Hair Removal Process

There are two types of procedures which are popular amongst the masses, in terms of hair removal. Following are the explanations on those processes.

Electrolysis

When a thin metal probe is inserted into a hair follicle without puncturing the skin, then the process is called as Electrolysis. In this procedure, a low intensity electrical energy pulse is pushed into a hair follicle which causes hair to fall out. The same process is to be repeated on the desired area, hair by hair.

Laser Hair removal

In the laser hair removal process, a Pulsating light beam is used for inducing damage to the melanin present in the hair. When the melanin is heated, it starts burning, causing the hair follicle to stop producing hair. A laser beam is targeted on a larger proportion in order to perish many hair follicles in a single time.

What are the Uses?

An electrolysis is useful for everyone, it’s suitability is not bound with skin color or type as it directly targets the hair follicles, rather than the pigment of the skin or hair. It is better suited for small portions as it has to treat individual hair follicles.

However, laser is best suited to those with light skin tone than dark skin as it targets the melanin (pigment) of the hair. Therefore, it is a possibility that laser may produce harm to those with darker skin and not give optimal results. Moreover, Laser is used for treating both small and large parts of the body, no distinction in this aspect.

Sessions

A session got electrolysis can be lengthy as it has to treat each hair follicle individually. Therefore, the sessions lasts for 15-60 minutes, depending upon the area that is being treated usually 15-30 treatments over an interval of one month is recommended for permanent hair removal. However, it is different for different people for quite a number of reasons.

A laser hair removal procedure is also used for permanent hair loss and reduction. Somewhere from six to eight treatments in an interval of four to eight weeks can fulfill the requirement of permanent hair loss. A single laser hair removal session lasts for 15-90 minutes, depending upon the area that is being treated.

Pain Factor

In an Electrolysis, there can be a slight discomfort and feeling of uneasiness, expected while undergoing an electrolysis procedure. Brief pinching and feeling of warmth can be felt but it only lasts for a few minutes and then it dissolves.

Talking about laser hair removal process, it is usually expected to observe some slight discomfort. During each light pulse, a mild snap and sensation of heat can be felt. Chilled Tip of the laser is supposed to cool the skin before each pulse heats it up, on order to reduce discomfort.

Effectiveness

Electrolysis is a well known process of permanent hair removal, that accounts for being an effective procedure for all hair colors and types.

Laser hair removal treatment is a very effective procedure for permanent hair loss, however, it has a limited scope as it only works on brown and black hair. It shows inability to perfectly perform laser on lighter pigment. There can be seen some hair regrowth, even after the treatments, therefore, in order to maintain the results, it is advisable to take occasional sessions for Laser hair removal for sustainable hair reduction.

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