What about laser hair removal? Is one better than the other? If I try laser or electrolysis, will the hair just grow back thicker anyway?
This interesting debate continues to excite the curiosity of those who want to know more about the subject of electrolysis versus laser hair removal. Which is the better treatment method is and if you are one of the many that has tried out both, you will immediately realize that the differences are really very huge.
Electrolysis
Electrolysis applies a small electric current to individual hairs and destroys the hair root. The whole process of electrolysis is slow because each hair has to be treated individually. It is possible though that the electrolysis needle isn't on target, you often need several treatment sessions to completely remove all hair in a particular area. If you are using electrolysis for a large area, like your legs, you may require many months of weekly treatments.
For a small area like your face, electrolysis may be an option. Make an appointment to discuss what your treatment plan would be. Choose an electrologist wisely to minimize risks of infection and scarring.
No Needles in Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a more effective way to remove hair from large areas such as the legs. Laser works by killing hair follicles with heat. First a black-colored solution is applied to the legs, and this solution is absorbed by the hair follicles. The laser then targets its heat to the black spots.
But laser is relatively more expensive, and it still isn't perfect. A recent study showed that laser therapy removed about 30% of hair in about two-thirds of people undergoing treatment. So again, multiple visits may be necessary. Most people decide how to treat excess hair based on cost, convenience, and/or a nearby or recommended practitioner.
Also, if the area affected is large, electrolysis can become a big chore. In addition, there is also pain to contend with even though the electric shock is small. The problem is that the electric currents are given very close to one another which will cause the skin to become tender and there may also be red patches. This is another difference in electrolysis versus laser hair removal because laser hair removal is much friendlier for the patient and is performed by a cosmetic surgeon as opposed to an electrologist.
In Conclusion
The difference in the electrolysis versus laser hair removal debate is that laser hair removal is a lot faster due to the fact that there are many follicles that can be handled at a given point of time as opposed to the individual treatment of hair follicles in the electrolysis method. In addition, laser hair removal works much better when treating large areas of the body, and this can significantly tilt the balance in favor of laser hair removal when evaluating the electrolysis versus laser hair removal methods.
In addition, laser hair removal is virtually pain-free as opposed to electrolysis both during as well as following the procedure. This must also be considered in the debate on electrolysis versus laser hair removal.
In choosing between electrolysis versus laser hair removal don’t forget about cost can be a real factor and several less expensive options are available: shaving, tweezing, waxing, chemical removal like depilatories may provide you with the needed hair removal.
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