Laser Hair Removal / Electrolysis - What's the difference?
July 2, 2008 - 12:39
Hi,
Can someone explain to me what the difference is between laser hair removal and electrolysis?
Candyfloss
July 13, 2008 - 17:52
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laser hair removal and electrolysis
Hi candyfloss,
Ryansmom is totally right - electrolysis uses an needle to "electrocute" your hair cells, while laser hair removal is non-invasive and it is just laser light that penetrates your skin to kill off the hair follicles.
I have had both procedures done, and laser hair removal is much better for large areas of the body, plus it is a lot less painful.
Good luck!
EB
Hi Candyfloss and welcome to the forum :)
Electrolysis and laser hair removal both work by killing off the hair follice or root. Or trying to kill it off ... sometimes it takes a number of treatments before the hair stops growing back!
With electrolysis they use a needle to direct electricity to the hair follice, while lasers target the follicle without the need to have anything physically stuck into your skin!
Good luck!
Ryansmom