Permanent hair removal
If you're seeking permanent hair removal, you have several imperfect options. A number of methods have been developed that use chemicals, energy of varying types, or a combination to target the areas that regulate hair growth. Permanently destroying these areas while sparing surrounding tissue is a difficult challenge. I recommend relying on a body of published, peer-reviewed scientific evidence to ensure the effectiveness of a method.
Permanent hair removal for most (only if done correctly)
Permanent hair reduction for some (primarily consumers with dark hair)
All methods have some clients who do not seem to respond to treatment. The reason is unknown, and the exact percentages are not established. Below are some examples of published studies lasting six months or more that report significant change.
All methods have some clients who do not seem to respond to treatment. The reason is unknown, and the exact percentages are not established.
Permanent hair removal for most (only if done correctly)
Permanent hair reduction for some (primarily consumers with dark hair)
- Laser hair removal
- Flash lamp
- Prescription oral medications
- Prescription topical preparation (Vaniqa)
- X-ray (banned in the United States)
- Photodynamic therapy (experimental)
- Electric tweezers
- "Transdermal electrolysis"
- "Transcutaneous hair removal"
- Photo epilators
- Microwaves
All methods have some clients who do not seem to respond to treatment. The reason is unknown, and the exact percentages are not established. Below are some examples of published studies lasting six months or more that report significant change.
All methods have some clients who do not seem to respond to treatment. The reason is unknown, and the exact percentages are not established.
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