How to Permanently Get Rid of Unwanted Hair From the Face
Permanent removal of facial hair can be achieved through three common methods: use of creams or gels, electrolysis and laser removal. Choosing an option involves determining your budget and how much unwanted hair you wish to have removed. Common areas for hair removal include the jawline, upper lip, eyebrows and chin. Before beginning any of the treatment methods, consult an electrologist for information on electrolysis or a board-certified dermatologist for questions related to creams and laser hair removal. Does this Spark an idea?
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Electrolysis
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Shaving does not remove the hair follicle, therefore results are not permanent. Go to a trained and experienced electrologist for this permanent facial hair removal method. Regulation on electrolysis varies by state, so research your state's stance on this process before beginning treatment. Electricity is pulsed into the hair follicle through a small probe or needle. This electric pulse damages the area within the follicle so regrowth of the hair cannot occur. Used for more than 125 years, electrolysis can be painful, and redness and swelling might occur, and scarring is possible as well. Electrolysis costs on average $25 to $45 per session, and multiple treatments might be necessary based on hair color and consistency, as well as the area being worked on.
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With creams, there is no redness left on the skin, as often is seen with other methods. Apply a permanent hair removal cream. Most creams currently on the market dissolve hair at the surface and are often semi-permanent. They must be reapplied once hair begins to grow back, as the root of the hair is still intact.
According to Permanent Hair Removal, "Permanent hair removal creams and solutions work by inhibiting the growth of hair." Not every cream does this, and permanent creams are more expensive than semi-permanent creams. Permanent creams must be applied with care, as they contain chemical agents that could irritate delicate areas of your face. They might be prescribed with monitored results by your physician. Consult a board-certified dermatologist to find out if this method of hair removal will work best for you.
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Laser light dissolves the root of unwanted hair over multiple sessions. Schedule multiple sessions with a physician, preferably a board-certified dermatologist trained in laser hair removal. According to The Hair Removal Journal, "Laser hair removal is the use of laser energy to produce long-term hair reduction." Through multiple sessions, laser light is directed onto the desired area. This method is pain-free but costly. The range for one treatment is $100 to several hundred dollars. This method is performed in a doctor's office.
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