Electrolysis hair removal offers an effective alternative to laser hair removal by permanently eliminating its source. Electrolysis is safe and can be performed almost anywhere on the body.
Finding a knowledgeable electrologist who utilizes needle electrolysis is crucial. Additionally, ensure you don’t shave or wax prior to your sessions as these could interfere with results.
How Long Will It Take?
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal treatment performed by a licensed electrologist. Electrolysis stands out from temporary methods of hair removal such as laser treatments or tweezing because it destroys the root of each hair follicle permanently, as well as being capable of targeting all types of hair types including darkly pigmented, coarse and thick ones. Although treatment takes up to one year for completion, results do last much longer than with other hair-removal options.
Electrolysis may cause some discomfort for some individuals; however, when performed by a trained professional it shouldn’t be as painful.
Electrolysis treatment works by applying a small amount of heat to the skin and applying a current to each hair follicle in order to expel its hairs from their root. Although some people describe electrolysis treatments as burning sensations, many more describe it more as discomfort than pain; the intensity may increase if you are unprepared or your skin is sensitive.
Before choosing an electrolysis provider for treatments, make sure they only employ needle electrolysis; not electronic tweezers or photoepilators. Consultations is advised before booking your initial appointment at a salon; also look around and observe whether workers wear gloves while performing treatments. Some places provide samples of their work so you can compare results and comfort levels before making a commitment to any procedure.
Once you feel confident with your choice of salon, seek advice from friends and family based on personal experience. Next, schedule a free consultation during which you can ask any pertinent questions as well as assess the quality of electrologist. Check for cleanliness while asking about their training methods, experience and methods used.
Be mindful that electrolysis treatments will require time to complete an area of your body due to individual follicles having three growth phases: anagen, catagen and telogen. Unfortunately it’s impossible for technicians to know which phase each follicle is currently in at each visit; you must return until all the anagen-stage follicles have been treated successfully.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Electrolysis offers permanent hair removal, unlike temporary methods like shaving or waxing. Electrolysis works by sending a small electric current through a fine probe directly into each natural opening of each hair follicle to close it off and stop further hair growth.
Electrolysis destroys hair follicles one at a time, so multiple sessions may be required before permanent results can be seen. The number of treatments required depends on both the area being treated and a person’s individual circumstances; typically 8-18 months should be sufficient time for full results on larger areas of body.
Electrolysis offers three treatment modalities or methods. When performed by experienced electrologist, two of them will never cause scabbing while one usually does in sensitive areas such as bikini lines. Your electrologist will usually select an approach best suited for you during your initial consultation session.
When selecting an electrolysis provider, it is essential that you inquire into their experience, training and credentials as well as sterilization processes and equipment they utilize. Once you feel comfortable with a practitioner you can arrange an initial consultation session and start your treatment immediately.
Before your initial electrolysis treatment, it may be beneficial to apply a topical anesthetic for comfort. You can purchase this from your electrologist. Following treatment, your skin may appear slightly red but this effect should subside shortly afterwards. To maximize comfort during electrolysis sessions and protect the surface area from becoming overly dry after each session, avoid scrubbing the area while regularly moisturizing it to ensure an ideal experience.
After receiving electrolysis treatments, it’s essential that you follow your electrologist’s advice after each visit in order to maintain results of electrolysis treatments. For instance, if she instructs you to return weekly or biweekly in order to clear an area quickly this will expedite results faster.
Home electrolysis kits may be available, but for best results it is advisable to seek professional electrolysis from an accredited electrologist. They have knowledge of various techniques that ensure an effective, safe, and long-lasting result.
Will It Be Painful?
Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal treatment suitable for use on facial hair. It works by inserting a thin needle into each hair follicle before applying a small electrical current that effectively destroys it.
Electrolysis treatments vary in terms of pain levels for different people depending on both tolerance and area treated, though most report that electrolysis feels like an intermittent pinching sensation, while others experience heat or pressure on their skin. Although they can sometimes experience minor discomfort during an electrolysis treatment session, most find the results well worth their while.
Prior to making an appointment for electrolysis, ensure you select a practitioner who is licensed and certified. In addition, be sure to look for a clean environment and ask to see pictures of previous clients – this will give an indication of the level of hygiene and professionalism in place.
Keep in mind that the Food and Drug Administration regards all temporary methods of hair removal as cosmetic surgery; thus requiring that an FDA-licensed physician oversee any procedure, which means you should always select an experienced electrologist for electrolysis treatments.
Before attending your sessions with Elise, it is wise to refrain from shaving, tweezing and waxing as this could increase stress levels and make discomfort more pronounced. She suggests trimming body and facial hair using scissors or bikini trimmers so it remains at a quarter-inch or shorter in length. She further advises limiting caffeine consumption at least two hours beforehand since this can increase stress levels and make discomfort more pronounced.
Electrolysis treatments will lead to permanent hair removal from any specified area in roughly 18 months. Your electrologists will work with you to come up with an appointment schedule that fits both your lifestyle and hair growth cycles; regular appointments allow your electrologist to catch each hair at its optimal growth cycle and make electrolysis the most effective permanent hair removal method available today; although the difference will become apparent once this process is completed.
Will It Hurt?
Electrolysis varies in terms of discomfort depending on both the person receiving it and their area being treated. A small needle is inserted into each hair follicle during treatment, with heated current passing through each one to effectively destroy them – most people describe the sensation as tolerable but topical desensitizing creams can help ease it further.
When selecting an electrology professional for permanent hair removal, it is crucial that they are highly qualified. Seek recommendations from friends and family, visit their practice to check on cleanliness and sanitation practices, inspect work stations and ensure technicians utilize disposable gloves and needles.
Once you are comfortable with your electrologist, you should be able to come up with a schedule that best meets your needs. Most areas will need multiple treatments over several weeks or months until all areas have been treated completely – keeping consistent appointments will allow any potential new growth to be detected during its optimal growth stage.
Once electrolysis treatments have concluded, your skin may appear reddened and slightly swollen due to stimulation of the follicles. A cold compress or over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream, Neosporin or aloe may help soothe this reaction; furthermore it’s essential that after each session, moisture be applied afterward so as to minimize pores opening up and becoming susceptible to bacteria growth.
As each hair grows in its own unique manner, removing unwanted hair may require 20 to 30 sessions in any given area. Some clients find it necessary to come back one to six times annually for maintenance to catch any new growth that needs electrolysis destroying before it forms another new root – particularly with coarse or dark hair which may be difficult to eradicate via electrolysis alone.
