Compare For Laser Hair Removal And Electrolysis - 4
Conclusion
Laser Hair Removal has approved by the FDA for permanent hair reduction. Electrolysis is the only method approved by the FDA for permanent hair removal. The main difference is that electrolysis targets the hair follicle whereas laser targets just the pigment of the hair. Hair follicle is shrink by laser but it is killed by Electrolysis.
Laser work best on light skin and dark hair, Electrolysis can be used on anyone despite their skin or hair color. Currently, there are some lasers successfully remove blonde hairs, but it has not yet perfected them. Perhaps, the Ultrasonic (new technology in 2010) is the hope for blond, grey hair and dark skin in the furture.
The average clearance rate of the hairs was 74% by Laser and 35% by Electrolysis six months after the initial treatment. However, some hairs are stubborn and laser may not be the best choice to remove it. After a series of treatment of Electrolysis, hairs may have been cycled out and not evident.
Electrolysis is invasive and focuses on one hair at a time. It can be a tedious process, which makes it ideal for small areas like the brows, upper lip and chin. Generally, one treatment on the small areas may take 15-30 minutes with an experienced technician and need about 15-30 visits to see the best results. The pain from Electrolysis is greater than laser and it may feel like 20 pricks to your one for laser treatment. Taking a long term view, Electrolysis is more expensive than laser hair removal treatment because of long length treatments.