It is, as they say, somewhat of an “oxymoron” (oh gosh I used THAT word again … he he he). All men want “the thing” over with as FAST as possible (male thinking), and so usually pick laser over electrolysis. But, is it REALLY faster? Not so fast “buster!”
From start-to-finish, my “back cases” (Jossie’s too … and most of us here) have the “elapsed time” of about 9 - 10 months. Getting successful laser can take repeated treatments over several years (and then, no guarantee). Sure, you get “the big fast ZAP” at the outset … but nobody is considering total “elapsed time.”
Then, getting the “right thinned look?” I’m somewhat hesitant to ask my “kid from Oregon” to allow me to photograph his beard … but it would illustrated a point. He WANTED a somewhat thinned beard (not removed). What he ended up with is a PATCHY look.
He said that during his long “laser ordeal” with the patchy inflammation on his face, etc., his friends often asked (actually) if he had “skin cancer” or some other malady. He had some difficulty at work, since he was “serving food to the public.” It still looks “wrong” … even after two years later of no laser treatment. (I hope he doesn’t read this, but to me it still looks like he “has something.”)
Of course, patients can do whatever they want. However, you HAVE been warned!
(This guy is a “happy-go-lucky-camper” and has no interest in pursuing a lawsuit. And yes, the University returned most of his money. However, he DOES have “cause.” Laser caused a major disruption in his life (quit school), and he was left with a “diseased look.” All of this will be “fixed” but I think he should be compensated!)
