Electrolysis vs. Laser and Waxing in Boulder
Shaving, tweezing, threading, waxing and laser all reduce unwanted hair for a while. Electrolysis is the only method recognized by the American Medical Association as permanent.
Is Electrolysis Permanent?
Yes.
Electrolysis safely and permanently removes all types of hair from all skin tones. It treats sensitive areas such as the eyebrows, chin, lips, jaw line and sides of the face, and larger areas such as the abdomen, bikini line, legs and back. See all treatment areas.
Electrolysis vs. Waxing, Tweezing and Shaving
Unlike tweezing, threading, waxing and shaving, professionally performed electrolysis eliminates unwanted hair permanently.
Other methods may create ingrown hairs or even an increase in hair growth.
Electrolysis vs. Laser Hair Removal
Simply put, electrolysis is the only form of permanent hair removal recognized by the American Medical Association.
The FDA prohibits laser hair removal from being advertised as permanent.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criterion | Electrolysis | Laser hair removal | Waxing, tweezing, threading, shaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent? | Yes. The treated follicle will never grow another hair. | Cannot be advertised as permanent (FDA). | No. Results are temporary. |
| Recognition | The only permanent method recognized by the American Medical Association. | Not recognized as permanent. | Temporary methods. |
| Skin tones and hair types | All types of hair, all skin tones. | [NEEDS CLIENT INPUT] | [NEEDS CLIENT INPUT] |
| Possible drawbacks | Requires a series of treatments over time. | [NEEDS CLIENT INPUT] | May cause ingrown hairs or increased hair growth. |