There are thousands of people looking into the laser vs. electrolysis treatment research today. They are considered to be the top 2 options when you’re ready to utilize a permanent hair removal solution. Today we want to summarize the information revolving around both of them.

How does it Work?
When you use electrolysis hair removal treatments, it’s done through taking a needle and penetrating the skin into your hair follicle. If you go with a laser procedure you won’t need any needles, because the only thing entering the skin will be a laser beam. If you want electrolysis done, an electric current shoots through the needle, which is uncomfortable. Obviously with a laser removal no such issues are at hand.

The Cost
Prices are going to vary depending on the clinic and the characteristics that pertain to your particular issue.

-Session duration
- Number of sessions
-Pricing of each session
-Area to be treated

Now, an important area to cover is that the duration process is different between laser hair removal and electrolysis. We’ll get into that shortly, but for now it’s important to know for the information ahead. We will tell you though that if you’re looking for a hair removal procedure that is laser based, the completion time is usually around 3-4 treatments.

Efficiency
Okay, when you’re dealing with electrolysis, you have to think about how effective it has been over the years. It’s important to remember that this has been around for 120 years, yet there is still not guarantee you will enjoy permanent hair removal. Laser clinics offer a 30%-40% hair reduction after the treatment is complete. The best part here is you are able to take care of bigger areas like the back, chest and legs.

Procedures and Pain
This is a great question that many people are looking to find the answer. The truth is if you go with a laser removal treatment it is considered non-invasive. This means there isn’t an uncomfortable stimulus directly. Electrolysis can be extremely painful to the initiation process of the needle and the nerves in the skin as it takes place. If you have sensitive skin it can even be more painful. Let’s just put it this way…if you try electrolysis you are assured some sort of pain.

Are they Risk Free?
Is anything really risk free? Even though you probably guessed that the laser hair removal option is your best choice, you could still see redness, scarring and possible darkening of the skin after a treatment. It’s not a permanent issue, but simply a side effect as they eventually fade away. Electrolysis has the possibility of causing infections, as well as other issues. If the procedure isn’t done properly it could be even worse.

How many Sessions are Needed?
So, we already told you that a laser treatment will be 3-4 sessions’ long right? Maybe that sounds a little lengthy for you? If so you can always try electrolysis instead. The problem here is they require a specific amount of “successful” sessions before the treatment is complete. How does that make you feel? Does it mean it could not work on several occasions and take years to complete? You do not want to know the answer to that question.

Conclusion
While all this is very informative and you can see that laser hair removal is the better option, it’s still not a complete guarantee. There is no procedure that will be 100% effective in removing your hair. It’s just that if these are the best two options, it would be wise to go with the laser clinics.

Ingrid B. Preube
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