An electrologists is capable of safely and permanently removing unwanted hair from the body using electrolysis technology. It is safe for all skin colors, as well as helping inhibit new hair growth in areas where other methods like tweezing or waxing don’t work effectively, such as areas near veins.
However, permanent results can take multiple sessions; how many will depend on factors like cost and your availability to attend appointments.
During the Consultation
Electrolysis treatments vary depending on each client, with your Certified Professional Electrologist reviewing your hair growth patterns and past methods of hair removal to provide an estimate of how many sessions will be necessary to permanently eliminate unwanted hair. During your consultation session they will also give an estimated timeframe.
Before beginning treatment, they will discuss it thoroughly with you and answer any of your questions about it in depth – such as pain levels during the procedure and costs involved. Your electrologist should be able to address all your inquiries so don’t be shy in asking! They are there for your benefit, so feel free to speak up!
Many people assume electrolysis to be excruciatingly painful; however, it is no more painful than tweezing or waxing. Electrolysis works by inserting a tiny needle into each hair follicle before applying an electrical current through its opening; this destroys its active growth center, stopping further hair regrowth in that follicle.
As part of your treatment, you may feel a slight pinch or sting and hear clicking or hissing sounds as the needle is inserted and an electric current passes through it. Most clients report it is slightly less painful than tweezing or waxing but everyone’s pain threshold varies; those with lower tolerance levels may use topical anesthetics to ease any discomfort.
After electrolysis, it’s normal for the treated area to appear red and swollen for 72 hours. After that time has passed, however, any discomfort should subside and you can resume normal activities as the numbness wears off and you return to regular life.
Finding an electrologist should be simple. Many places offer free consultations so don’t be shy to ask! Your healthcare provider or other women in your community might also have recommendations. Once you have some candidates to consider, select one with plenty of experience and training as needle electrolysis is the only permanent form of hair removal.
After the Consultation
Electrolysis is an effective permanent hair removal option and safe for most people, including those with sensitive skin. More precise than laser, it works on all skin and hair types and inhibits future hair growth compared to temporary methods such as shaving or waxing. Unfortunately, electrolysis takes longer than laser and may take more time before showing results.
Your electrology treatments should only be conducted by a Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE). Most electrologists offer free consultations at which time you can ask any questions you have as well as evaluate the cleanliness and sterilization of their practice. Furthermore, you can request to see their license certificate.
At each session of electrolysis, a certified professional will insert a sterile needle into each hair follicle before administering an electrical current to destroy its growth center, prompting it to fall off with its blood supply – making removal with tweezers much simpler.
Electrolysis sessions depend on various factors, including your hair’s thickness and density. On average, eight-12 sessions should be enough to permanently eliminate all body hair; some areas like your face or genital area may need more sessions in order to achieve your desired result.
Before your treatment begins, it is important to follow your electrologist’s instructions by adhering to any restrictions placed upon you by them. For instance, avoid shaving, tweezing and waxing for at least a week leading up to your appointment and drink plenty of water in order to keep hydrated skin that can better conduct electric currents used during treatments.
Prepare yourself for some discomfort during your treatment, although most find the procedure tolerable; nevertheless, every treatment will cause some degree of discomfort; how much discomfort depends upon each person and their own individual situation; however, your electrologist will do everything possible to make you as comfortable as possible during their visit.
During Treatment
Electrolysis hair removal is the only permanent method available for eliminating unwanted body hair. Unlike chemical depilatories or waxing, which simply strip away surface-level hair growth, electrolysis works deeper by attacking individual follicles directly. While electrolysis may take more time and patience to accomplish its full body coverage than other techniques do, electrolysis’ precision delivers permanent results and can produce long-term benefits.
An electrologist employs electrolysis by inserting a fine-toothed probe into each hair follicle and applying low current through an electrical current to destroy it. This process, known as electrolysis, can be applied to any area of your face or body; however it’s most popularly used on eyebrows, chin, abdomen and legs.
Choose an accredited and reliable electrologist when seeking treatment. At your consultation, be sure to inquire about their experience, training and work samples. Furthermore, discuss your skin type and goals with them so they can advise which treatment modality would best meet them.
As you undergo electrolysis treatment, you may experience some discomfort. For optimal results it is advised that topical lidocaine cream be used prior to each appointment to numb the area and minimize pain levels; pain threshold will vary from person to person but generally electrolysis tends to be less painful than waxing or laser hair removal methods.
Once your session is over, you may experience redness in the treatment area for one to two days after, which should subside after moisturizer use and/or depilatories are used on it. Elise suggests her clients moisturize regularly in the days following their appointment as this helps reduce irritation. She advises them against using any potentially irritating depilatory products as these could worsen symptoms.
Schedule appointments one to six times each year to detect new growth that would otherwise go untreated. For optimal results, commit yourself fully and attend all scheduled sessions of your treatment plan.
After Treatment
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal method suitable for any skin color or type. As its name implies, this treatment utilizes electric current to target the root of hair growth (papilla), thus eliminating its ability to grow again in future hair cycles. For this reason alone, this process usually takes longer than temporary methods like shaving and waxing that only remove visible portions of hair growth.
Time required for treatment can differ depending on the individual and their electrologists skills, so it’s wise to get recommendations from people you trust, visit their practice and ensure it looks clean, as well as ask any pertinent questions about skills or experience before scheduling an appointment. A good electrologist should offer numbing cream to reduce discomfort during treatments to help ensure an enjoyable experience.
In general, you will feel only a slight pinch from the electricity on the probe; however, your individual pain threshold and treatment area (for instance eyebrows are usually very sensitive areas) will determine its intensity. There may also be slight reddening during or post treatment; this should subside quickly.
Once your desired results have been realized, one to six follow-up treatments per year may be required in order to catch any new hair growth and keep it completely eliminated – this is particularly relevant when dealing with larger areas. To avoid regrowth, follow your electrologist’s recommendations about when and how often to schedule follow-up treatments. It is recommended that weekly appointments should be scheduled until all areas have been fully cleared before shifting to every other week and eventually returning every month or two for follow-up treatments. Maintain your results and stop further hair growth with proper maintenance and preventative measures, like using an antibacterial cleanser to lessen the chance of folliculitis, which occurs when bacteria gets into hair follicles and forms small clusters of pimples in them. Above all else, patience and dedication must be shown during this process if results are desired.
