About Electrolysis

Electrolysis is a way of removing individual hairs from the face or body. Today’s medical electrolysis devices, called epilators, destroy the growth center of the hair with a short-wave radio frequency. A very fine probe is inserted into the hair follicle at the surface of the skin. The hair is then removed harmlessly with forceps.

How many treatments will I need?
Since many factors influence hair growth, you may need to return for several visits. The total number of sessions needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. Most clients return once a week or every other week, as necessary. But the unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments have been completed. Average treatment lasts between 15 minutes and one hour.

Myths About Electrolysis:

Electrolysis is painful.
The truth is electrolysis usually does not cause any discomfort. Modern electrolysis methods have reduced any discomfort to a mere tingling. A topical anesthetic may be used in some cases.

The electric tweezers method is also permanent.
The truth is the Food and Drug Administration and the American Medical Association recognize only electrolysis as a permanent method of removing hair. In fact, some states prohibit those who use the electric tweezers — which can also be purchased for consumer use –from claiming it provides permanent hair removal.

Temporary methods of hair removal are better.
The truth is chemical depilatories (liquids or creams) are often used to remove leg hair. These products may work well for the legs but cannot be used on the face. Depilatories contain irritating chemicals, and they also can be time-consuming and messy. Likewise, bleaches contain harsh chemicals and do little to disguise dark hair. They may also discolor the skin. With waxing, the hair is stripped off when the wax is removed and can be painful and costly.

Beware: There are electrical electrolysis devices available for home use that tries to copy the devices used by professionals. These devices are often unsafe for use by anyone who is not trained in electrolysis.

Facts About Electrolysis

1. Electrolysis is a time-tested method that was invented more than 100 years ago to remove irritating, in-grown eyelash hairs. Most areas of the body can be treated with electrolysis, including the eyebrows, face, thighs, abdomen, breasts, and legs.

2. There are no permanent side effects. Sometimes, a slight reddening of the skin occurs during or immediately after treatment, but this will only last for a short time. Electrolysis is very safe when done by a professional and, unlike depilatories or bleaches, no harsh chemicals are used.