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February 26th, 2010 by John VanOoyen

While electrolysis has been around for many years, laser hair removal is becoming a viable option for many. We’ll take a look at both methods of hair removal and help you determine the best for your situation and needs.

Laser hair removal is currently the hottest hair removal method on the market. The advancement of laser technology in other fields has led to the availability of laser hair removal. The laser kills the hair at it’s base with a wavelength of energy.

The beauty of laser hair removal is that after relatively few treatments, the hair is dead and the treated part of the body will not have to be revisited. Another bonus is that since the laser slows hair growth better than other methods, treatments can be farther apart.

Laser hair removal may seem like the most appealing hair removal procedure but there is a downside. Since laser hair removal is a relatively new procedure and can be high in demand compared to the number of specialists licensed to practice the procedure, the cost of laser hair treatments can be relatively high. In comparison to the other methods of hair removal, laser hair removal is by far the most costly.

A method similar to laser hair removal but that has been around much longer is that of electrolysis. When removing hair by electrolysis, the technician uses a needle that projects an electric current into the hair follicle, killing it at the root. By sending the current directly to the root of the hair follicle it prevents hair from growing back in the same spot.

Although it may take longer than laser hair removal, electrolysis is another way to permanently remove hair in a certain area. Like laser hair removal, this takes a number of repeat appointments for treatment. Electrolysis often requires treatment for anywhere up to a year to a year and a half for the hair to be completely removed. Like laser hair treatment, electrolysis can cause some discomfort and pain during treatment when the electric current is killing the hair follicle but it should not last longer than a few minutes after the treatment has ended.

Both hair removal methods are good options, but laser hair removal stands out. You can achieve the same results as electrolysis but with fewer treatments spread out over a longer time period. The only problem may be finding a laser removal technician with room in her schedule…Update- Available now, are FDA approved home laser hair removal systems.

Want to find out more about Laser Hair Removal Systems, then visit Suzanne Johnson’s site on how to choose the best Laser Hair Removal Machines for your needs.