Laser Hair Removal Vs. Electrolysis | Am I a Good Candidate?

If you are tired of your painful and time-consuming waxing and shaving routine, you may want to consider Electrolysis and/or Laser Hair Removal.  

At the Vein Care Center we use the Cutera® Excel V and HR lasers (Nd:YAG 1064nm and Alexandrite 755nm) to perform laser hair removal. The laser emits an intense, focused beam of light that targets the melanin in the hair follicle under the skin and damages it. The Nd:YAG  1064 laser works well in most areas and on all skin types; the Alexandrite 755nm is ideal for lighter skin tones.

Electrolysis uses a small amount of electrical current that is transmitted by a fine, sterile probe (or needle) directly into the natural opening of the hair follicle, destroying the dermal papilla, the matrix and an area called “the bulge”, all of which cause hair to grow and regenerate.

Common areas of treatment for Laser Hair removal are:

• Face, chin beard, and neck
• Legs
• Arms and underarms
• Abdomen
• Back
• Chest and nipples
• Bikini line and inner thighs

Common areas of treatment for Electrolysis are:

• Face, chin beard, and neck
• Abdomen
• Chest and nipples
• Bikini line and inner thighs

Results in a greater than 50 percent reduction in hair growth is considered a “permanent” procedure. Laser Hair removal provides a permanent reduction of hair growth, which may require touch –ups due to heredity, metabolic, or hormonal conditions.

Laser Hair Removal typically requires five sessions per area to achieve optimal results (some areas may require an additional session package). The number of sessions required for Electrolysis can differ from person to person.  Most clients return once a week or every other week as needed. The unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments is complete. For both Laser Hair Removal and Electrolysis the treatment time lasts between 15 minutes and one hour.

Both electrolysis and laser hair removal can be great options depending on what results you’re looking for. You can be confident in choosing the Vein Care Center for all your hair removal methods.  We have both a registered nurse and board certified cosmetic therapist on staff ready to take care of you! Contact us today to schedule your FREE consultation. Call: (419) 227-4472