How does electrolysis compare to laser hair removal?
Laser vs. Electrolysis: A Comparison
How does electrolysis compare to laser hair removal?
Well, that depends if you want permanent hair removal or if you’re willing to settle for a temporary solution, at best. That’s because electrolysis is the only hair removal method recognized as permanent by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And laser is a hair reduction method that is only temporary.
Here’s how they stack up against each other in 5 key areas:
Permanence
Laser is NOT permanent hair removal and is only considered as “hair reduction” by the FDA.
Electrolysis is the only method recognized as “permanent hair removal” by the FDA.
Advantage: Electrolysis permanent hair removal
Cost Effectiveness
Laser is NOT permanent, so you’ll have to keep doing it over and over again.
Electrolysis is a great investment in yourself because it is the only permanent solution.
Advantage: Electrolysis permanent hair removal
Hair and Skin Type
Laser is less effective for dark skinned/dark haired individuals or those with light-colored hair.
Electrolysis works on all hair and skin colors and types including blond, red and gray hair.
Advantage: Electrolysis permanent hair removal
Level of Comfort
Laser can be painful, with the possibility of mild to significant irritation and skin discoloration.
With electrolysis, comfort varies by patient. And the level of comfort can be increased by adjustments to treatment settings, as well as through hydration, relaxation and other methods.
Advantage: Electrolysis permanent hair removal
Body Area
Laser is not recommended for your eyebrows.
From unwanted facial hair, including your eyebrows — to your legs, arms, back, neck, ears, bikini lines, underarms, stomach, toes and feet — electrolysis works on all areas of the body.
Advantage: Electrolysis permanent hair removal
As you can see, in each of these important considerations electrolysis is the clear winner over laser.
However, while electrolysis is undoubtedly the best choice, it won’t be effective unless it's performed properly. Therefore, you'll also want to select an experienced, highly trained electrologist because, after all, it’s the difference in the electrologist's techniques that will produce the best results. This is why so many satisfied clients rely on Hanna's 30+ years of experience permanently removing hair with a gentle touch.
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