For anyone interested in a long-term solution for unwanted hair in certain areas of the body (or face), laser hair removal is naturally the first thing that comes to mind. But cosmetic technology is always adapting and evolving, and hair removal patients have more options today than ever before. Here at our Hair Removal Center, we perform both laser hair removal and electrolysis treatments in order to ensure each patient we treat is able to find the right hair removal treatment for their specific needs. To help elaborate on these terrific aesthetic options, we wanted to take some time today to discuss the differences between our laser hair removal and electrolysis treatments.

Laser Hair Removal Treatments:

• Utilizes high-heat lasers to deliver energy that is able to damage the hair follicles in the treated area to significantly stifle hair growth.
• Light energy specifically targets the darker pigments found in the hair, so the treatment is especially effective for darker hair colors, and is not effective for gray, blonde, or red hair.
• Over time and after enough treatments, the root of affected hair follicles will be damaged to the point of no longer growing, thus eliminating new hair growth in the area.
• Highly effective for areas all over the body including the back, chest, arms, legs, underarms, face, bikini line and much more.

Electrolysis Treatments:

• A precise hair removal technique that uses a very small metal probe to deliver low-level electric pulses to individual hair follicles.
• This energy then heats up and destroys follicles, one by one without piercing the surface of the skin.
• Especially helpful for people with light or white, fine hair and smaller areas like the chin or face.

Here at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, our hair removal experts perform both laser hair removal and electrolysis treatments to better convenience our patients. Both treatments can eliminate the need for shaving, waxing, or other short-term hair removal methods over time. Both typically require multiple treatment sessions in order to achieve ideal results. And most importantly, both require an experienced hair removal expert in order to achieve the safest experience and most effective long-term results.

There are many factors to take into account when determining the right hair removal method for your needs. Our hope is that this information will serve as a simple, but helpful starting point for anyone looking for a long-term solution to their excess hair issues. For more information or to schedule a hair removal appointment with one of our licensed hair removal specialists or a dermatology appointment with one of our board-certified dermatologists or physician assistants, contact Dermatology Associates of Atlanta today. You can also follow along with us on Facebook and Instagram for more skin care tips and practice updates.