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Is at-home laser/electrolysis worth it? Does it work? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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I’m pretty over shaving constantly, but I don’t think I can afford to go somewhere to get laser or electrolysis done professionally right now. How effective are at-home options? Which models of devices are recommended, if any?

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

Epilator: used it. Painful, and not as effective as laser imo. I shaved instead. But if you're going to epilate, then I'd recommend to smear a gentle cream afterward to reduce the pain and eventual red dots. (edit: see comment below)

You can wax, gel wax would be ideal from what I heard.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Only laser is more permanent. Also epilator is not advisable for the face (personally wouldn't recommend it at all).

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    the FDA classifies laser as only temporary hair reduction, AFAIK electrolysis is the only method of permanent hair removal 🤔

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Laser is classified as temporary because about 10% of hair will come back while electrolysis is 100% effective if done right.

    As for at home solutions, I've heard that at home laser isn't strong enough/isn't the right type of laser to be permanent, and shouldn't be used on facial hair anyway because it's thicker and stiffer, which makes laser less effective on it.

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