Assure permanent results by refraining from shaving, tweezing or waxing in between electrolysis sessions. Furthermore, regular follow up appointments must also be scheduled in order to catch new growth in its natural cycle.
If hormonally-driven excess hair growth is becoming an issue for you, reach out to us immediately so we can provide electrolysis services as an option!
Hormonal Changes
Hair growth is stimulated by hormones, and fluctuations can occur as part of pregnancy or menopause that cause additional hair growth. Therefore, it’s essential that if hormonal fluctuations change are taking place and extra hair grows back that you consult with a healthcare provider in regards to permanent hair removal methods. Furthermore, medications may also contribute to this increased hair growth.
Electrolysis is one of the most reliable ways to permanently get rid of unwanted hair. To do so, a needle with an electrical current passes down each individual follicle before being heated, which destroys it and stops future hair growth. Electrolysis can effectively eliminate hair from virtually all parts of the body without altering skin color – ideal for women seeking permanent removal!
Before scheduling an appointment with an electrologist, make sure you research local electrologists thoroughly in order to select a qualified practitioner. Take recommendations from friends or family for your initial consultation and create a list of questions to ask about training and experience, whether numbing is available and the duration of each treatment session as well as expected permanent results.
As your technician inserts needles into each follicle, your skin may become slightly irritated from its contact with electric current heat and an electric current can sting a little before being soothed with a numbing cream to reduce any pain that arises during treatment.
Once the needle is in place, a thin wire connected to an electrical machine provides heat. An electrologist can adjust this temperature so as to make the procedure as comfortable and pain-free as possible; in many instances numbing cream may also help.
Once electrodes are introduced into an electrolyte, ions and atoms begin to undergo chemical transformations as electric current passes through it. Positive ions move towards the cathode (negative electrode) where they attract electrons to become neutral; at the same time negative ions move to anodes where they lose electrons to become oxidized; this creates a flow of charge while simultaneously turning positive elements into neutral elements or new molecules.
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Electrolysis may be the only permanent hair removal method currently available; however, new growth may still appear even after being successfully treated by electrolysis. This is usually caused by hormonal shifts or imbalances which stimulate further hair growth even in areas that were successfully treated with electrolysis.
Understand how hormones influence hair growth and how you can effectively manage them with proper treatments, so as to avoid regrowth after electrolysis.
Electrolysis involves inserting a tiny needle into each hair follicle and applying an electrical current that destroys it, thus stopping future hair growth. While most find electrolysis safe and relatively painless, some people may experience slight tingling sensations that may make the procedure more tolerable; an analgesic such as Tylenol or Advil may help. Some electrologists even offer topical anesthetic for those particularly sensitive to treatment.
Maintaining regular follow-up appointments will help prevent hair follicles from returning. Doing this will ensure all target area hair follicles have been destroyed and prevent the possibility of unwanted growth.
Most women and men who undergo electrolysis achieve their desired results after multiple sessions, although some individuals may notice more hair growing back quickly due to finally stopping to tweeze or shave, or during anagen phase of the cycle.
Remember when considering electrolysis to be patient as it takes time for hair follicles to go from anagen to telogen phases and be stimulated by hormones or other factors to grow new hair that was missed or partially destroyed during initial treatments. Therefore it’s vital to find an experienced practitioner and adhere to his/her treatment plan for best results.
Hormonal Imbalances
Hormonal imbalances can have devastating effects on physical health. They may manifest themselves through specific symptoms such as hair loss and bloating; others, like generalized hair loss and bloat. Hormones control nearly every system and process in your body; when they change, the effects may ripple outward. Some changes may be natural while others could signal that your endocrine system is malfunctioning.
Irregular menstruation (periods): Your ovaries secrete hormones that control your menstrual cycle, but an imbalance can lead to irregular periods. Other hormone-related conditions that could also contribute include polycystic ovary syndrome or amenorrhea.
Insomnia: Hormonal imbalance can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to fatigue and weight gain as a result. Furthermore, insomnia affects your concentration and focus abilities – potentially impacting concentration and focus as a result of reproductive hormone imbalances causing it. If this is occurring for you it’s wise to discuss any symptoms with healthcare provider immediately.
Dry Skin: Dry skin can make you feel uncomfortable and self-conscious, as well as lead to loss of elasticity and scaly patches that indicate ageing. To combat dry skin, eating a diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and fruits while cutting back on caffeine and sugary beverages will help. In addition, use moisturizing cream regularly on both your face and body for the best results.
Permanency requires multiple electrolysis sessions. With today’s medical devices destroying the growth center of each hair follicle, permanent hair removal will no longer be an issue after treatments are finished. Although your exact requirements may differ from person to person, most likely you will require sessions every week or every other week for up to 18 months until complete removal has taken place.
Elise suggests shaving or tweezing prior to an electrolysis appointment in order to leave enough time for healing between treatments. She advises clients to trim facial or body hairs to a quarter-inch length for best results and uses soothing cream and ice packs before your appointment to soothe the skin, in addition to suggesting using topical anesthetic creams if your skin is particularly sensitive.
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Electrolysis is an FDA-approved hair removal technique designed to work for all skin and hair types, targeting the root of unwanted hair by inserting a small needle into its follicle and applying low-level electrical current. While laser hair removal only targets pigment, electrolysis offers permanent removal. Your electrologist will work closely with you during a personal and confidential consultation to develop an individualized plan of treatments to meet your individual needs.
Electrolysis for permanent hair removal allows you to select specific areas on your face and body where you would like hair removed, including eyebrows, chin, upper & lower lips, jaw line & sides of face, breasts & underarms, abdomen, bikini line & legs. The exact number of electrolysis sessions needed will depend upon several factors including strength & maturity of hair growth as well as size & other personal considerations.
After finishing electrolysis treatments, it is important to be aware that you may still experience some hair regrowth due to hormonal fluctuations or imbalances that trigger new hair growth in areas treated with electrolysis. If this happens, speak to your practitioner about hormone therapy options to balance out hormones and prevent further hair growth.
Be mindful that tweezing or waxing may cause hair regrowth in the anagen phase after you tweeze or wax; this occurs as when you tweeze hairs they are forced out of their anagen phase into resting telogen phase and this causes false regrowth as the hairs must first transform back into anagen hairs before growing back again.
Electrolysis may be uncomfortable for some individuals, particularly in sensitive areas of their face or body. However, modern technology provides for adjustments that make electrolysis as comfortable as possible; additionally you can purchase over-the-counter products to desensitize treatment areas as necessary and apply an ice pack after each treatment session to minimize discomfort.
