How does laser hair removal differ from electrolysis and is it permanent?
The main difference between this technology and the traditional method known as electrolysis, is that lasers can treat multiple hair follicles at one time, no longer requiring the need to identify and probe each individual hair follicle, as is done with electrolysis. Laser hair removal is relatively new technology. The FDA has cleared our lasers for permanent hair reduction based on clinical studies with patients. Most people need an average of 5-8 treatments. Hair grows in cycles and subsequent treatments are necessary to treat the follicles that are lying dormant below the surface of the skin. The first laser treatment stimulates dormant follicles into the next phase called anagen, this is the most effective stage in permanent hair reduction. So, therefore the second laser treatment, 6-8 weeks from the first laser treatment is an important treatment. Individual results may vary by treatment.
The biggest difference between Laser Hair Removal and electrolysis is the fact that electrolysis is invasive; it involves the use of a tiny needle that is inserted through the skin and into each hair follicle. Laser Hair Removal involves the use of a laser light that simply pulses on the skin and penetrates through it. Another major difference is the amount of time it takes to complete a session. With Laser Hair Removal you can complete a treatment in less than six months, with electrolysis you will need at least 18 months. In terms of the number of sessions needed with Laser Hair Removal the average client needs approximately five sessions; with electrolysis you will need a minimum of 15 sessions. The FDA approved laser hair removal in 1998 for permanent hair reduction. Laser hair removal has approval for permanent hair reduction and not hair removal because the laser is unable to permanently remove all of your hair in a single secession. Hair grows in three different phases: the Anag
