Since time immemorial women have craved for smooth, flawless skin.
Over the years, with the blessings of technology this has turned into
a reality. However the word permanent hair removal could only mean
that it can last for a few weeks, months or even a year. Hair removal
techniques reduce the growth of the hair. They usually work towards
complete destruction of hair follicle’s ability to grow hair yet
again. There are several methods used for hair removal.
Electrolysis has proved to be both effective and clinically safe. In
this method a hair-like metal probe is inserted into a hair follicle
and an electric current is delivered to it through the probe. As a
consequence it causes damages to the areas that generate hair. However
it is painful, tedious and expensive.
In laser hair removal methods a light is delivered at a specified
wavelength from a hand piece into the skin. By targeting the pigment
in the hair it causes damage to the hair follicle while sparing the
surrounding tissues.
Flash lamps or Intense Pulsed Light is another hair removal method. In
this process filtered light is delivered from a hand piece into the
skin and causes damage to the hair follicle. It has delivered fairly
proper results but has been found to be unsuccessful on un-pigmented
hair and also on red and blonde hair. If the treatment is not done
properly it might have adverse effects like skin burns, discoloration
etc.
Home electrolysis is another method which saves money. It can be done
in privacy. One can treat oneself in one′s own convenient time. It
is
an option for those who
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