Laser Hair Removal vs. Electrolysis

Laser hair removal and electrolysis are both effective and permanent -- when performed correctly. For thick, dark hair -- on any skin type -- lasers will be faster and less costly because many hairs are treated simultaneously. For fine, blond, red or gray hair, lasers will not be effective and electrolysis is a good option.

We have had the candela gentle lase for hair removal, and also an aesthetician for electrolysis available for the last couple of years. Patients that used to get electroylsis are so mauch happier with LHR.

Laser hair removal in many patients can be almost permanent(there may be some minimal regrowth over many years requiring perhaps yearly "maintenance" tx). The more pigment the hair has the better and quicker the results will be. The energy created by the laser seeks the pigment in the "root" of the hair and heats up the follicle. Unfortunately if there is no pigment, grey or blonde hair it doesnt work.

In those patients with blond or gray hair electrolysis may be helpful. Electrolysis isnt permanent and will require maintenance tx.

Laser hair removal is clinically indicated for permanent hair removal or permanent hair reduction. This cannot be said for electrolysis, which provides a temporary reduction in hair follicle growth.

Second, unlike electrolysis, laser hair removal targets many hair follicles at once, thus expediting treatment time in individuals. Electrolysis works one by one on hair follicles.