Arizona Hair Removal Options

Hair removal methods are divided into two broad categories: temporary and long-term/permanent. The most common long-term processes use electrolysis or laser technology, and many prospective patients wonder about the benefits of one vs the other. Both have benefits and drawbacks, and both have particular patient types for whom they are better suited.

During electrolysis, a micro-fine probe is inserted through the skin into a hair follicle. An electric current is then applied through the metal probe into the follicle, creating localized trauma that inhibits it from continuing its natural growth cycle. This technology has been in use for over 125 years, and offers some inherent benefits vs laser technologies. First, it is suitable for use on all skin types. Lasers are generally most effective on light-skinned people. Second, it has a much more substantial base of scientific study and data on which to draw, compared to its relatively new alternatives.

Laser hair removal methods use newer technologies driven by concentrated beams of high-frequency light, which affect follicles' natural growth cycles. It is a very safe technique when administered correctly, and is generally less painful and risky than electrolysis. It is also the removal method of choice when large areas need treatment, as the alternatives are tedious and better suited to smaller, more localized body zones.

A Variety of Hair Removal Methods Are Available in Phoenix, Arizona

In Phoenix and the surrounding area, the NuU Medspa offers a variety of hair removal methods, which their highly trained medical staff will be happy to explain during a free consultation. The clinics are also affordable, offering payment plans to qualified patients in addition to a comfortable yet professional atmosphere.