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Facial hair removal by laser - could this therapy be the “silver bullet” that at last allows women to successfully solve the problem of unwanted facial hair? Laser is one of just two treatments (the other being electrolysis) that can give enduring relief from unwanted facial hair growth.

For years many women could get only temporary relief using a variety of facial hair removal methods such as waxing, depilatory creams or shaving. Of these removal approaches, shaving the face is possibly the most depressing for women. Not only does it usually have to be done daily, the resulting re-growth has a rough stubbly feel which can make many women extremely self-conscious about anybody touching their face, besides suffering the disconcerting “5 o’clock shadow” look.

Electrolysis
Electrolysis facial hair removal is the alternative enduring technique used by dermatologists and beauticians to remove female facial hair; it is appropriate if there are only a few hairs to remove, while facial laser hair removal can efficiently clear sizable areas of the face.

To finish the treatment off, a few visible hairs that remain after largely effective treatment with facial laser hair removal can be removed by the use of electrolysis, providing the final touches that the woman feels she needs to be completely happy with her new smooth facial skin.

Price Of Facial Laser Hair Removal
Most women who are suffering unwanted facial hair problems will deem the monetary cost of a solution to be an investment they will gladly make if it resolves their problem for good. Home facial hair removal by the use of waxing approaches or depilatory creams will likely add up to more than the cost of laser hair removal treatment in the long term.

Example prices in the US can vary from state to state, for instance for the full face one might expect to spend anywhere between $250 and $600 per treatment session (and you will probably require 6 of these sessions) - depending on a number of factors such as how much growth is present. For an upper lip treatment, one might expect to spend approximately $25 - $100 for a single treatment session.

What Can Cause Female Hirsutism?
Female facial hair can be triggered by a hormonal imbalance, which is often linked with a disorder such as PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), when the disproportionate growth is termed PCOS hirsutism. It is therefore important to rule out and if necessary treat any hormonal root causes before embarking on any invasive treatment, otherwise the hormonal imbalance may merely trigger immediate regrowth.

Can I Get I Permanent Solution to My Problem?
Usually, laser removal can result in a enduring solution by incapacitating a significant percentage of the follicles or roots underneath the skin. The results will not give a 100% clearance but should provide relief by preventing most of the growth; the remaining regrowth should be visibly weaker, thinner and paler.

Side Effects and Complications
Serious facial hair removal side effects from laser treatment are mercifully uncommon; a large proportion of women will experience redness after facial laser hair removal but this should disappear within a few days or less. If you feel self-conscious about this, it is a good idea to have the treatment done on a Friday and / or to take a day or two as vacation for some privacy. It is, however, safe to use makeup after the treatment.

Final Words
With today’s medical technology, there is a permanent solution to most situations of unwanted growth of hairs on the face; facial laser hair removal is a very serious option that any woman suffering from this difficult problem should investigate fully.

Ingrid Preube

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