Comparing Electrolysis Hair Removal Versus Alternative Methods

Excess hair removal is a deep concern for many people. Excess hair removal was not as recognized as it is now merely a generation ago. Nevertheless methods for hair removal had been around for centuries. The most popular procedure is possibly electrolysis. Electrolysis was first used to get rid of hair in 1875 by an ophthalmologist named Dr. Charles E. Michael on a person to remove an ingrown eyelash. Undesirable hair is often hereditary. It is also a result of hormone levels, by certain medications and ailments. Hair on women's upper lip and limbs are examples. There are several methods available to get rid of unwanted hair. Electrolysis is the most popular of them. It's known as the only hair removal technique that is permanent.

The various techniques available are discussed against electrolysis here.

The simplest process is shaving. But shaving can cause ingrown hair in the pubic areas. Electrolysis prevents all further hair growth through completely destroying the hair follicles.

Tweezing is another easy technique but a very painful one. It is effective as long as there are only a few hairs to get rid of. Plucking can cause scars and ingrown hair. Neither scars nor ingrown hair is a problem with electrolysis.

Waxing is a method where wax is applied on the skin and pulled off once dry. The wax pulls out unwanted hair while being plucked off. The process is painful and can trigger skin soreness and scars especially for sensitive skin. Electrolysis causes very little discomfort and no itchiness.

Threading is a method where unwanted hair is pulled out using a loop of cotton thread. Although inexpensive it can cause folliculitis, reddening and scars.

Sugaring is an ancient Middle Eastern procedure where a paste or gel made out of sugar, lemon juice and water is placed on the skin in the direction of growth and pulled off in the opposite direction. It is also a bit painful and can cause soreness and infection. Again these are not problems using electrolysis.

Depilation is a procedure where unwanted hair is removed by applying over the counter chemicals in the form of cream. The chemicals might cause scars and infections which are not caused by electrolysis.

Oral medicine like the Food and Drug Administration approved Vaniqa is good in all respects only that it retards hair growth however does not get rid of unwanted hair while electrolysis permanently removes unwanted hair.

Laser technique where the pigment of hair is destroyed by means of laser beams is a very preferred method. However it does not work in light colored hair like grey or blond hair. However electrolysis works in all types of hair.

Thus it's clearly seen that electrolysis is in almost all options superior than any other hair removal method. It's the least painless. It also does not have any long term unintended side effects such as scarring. Neither does it trigger any infection. It works on all people and is the only hair removal system accepted as being permanent by the Food and Drug Administration as well as the American Medical Association. On the other hand it is a time consuming and expensive process as it takes anywhere between 15 and 30 sessions to complete the process and each session costs about$ 45. Unless you are looking for a short-term option electrolysis is what you need to choose.

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