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Ingrown Hair
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Read this information page to understand the different procedures involved with Laser, Epilight, and Electrolysis.
The results can vary from person to person, but generally they offer a more permanent solution to the problem.
Laser Treatment
Laser systems emit a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle. The hair absorbs it, the energy from the laser is transformed into heat and the hair follicle is disabled.
Lasers can treat hundreds of hair follicles simultaneously so the process is much quicker than electrolysis.
According to one authority, an absolute requirement is that the hair must be darker than the surrounding skin.
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White skin with dark hair responds best. Persons with dark, coarse hair are the easiest to treat as dark hair contains melanin, a dark pigment which attracts the laser light so more laser energy is absorbed. Fewer sessions are needed.
Light colored hair is more difficult to treat and blonde and red hair are very difficult to treat requiring multiple sessions with varied results.
After the first treatment hair will gradually fall out over the next two months.
Repeated treatments are necessary to catch all the hairs in their various stages of growth.
As for cost, a consultation is necessary at a reputable clinic to give some idea of the number of sessions needed to calculate the total cost.
Epilight
Photo-Epilation or pulsed light devices use the same principle as lasers but they are not lasers. An intense pulsed light is used to disable hair follicles with minimal side effects.
It can be effective in hair removal but requires a higher level of skill in operating as it is more difficult to adjust than lasers.
Due to it's larger spot size, large areas of the body such as the back or legs can be treated rapidly. One study showed a 50 to 60 percent clearance of hair in 12 weeks.
Electrolysis
Unlike Epilight which uses a pulsed light device, electrolysis refers to the destruction of hair roots with an electric current.
Three types of electrolysis are: 1) Galvanic, 2) Thermolysis and 3) Blend.
Very fine metal probes are inserted into the hair follicle. A small electric current is then applied which destroys the hair root. Each hair has to be treated individually. This can involve many sessions.
Usually there is a rate per hour. Get an estimate of how many hours are required for your particular problem and then multiply it by the rate per hour. A cheap hourly rate does not necessarily mean lower cost if the procedure takes longer than it should! Quotations can vary from $25 to $100 per hour.
If the procedure is performed by a fully qualified electrologist, the tissue surrounding the hair follicle should not be damaged. It should therefore be safe when performed at a reputable clinic by trained personnel.
Note: Check your local Yellow Pages or Local Business Directory under Laser, Epilight, or Electrolysis to check out what is available in your area. It is often wise to visit the premises first and take note of the level of hygiene and professionalism. Qualifications and licenses are often displayed.
Alternatively, to quickly find clinics in your state or area:
1. Click here for switchboard.com (USA) OR yellowpages.ca (Canada)
2. Select the "Find a Business" button, enter "laser hair removal' or 'epilight' or 'electrolysis' in the field marked "Business Name, Category, or Keyword(s), then your town and state OR your zip code.
If you want to broaden your search, tick the "Include surrounding areas" box.
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On the next screen click on the blue hyperlink "laser hair
removal" or "epilight" or "electrolysis",
e.g.
Business names containing
"epilight"
4. Start calling or visiting the list of results on the next page.
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