Which Is Better, Electrolysis Or Laser Hair Removal
Russel Barrows | October 24, 2010When talking about laser hair removers, there are two different types. Both employ light to generate heat. There are laser type hair removers that use an actual laser and there are IPL or Intense Pulsed Light units that use a high intensity xenon light. Both units are usually called laser hair removal systems as the work by the same principle of using high intensity light to generate heat that acts on the hair follicle. The heat is repeatedly applied until the follicle is disabled resulting in permanent hair loss.
Laser hair removers have been around since the mid 70s. Recently, the devices have become small enough to be available to the general public for home use. This style is known as the Personal Laser Hair Remover. The Personal Laser Hair Removal System is accepted as safe by dermatologist and these home units have the same success rate at permanent hair removal as the laser treatments provided by your physician.
Photothermolysis or heating through light energy is the principle behind laser hair removers. The laser light specifically acts upon the hair follicle by passing through the skin. By re-applying the laser, the heat from the light will inhibit the follicle resulting in permanent hair removal. Light skinned, dark haired users are the ideal candidates as the laser more easily penetrates the skin to act on the follicle. Men and women alike have successfully used laser hair remover on most parts of their bodies.
Multiple treatments are required for permanent hair removal. The number of treatments varies with the individual and the type of device used. You can expect to see results after as few as two treatments and permanent hair removal after as few as five treatments. This again varies from person to person depending on the skin color and type of hair being removed. Each treatment is spaced by between two and 10 weeks depending on each individuals response to the treatment. Normally, you will wait until the hair you have treated falls out until you apply the next treatment. Normal side effects during treatment include redness, swelling and itching of the treatment area. Most user report little to no discomfort.
You can expect to pay between $200 and $100 dollars for your unit depending on the accessories included in the kit. Each unit has a different sized application area. Those with larger lamps can treat a larger area decreasing the time required for each area but will also cost more.
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