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Do You Still Get Electrolysis for Hair Removal?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Carlo Rob Bernardino, MD
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There are not many friends using electrolysis. Actually, only 1 gf is still doing it. Every one else is doing laser hair removel. Is electrolysis outdated technique for hair removing?
2 answers to Do You Still Get Electrolysis for Hair Removal?
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Electrolysis versus laser hair removal
Laser hair removal is typically more efficient and patients tolerate it better than electrolysis when treating large areas of hair growth. However, for localized hair growth, recurrent hair growth after laser treatments, or when treating around areas sensitive to laser light such as the eyes, electrolysis makes more sense,
Carlo Rob Bernardino, MD
Monterey Oculoplastic Surgeon
Monterey Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Electrolysis vs. Laser Hair Removal
With advancements in laser hair removal, most hair types can be treated with laser and thus electrolysis has lost popularity. Electrolysis does have application in patients with residual hair after laser hair removal, blond hair, red hair, or white hair.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon