fathering children and won’t alter sexual function or fatherhood in any way. For more advanced tumors, additional forms of radiation or chemotherapy might be employed to help reduce its chance of recurrence.
If the cancerous mass has spread to other parts of the body, an orchiectomy may be required to eradicate most testicular cancers without impacting sexuality, fertility or the ability of men to father children. This procedure is known as orchiectomy and typically conducted under general anaesthesia. Orchiectomy has proven highly successful at eliminating most testicular cancers without negatively affecting sexuality, fertility or fatherhood rights in men.
Most men over the age of 50 who develop testicular cancer are over the age of 50; however, younger men may also be affected. Certain men are at increased risk than others, including those born without one or both testicles dropping into the scrotum (cryptorchidism), those living with abnormal testicular development such as Klinefelter’s Syndrome and those who have a family history of testicular cancer. Regular self-exams can help detect early warning signs and potentially reduce chances of testicular cancer development – making early detection an essential tool against developing testicular cancer altogether. It’s therefore vital that men perform regular self-exams to detect early warning signs before any problems develop into testicular cancer development!
