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And to be honest, it can get real confusing,real fast.
(Plus, our pro’s are also speaking to permanent hair removal at home.)
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Is Permanent Hair Removal Possible?
Unfortunately, permanent hair removalwhether it be on theface or bodyisn’treallypossible (sorry, folks).
According McNair, there’s no one method that’ll remove all unwanted hair permanently.
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“Rather, the correct term is permanent hair reduction,” he says.
The Food and Drug Administration considerselectrolysisa permanent hair removal method because it has the best overall results.
This means electrolysis can get rid of hair for long periods of time or even a lifetime.
The side effects of redness and tenderness are usually just temporary, but are common."
What theyhaveapproved, though, islaser hair removal machinesfor permanent hairreductionbecause they’re effective after consistent, multiple treatments.
“Results are always based on the consistency of your appointments,” notes Giudi.
“Different parts of the body have a different percentage of anagen hair.”
Giudi explains that the ideal IPL candidate is traditionally someone with light skin and dark hair.
Side effects can range from redness to swelling, and more rarely, pigmentation and scarring.
What About at-Home Hair Removal Options?
There are plenty of gadgets, machines, and treatments promising permanent hair removal.
But according to Giudi, the results can differ from treatments done by a professional.
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