Electrolysis offers an effective solution for dealing with unwanted hair when traditional techniques such as waxing or tweezing aren’t enough, serving as the only permanent hair removal technique approved by the FDA.
Procedure may be uncomfortable, but once completed it’s permanent. Larger treatment areas will need multiple sessions using different machines. An average 15 minute to one-hour session costs between $30 and $100.
How Does Electrolysis Work?
Are You Frustrated With Unwanted Hair Growth Development? Millions of Women and Men Know! Although moderate amounts of unwanted hair growth is normal, excessive or moderate-to-excessive growth (known as Hirsutism ) could be an indicator of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS causes an imbalanced hormonal environment by injecting excess androgens that stimulate hair follicle formation; electrolysis provides one way to treat and control this condition and stop further unwanted growth cycles.
While shaving, waxing, threading and plucking may work to temporarily reduce unwanted hair growth, they often spur rapid renewal resulting in unruly or uneven growth that’s difficult to manage. With electrolysis, your electrologist pierces each active hair follicle using a small needle before administering an electric current through it to destroy both its root and follicle simultaneously.
Electrolysis may seem uncomfortable at first, but it should not be more so than shaving or waxing. How much discomfort you experience depends on the size and depth of each hair follicle as well as how sensitive your skin is – some parts of the face and body may be more sensitive than others so be sure to speak with an electrologist beforehand to decide on an optimal area for you.
Health insurance plans often cover hair removal procedures as reconstructive or medically necessary procedures, for instance if your plan allows treatment for hirsutism a doctor may recommend electrolysis as part of their plan to address it. As evidence, your physician must submit written documentation describing his plan of care that clearly shows why electrolysis treatments are medically necessary for you and document why electrolysis will work effectively in treating it.
Electrolysis offers clients an effective permanent alternative to temporary hair removal techniques like shaving, waxing and tweezing. Your electrologist will use regular treatment sessions to destroy each active hair follicle permanently and stop its regrowth within the treated area – meaning no more shaving, waxing and tweezing ever!
What Are the Side Effects?
Women living with PCOS often experience unwanted hair growth. An imbalance of hormones causes excess androgens to enter the body, leading to thick and coarse hair growth. Although waxing, shaving and depilatory creams may temporarily eliminate unwanted hair growth from these methods, none can completely eradicate unwanted strands from reappearing again in due course.
Electrolysis is the only permanent way to effectively treat and prevent hair growth by permanently killing each individual follicle’s roots, effectively stopping new hairs from sprouting while also diminishing existing ones. Electrolysis treatments have proven particularly successful at managing unwanted facial (eyebrows, upper lip and chin), chest region (arms back abdomen and thighs), back abdominal, and thigh hair growth.
After your electrolysis session, there may be minor side effects like redness, swelling, dryness and blisters; their severity largely depends on your skin sensitivity, type of electrologist you use and strength of current used. Scabs that appear post treatment can be particularly sensitive in areas like your face and bikini line; avoid scratching as this could lead to scarring or infection.
If any side effects that cause you discomfort arise during or following electrolysis treatment, don’t hesitate to speak to your electrologist about them. They should be able to adjust or suggest alternative options. It is also suggested using a gentle moisturizer on the area affected, following electrolysis. This will help relieve dryness or irritation caused by electrolysis.
After electrolysis treatments, it’s also important to avoid tweezing and picking at the treated skin, as this may damage hair follicles and increase the likelihood of ingrown hairs developing later. These uncomfortable ingrowns should be gently exfoliated off as soon as possible or salicylic acid topicals may be used to dry them out if this fails; you should continue avoiding shaving until ingrowns have resolved themselves and follow-up appointments are needed weekly or bi-weekly until all unwanted hair has been completely eliminated
What Can I Expect From Electrolysis?
Electrolysis sessions required to achieve permanent hair removal depend on several variables, including your specific hair type and size and location of the area being treated. A professional electrologist can give an accurate estimation of how many sessions will be necessary; additionally they may recommend an effective treatment schedule tailored specifically to meeting your goals.
Finding a practitioner with extensive experience is paramount, so get recommendations from friends or family, or do online research until you locate one you feel at ease with. When visiting practices for consultations, make sure the place looks clean with workers using disposable equipment; ask to meet with an electrologist so you can witness their actions first-hand and determine whether they’re suitable.
Electrolysis requires multiple visits on a weekly or biweekly basis for several years in order to reach desired results, due to treating each hair follicle individually and thus taking longer than other methods such as waxing or chemical depilatories; however, its results are permanent so any extra time and effort invested are more than worth it!
Before your electrolysis appointment, avoid shaving, waxing and tweezing in order to achieve maximum comfort during the procedure. Instead, trim body or facial hair with scissors so it reaches no longer than quarter-inch in length. In addition, any activities which cause pores to open such as sweating or tanning should also be avoided so as to minimize any potential discomfort during this procedure.
Some side effects of electrolysis may include redness and swelling, but these should dissipate within 20 to two hours. If pain relief tablets or an ice pack are necessary, take them prior to treatment. After electrolysis treatment is completed, make sure you protect the area from direct sunlight by applying sunscreen regularly as well as moisturize regularly afterwards.
How Much Will Electrolysis Cost?
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal solution charged hourly. While initially expensive, over time you could end up saving money with regard to shaving, depilatories and laser treatments; plus it’s significantly less expensive compared to other cosmetic surgeries.
Undergoing electrolysis requires passing an electric current through a needle-like electrode into each hair follicle, heating it up and destroying its root to stop future hair regrowth. A trained electrologist can perform this procedure precisely without disrupting surrounding skin.
According to Green, the number of sessions needed to permanently stop unwanted hair growth can differ between individuals. Most will need between 10-14 electrolysis treatments done every four or six weeks in order to clear an area completely; this process may take years!
An additional factor affecting how many treatment sessions will be necessary depends on the length of time hair has been growing; as it becomes harder to remove with time.
Find a reputable and licensed electrologist experienced with treating women with PCOS is crucial. They will be able to guide you through every step of the process and explain what to expect. Furthermore, before booking an appointment it would be wise to discuss your medical history as some medications or conditions could potentially increase hair growth and need to be considered by your electrologist.
Electrolysis is an excellent way to remove unwanted hair, especially for those living with polycystic ovarian syndrome, though it isn’t the only option available to them. Other methods can be just as effective, such as laser treatments, tweezing or waxing; though they won’t stop the hair from growing back as quickly. Electrolysis provides a permanent solution and may even treat conditions causing increased hair growth such as hormonal imbalances or tumors that contribute to excessive hair growth.
