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Hair Removal Electrolysis Vs Laser

Is Laser Hair Removal Less Invasive than Waxing; Does it Last Longer?

Humans, like any other mammals, have hair that grows all over their bodies.  For some people the hair is less obvious or grows more sparsely, but many men and women alike struggle with excessive hair growth which can be unattractive or a downright nuisance.  Some individuals struggle with unwanted hair growth from the time they are adolescents, and the daily routine of shaving or weekly waxing can feel like more trouble than it is worth.

Professional hair removal services available through cosmetic surgeons are less time-consuming, and allow you to go for longer periods of time between treatments.  But even professional waxing can have its pitfalls.  Another, more technologically advanced option is laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal has become popular in recent years particularly for individuals who have had negative reactions to waxing or who are looking for a more permanent solution to their hairy areas.

Waxing vs. Lasers: Invasiveness

Both waxing and laser hair removal have been describe as non-invasive procedures.  This means that nothing is inserted under the skin to remove the hairs.  It does not mean that there may not be slight discomfort involved in either procedure.  Some patients feel that waxing is more painful because the hair is torn out of the skin across a larger area.  Laser hair removal covers about an inch of skin at a time, and doesn’t pull the hair out, but causes it to fall out.  Because of this, many people feel that laser hair removal is less invasive than waxing.

Waxing vs. Lasers: Frequency

Laser hair removal has been approved as “permanent” by the FDA.  This means that the follicles treated by laser removal are permanently gone.  It doesn’t mean, however, that new hair won’t grow in the treated area.  Waxing, on the other hand, doesn’t kill the hair follicle, but simply removes the existing hair.  Most people find that waxing has to be repeated every 4-6 weeks.  On average, patients find it necessary to return for laser hair removal 1-2 times a year.

Laser hair removal works better on course, dark hair, and is not recommended for fine or light hair.  The greater the contrast between the color of your skin and the color of the hair being removed, the better the result will be.  Many cosmetic surgeons prefer to couple laser hair removal with electrolysis, which is more beneficial for removing fine and light hairs.

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