Electrolysis vs Laser/IPL

ELECTROLYSISLASER/IPL
Technology has been around for over 135 years and has excellent track recordTechnology has been around for about 25 years and is a completely unregulated field in Canada
Is the ONLY method approved by the FDA for complete permanent hair removalOnly approved by the FDA for Permanent Reduction (most common results 40% to 80%)
Targets one hair at a time, ensuring accuracy and high kill rateTargets melanin(pigment colour in the skin) with the BEST results only on dark hair and light skin
Electrolysis can treat ALL hair types on ALL skin typesNot effective in treating blond, grey, red or hairs that are dark but thin. Also not safe on tanned skin or dark pigmented skin (with the exception of ND YAG laser)
Can be done anywhere on the body(except inside nose and ears)Hairs treated take from 3-21 days to falls out
No stimulation of more hair productionCan induce hair growth in areas where hair is not dark enough
Electrolysis permanent hair removal works in all hair cycles. It destroys the bulb and germinative cells in the hair follicle.Requires anagen hair(growing hair) to be present for hair destruction
Permanent scarring from repetitive under or over treatment of follicles and skin can happen and is localized to actual mistreated follicles.Permanent scarring from burns can be wide spread on treated area and permanent hyperpigmentation can occur.
Some insurance companies will cover electrolysis for medical/psychological reasonsNo insurance companies will cover laser hair removal for medical or cosmetic reasons.
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