Permanent Hair Removal Solutions

A permanent hair removal solution has been sought for centuries, but the development of laser hair removal techniques has changed all that.  There have been many temporary techniques developed, like shaving, waxing, and plucking, all with their own disadvantages.  

Then came electrolysis - a more permanent hair removal solution where each hair is treated individually.  As you can imagine, this procedure became very tedious and time-consuming.  Because of the fact that each hair had to be treated individually, only small areas of hair could be removed at any one session.  The investment of time to treat a larger area, like the legs or back, became almost prohibitive. 

On the other hand, a major benefit of the hair removal lasers is that they can treat large numbers of hair follicles at the same time.  This results in a much faster permanent hair removal treatment process with much better results.  An added benefit is that hair removal lasers safely remove your unwanted hair without damaging the sensitive pores and layers of skin.

The laser hair removal process is a non-invasive method of photoepilation that doesn't require chemical creams or needles. The basic advantages of laser hair removal include:

• The laser hair removal technique is deemed safe, when performed by licensed medical professionals
   
• The process is relatively painless as compared to other methods
  
• The majority of patients experience long-lasting hair reduction or even permanent hair removal results
  
• The laser method is fast for removing large areas of unwanted hair, such as the back or legs

The speed of the laser treatment in combination with long-lasting results has made laser hair removal a popular option.  This is understandable when you realize that removing hair from the back with a laser usually takes only about an hour.  In contrast, a full back hair removal with electrolysis can take up to 125 hours over a number of sessions.

Are there any disadvantages to laser hair removal?  Perhaps the most common issue we hear about laser hair removal is that some patients may experience minor hair re-growth.  However, this hair usually grows back finer and lighter in color and additional treatments may be required.  Possible side effects are extremely rare but may include damage to the surrounding healthy tissue.  This comes in the form of burns, redness, scars and swelling. The process is also not as effective on unpigmented (gray) hairs and red or blonde hair.

Overall, laser is the most effective technique for permanent hair removal that exists today.  As laser technology continues to develop, you should expect an even more efficient and effective permanent hair removal process to be available in the near term.