At your consultation, an electrologist will develop a tailored hair removal plan. Electrologists use clean and sterile probes that are discarded immediately following each session of hair removal treatment.
Make sure that when selecting an electrologist, needle electrolysis (not photoepilators or electric tweezers) will be used since these methods do not provide permanent hair removal and could potentially cause skin damage.
Redness
Electrolysis may cause redness, swelling, welts, tiny blisters or scabs in each individual; its severity often depending on factors like hair growth type and length, skin type, frequency of treatments and tolerance levels. People often believe their electrologist is doing permanent damage to their skin due to redness, swelling and scabs after months of hour-long treatments, but often these side effects are temporary and will subside over time. Redness and swelling can be reduced at home following treatment with Sterex soothing gel, such as Sterex soothing gel for inflamed areas. Scabs should never be picked or scratched at, as this may lead to infection and delay healing. For additional irritation relief use a topical analgesic ointment applied several times each day as needed.
Dense hairs may cause an opening in the follicle that looks similar to a yellowish crust (see picture), as part of their natural healing process. A scab will form over time in this open follicle; whether honey-colored or darker in hue it serves as nature’s protective bandage to safeguard any wounds that form in this opening.
Irritation
Whiskers on your face and body are like pesky weeds in your garden: they sprout randomly and can cause you headaches; eventually, they could overwhelm the entire crop! In order to effectively get rid of them, an electrologist is your only hope of removal.
Electrolysis hair removal, unlike laser hair removal, permanently disables hair follicles – making it the only permanent hair removal method currently available. To employ it effectively, this process involves placing a tiny probe into the natural opening of a hair follicle before administering an impulse of electricity to destroy its ability to grow new hairs. Multiple treatments are usually necessary in order to completely clear an area.
After electrolysis treatments, clients may experience some mild irritation that should subside quickly; cold compresses are particularly helpful. Furthermore, many find that shaving with an electric foil razor, using non-spiritually inspired aftershave and forgoing any tweezing or waxing between treatments helps alleviate irritation significantly.
When choosing an electrologist, take the selection process as seriously as selecting any other personal service provider – like doctors or dentists. Look for graduates from recognized electrology schools. Make sure their office is clean and comfortable, with them being able to answer all of your questions completely and courteously.
Ask your electrologist if she utilizes the latest electrolysis technologies. A good electrologist should have various electrolysis instruments designed specifically to target different types of hair, while making sure all instruments are regularly maintained and sterilized as part of her license’s infection control policies.
Keep in mind that some temporary side effects from electrolysis, including redness or pinkness and slight swelling or welting, should be expected and managed appropriately to avoid permanent skin damage.
An experienced electrologist will always welcome any queries or concerns that arise, explaining her procedures and techniques so that you fully comprehend them. She ensures your comfort and safety are her primary concerns.
Bleeding
An electrologist is a licensed professional that uses electric current to permanently eliminate hair growth by damaging germinative tissue in hair follicles and thus permanently stopping growth. When choosing thermolysis, galvanic or blend electrology as your method for permanent hair removal, temporary side effects may include redness, swelling, welts or small blisters on your skin which must be treated properly to prevent damage or scarring to avoid scarring from the treatment process.
As our skin heals, it forms a protective scab or crust over hair follicle openings to protect and seal in healing tissues. Scabs tend to form more commonly on dry than oily skin types and usually have honey colored hues or darker tones; though they may itch slightly at first, leaving them alone will speed up recovery time more rapidly than touching. Applying topical analgesic cream will provide temporary relief from itching while keeping moist conditions on the scab itself.
Electrolysis treatment of hair follicles requires great sensitivity. Though the probe that enters through follicle openings looks needle-like, clients usually cannot feel its push in, making the experience tolerable for most clients. Although current passes through at very low voltage levels, some clients may still perceive warmth or pressure sensations from electrolysis treatment.
Selecting an electrologist should be taken just as seriously as selecting a doctor, dentist, or any other type of health care professional. You should visit their office and check that it is clean, well-lit, and sanitary before reviewing their license/insurance information – do they offer infection control plans?
At last, it’s important to examine the equipment used by an electrologist. Are their machines properly cleaned between treatments and disposable gloves used during sessions? Also be wary of devices which claim to permanently remove hair with electronic tweezers and home electrolysis/laser units; such devices operate under the false assumption that hair acts as a conductor of electricity and could result in scarring and pitting when used by untrained hands.
Scarring
Electrolysis often conjures images of traditional beauty salons offering permanent hair removal services to men and women alike. But electrologists also work out of doctor offices, aesthetician salons, and even hospitals! Independent contractors or those working from their own homes as self-employed individuals often work independently by choosing their hours and working from their own homes. Professionals licensed and trained by state boards in sterilization, client care, and treatment techniques work to remove individual hairs from the natural follicle opening of skin with needle insertion into each hair follicle opening followed by small impulses from an epilator device to destroy hair follicle tissue and stop its return.
Your electrologist’s techniques could cause skin damage; using appropriate equipment and following treatment procedures are key to minimizing side effects. Also important: make sure she graduated from a school of electrology and has her office approved by your state licensing board.
Electrolysis often leaves its mark on skin in the form of scab formation – an inevitable part of healing that typically appears more commonly on dry areas such as arms or legs than facial areas. Scabs serve as a protective shield over affected areas by holding in moisture so healing occurs properly – premature removal may cause infection and delay this process further.
Outside of occasional bruises, redness, welts or scabs caused by electrolysis treatments, most people report that their skin looks much improved post-treatment than before treatment. If your damage persists despite efforts at healing through Alpha-Hydroxy Acids, chemical peels or laser skin resurfacing, seek advice from a dermatologist about viable strategies that might improve it such as Alpha-Hydroxy Acids or chemical peels; alternatively laser skin resurfacing could also provide solutions.
