At Home Hair Removal

Sep 6, 2010 by

It can be difficult to comprehend all of the available options for removal of unwanted body hair. All of the options may look the same on the surface but they are in fact very different. When comparing the differences between laser hair removal and electrolysis, you will see that they both remove unwanted hair. The problem is that they will provide different results depending on the skin and hair type of the user. Here we will discuss the main differences between these two hair removal methods.

When performing electrolysis, each hair is individually treated using a tiny needle. The needle is inserted into each hair follicle to block the blood vessel that nourishes the hair. With the vessel blocked, the hair does not grow back. You will feel some discomfort during the treatment. The sensation has been compared to the feeling of a static electricity shock. The treatment is also quite costly costing on average $100 to $200 hour. Due to the high cost, electrolysis is best suited for small areas such as the eyebrows or upper lip.

Electrolysis can be more expensive than laser hair removal costing $50 to $70 for a 30 minute treatment session. There is also the disadvantage that you will need to repeat the treatment 15 to 20 times to experience permanent hair loss.

Laser hair removal works by using light energy to inhibit the hair follicle. This method causes much less discomfort than electrolysis. Each area must be treated by the laser 4 to 6 times before the best results will be noticed. After the required treatments, 90% of the users say the have very little hair regrowth.

Between laser treatments, the user may need to do an at home touch-up to remove any small hairs that may regrow. Each laser treatment is 15 minutes long and costs about $150. During the 15 minute treatment, the bikini area and the armpit region can be completed. It will take about 1 hour to remove hair from both legs.

Lasers work best on light skinned, dark haired users because they work on the melanin found in the hair follicle. There are lasers that will work on light haired, dark skinned users but the cost will be higher due to the increased time required for the treatment.

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