Electrolysis works to permanently eliminate hair follicles, thus diminishing fine lines, wrinkles and scars. It is an efficient solution that requires skilled electrologist.
However, treatment may cause redness and swelling, with small scabs possibly appearing – these side effects should subside within a few days. If hyperpigmentation is an issue for you, avoid this form of therapy.
Reduction in Wrinkles and Texture
Women and men suffering from unwanted hair in areas like their face, neck, armpits, bikini line or elsewhere on their body can benefit from electrolysis as a permanent solution to hair removal. Electrolysis not only removes unwanted hair but may also help reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging while providing permanent alternatives to temporary methods like waxing, shaving tweezing or depilatories.
Electrolysis differs from many beauty treatments in that it targets hair roots directly, providing more natural and lasting results than other hair removal techniques that may cause discomfort or even skin damage.
Treatment sessions may cause minor redness, swelling, dryness and scabbing in the treated area immediately following each session. This is a normal response and should subside within several days; it is important not to scratch or pick at these scabs as doing so could result in scarring.
Electrolysis may also help to diminish the appearance of age spots and freckles by dissolving cells in your skin through electrical current, gradually lightening or even eliminating these discolorations.
Electrologists generally employ very low voltage to minimize any discomfort for their clients; however, each person has different pain thresholds; therefore some may feel slight tingling during treatment. If it becomes uncomfortable, topical anesthetic can be used to relieve it.
Pitting is an infrequent side effect of electrolysis that typically only affects a small percentage of individuals who undergo the procedure. It occurs as the dead space left by an electrolyzed follicle becomes filled in by scar tissue formed from wounded collagen (wounded collagen), creating pitted skin. While pitting typically resolves itself over time, sometimes up to a year may pass for wound collagen to transform into smooth skin tissue and thus resolve the condition completely.
Pitting of the skin often occurs as a side effect of temporary hair removal techniques like waxing or shaving, so choosing an electrologist who uses only top quality equipment and provides comprehensive consultation services is vital to avoid this side effect.
Reduction in Scars
Most electrolysis treatments do not result in scarring; however, inexperienced technicians or overtreatment may lead to signs of damage such as scabbing and redness on treated areas. Scars may be treated by carefully selecting an electrologist with expertise, paying close attention during aftercare sessions, using alpha-hydroxy acids or chemical peels on affected areas and paying careful attention during procedures.
Depending on the treatment method (galvanic, thermolysis or blend) and strength of current used, electrolysis may cause temporary redness, swelling and scabbing after electrolysis. These effects typically don’t last more than a few days and usually resolve themselves by themselves; scratching scabs could leave permanent scars so it’s important to let them heal on their own.
If you are sensitive, using soothing products on your face before treatments may help to mitigate some side effects. Sleep is also vital, as lack of rest increases discomfort levels; distraction techniques like music over headphones or stress balls may help ease this as well.
Electrolysis treatments may lead to different levels of scabbing depending on your choice of method, intensity level and density of hair being treated in the area being treated. Galvanic electrolysis may increase chances for scabbing as its use of direct current to destroy hair follicles may cause more intense reactions; while methods that combine alternating and direct current, or blend technique, have less of an opportunity for such reactions to occur.
Rarely, post-treatment skin may become pitted. Pitting occurs when dead space left by the follicles fills with scar tissue, creating lumpy and bumpy areas on the surface of skin. Pitting requires approximately one year to “mature” into smooth, even skin again.
Avoiding side effects while improving skin appearance through regular massage of affected areas is also possible by massaging vertically, horizontally and circular movements to increase collagen and elasticity while decreasing scarring. Massage should ideally take place daily.
Reduction in Redness and Swelling
Electrolysis treatments cause temporary reddening to the area around hair follicles due to heat generated from small electric currents flowing through needles, which destroy growth centers. While each person experiences differing amounts of redness and swelling after treatment, using soothing cream afterward will promote quicker recovery time. We provide our aftercare lotion as part of your service so our clients may apply liberally during healing to minimize reddening and swelling.
After an electrolysis treatment, it’s not unusual for small bruises to form under the skin. These occur when the needle touches a blood vessel or capillary that provides nutrition to follicles in need. They should fade quickly over time; using arnica ointment could hasten this process further.
After an electrolysis session, it may also be possible to experience the formation of a scab – this is caused by oil from treated follicles coagulating, and should be gently removed with cotton wool or cloth. For best results it’s advised that you wait at least 2 weeks until removing or shaving away these scabs completely has occurred.
Pitting is another common but temporary side effect of electrolysis. This occurs when dead space created by the destruction of hair follicles fills with scar tissue and forms pitted or “orange peel” textures on the skin due to overtreatment or too-strong electrical current; an experienced electrologist should know how to avoid such complications.
People with darker skin tones may experience irritation from electrolysis treatments that leads to brown or black spots of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. To minimize this side effect, drink plenty of water prior to, during, and after each electrolysis appointment as well as use sunscreen daily; this will help ensure melanin (the pigment responsible for giving skin its color) doesn’t accumulate where it shouldn’t.
Reduction in Pustules
Electrolysis is a treatment designed to permanently destroy hair follicles to stop their new growth, using highly targeted and precise electrical pulses delivered via thin metal probes to target each unwanted follicle and stop further hair growth. Electrolysis works on all skin and hair types to eliminate unwanted facial or body hair as well as reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Electrolysis treatment requires multiple sessions in order to fully treat an area and diminish hair growth; each pulse may cause either stinging or burning sensation depending on individual sensitivity and pain tolerance levels.
Swelling, redness and scabs after electrolysis treatments are normal side effects that should only last briefly. Scabs result from damage done to skin cells by needle, so it’s crucial that your treatments be administered by an experienced electrologist. Furthermore, bruises may form if needle is inserted too deeply into skin surface or inexperienced technicians can lead to scarring on treated area.
Electrolysis may leave pitted scars that resemble orange peel texture on the skin. Scar tissue forms due to contraction of wound collagen which pulls down on it causing lumpiness or bumpy appearance of skin; this pull can last for years until “maturing” into smooth tissue.
Pitting from improper electrolysis treatment can be addressed using laser resurfacing or punch grafting techniques, in addition to medical-grade products containing antioxidants and other ingredients known to improve skin tone. Furthermore, keeping skin clean after treatments helps expedite recovery while applying light sunblock provides additional protection from further harm.
As part of your electrolysis treatment, it is highly advised that you drink ample water on both days, and after. Avoiding alcohol and caffeine to reduce discomfort during treatments as well as find ways to distract yourself during treatments can be helpful. In order to accurately evaluate whether electrolysis is working for you, follow its progress over multiple sessions.
