Hi. I’m getting electrolysis done and I’m only a few hours in. But I want to add my opinion and hope it will make a difference.
Firstly, it does not hurt at all. My electrologist uses thermolysis with an Apilus machine. If you can find such a person, it should not hurt! I’m getting laser on legs too and it HURTS! So basically one is pain and one is no pain (with the machine I mentioned). Either way, pain is temporary.
Secondly and more importantly, EVEN if money is a concern, your face and proper treatment should have a MUCH much higher priority than money should. The treatments will last you a lifetime…of course you might have to go in for touch ups later in life due to hormonal changes but I think that would be a constant for both laser and electrolysis. And the touch ups will most likely be for growth no where much as you have now.
Just do not risk it. Even a tiny chance of induced hair growth and therefore, more worry, and low self-confidence is just not worth the 1000 or so extra dollars you will spend on your face. IT’S YOUR FACE. As far as your face is concerned, leave the money part out of the scene. Think about it, how much would a 1000 extra dollars matter if you spread them out over a lifetime…think long term.
Coming to time. Yes, you will spend many more hours with electrolysis. But if you are timely in getting treatments, it will be fast.
Last point: Everyone, listen to Stoppit. She knows this stuff.
I don’t have technical details to support my view, but just think about it patiently and logically.