Excessive facial hair, or hirsutism, is common and results in dark, thick hairs in areas such as the upper lip, chin, or cheeks. This can be caused by hormonal fluctuations, genetics, or medical conditions.
Permanent facial hair removal is often reimbursed by health insurance providers with supplementary coverage.
There are effective solutions to permanently remove or reduce facial hair. The most common methods are laser hair removal and electrical epilation.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal uses concentrated light that heats and destroys the pigment in hair follicles, preventing further hair growth. This method is fast, effective, and works particularly well on dark hair types. Multiple treatments are required for long-lasting results, as hair is treated in different growth phases.
Electrical Epilation
Electrical epilation (or electrolysis) is suitable for all hair colors and skin types. A thin needle is inserted into each hair follicle, after which a small electrical current destroys the follicle. This offers a permanent solution for unwanted facial hair.
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal method where a thin needle is inserted into each hair follicle…
Laser hair removal is a treatment where light is used to destroy hair follicles, which…
With supplementary insurance, many skin treatments are often reimbursed, such as treatments for acne, acne scars, pigmentation spots, redness, and facial hair removal. We have contracts with all health insurers.
Multiple sessions are required for long-lasting results, typically 6 to 8 for laser hair removal, depending on hair growth and the treated area. For electrical epilation, the number of sessions depends on the quantity and thickness of the hairs, but it generally requires more treatments compared to laser hair removal.
Most people experience a slight tingling or warm sensation during laser hair removal, but it is well-tolerated. With electrical epilation, there may be a slight tingling sensation with each hair, but this is generally not painful either. If necessary, a numbing cream can be used.
Yes, both methods are safe. Laser hair removal works on pigmented hairs (light brown, brown, and black). If hairs are blonde, gray, or reddish, electrical epilation is the best treatment for permanent hair removal.
After laser hair removal, the skin may temporarily be somewhat red or slightly irritated, but this usually disappears within a few hours. With electrical epilation, slight redness or swelling may also occur, but this also subsides quickly. Both treatments require minimal recovery time.
Facial Laser Hair Removal:
Upper Lip: €59
Chin: €69
Upper Lip and Chin: €89
Sideburns: €89
Cheeks: €99
Neck: €99
Between Eyebrows: €59
After a full series of treatments, the results are usually permanent. Occasionally (once a year?), a maintenance treatment may still be necessary.
