In addition, there are intense pulsed light hair removal systems, such as the Photoderm and the EpiLight, which technically are not true lasers. We use the Apogee, Epitouch, and GentleLase hair removal lasers, as well as other skin lasers. We are continually evaluating the newest technology. It combines the speed of shaving with the lasting results promised by electrolysis. Laser Hair Removal is effective on almost any area of the body where smoother, younger, hair-free skin is desired.
Electrolysis is a much slower process.
With electrolysis, a needle is actually inserted into each hair follicle, one at a time. Once inserted, an electric shock burns the follicle to retard hair growth. Laser Hair Removal uses the light of the laser to scan the treatment area and within minutes, all of the growing hairs in the laser's beam are treated. Most patients who have had both procedures say that Laser Hair Removal is less painful, faster and more convenient.