How Effective is Laser Removal of Facial Hair?

Whether you suffer from hair growth conditions like hypertrichosis or hirsutism, or your hair is growing in locations where it should not, there are a number of effective hair removal alternatives that meet your needs. There are for all intents and purposes two types of hair removal procedures.

I.  'Permament' routines seek to remove unwanted hair so that it will not regrow. Sometimes these methods are only semi-permanent and require the process to be repeated over a period of time.

II.  Temporary hair removal techniques work for for a limited time and are subject to the body's metabolic rate and resulting hair growth rate.

 Many females handle hair removal as a normal part of their cosmetic reimen. They shave their underarms and legs, shape their eyebrows, and have their pubic hairs groomed or taken off to take advantage of today's fashion styles. Some men also shave some areas for cosmetic puposes, and most adult and adolescent males shave their faces unless they are deliberately growing a beard, goatee, or moustache. And do not forget that there are medical reasons for removing hair and the not uncommon 'i just wanted to' reasons as well.

Electrolysis is a standard treatment that treats each hair follicle separately by inserting a needle into the hair follicle and applying an electric charge. This process can require multiple treatments based upon the dimension of the area undergoing treatment. This procedure can be painful, and side effects can include infection and scarring occasionally. Expenses can be as high as $1,000 to $3,000 for the pubic area or legs.

Laser removal of unwanted hair is an FDA approved process which should only be performed by a licensed and trained professional. Though this process is somewhat complex essentially, a small laser beam is used to kill the hair follicles. The treatment is a relatively painless procedure that has the best results on patients who have light colored skin and a dark colored hair. Deeply tanned individuals should not use this treatment. Expect an outlay of about $1,000 for the removal of hair around the face area, and a range from $2,000 to $3,000 for removal of unwanted hair from the legs and pubic area.

A more advanced laser treatment, this FDA approved Pulsed Laser process employs a pulsed light beam to kill the hair follicles. This method is especially effective for getting rid of hair from the underarms and the bikini area. There are no restrictions regarding skin fairness, tanning, or color of hair. Outlays for this procedure are from $500 to $2,000 and up, dependent upon the treatment area.

Temporary hair removal methods include a multitude of hair removal creams, shaving, plucking, waxing, and more exotic processes. What a contrast of purpose. While millions of balding and hair thinning people are spending billions of dollars to nurture new hair, make it shiny and healthy, or have it cut just right, the remainder of us are spending our dollars attempting to get rid of it!