Pain : electrolysis v. laser

Hair Removal Methods Laser hair removal
#1

I have had electrolysis done 3 years ago and had about 16 1 hour sessions. It was painful like a hot needle pricking your skin, but to me-bearable. Guess I am pain resistent, though skin would be red for hours, no blisters.
I had my first laser patch test today as stated in prior post and felt no pain, he turned it up to full max and i felt a tiny prick but NOTHING compared to electrolysis.

Is it just me or is the laser just not as painful as electrolysis, i mean No way near as painful, to me anyway. (lyra laser used, cooling system_)

btw, 3 years after no electrolysis i am more hairy now on my face than ever. 16 treatments did little for me.

#2

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I haven’t had electrolysis but I had my first session of lightsheer diode laser with cooling tip last week. I had emla on for an hour. The neck area did not hurt at all. The chin area was a little more noticable. But when she did my upper lip, it HURT!! I could even feel the pain right through to my teeth! Seriously, I nearly jumped off the table. But on the bright side, it was really quick. I was really worried about the pain, but like I said, it was quick. I think it has alot to do with where there are more nerve endings and denseness of hair.

#3

I had electrolysis a long time ago on my belly (happy trail) and I’m currently getting laser on my upper legs. I’d say that laser is less painful. With electrolysis EVERY hair hurt; with laser, the zap itself hurts (especially when it hits coarse hair), but it’s really quick. Some zaps almost don’t hurt if the hair is sparse.

Good luck!

#4

In my opinion I would say laser is more painfull than electrolysis. Sure laser is over quicker but overall…just so you know I do have a high pain tolerance and don’t find either to be painfull but more uncomfortable.

Come to the mature area where I have explained both in detail. Or contact me via messaging.

#5

From my experience, I’d say Laser is less painful.