The three most common methods of permanent hair removal are electrolysis, medication, and laser hair removal. These are the methods that have been proven to actually remove unwanted hair permanently. Although these methods are effective, if will take more than one session to remove the unwanted hair. With laser hair removal and electrolysis, the most common treatment time for a medium sized area on a person with average hair growth is about 6-12 sessions. Medication is a different treatment plan all together.
Hair Removal Medications
Medicine is sometimes used in the treatment of excessive hair growth. The drugs used for lessening hair growth are not all a technically permanent solution, but they will prevent or lessen hair growth while the patient is taking the medication. The medications work by reducing the levels of androgen and, or testosterone in the body. When the body produces too much or either or both of these two hormones excessive hair growth occurs. Altering the body's chemistry does not come without risk. Always ask your physician before taking these types of medication and check for negative drug reactions while taking them.