You want to get unwanted removed from your skin but you are hesitant and completely confused because of not knowing which one to go after; laser hair removal or Electrolysis. That's alright, we'll discuss each one, show you the advantages and disadvantage and tell you by the end of this article which one you are advised to apply for. Just read the following paragraphs.

Electrolysis causes damage to the hair follicles through the use of an electric current. A needle will be injected into the hair follicle wherein a DC current is transmitted to damage it. This is done either by heating water molecules nearby the follicle somewhat like a microwave oven, or through making a chemical reaction within the hair follicle which produces sodium hydroxide, thus damaging the hair follicle.

Laser hair removal uses a laser machine that transmits light beams towards hair follicles that cause them thermal damage, thus preventing any future growth of hair.

Let's talk a little about prices, electrolysis is quite more expensive considering that the treatment lasts somewhere from 2-16 hours and could cost about $25-$100 just for one hour. 

Now hair laser removal treatment is not much better at $500 a session, but a single thing laser hair removal machines have over electrolysis machines is their ability to cover more areas. A laser hair removal machine could take out hundreds of hairs instead of just one hair at just one time. So it sounds like an ideal treatment when you want to treat huge areas such as the back, arms or legs.

As a result, laser hair removal treatment takes significantly less time when compared to Electrolysis. As a matter of example, treating a small area like your underarms would take only 1-2 minutes, whereas a bigger area like the back often takes 30 minutes. It's clearly much faster in comparison to the 12 hours an electrolysis treatment lasts.

Additionally, laser hair removal treatment is completely painless; it feels like a slight sting over the skin. Electrolysis is considered by many to be much like using tweezers over your hairs.

So deciding which method is most suitable for you depend mainly on your actual situation and needs. It depends on how large is the area you want get treated, which kind of cost range you can afford and what period of time you're comfortable being under a painful sensation for.

Always make sure you do your own research before jumping into either of your options, there are many other options out there such as creams and lotions that you might need to consider instead.