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There is not, as of yet, a perfect system of permanent hair removal. However, two techniques are known to create permanent hair removal or reduction in most people: electrolysis and laser removal.
Electrolysis
Electrolysis uses an electrical current to destroy each individual hair follicle, through a tiny needle inserted into the follicle. The hair is then removed with very small tweezers. The results are permanent; however, because the technician must use a low amount of electricity, it can sometimes take several treatments to kill a particular follicle.
During each session, there are hairs that are not visible because they are in the ¡°rest¡± phase of their growth cycle. Even if the technician destroys and removes every visible hair in a section, those resting hairs will grow back. Therefore, depending upon the amount and thickness of the hair, it can take up to five sessions to produce permanent hair removal or reduction in a given area.
In addition, because each follicle must be destroyed one at a time, the process is incredibly time consuming, and only small sections of skin can be done in a single session. Therefore, electrolysis is not usually used for large areas like the legs or the back.
Laser Removal
Laser hair removal uses a red laser beam to weaken the follicle. For some people, this results in permanently lightening the color and reducing the size of the individual hair, and perhaps some follicles are destroyed. Therefore, laser hair removal is referred to as permanent hair reduction. However, results are not instant. The hairs can take several weeks to fall out, whereas with electrolysis, the hairs are removed during the session.
Like electrolysis, laser hair removal is also bound by the limitations of the hair growth cycle. Up to five sessions can be necessary to produce results. However, unlike electrolysis, the laser can target several follicles at the same time. Therefore, laser removal is much quicker than electrolysis, and laser removal can be easily used on both large and small areas of the body.
Do the Treatments Hurt?
Neither electrolysis nor laser hair removal should be a painful process. Most individuals report feeling only mild sensations and a slight amount of heat with electrolysis. With laser hair removal, different people report different levels of comfort. Most people feel a slight stinging, but salons provide a topical anesthetic in case a person is uncomfortable with the sensations.
How Much Will It Cost?
For electrolysis, salons typically charge by the minute or in 15-minute increments. Most salons charge between $1 and $3 per minute of electrolysis, depending upon factors such as amount of hair and size and location of area (intimate areas are often more expensive). The technician will, before beginning electrolysis, give you a time estimate for the individual session and a treatment schedule of how many treatments will be needed.
There are also many home electrolysis devices on the market. These range in price from $50 to $500. If you are considering purchasing one of these, shop around and compare many different brands and models. There are reputable and functional home electrolysis devices out there, but there are also plenty of treatment systems that aren¡¯t what they promise. Do your research before investing hundreds of dollars!
A typical laser treatment session in a high quality center might cost approximately $500, although this varies depending upon the size of the area to be treated. Multiple treatment sessions will be necessary. Only a consultation with a laser treatment center can give a person an idea of the exact cost of laser hair removal for a particular area of the body.
Neither electrolysis nor laser removal is a perfect system of permanent hair removal. Electrolysis has been known to permanently remove hair in most people, but it can require many sessions to achieve those results and is not very efficient for large areas. Laser removal can be used on large areas and therefore might require fewer sessions, but it is only known to reduce hair in some people. If you are looking for a method of permanent hair removal or reduction, visit centers in your area that conduct these treatments, ask more questions, and shop around---only you can decide which method will work best for you. |
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