Very few hair removal methods are available to get rid of unwanted hair permanently. Most of those accessible for use in the home do nothing to damage or destroy the hair follicle, which is necessary to stop unwanted hair growth. Shaving, waxing, tweezing or depilatories only affect the hair shaft, so unwanted hair will eventually grow back. To permanently remove unwanted hair, you need to seek help from a professional.
Step 1
Discuss permanent hair removal options with a dermatologist. Your skin tone, density of hair growth and location of unwanted hair often influence the options available to you. At this time, you can also learn about potential side effects of permanent hair removal methods.
Step 2
Undergo laser hair removal. During this procedure, pulses of light energy penetrate the skin and enter the hair follicles. This generates an intense heat that damages the follicles, which prevent them from producing hair, notes MayoClinic.com. Results commonly last around 12 months or longer.
Step 3
Ask your dermatologist about needle epilation. In this procedure, a wire is inserted under the skin and into the hair follicle. The Food and Drug Administration explains that an electrical current is delivered to destroy the root of the unwanted hair, permanently removing hair from the skin.
Step 4
Remove unwanted hair with medical electrolysis. Like needle epilation, a probe is placed into the hair follicle. But instead of an electrical current, radio frequency waves are sent into the follicle to destroy it, according to the FDA. You should no longer experience hair growth from the treated hair follicles.
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