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Electrolysis & Laser Hair Removal Dangers
Don’t worry if you do not understand your options for removing unwanted hair. Your choices may all look alike but in reality, they are very different. When comparing laser hair removal to electrolysis you know both will remove your unwanted hair but the results will vary depending on the user. You should understand the differences between the two methods so we will now discuss what makes them each a unique choice for hair removal.
Electrolysis involves going after each individual hair one at a time by inserting an extremely fine needle into each individual hair follicle. An electric current cauterizes the blood vessel that would otherwise cause the hair to grow back eliminating the possibility of regrowth. Electrolysis is not a totally pain free procedure and has been compared to the feeling of a static electricity shock. It can also be expensive costing around $100 per hour for the treatment. Due to the fact this is a time-consuming as well as costly procedure, electrolysis is generally not suitable for large areas such as the legs, hips, and thighs.
Electrolysis will cost more than laser hair removal. Each treatment is approximately $50 for a 30 minute treatment. One disadvantage is that you will need 10 to 15 treatments to achieve permanent hair removal.
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.