Electrolysis is an FDA-approved technique for permanent hair removal with over 130 years of proven success and safety.
Electrolysis works to permanently disable hair follicle growth centers and stop treated hairs from returning. It can be applied to most skin types and colors as well as body areas including eyebrows, chin, and upper lips.
1. It’s normal
Electrolysis often conjures images of pain and danger; however, electrolysis is actually a safe and permanent hair removal solution suitable for all regions, types, and tones of skin. FDA has approved electrolysis as one of the only approved hair removal techniques to permanently destroy growth cells within hair follicles.
Electrolysis involves inserting a tiny needle into the opening of your hair follicles and administering an electric current that destroys hair growth cells. It’s usually quick and pain-free; just a brief tingling sensation or momentary heat sensation may occur before ending with some heat sensation at times. However, for maximum comfort it would be wise to request that your electrologist use topical anesthetic prior to your appointment to minimize discomfort.
Once treated, you may notice your hairs appear lighter immediately afterward; this is normal since hair follicles have been destroyed and resting hairs now have more time to grow out before returning back into action and becoming darker again. After several weeks have passed, however, you should find your follicles are back active again and darkening will occur once more.
Implement a regular treatment schedule in order to make the most of your electrolysis sessions, which will prevent hairs from growing back at an accelerated rate and maximize hair reduction results.
Missed appointments or plucking/shaving between sessions will cause your hair to grow back faster and thicker, increasing its likelihood of leading to baldness or other issues. By disrupting this natural cycle of hair growth and development, follicles cannot go through their full cycle and full growth process.
Avoid picking at or scratching any scabs that form after your treatments as this could lead to hyperpigmentation and freckling of the skin. Furthermore, no makeup should be worn after electrolysis appointments since open follicles are more prone to infection than closed ones. Finally, drink plenty of water prior, during, and post appointment in order to keep hydration levels optimal and ensure your follicles remain hydrated.
2. It’s temporary
If waxing, tweezing or shaving seems appealing as an interim measure between electrolysis treatments, remember that those methods only remove the surface layer of hair; leaving dermal papilla intact which still produces new hair at any given moment. Frequent use may even stimulate new thick and coarse growth which makes electrolysis even more challenging to complete than before.
Staying on schedule with your treatment regimen is key to achieving long-term results with electrolysis. Your hair needs multiple sessions before it will permanently slow or stop growing; one way of accomplishing this goal is not clipping, shaving or using depilatory creams between appointments – giving your electrologist more chances to treat new hairs before they have time to grow thick and coarse.
Electrolysis involves inserting a tiny probe into each hair follicle’s opening, inserting an electrical current that destroys its ability to produce hair, stopping future production and eventually rendering that particular follicle completely dormant.
Maintain your appointment schedule. Find an electrologist you trust – getting a referral from friends or your physician may help in this regard.
An outstanding electrologist should possess years of experience and offer you effective yet comfortable treatments.
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3. It’s not painful
Electrolysis hair removal methods, unlike waxing, threading or plucking are generally painless. That being said, pain tolerance varies among individuals depending on factors like skin sensitivity, needle comfort and the method employed for electrolysis treatment.
Electrolysis involves inserting a fine probe into each hair follicle to destroy them systematically, making the procedure uncomfortable for some due to being an invasive procedure. Furthermore, because electric current must penetrate deep enough into each root in order to kill hair roots completely and you will feel some sensation such as hot pinches or pinches during treatment – for those worried about discomfort use a topical anesthetic beforehand for maximum comfort.
After treatment, it’s not unusual for your skin to become red or irritated; these symptoms will usually subside quickly within some time and a cold compress may help alleviate them further. Some clients also find it helpful to take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Tylenol or Aspirin 30 to 45 minutes prior to their appointment for additional comfort.
Finding an experienced licensed professional capable of treating all skin types and hair colors is of utmost importance. Utilizing unqualified practitioners may result in damage to hair follicles as well as inflammation of the skin – known as folliculitis.
Finding an electrologist you feel comfortable with is key to ensuring you achieve optimal results from your treatment program. Ask family and friends for recommendations, do some research, look for practices using disposable gloves and sterilized equipment, most offer free consultations so don’t be shy about asking any questions and make sure you feel at home with your practitioner.
Permanent hair removal should be approached strategically over a series of sessions; usually six to twelve are needed depending on individual needs to remove all hair follicles permanently from your body. In order to achieve maximum results, it’s vital that patients adhere to their treatment schedule in order to get optimal results.
4. It’s permanent
Electrolysis offers one of the best long-term solutions to unwanted hair. Electrolysis uses a needle finer than an individual hair to permanently destroy its growth center in each follicle, producing a temporary pinch or heat sensation when entering a follicle – however at Barely There Electrolysis we use advanced technologies and methods that minimize discomfort during treatment.
How many sessions you require to achieve permanent results will depend on the area and type of hair on which they’re applied; most clients find that after 18 months of regular sessions, their desired outcomes have been reached.
Electrolysis may seem like the perfect solution to prevent hair regrowth after treatment, but it’s important to remember that only active-growing follicles will be affected. As a result, some hairs will still begin growing back after undergoing several courses of electrolysis treatments.
Electrolysis treatments should be administered on a consistent schedule to maximize results and ensure that hair follicles are treated during their growing phase – this ensures the longest lasting effects.
Before your appointment, it is also wise to forgo caffeine for 24 hours as this may increase skin sensitivity to treatments. Furthermore, moisturize your skin thoroughly prior to and following each treatment, and use a cold compress on any inflamed sites afterward to soothe inflammation.
As you can see, electrolysis involves taking in quite a bit of information regarding its effects on hair removal. But remember: if you commit and stick with your treatment plan, lasting results for permanent hair removal will follow. For more information on electrolysis and its benefits, contact us now – we look forward to helping you achieve hair-free living!
