If you're 1 of the millions of people who have hair growing where you
don't want it, today's good news is, you have a wide range of effective
hair removal options available to you.
Reasons For Hair Removal
People's reasons for wanting hair removed run the gamut from medical
necessity to "just because I feel like it." Many women include hair
removal as part of their normal cosmetic routine. They shave their legs
and underarms, pluck their eyebrows, and have pubic hair trimmed or
removed to accommodate today's fashions.
Most men shave their facial hair, and men sometimes shave their body
hair for cosmetic purposes, as well. To enhance their performance,
their appearance, or both, many athletes -- particularly swimmers and
body builders -- will undergo hair removal procedures.
Some people with hair growth disorders like hypertrichosis or hirsutism use hair removal procedures for medical reasons.
Temporary Or Permanent Removal
Hair removal procedures can be separated into 2 categories: temporary and permanent.
Temporary techniques work only for short periods of time, and are
subject to the body's normal hair growth cycle. They include shaving,
plucking, waxing, and a wide selection of creams. Most people use
temporary hair removal procedures at home, but they can also be
obtained in a spa or salon.
Permanent Hair Removal Techniques
The "Permanent" procedures outlined below seek to remove unwanted hair
in such a way that it returns never or, at worst, over a long time
period. These hair removal methods are normally performed by licensed
hair removal specialists.
Electrolysis
With electrolysis each hair follicle is treated individually. A
licensed specialist injects a needle into the hair follicle and induces
an electric charge that destroys the follicle's ability to produce
hair. This process can take months, depending upon the size of the area
being treated. This is a somewhat painful process, and side effects can
include scarring and infection. Costs for electrolysis can run as high
as $3,000 for the pubic area or legs.
Laser
The laser hair removal process uses a small laser beam to destroy the
hair follicles. This is a relatively painless method that works best on
people with light-colored skin and dark hair. It is not recommended for
anyone who is deeply tanned. It costs about $1,000 for removal of
facial hair, and anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 for removal of hair
from the legs and pubic area. Laser hair removal is an FDA-approved
process, to be performed only by a licensed and trained professional.
Photo Epilation/Pulsed Laser
This FDA-approved procedure uses a pulsed light beam to destroy the
hair follicles. Photo Epilation/Pulsed Laser is especially effective
for removing hair from sensitive areas, such as the underarms and the
bikini area. Unlike laser hair removal, this method has no restrictions
regarding hair color, skin color, or tanning. Depending on the area of
the body to be treated, costs can run from $500 to $2,000 and up.
Removal of unwanted hair, for any reason whatsoever, is easier and more available today than ever before.
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