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Hair Reduction , There are only a few methods of permanent hair removal and the permanence of each can still be questioned. 1. Electrolysis : This requires that a very fine needle be inserted into each individual hair follicle. An electric current is sent through the needle into the individual hair root which essentially kills the root preventing further hair growth. Electrolysis does remove hair permanently but the method can be painful, time consuming and very expensive. There is the risk of infection and the possibility of scabbing or scarring. It is best utilized to address smaller areas of the body like the upper lip. 2. Laser Treatment :Lasers are another method of directing heat energy at hair follicles and destroying the root. An advantage over electrolysis is that larger areas of skin can be treated. This approach to hair removal can be expensive and may also cause the treated area to become inflamed and possibly discolored. One consideration is that the FDA will not allow practitioners of laser hair removal to claim “permanent hair removal.” They will only permit the claim of “permanent hair reduction.” That is because the treatment will likely allow some hair to regrow although it may be lighter and less dense. Laser treatments will likely need to be repeated periodically. 3. Flash Lamps : In this approach light and radiation are filtered to allow only specific wavelengths. The filtered light only targets darker material, destroying the root in the hair follicle while sparing the lighter surrounding tissue. 4. Oral & Topical Medications : There are a variety of medications that are used by dermatologists to assist in reducing unwanted hair. These are typically antiandrogens which block androgen production, a cause of excess hair. Treatment success varies greatly and some experience uncomfortable side-effects. The medications must be continued to promote hair reduction so this is by no means a “permanent hair removal” treatment. |
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