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Consider electrolysis, the only permanent way to get rid of unwanted chin hair growth. This treatment is performed by a skilled electrologist who tackles each chin hair individually. A very slim probe (needle) is inserted through the skin, down to the hair follicle. An electric jolt is applied to kill the hair root. The electrologist then takes a pair of tweezers to remove the dead hair.
This procedure has its drawbacks. Electrolysis can be painful, and skin will be red and inflamed after treatment. Some regrowth will occur, and this requires additional sessions with your electrologist. Electrolysis is charged by the hour and can range between $45 and $125. However, it often only takes an hour to treat a small area of the skin such as the chin. If you want permanent hair removal, electrolysis is your best bet. -
Explore laser hair removal, in which a laser beam is directed at the hair follicles in the area of the skin treated, to destroy them through heat. Treating a small area such as the chin can take mere minutes. However, this method of hair removal has drawbacks as well.
Laser hair removal works best for women with fair skin and dark hair, according to the Mayo Clinic. Those with unpigmented (gray or white) or fair hair won't see any results. According to The Laser Hair Journal, good candidates can note between a 50 percent and 70 percent reduction in hair after three treatments, with maintenance treatments required. Laser hair removal is costly, ranging between $150 and $350 per session to treat the facial area. If you're not a good candidate for laser hair reduction, try one more source: your doctor. -
Ask about medical treatments available for women who suffer from hirsutism, which results in male-pattern hair growth such as excessive hair on the chin and lip. Your doctor may prescribe the topical cream Vaniqa to see if this helps inhibit hair, or perhaps an anti-androgen oral drug such as spironolactone if you have hair on other body parts.
Vaniqa doesn't work for all women; clinical trials before U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval revealed that about 58 percent of participants noted hair reduction; the other 42 percent noticed no results. Vaniqa doesn't remove existing hair. It acts as a hair inhibitor after hair is shaved or plucked. It can take up to two months of Vaniqa use to notice hair reduction. Because cosmetic procedures such as hair removal might not be covered by your insurance plan, your doctor's visit and Vaniqa might be out-of-pocket expenses.
