Two Types of Permanent Hair Removal
Permanent hair removal is supposed to mean forever but unfortunately, some hair removal methods are not successful. These techniques often only check for regrowth after nine weeks, which is far too short to determine permanent results. While this may seem adequate, its fault is the fact that hair growth is cyclical and nine weeks is not long enough.
Three hairs exist in each hair follicle and each hair grows to a length that is predetermined by the persons genetic heritage. Once the hair has grown to its maximum length it will go into a resting stage for a few months. At this point the second hair will begin growing and push the ‘resting’ hair out of the follicle. This normal pattern of hair growth is responsible for waxing failing as a permanent hair removal method. Generally waxing will only last about nine weeks.
Most permanent hair removal techniques that advertise themselves as permanent will often only last about a year or maybe a bit more. Of course treating your unsightly hair problem once a year is still a more convenient solution than the more traditional methods like waxing, shaving and plucking. Luckily, with the medical advancements in hair removal there are now two methods that are considered permanent.
When you destroy the hair follicles ability to regrow hair you can consider the event permanent. Electrolysis, when done correctly, will have this effect. There are two main types of permanent hair removal – electrolysis and laser hair removal.
Electrolysis is the method of passing a tiny needle into the hair follicle and destroying it with either direct or alternating electrical current. The electric current is passed down a metal rod that is covered with a conductive gel or cream and is held by the patient as it destroy the hair follicle. This is a time consuming procedure because it can take a minute or longer for each follicle. Even with the long period for each follicle, this process will need to be repeated at 6-8 week intervals to ensure a permanent solution.
IPL hair removal is also considered permanent and with its advanced technology is considered a better alternative to electrolysis. The heat from the laser will destroy the hair follicles without harming any skin or other tissues. This type of hair removal must also be completed over a course of 6-10 sessions placed about 6-9 weeks apart.
While the ultimate decision will be based on your confidence in your treatment center, it may also come down to pricing. The average laser hair removal cost, per session, is around $456 and when you multiply that by 6-10 sessions you can see how quickly it adds up. While the alternative is not cheap it is a more affordable alternative albeit with a reduced success percentage.
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