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Men looking for a permanent back hair removal method have a choice of two options: 1. electrolysis, and 2. laser hair removal.

In the case of laser hair removal it is important to establish with the practitioner that what you are looking for is permanent back hair removal, not permanent back hair reduction.

A brief look at the methods electrolysis and laser hair removal use to achieve permanent back hair removal will help in understanding a comparison of the costs involved.

Electrolysis

Electrolysis involves inserting a sterile needle into each hair follicle, one by one, which discharges a small electric current to destroy the mechanism of hair growth. What is known as the Blend method is often used which combines aspects of the Short Wave method, using high frequency radio waves, with aspects of the Galvanic method, involving a chemical reaction using sodium hydroxide.

The procedure, when carried out by a professional practitioner who is licensed and qualified, results in a permanent elimination of unwanted body hair.

Laser Hair Removal

Permanent back hair removal using the laser method on the other hand, uses beams of highly concentrated light which penetrate the hair follicles and destroys the hair. Hundreds of hair follicles can be treated at a time. However, only hairs in the growth stage are neutralized during each session making repeat visits necessary until most of the hair has been caught.

Later developments in laser hair removal devices means this method can be used on a variety of skin and hair types, not just dark hair on light skin, as was previously the case.

Comparisons

In view of these two very different approaches to permanent back hair removal it can be appreciated that the cost will vary greatly.

Electrolysis, treating one hair follicle at a time, can be considerably more expensive than laser hair removal which can treat hundreds of hair follicles at a time.

While estimates vary widely depending on the level of expertise of the clinic and the area in which it is located, the following figures will help in a cost comparison for permanent back hair removal, given the large areas that are often involved.

With electrolysis, approximately one hundred hours may be needed in a series of treatment sessions spreading over months. Rates may start at fifty dollars per hour in some places but go up to around one hundred and twenty per hour in other areas. A quick calculation based on these estimates puts the average permanent back hair removal procedure using electrolysis at somewhere between five to twelve thousand dollars.

Laser hair removal can cost on average around five hundred dollars per treatment. If somewhere between five and eight treatments are required you are looking at a final bill of between two and a half thousand to four thousand dollars for permanent back hair removal using the laser method.

Is it worth the high cost?

Well, when other hair removal methods are considered and priced the cost may not be so high after all. Waxing, shaving, and depilatories all need to be done quite often, perhaps by a professional due to the difficult to reach areas on the back. Add up the cost of treatments and materials over twenty or thirty years and you may find there is not much difference in cost.

At the same time, investing in permanent back hair removal will have saved you countless hours of time, energy, frustration and inconvenience.

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