Latest Research on Laser Hair Removal

There are fundamentally two categories of hair removal routines.

1)  'Permament' procedures look to remove unwanted hair so that it will not regrow. Sometimes these procedures turn out to be semi-permanent and require the process to be repeated again.

2)Temporary hair removal procedures are effective for a week or two and are contingent on the body's normal hair growth cycle.

 A lot of women treat hair removal as a component of their normal makeup routine. Females shave their armpits and legs, form their eyebrows, and have their pubic hairs trimmed or removed to suit today's fashion styles. Some men also shave certain body areas for cosmetic effect, and almost all males shave their facial hair unless they are deliberately growing a full beard, goatee, or moustache. And do not forget that there are medical reasons for removing hair and sometimes hard to understand 'cuz I felt like it' reasons too.

Electrolysis

Electrolysis is a standard treatment that treats each hair follicle separately by injecting a needle into the hair follicle and applying an electric charge. This procedure can be lengthy based upon the location and size of the area where treatments are being applied. This process can be very uncomfortable, and side effects can include the possibility of scaring and infection. Expenditures for this treatment can be as high as $1,000 to $3,000 for the pubic area or legs.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser removal of unwanted hair is an FDA approved procedure which should only be performed by a certified and licensed medical professional. When you are undergoing this procedure, a concentrated laser beam is employed to eliminate the hair follicles. The treatment is a relatively painless procedure that has the best results on those who have light skin and a dark colored hair. It is not recommended if you are deeply tanned. Expect an outlay of about $1,000 for the removal of hair on the face, and a range from $2,000 to $3,000 for hair removal from the pubic area or legs.

Similar to the Laser treatment above, this FDA approved Pulsed Laser treatment employs a pulsed light beam to get rid of the hair follicles. This method is especially effective for eliminating hair from the sensitive armpit and the bikini area. The benefit of this method is that there are no restrictions regarding skin color, tanning, or hair color. Costs range from $500 to $2,000 and up, dependent upon which area of the body is treated.

Temporary Hair Removal

Non permanent removal of unwanted hair techniques include a multitude of hair removal creams, shaving, plucking, waxing, and more unorthodox processes. What a contrast of purpose. While it seems like half the adults are committing billions of dollars to develop new hair, make it soft and shiny, or have it cut just right, the rest of us are sending our money attempting to get rid of it!