Hair looks great on the scalp and the lower face (in the case of men). Hair growing in other parts of the body or below the neck is not desired by most people, particularly women. If you come across an advertisement that claims permanent hair removal, you should become suspicious. However, there are different ways to eliminate unwanted body hair for longer time periods. The following are common techniques to remove hair.
Electrolysis
Electrolysis employs shortwave radio frequencies. These are distributed via fine needles that are directly placed into the target hair follicles. The treatment’s objective is to destroy the follicle at its root so that there’s no fresh hair growth. The procedure should be carried out by a certified electrologist or dermatologist.
Unlike most other hair removal treatments, electrolysis is viewed as a permanent hair removal treatment by the FDA. For the best outcomes, you must sit down for multiple electrolysis sessions. Most people would require follow-up treatments once every week or a fortnight. Based on the session’s length, the cost would vary. It could be anywhere between $35 and $100 per session. Electrolysis could be done on any part of the body and skin types.
Laser Hair Removal
Another longer-term option to remove hair, laser hair removal also aims for the hair follicles. The process entails attacking the hair follicle with extreme-heat lasers to mitigate new hair growth. The treatment could be carried out anywhere on your body, except for the eye region. The treatment usually works best for light-skinned people with dark hair.
Laser hair removal, like electrolysis, needs multiple sessions to spin its web. Based on the hair removal region, you could require anywhere between four to eight treatments spaced a month or two apart. A session would set you back by up to $250.
Prescription Creams
If you are put off by the costs of laser hair removal or electrolysis, get in touch with your dermatologist to discuss prescription hair removal creams. There are different kinds of these creams. A particular type is called eflornithine, which should be applied two times a day for a month. It does its job by hindering the creation of enzymes that promote hair growth.
As per studies, hair removal results courtesy prescription creams would last for up to two months. After the two-month period, you may restart the process. The treatment would cost you $50 per month. Kindly note these creams may not work on all parts of the body. And it would also not be practical to use the cream all over your body. You would instead need a hair removal lotion for the entire body.