laser hair removal versus electrolysis

  • Posted by: Diane Dosaj on March 15th, 2011.
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I have had people ask me what is the difference between laser hair removal and electrolysis and what is best for them. Well here it is a nutshell.

Electrolysis is done using a fine needle that probes indiviual hair follicles , then shoots an electrical current to kill the root and hence the growth of any future hair in that spot.  The draw back to this treatment is that it takess a very long time to to complete treating any given area.If you want your chin or upper lip area done then this is a good option. However if you want your legs done.........you might be finished by the time you are about to expire.

Laser hair removal is done using laser light therapy which targets melanin in the hair and kills the root. Each shot of the laser targets hundreds of hairs at a time hence less time and usually less pain. So it is an ideal treatment for large and even small areas and for those with dark coarse hair and fair skin. However having said that there are lasers available tha will treat darker and/or tanned skin. You need to ask your technician if that type of laser is available. ( and on a side note...you should also make sure your laser operator has the skill and experience necessary to give you the most effective and safest treatment possible)

The one downside to laser hair removal is that it will not remove blonde, gray, white or red hair. This is the time to do electrolysis

It is good to know though that unwanted hair can be removed no matter what you choose

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