Unwanted facial hair is one of the more embarrassing symptoms associated with PCOS, though not dangerous or life-threatening. Electrolysis offers relief.
At your consultation, an electrologist will conduct an in-depth health history review and ask pertinent questions. While they cannot diagnose PCOS directly, they can recognize its presence and suggest visiting an endocrinologist for further evaluation.
What is electrolysis?
PCOS women often experience unwanted hair growth on areas such as their face, arms, chest, and thighs that is caused by excess androgens in their body. Electrolysis is an effective solution to rid of unwanted hair growth while helping treat polycystic ovary syndrome as well.
Electrolysis is an innovative hair removal technique that employs an electric current to destroy each individual follicle, rendering hair unattainable to grow back again. Electrolysis provides a permanent solution for unwanted hair on all skin types and colors alike.
Electrolysis involves inserting a probe into each hair follicle, where an electric current will then be sent through to destroy its root, thus stopping further hair growth. There are various techniques of electrolysis available; to get optimal results it’s wise to consult a licensed and trained electrologist as this ensures you receive top quality treatment from someone who can answer all of your queries about electrolysis treatment.
Electrolysis poses some risks, though these should be minimal when working with an accredited and trustworthy practice. Common side effects may include skin reddening and irritation; these should only last temporarily. If any other serious symptoms arise such as decreased blood pressure or abdominal discomfort, seek medical assistance immediately.
When seeking electrolysis treatments, be sure to select a professional offering free consultations and sample treatments. This will enable you to ask any and all of your questions, familiarize yourself with the procedure, and experience it first-hand. When selecting an electrologist with high-quality equipment for electrolysis, choose carefully so as to receive optimal treatment results.
Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal method recognized by the FDA and suitable for delicate body areas like the face or bikini line. If you’re ready to let go of unwanted hair, contact Electrolysis Hair Removal & Skin Care now so we can arrange an appointment and bid you goodbye – we look forward to meeting you soon!
How does electrolysis work?
Electrolysis involves chemical redox reactions between ions and atoms that either lose or gain electrons, where current from an electrical power source passes through electrodes immersed in an electrolyte solution, allowing direct current from its power source to pass through electrodes immersed in an electrolyte solution, attracting oppositely charged ions to their oppositely charged counterparts; when positive cations reach negatively charged cathodes they gain electrons to neutralize while negative chloride ions find their way back towards positively charged anodes where they lose extra electrons until becoming chlorine atoms themselves.
Electrolysis is an electrical circuit-completed hair removal method, using released atoms that travel across it and discharge at the cathode completing an electrical loop and discharging at its cathode to destroy hair growth centers and prevent further growth. Electrolysis has been recognized by the FDA as the only 100% effective treatment against hormonally driven unwanted hair growth; it works for all skin colors and types, such as blonde or gray hair that don’t respond as well to laser treatments and can permanently prevent future unwanted growth.
An electrologist uses an electric current to target each individual hair follicle and destroy its growth center, thus preventing regrowth. While some individuals describe this process as painful, discomfort levels vary greatly between individuals. Some describe a mild pricking sensation while others may experience burning sensations or even tingling sensations during treatment sessions; it typically takes multiple visits before permanent results are reached.
Finding an electrolysis practitioner who specializes in this procedure and has an outstanding reputation is essential. Before getting started, visit for a consultation and sample treatment to ask any pertinent questions and assess if the process feels comfortable for you. Also make sure your electrologist uses high-quality devices; this could make a huge difference in terms of pain levels; inquire as well about numbing cream options to further ease discomfort.
How long does electrolysis take?
Electrologists treat each hair follicle individually, which makes electrolysis take more time than laser or shaving hair removal. Depending on the area of your body that needs treated, multiple sessions per week or month may be required until all the unwanted hair has been eliminated – yet electrolysis remains one of only permanent hair removal solutions that really works!
Electrolysis may be beneficial for treating PCOS by eliminating facial hair caused by it. While other hair removal methods simply remove surface cells from your skin, electrolysis destroys their growth centers to stop new follicles from developing and growing again.
Destruction of hair growth centers takes time, but electrologists are skilled at making the procedure as painless as possible. A topical numbing cream such as lidocaine or BLT cream is applied an hour before your appointment to keep you comfortable during treatment. Once complete, an electrologist inserts a fine needle into each hair follicle opening and passes a small electric current through it in order to destroy hair cells that grow back. While this may be slightly painful depending on which part of the face or body being treated – everyone has different pain threshold levels depending on which parts being treated.
Some areas, such as your neck or groin, may be more sensitive than others to pain from electrolysis treatment; however, most people can tolerate it with no major issues. You might experience either a sharp pinch or brief burning sensation when the probe enters the follicle, but these sensations should pass quickly. Elise recommends finding an experienced electrologist so they can make this procedure as comfortable as possible for you.
Before your electrolysis treatment, consult with your practitioner to see if there are any specific preparation guidelines you need to abide by, such as not shaving or waxing the area for an appropriate length of time prior to scheduling an appointment. Typically, at least 1/4-inch long hairs must exist for safe removal by electrolysis.
Does electrolysis hurt?
Electrologists employ a fine needle inserted into the opening of each hair follicle, applying a small current that destroys it. While electrolysis may cause minor discomfort depending on your sensitivity to pain and location of treatment area, its results are permanent unlike waxing, threading and plucking; and is FDA-approved as an FDA approved permanent method to get rid of unwanted hair.
Women living with PCOS often experience thick, dark facial and body hair in areas it shouldn’t. This can make them self-conscious if they need to deal with shaving or waxing daily – but don’t fret because there is a solution: electrolysis! Electrolysis provides safe, permanent solution to get rid of hormonally generated hair growth that causes unnecessary embarrassment: electrolysis can provide permanent solutions without the hassle of daily upkeep!
Electrolysis is one of the safest and most effective ways to remove unwanted hair, provided by licensed professionals. Finding an electrologist trained to recognize different causes for hair growth like genetics, hormone levels and medications will allow them to help you permanently decrease hair growth allowing you to love the skin you’re in!
Electrolysis discomfort levels differ depending on who’s being treated; most find it quite tolerable compared to traditional surgeries or laser hair removal treatments, however many compare it to a hot pinprick or pinch sensation. When treating areas close to bone with more nerve endings such as the chin or eyebrows it may initially feel more painful; but with repeated sessions you will become used to the procedure and manage it better.
Your electrolysis treatment might cause some pain; to reduce that experience, consider finding an electrologist offering free consultation or sample treatments so you can ask questions, experience the process first-hand and decide if electrolysis is right for you. They may even recommend specific topical anesthetics tailored specifically for you.
