Facial Hair Removal: Electric or Laser?

Facial hair removal is, in our experience as leaders in hair removal in Barcelona, the treatment that requires the most precise diagnosis to achieve permanent hair elimination while minimizing the appearance of new unwanted hair, known as the “regrowth effect.”

To prevent the growth of new hair that may be associated with facial hair removal treatment in certain areas of the face, such as the chin or sideburns in women, instead of laser it may be more appropriate to use electrolysis or electric hair removal. This system acts directly on the germinal cells of the hair follicle, inhibiting their action. It is a highly specialized technique that requires extensive training and that at Lago Esthetic Medicine we have been practicing for over 30 years. It is also the only system that allows permanent removal of blonde hair and gray hair, as it does not use melanin as a chromophore (energy transmission vehicle).

The success of a hair removal treatment is measured by the percentage of hair eliminated and the sessions required to achieve it. These values depend both on the equipment used, which must be state-of-the-art and in perfect maintenance condition, and on the qualifications of the staff, who must be healthcare assistants with specific training.

For all these reasons, before any hair removal treatment, especially facial, it is very important to have an initial diagnostic consultation in which an experienced professional correctly evaluates the areas to be treated and decides whether to apply electrolysis or a type of laser—Diode, Alexandrite, or Soprano. This is the best way to obtain maximum benefit from your investment.