Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal option that won’t harm tattoos due to not using heat-intensive beams of light, like laser treatments do.
Electrologists employ thin “hair-like” probes that emit small amounts of electricity to destroy each hair follicle’s growth center safely and quickly, including those with tattoos.
Safe for Tattooed Areas
Tattoo owners know all too well that shaving, waxing and tweezing can cause unwanted hair growth in areas covered by their art. Laser hair removal treatments may damage them as well; electrolysis remains the only permanent hair removal method without this issue.
Electrolysis uses a microscopic probe to inject electrical current directly into each individual hair follicle and dissolve them, eliminating any possibility of it coming in contact with tattoo ink and making this method of hair removal the safest choice for tattooed skin.
However, the area surrounding your tattoo could become susceptible to infection after an electrolysis session, as its pores will have been opened up during the process. Therefore, it’s essential that appointments are kept and that an antibacterial cleanser be used prior and after every appointment. If the area becomes red, swollen, or painful-looking at any time during or after electrolysis treatment sessions then consulting a dermatologist quickly should be undertaken immediately in order to address whatever may be going wrong.
Temperature-controlled electrolysis devices can also help prevent infections from arising by keeping temperatures within safe levels and not exceeding them, so your skin doesn’t become damaged from overexposure to heat. You could also apply topical antibiotics like Neosporin or hydrocortisone before and after each session as preventive measures.
Prevent tanning or sweating before and after sessions to lower the likelihood of hyperpigmentation if you have light-colored ink on your skin. This will lower the chances of hyperpigmentation occurring.
Concerning pain, this depends on your personal tolerance; most people report that it’s not too uncomfortable. Most discomfort comes from the probe touching your skin and only lasts briefly – though certain parts of the body, such as the groin and upper lip can be more sensitive than others.
Finding an electrolysis salon should not be taken lightly, so seek advice from friends and family before conducting online research. When making your selection, inquire into their cleaning and sterilization procedures in a consultation to ensure they take all the necessary measures to protect tattoos while keeping you safe during electrolysis treatments.
Effective
TikTok users may have seen various posts calling electrolysis hair removal the “most unacknowleged form of permanent hair removal”. While laser and waxing can give more permanent results, only electrolysis has the capability to permanently destroy individual hair follicles and achieve long-term success.
Electrology involves inserting a thin metal probe directly into the opening of each hair follicle (the tiny sacs under your skin where hair grows), where low-level current is then delivered that heats and destroys it, thus preventing future regrowth. Electrologists have used this procedure on any type of skin color since its conception in the late 1800s.
Note that electrolysis treatments typically take multiple treatment sessions before successfully eliminating each unwanted hair follicle; the number will depend on your specific circumstances and individual needs. In order to ensure best results from electrolysis treatments for you and your skin/hair growth pattern, make sure you visit an accredited electrologist, who can recommend which form is suitable.
Before having electrolysis done, your practitioner will usually apply numbing cream and ask that you not shave, tweeze, or pluck for two to three weeks prior to the appointment – this allows the hairs to reach at least 1/4″ so they can be pulled out easier and decrease any potential discomfort.
As your electrologist pokes into the hair follicles, it may cause some slight discomfort; its intensity depends on your sensitivity as well as where they’re being treated on your body. But this process doesn’t tend to be painful as expected and an experienced technician can often work swiftly and efficiently to minimize any discomfort experienced during treatment.
For maximum comfort, it is advisable to request that your electrologist use a heated probe instead of the standard option. Studies have proven this option more comfortable, and you may even ask for hot or cold gel relief as part of your package.
Time-Saving
Are you tired of spending precious hours shaving, waxing or plucking away unwanted hairs? Electrolysis could be your answer: this permanent hair removal treatment has been FDA-approved to permanently stop unwanted hair growth at its roots.
An electrologist will use a small needle that fits snugly into your hair follicle. They then heat this needle with either small amounts of electricity or caustic chemicals before heating with heat (galvanic thermolysis or blend method). Finally, your follicles are destroyed through either chemical means (galvanic thermolysis) or heat (the blend method).
Electrolysis is an extremely precise hair removal method and suitable for all areas and hair colors and skin types, though due to individual follicle treatments it may take longer than other options.
Many clients require eight-12 sessions for successful permanent hair removal. Though this might seem like a long commitment, remember that this means your unwanted hair won’t ever grow back!
As with any medical procedure, there may be some discomfort during your sessions; the extent of which will depend on your pain threshold and treatment area. A topical anesthetic may help minimize this discomfort; if this concerns you further, speak with an electrologist prior to making your first appointment to gain more information on how it all works and what should be expected from this process.
An expert electrologist is capable of finding the ideal amount of current to kill hair follicles without harming skin, which is especially crucial if you have an increased risk for developing keloid scars, which are large, raised scars that won’t fade with time.
Electrolysis costs depend on the area being treated, so be sure to ask how much per session they charge, as well as if there’s any package deals available for multiple appointments. It may be beneficial to receive referrals from friends and family who have had electrolysis in the past; but always do your own research prior to making your decision.
When selecting an electrologist, look for someone with extensive experience and an outstanding track record. Furthermore, ensure they possess both license and insurance documentation as well as safe equipment.
Affordable
Electrolysis differs from at-home epilators in that it is performed by certified electrologists with high-grade, sterile equipment and trained personnel who tailor treatments specifically to each client’s hair follicles without harming surrounding tissues or damaging skin. This ensures permanent hair follicle destruction with no collateral effects to surrounding skin or harm to nearby structures.
Electrologists offer financing solutions and it may also save money by scheduling treatments close together rather than spreading them out over months or years.
Electrolysis works for all skin types and colors, including white and gray hairs that cannot be removed with laser therapy. Electrolysis has also proven more permanent than laser hair removal without needing maintenance sessions or purchasing expensive depilatory products.
Electrolysis is a safe, reliable solution for hair removal that’s especially great for people with tattooed skin. While other methods might leave your skin red or irritated, electrolysis causes less pain than shaving, waxing or using chemical depilatories; additionally it doesn’t lead to ingrown hairs like other methods do!
Electrolysis hair removal differs from laser hair removal in that instead of using electric current, it uses an insulated needle inserted directly into each follicle to kill off hair follicles. Although electrolysis may be more uncomfortable, an electrologist will use numbing cream if necessary to ease discomfort – you’ll still feel some sting with each poke!
Electrologists report that it typically takes an average of 18 sessions for permanent hair removal using electrology to successfully eliminate all the hair follicles in one area. Although this seems like a lot of sessions, this number of treatments is actually lower than other permanent methods like laser therapy.
If you have a tattoo, it is important to know that the FDA warns against laser hair removal on these areas as the laser will recognize pigment from your ink and treat it like hair, which could result in burns or scarring. If this concerns you, discuss alternative hair removal methods with your electrologist instead.
