Why may I need electrolysis for hair removal?

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  1. Healthwise
     
    Healthwise answered:

    Electrolysis is done to permanently remove unwanted hair. Electrolysis is commonly used to remove hair on the face (eyebrows, upper and lower lips, cheeks, chin, hairline, bridge of the nose between eyebrows and sideburns) and also on the neck, shoulders, arms and underarms, breasts, abdomen, bikini line, legs, back and chest.

    Electrolysis should not be done on the inside of your ears or nose. It also should never be done to remove hair from a mole or a birthmark. If you have a pacemaker, you should not have electrolysis on any part of your body.

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  2. Dr. Neal Schultz
     
    Dr. Neal Schultz answered:
    While laser hair removal is the best technique for permanent hair reduction, it only works in people in whom the color of the hair is darker than the surrounding skin. For people with blond or grey hair, it usually will not work and in those cases electrolysis is recommended. 
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