Compare For Laser Hair Removal And Electrolysis - 3
Side Effects
Laser :
It is low incidence of side effects which need much less after treatment care. Redness, darkening of skin or scarring are temporary effects which fade out in a given time.
Electrolysis :
After having Electrolysis, people has to take care of skin in a specific way. Studies have shown that long lasting skin damage can ensue if specific protection is not given to the skin. The other problem of being an invasive technique is the skin infections which can become worse if they are transmitted infections and they become systemic infections. In electrolysis the current flowing through the needle can result into electric shock but laser is obviously can not.
Pain Factor
The pain from Electrolysis is greater than laser and it may feel like 20 pricks to your one for laser treatment.
Laser :
It is non-invasive so there is no directly painful stimulus. It resembles a rubber band snapping against the skin.
Electrolysis :
Electrolysis being a skin penetrating method initiates a painful stimulus with every removing hair because of presence of sensory nerve endings in the skin.
Appearance After Treatment
Laser :
Redness like a sunburn. May blister if laser is performed on newly suntanned skin.
Electrolysis :
Redness, hive / mosquito bite-like appearance and occasionally, some scabbing may occur.