Male Laser Hair Removal

The mere fact that it focuses on dark colors prevents a problem for light skinned haired, dark skinned either by tanning or by birth.  This also rules out red heads and blonds.

Lasers are the preferred method of removing unwanted hair for long periods of times. In most cases indefinitely.  It is the only available proven method for easily removing hair from mass areas of the body including back, chest, face and legs – even the buttocks and genitals for those more adventurous types.  In short, laser hair removal is precise, effective and cost efficient.

Laser hair removal is still a medical procedure but very few problems can still arise. While the laser is targeting the root of the hair, it is still important to protect the surrounding skin with a cooling gel or spray. Even a topical numbing cream can be used.  Must clients will experience slight redness and maybe some swelling, but that should subside in a few days.

Currently there are 5 types of lasers approved by the FDA for laser hair removal that have proven safe and fast for permanent hair removal.  They are listed here if you are looking to dig a little deeper.

* Ruby – such as the EpiTouch or Epilaser
* ND and LP ND Yag – such as the Candela GentleYag and the Altus Cool Glide
* Alexandrite – such as the Candela GentleLase Plus
* Diode – such as the Coherent Light Sheer

* And the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) which is more a combination of laser and radio waves to target specific colors that makes it ideal for darker skin / lighter hair cantidates.

By far. It all boils down to the skill of the technician who is operating the laser that will determine the outcome of the whole ordeal. Even more important then the type of laser used… that persons mastery and magic and knowledge of the laser will be the final factor.  When you have some one shooting laser light radiation at you, you want them to know what they are doing and experience is key.

There are many factors involved here. Wave length, jewels, pulse and fluency may not mean anything to you as a patient, but the technician needs to balance all these factors for safety, comfort and effectiveness. Energy and fluency levels are adjusted to the skin type. The area covered determines the speed of penetration. The time between pulses allows the follicles to cool off. The shorter the wave length, the safer.  All these things bust be balanced so it is wise to grill the doctor before anything begins.

As soon as just 5 years ago electrolysis was the only choice for those with dark skin or light hair and is still preferred for small areas around the face for women when it comes to permanent hair removal.  The many down sides of electrolysis though is the main reason that it was not even an option for men.

Electrolysis uses a needed to get into individual pores and attacks the root of the hair follicle, still making it safer for regions around the eyebrows. Lasers on the other hand attack the melanin (pigment) as well as the hair. This is why it works better on dark haired, light colored skin patients. Unfortunately the iris of the eye contains melanin, thus can be damaged by the laser.

With electrolysis, each hair follicle has to be individually treated for about one minute. So if you consider 30 hairs in half an hour, it may be doable for around the ears or eyebrows.  After all, 30 hairs does not cover a lot of ground – making it un realistic if you are wanting your back hair or chest hair done. For best results, electrolysis takes 15 – 30 treatments for best results.

In comparison, laser hair removal might take about half the time per visit and only need 5-8 treatments.  Keeping in mind that each person has different factors to weigh in passed on DNA (hair density. thickness, growth rate, etc…) so every person will have different results.

Prices are quite different between the two also.  Laser hair removal can average $200 – $900 per treatment depending on the area being worked on. You can expect a couple of introductory ‘lower prices’.  They may also try and sell you a whole batch of treatments at a discount.  If you have the money up front you can pay, and as long as they guarantee their work you could save thousands with this option.  Just realize that there is more then one case where the clinic / company has closed there doors and all the clients got in return was an apology letter in the mail.

Electrolysis though is about $60 per visit because it treats such a small area.

Each individual has a different level of pain threshold, if you’ve ever had a tattoo, then you can compare that to electrolysis.  When done by laser, there is a larger area that feels more like a rubber band snapping followed by moderate heat. The ‘tension of the rubber band’ will vary depending on your hair type.

If not done right, both possesses can discolor the skin. Some is reversible, some is not. So it is critical that you select a licensed technician. Just be sure that you wear protective eye shields and keep you eyes closed for the entire treatment to avoid any contact when using the laser.

The FDA has approved home versions of both method but hardly recommended.  After all you will either be inserting a needle into individual hair follicles, or risk eye damage from a laser.

Summing it up:
If you are light skinned and dark haired, then you can choose between either option. Laser is the generally the less expensive and requires less time and treatments. Laser is about the only choice if you are going for large areas.  Waxing is an option but not permanent and a bit more painful.