Laser Hair Removal and Electrolysis Difference

Many of us would love to find a way to remove hair and never have to shave again. Two types of hair removal that are becoming more and more popular are Laser Hair Removal and Electrolysis. Both techniques are much different from one another and choosing which is best for you before jumping into it is very important.

Laser hair removal is done by moving a laser over the area where the hair is. As the laser is moved, the light goes through the skin and pigmentation and then is absorbed by the hair follicles. Although it is not completely understood how this damages the hair follicles, it is believed that the heat from the laser breaks apart the follicles. Over the course of 2 to 3 months, the hair will start falling out. The pain associated with this procedure is much like a rubber bank popping the skin. Laser hair removal is usually 4 treatments being eight weeks apart from one another.

There are several things to take into account before choosing laser hair removal because it does not work for everyone. It works best on people who have light/fair skin with darker hair. The darker the skin, the more likely the laser will absorb into the skin before making it to the hair follicles. If you are looking for immediate results, this procedure is not for you as it can take up to a year before seeing the full results. There is also a chance that your skin could be burned due to the laser which will cause brown spots to appear. A slight loss of skin pigmentation is also a possible side effect.