Hair Removal: Electrolysis Vs. Lasers
For long-term removal of unwanted hair, the best results are achieved with electrolysis or lasers. Both methods are readily available from dermatologists, spas and private aestheticians. Although there are major differences in how electrolysis and laser hair removal procedures are performed, the end results are quite similar. Does this Spark an idea?
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Considerations
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Laser hair removal works well on dark hair, but not so well on gray, blond or red hair. Lasers can also be a problem with fair skin. Electrolysis is just as effective regardless of hair or skin color.
Cost
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Since electrolysis actually removes a single hair at a time, it requires more treatments to remove hair from a large area than laser hair removal. The cost of hair removal for lasers and electrolysis is billed per session.
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Discomfort
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Laser hair removal is done with laser light energy and is therefore non-invasive. The only possible pain can be on very sensitive skin. Electrolysis involves a needle breaking through the skin to the hair follicle. This can cause pain with each hair that is removed.
Time Frame
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Lasers work quickly to remove large areas of hair (a full leg can be done in about 20 minutes). Since electrolysis works with one hair at a time, it requires more time and more sessions.
Long-Term Results
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Laser hair removal is considered to be permanent, though there can be a small amount of regrowth over the years which will require occasional treatments. Electrolysis is considered less permanent since it just destroys a particular follicle. The chance of hair regrowth in an area is about 30 percent.
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