Temporary hair removal options include depilatory methods, which remove hair at the skin surface or above such as trimming, shaving, and the use of hair removal creams. These methods offer temporarily touchably smooth skin for 24-48hrs. Semi-permanent hair removal options include epilatory methods, which remove hair from beneath the skin surface, such as the use of an epilator, sugaring, threading, and waxing. These methods provide smooth and hairless skin for up to 6 weeks, but what about when you decide you need something more permanent?
Permanent hair removal methods involve modalities designed to cause irreparable damage to the dermal papillia effectively rendering it dysfunctional or incapable of producing hair going forward. These treatments involve the use of electrical current (electrolysis), Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), or Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (Laser). These services are an investment and provide hair-less skin for years
What is Permanent hair reduction?
Permanent hair reduction as defined by the FDA, is the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing after a treatment series. This indicates that the clinical expectation is not total removal, but irreversible reduction. Laser and IPL hair removal treatments effectively denature the cells responsible for hair growth for long periods, it doesn't result in 100% permanent hair removal and it's more reasonable to expect 75% reduction in over 50% of the clients treated. This result typically eradicates the necessity of regular alternative hair removal maintenance permanently. For clarity, it is the elimination of the necessity to remove hair regularly that is "permanent".
Multiple laser and IPL hair removal treatments are needed for initial hair reduction, and maintenance treatments might be needed over the years as your bodys natural wound healing ability restores the folicular function. While results can be seen in as little as 2 treatments for most, a realistic clinical endpoint is 2 years or 10-12 treatments for most patients seeking treatment. This number can be larger if treating hair in hormone dependent areas.
More permanent, and even more precise, is electrolysis which individually invades each follicle with an electrical current that cauterizes the dermal papillia. Electrolysis is permanent and is the only FDA approved method of permanent hair reduction. However due to the methodology it is unrealistic to get treatments on large areas of the body, as a probe must enter each individual follicle to treat the hair. The timeframe for clinical efficacy is on par with that of laser hair reduction therapy (about two years of consistent treatments). Electrolysis and laser hair treatments are frequently combined to offer the maximum reduction of hair in an area resistant to laser treatment.
So how much does it cost to be hair free? As with any treatment there are costs to be considered. These considerations affect both the service provider and the client. Prices will vary greatly amongst technicians. This is typically based on the professional, insurance, state licensing, medical director, setting, products, equipment type, equipment acquisition, maintenance, depreciation, appropriate sanitation and disposables, the type of service requested, and lastly their time, skill, education, and experience. As you can see the tab can add up quite quickly. However, it is worthy to note that permanent hair reduction is an investment so expect a price that reflects such.
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What other benefits does permanent hair removal offer?
Being smooth is by far the most notable benefit to laser hair reduction therapy but there truly are many other hidden benefits when you select a competent professional that is educated on the device they use to deliver unbeatable benefits beyond the smooth. lasers can eradicate strawberry skin (speckled skin appearance after removal) as well as reduce body odor that hormone dependent hair carries. Laser treatments can also reduce HS outbreaks and mitigate ingrown hair and other irregularities that plague the patient with hair growth woes.
Luxe Lair offers both semi-permanent and permanent hair removal treatments. Read more about hair growth reduction therapy and hair removal methods on this blog and decide which route is best for you.
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