Electrolysis offers permanent solutions for unwanted hair growth. Safe for all skin and hair colors, electrolysis offers long-term solutions without risk.
Laser hair removal can be more cost-effective and usually only requires a handful of treatment sessions for optimal results.
Both treatments may cause discomfort due to electric current or needles, as well as redness, swelling or scarring.
1. Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is one of the most sought-after noninvasive cosmetic treatments for reducing and eliminating unwanted body hair. It boasts an extremely high satisfaction rate; more than one million procedures were completed in 2016 in the U.S. alone! While it works on all skin tones and types, results may take more sessions for those with lighter complexions who also have dark locks.
Laser treatment involves using light from a laser to destroy hair follicles that produce new strands of hair, by targeting pigment in their cells to raise their temperature and reach destruction point. Once they reach this threshold, their production ceases. Regrowth after laser therapy generally appears finer and lighter in color than before treatment began.
Clients should take oral painkillers before the procedure in order to manage any discomfort and avoid waxing, plucking, or applying sunless skin creams in the area that will be treated at least six weeks before.
Laser hair removal can be costly as most insurance plans don’t cover it. The price varies based on the size and number of sessions required to treat an area; though not a permanent solution, clients must continue regular sessions in order to prevent their hair from returning.
Electrolysis offers an alternative method for hair removal with similar results, using needles to directly insert into hair follicles and destroy them. Although slower and requiring multiple treatments than laser hair removal, electrolysis may still result in complications like scarring or changes to pigmentation of skin pigmentation.
Electrolysis can be uncomfortable as needles are inserted directly into each hair follicle. Furthermore, electrolysis sessions must be spaced out over several months or years for maximum effectiveness and may need annual touch ups to maintain effectiveness; however, its long-term results are attractive to some individuals.
2. Electrolysis
Estimates suggest that every minute in America someone searches for an end solution to unwanted body hair. Laser and Electrolysis both offer long-term solutions; with electrolysis requiring multiple sessions over an extended period.
At your treatment session, an electrologist–typically a dermatologist–will insert a thin needle into each individual hair follicle and administer an electric current through them, damaging them enough that future hair growth is inhibited. You may be offered topical numbing gel to help ease discomfort; although some people report feeling some sort of stinging or prickling sensation during this procedure it typically doesn’t cause more distress than waxing or getting bee stings.
Laser hair removal may be slightly less painful than electrolysis; however, both treatments require numbing creams to minimize discomfort. The primary difference lies in that lasers heat each individual follicle individually while electrolysis uses an electrical current heating and destroying each one piecemeal; consequently, electrolysis takes a bit longer with sessions taking anywhere from 30-120 minutes per treatment session.
Before receiving either treatment, it’s crucial that you refrain from shaving or using razors in the weeks prior. Doing so could result in folliculitis – small clusters of pimples around each hair follicle caused by bacteria getting inside them and irritating it – which in turn irritates nearby skin and may lead to redness and swelling.
Prevent infection before appointments by using a quality, gentle cleanser containing antibacterial ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid; such products could help you stay fresh during your visit to the dermatologist.
Electrolysis and laser treatments both work effectively on all skin types, hair colors and body areas; however, when treating larger treatment areas such as legs or backs it’s wiser to opt for laser sessions as they’re typically faster and more comfortable.
3. Tria Beauty
The Tria Beauty is an FDA-cleared laser hair removal device you can use at home, powered by diode laser technology used by dermatologists to rapidly reduce unwanted hair. It has an intuitive user-friendly interface that enables users to select between five energy level settings; additionally it is safe for all body areas; but please keep in mind that home laser devices like Tria do not permanently eliminate hair follicles but only reduce them so more may grow back over time.
Rechargeable and cord-free, the device makes for convenient on-the-go use. Equipped with a battery indicator and lasting for approximately 30 minutes before needing charging again (this typically takes several hours). Light and easy to hold with ergonomic design features; many users have reported discomfort from its use requiring some to return it due to pain; it is advised that you apply topical numbing agent prior to using for best results.
Tria’s primary downsides include not working well on darker skin tones, its inability to target small spaces like eyebrows due to having only a limited treatment window and limited treatment capacity, as well as limited return policy should there be an adverse reaction. The company does provide an exchange or return policy should any problems arise with using the device.
This device claims to deliver permanent hair reduction in just six treatments; however, this may be misleading as true permanent results are only achievable via electrolysis; even professional services only guarantee that hair won’t grow back after a certain number of sessions; how many sessions depends on factors like hair type and thickness as well as skin color – this means both at-home epilators and laser hair removal devices should only ever be considered temporary options.
4. Silk’n
Hairless bodies may not top every woman’s wishlist of beauty goals, but for many it is an absolute necessity. Shaving daily — or more often for those with sensitive skin — can be time-consuming and can even cause pain during this tedious routine.
Laser treatment can produce impressively soft and silky skin; however, the costs and side effects may be prohibitive for some individuals. IPL devices provide an at-home alternative that is both affordable and safe: emitting pulses of light that penetrate the skin to reach hair follicles until eventually their activity ceases, producing long-term results.
Silk’n at-home laser hair removal devices come equipped with unique features and benefits, each catering to specific skin tones. To narrow down your options, we suggest selecting a device capable of detecting skin tone as well as coming equipped with an additional “safe” mode that shuts off in case it proves too strong for your skin tone. Furthermore, extra gentle or sensitive settings may prevent unnecessary pain sensation for those particularly susceptible to irritation.
Silk’n Titan All-Ways is a full-body IPL device that not only permanently removes unwanted hair but also works to reduce wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. Utilizing innovative collagen and elastin remodeling technology, it tightens skin from within for noticeably firmer looking skin that exudes health with vibrant color and glow.
To use the Silk’n Flash & Go Express, first shave the area to be treated and position the device over your face or body and press its button. From there you can move or glide the device across smaller or larger areas depending on your personal preference; once complete it will turn itself off automatically. FDA certified for facial hair removal use as well as use on legs, bikini lines and underarms – plus many more!
