What Procedure Removes Unwanted Hair Permanently?

Removing unwanted hair can be frustrating because it seems like a neverending process. There are procedures that can remove unwanted hair permanently, eliminating the need to pluck, shave or wax on a regular basis. Permanent hair removal can be performed in a beauty salon or a doctor's office, depending on the chosen method.

Electrolysis

Electrolysis removes individual, unwanted hairs by injecting an electronic shock into a hair follicle and destroying it.

Laser

Hair laser removal involves treating an area of the skin with a laser to destroy or disable a hair follicle. It may require repeated treatments for permanent hair removal.

Intense Pulsed Light

Intense pulsed light is similar to hair laser removal, but instead of a laser, it uses broad-spectrum light to destroy the hair follicle.

Medication

Both spironolactone (oral) and eflornithine (topical) are medications that prevent unwanted hair growth; the effects aren't permanent unless you constantly use the medications as directed.

Warning

All permanent hair removal solutions can have side effects, including blisters, rashes and scarring. Talk to your doctor to find out which treatment is best for you and what side effects you might experience.

References

• Types of Laser Hair Removal Systems
• Hirsutism: Treatments and Drugs

Resources

• Excessive or Unwanted Hair in Women