An electrolysis session typically results in some mild redness and tenderness immediately following treatment. Applying cold compresses helps reduce swelling and bruising. We provide you with soothing gel to use on your skin after your electrolysis treatment to facilitate a speedier recovery timeframe.
Maintaining a regular treatment schedule is of utmost importance. By keeping the area clean and following aftercare advice, regular treatments will prevent bacteria from infiltrating empty hair follicles and leading to infection.
Keep the Area Clean
After any type of hair removal treatment, it’s crucial that the area remains clean. Avoid using harsh cleaners on the area that have been treated and instead opt for gentle cleansers tailored specifically for your skin type. Furthermore, apply moisturizer to help maintain its health and hydration.
After your electrolysis session, it is normal to experience some tenderness or redness in the treatment area; however, this usually doesn’t last more than several hours. Furthermore, you may see minor scabbing appear; don’t pick at these spots – they are your body’s natural way of responding to open hair follicles, and will dissolve naturally over time.
Care should be taken when treating any area to avoid infection from developing. If the treated area becomes red or swollen after your appointment, apply an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or Bacitracin; alternatively calamine lotion may soothe skin while reducing redness or swelling. It is also important to avoid excessive sweating, swimming and sauna use in the days after receiving your treatment.
If you do sweat, use an antiseptic wipe on any affected areas prior to coming for your appointment. Furthermore, avoid shaving, waxing or tweezing any visible hairs longer than 1/8 of an inch for best results and allow your electrologist to work with these follicles at their optimal growth cycle. Likewise, drinking plenty of water prior to, during, and following electrolysis appointments will keep your follicles hydrated, as well as aiding healing more rapidly post appointment.
Electrolysis is a gradual process and may take multiple sessions before permanent results can be seen. You must schedule regular appointments every week or every other week until the area has been cleared of unwanted hair. The exact number of sessions needed depends on both the size and location of the treatment area as well as type of hair being treated.
Don’t Shave
Electrolysis is one of the most reliable permanent hair removal techniques, promising to erase unwanted hair without needing maintenance. Electrolysis works by permanently dissolving growth cells within hair follicles to stop new hair from sprouting up again – thus permanently ending this cycle of new growth.
This treatment can be applied to any area of the body where there is unwanted hair growth, including: the chin, eyebrows, jawline, armpits, breasts, legs and bikini line. In addition, laser can also be used to permanently eliminate moles – however prior to undertaking such procedures it is advisable to seek medical advice first before undertaking this treatment.
Electrolysis is generally considered pain-free; however, the intensity of pain experienced depends on both individual and area being treated; for instance, treatment to groin and neck areas typically causes greater discomfort than cheeks or chin areas. Multiple electrolysis treatments will likely be required in order to permanently decrease hair growth.
Electrolysis treatments vary based on your electrologist and individual needs; sometimes requiring just a few appointments while others may require multiple trips. To achieve the best results, it’s crucial that all scheduled appointments are kept; also recommended are visits between one and six times annually to detect any early hair regrowth and maintain results.
After your electrolysis session, it is crucial to refrain from shaving the area immediately following. This is because the hair follicles remain open and vulnerable to infection; shaving can aggravate skin irritants further and increase risk for swelling and redness.
Swelling of the treatment area is normal and should subside within several hours due to blood vessels deeper within your skin dilate to increase circulation. Sometimes small bruises will form when our probe comes into contact with capillaries that feed hair follicles; these bruises typically fade within days.
Don’t Sunburn
After treatment, it is vitally important to use sunblock. Newly exposed skin can become vulnerable to hyperpigmentation, burning and cancer if left exposed for too long; protecting face, chest and back from UVA/UVB rays with at least SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreen is recommended for best results; additionally a moisturizer will keep the skin hydrated.
After electrolysis, it is not unusual for your skin to be red and slightly swollen for several hours, sometimes longer. Scabs may form post-treatment; avoid picking at them as picking can lead to infections; it would be wise to carry antiseptic cream and cotton wool pads as precaution.
Before and during electrolysis treatments, it’s essential that you refrain from tanning as much as possible. UV rays damage skin, potentially negating any results of electrolysis sessions. UVA rays are particularly detrimental because they penetrate deep into skin where hair follicles reside whereas UVB rays only penetrate upper layers.
Once your session has concluded, it is also essential not to expose the treated area to extreme temperatures; heat or cold can cause the hair follicles to close up and lead to ingrown hairs or an irritated and itchy sensation on your skin. A great way to do this is by staying out of the sun and using thick cream that keeps skin hydrated.
Apply Moisturizer
Moisturizer should be applied at least twice daily after electrolysis for one week to reduce redness, itching and swelling as well as promote healing by keeping bacteria at bay from infiltrating hair follicles that have been left open due to electrolysis. Be sure to choose an oil-free moisturizer as this could clog pores and cause breakouts.
After electrolysis, the skin can sometimes feel irritated for a short while after treatment; however, this should pass after several hours. If irritation continues beyond 24 hours after electrolysis has taken place, try using an anti-inflammatory hydrocortisone cream such as Arnica or Cortaid as this can soothe the area while alleviating discomfort.
After treatment it is vitally important to keep the skin moisturized in order to keep follicles active and prevent new hair growth. A moisturizing gel with numbing agents such as Lidocaine or Numb-It may provide extra comfort.
Between electrolysis appointments, it’s crucial that you avoid tweezing. Tweezing can actually aggravate the situation as it will often snag and pull at unfavorable hair growth stages causing damage to its root – making future appointments harder to perform successfully.
Electrolysis is one of the most efficient permanent hair removal techniques currently available, offering safe and long-term results after just a few treatments. Other hair-removal methods, like waxing, can cause unwanted side effects that only temporarily remove unwanted hair. If you want to be rid of unwanted body hair once and for all, electrolysis could be your ideal permanent hair removal treatment solution – be sure to keep up your maintenance schedule to ensure maximum effectiveness – this may take some time, but will surely pay off!
