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Are Permanent Hair Removal Solutions Really Permanent?

By: James Smith

Are you getting sick of perpetually shaving, waxing, plucking and regard permanent hair removal as a saviour? If you think permanent hair removal will resolve your hair problems forever, brace yourself for the truth. NOTHING's really permanent.

"What? Permanent hair removal is not really that permanent?" Yeah, you heard it right. Many the popular hair removal processes you see in the marketplace today only hold in hair growth for a certain time period. Afterwards, you'd in all likelihood have to go through another course of treatment. That's why experts in the industry define "permanent" as being able to last 12 months or more without having to wax or shave again.

Though 12 months doesn't seem too long, the time savings from shaving, waxing and plucking for 12 months would make most people happy to just go for a course of treatment every year. I know I'll be happy.

Using the industry definition of permanence as a guideline, don't be surprised to find how limiting your choices can be. After all, there aren't many methods that can totally destroy the hair follicle's ability to grow and regenerate hair clinically. Besides, people react differently to different procedures. Some consumers may have regrowth in less than 12 months whereas a small minority doesn't even react to the treatment the least bit! Let's run through 2 most commonly regarded permanent hair removal methods and appraise their viability.

2 Popular Permanent Hair Removal Methods

(1) Electrolysis Treatments

Believe it or not, electrolysis is the ONLY method that's clinically proven to remove one's hairs permanently for most people. But if it's not adminstratered correctly, the patient runs the risk of scarring!

This method utilizes an electric current which penetrates through the skin's exterior onto a hair follicle without being detrimental to the skin. Heat created in the process destructs the follicle. Patients have successfully used this method to control hair growth for periods averaging 3 to 12 months. Though hair will eventually grow back, this is still comparatively, a good choice for people with active life-styles. Be aware that multiple sessions are often needed to bring about this effect. Particularly when you're treating a large patch. They can also be pricey. Some electrologists charge about $500 for each course! So if you've a tight budget, other options may be more viable. This method can also be quite painful for some people.

(2) Laser Treatments & Flash Lamp

Opposed to what is commonly believed, laser treatments doesn't remove your hairs for good. Instead, it permanently reduces them. What? Permanently reduce? How's that different from permanently remove?

Clinical studies has shown that laser treatments can reduce the size and lighten the colour of the hairs. Unlike electrolysis, it doesn't destruct the follicle. Instead, it targets the pigmentation within the hair follicles and hence is a better process for people with lighter skin tones and darker hair.

Flash lamp treatments like the IPL (or Intense Pulsed Light has similar effects as laser except that it's comparatively faster and less expensive. Debates over its effectiveness (relative to laser) are rampant but the conclusion is there are no major differences.

About the author

James is a freelancer who has written for many established websites and publications. For more info on Electrolysis hair removal treatments or to find out how does laser hair removal work, check this Permanent Hair Removal guide.

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