Comparison of Alexandrite Laser and Electrolysis for Hair Removal
January 2000
To cite this article: Metin G�rg? MD, G?rcan Aslan MD, Tayfun Ak�z MD, B?lent Erdoğan MD (2000)
Comparison of Alexandrite Laser and Electrolysis for Hair Removal
Dermatologic Surgery 26 (1), 37�41.
doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2000.99104.x
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Metin G�rg?, MD,**ASVAK Laser Center, Ankara, Turkey G?rcan Aslan, MD,**ASVAK Laser Center, Ankara, Turkey Tayfun Ak�z, MD,**ASVAK Laser Center, Ankara, Turkey and B?lent Erdoğan, MD*
*ASVAK Laser Center, Ankara, Turkey *ASVAK Laser Center, Ankara, Turkey
Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Metin G�rg?, MD, Mithatpaşa cad. 58 / 8, Yenişehir 06420, Ankara, Turkey.
Metin G�rg?, MD, G?rcan Aslan, MD, Tayfun Ak�z, MD and B?lent Erdoğan, MD have indicated no significant relationships with commercial supporters.
Abstract
Background. Different techniques have been used for hair removal. Electrolytic epilation is a widely accepted method for this purpose. Recently laser hair removal was introduced.
Objective. To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of long-pulse alexandrite laser hair removal with electrolytic epilation.
Methods. Twenty-four areas of unwanted axillar hair in 12 patients were included in the study. The right axillar area of the patients was treated by electrolysis with an intensity of 4�8 mA, and the left area was treated with long-pulse alexandrite laser with fluences between 30 and 50 J/cm2. Electrolysis was performed four times at 3-week intervals, and laser treatment was performed three times at 4-week intervals. Before each session, the hairs in a 4 cm2 area centered in the axilla were counted. The last evaluation was done 6 months after the initial treatment. The pain, time, and cost of each procedure are compared.
Results.The average clearance rate of the hairs was 74% by laser and 35% by electrolysis 6 months after the initial treatment.
Conclusion. Alexandrite laser hair removal is a more reliable and practical solution than electrolysis. Laser hair removal is more expensive than electrolysis, but is 60 times faster and less painful than electrolysis; also fewer sessions are needed with the laser with better results.
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rashell says: | 2012-06-26 00:28:48 |
| Lasers and electrolysis are the only options for permanent hair removal but there are pros and cons to both of the techniques. Lasers work best on the dark hair and light skin because the laser targets on the melanin which is generally found in dark hair. Electrolysis process can be used on anyone despite the fact of their skin or hair color because it attacks the hair follicle itself, and not the pigment in the hair. Each visit cost at an averages of $200 - $900, based on the size of the area being treated and the facility provided for laser treatment And for electrolysis an average 30-minute session cost about $45 and will only treat a small area, like the eyebrows. |
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