Laser and Electrolysis are both Permanent!
Since the FDA defines both laser and electrolysis as permanent treatments then why do we hear that electrolysis is more permanent than laser? Simply, it’s because laser is defined as hair ‘reduction’ while electrolysis is hair ‘removal’. Since laser can only treat the coarser, darker hairs, it is a ‘reduction if there are also lighter, finer hairs in that area. However, in many areas, all of the hair is dark, so then there is a total removal.
No matter if an area has been completed with electrolysis or laser, hormonally stimulated hair growth can happen down the road. New hair is rarely stimulated on body areas after puberty, so you will be reaping the benefits of your treatment for your whole life. Facial hair growth may however be stimulated due to many situations. When this occurs after laser or electrolysis sessions have been completed, it may seem that the results were only long lasting.
There may also be circumstances when hair is not responding to treatment. As mentioned above, hair that does not provide an adequate target for laser may appear to be responding, but will end up regrowing. This may happen with electrolysis as well if the hair is under-treated.
