Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers
Q. What exactly is electrolysis?
A. Electrolysis is a method of hair removal that uses a fine needle like probe that gets inserted into the hair follicle. Once in the follicle, a small amount of electrical current gets applied to the tip of the probe and disables the follicle so it can not produce another hair.
Q. Are there different types of electrolysis?
A. Yes. Electrolysis is technically Galvanic or DC current. Another popular current used in the field is Thermolysis or AC current. We use a method balled The Blend which utilizes both types of current to get the best of both types of current.
Q. Does electrolysis hurt?
A. Everyone experiences electrolysis differently. There will be a sensation that most describe as a little tingle, heat, pinch or sting. There are some areas that are more sensitive than others and topical numbing creams can be used if you would like desensitization. We have several suggestions for you to make your treatment as comfortable as possible.
Q. How does electrolysis compare to laser?
A. Laser is a light source seeking pigment therefore it can be successful on skin that is very light with very dark hair. They zap the outside of the skin and the laser is supposed to pick up the color of the dark follicle under the skin and break it down. By FDA regulations, laser technicians can say they are doing “permanent hair reduction”. According to the FDA website you should only have 6 laser treatments in any given area. This isn’t usually sufficient in treating an excess hair issue completely. Electrolysis is the ONLY FDA approved method of permanent hair removal.
Q. Is electrolysis expensive?
A. When you compare electrolysis to the myriad of temporary removal methods, that will cost you money for the rest of your life, there’s no contest that electrolysis is the way to go!
Q. How long does electrolysis take?
A. The amount of time per appointment and how many months really depends on the amount of hair to be removed. A good ballpark is anywhere from 8-18 months but possibly longer if you are having a large amount of hormonal facial hair or a lot of body hair removed. We can give you a better idea at your consultation what to expect.
Q. What will my skin look like after a treatment?
A. Your skin can be a little red for and hour or two. Small bumps may occur where some hairs are removed but usually go away within the day.
Q. Why do I have to come back for more appointments if I only have a handful of hair?
A. The visible hair, on a chin, for example, is only a small representation of the follicles under the skin. There are empty follicles with no hair in a dormant stage, new growth just starting, emerging hair from follicles that produces a hair bulb months ago. When visible hair is removed, we wait for a new phase of growth and then remove that. Usually 6 months after having treatments every 2-3 weeks, we will see the first difference in the situation. Eventually it will take shorter time to remove what hair is visible and we can push out the treatments farther apart.
A. Electrolysis is a method of hair removal that uses a fine needle like probe that gets inserted into the hair follicle. Once in the follicle, a small amount of electrical current gets applied to the tip of the probe and disables the follicle so it can not produce another hair.
Q. Are there different types of electrolysis?
A. Yes. Electrolysis is technically Galvanic or DC current. Another popular current used in the field is Thermolysis or AC current. We use a method balled The Blend which utilizes both types of current to get the best of both types of current.
Q. Does electrolysis hurt?
A. Everyone experiences electrolysis differently. There will be a sensation that most describe as a little tingle, heat, pinch or sting. There are some areas that are more sensitive than others and topical numbing creams can be used if you would like desensitization. We have several suggestions for you to make your treatment as comfortable as possible.
Q. How does electrolysis compare to laser?
A. Laser is a light source seeking pigment therefore it can be successful on skin that is very light with very dark hair. They zap the outside of the skin and the laser is supposed to pick up the color of the dark follicle under the skin and break it down. By FDA regulations, laser technicians can say they are doing “permanent hair reduction”. According to the FDA website you should only have 6 laser treatments in any given area. This isn’t usually sufficient in treating an excess hair issue completely. Electrolysis is the ONLY FDA approved method of permanent hair removal.
Q. Is electrolysis expensive?
A. When you compare electrolysis to the myriad of temporary removal methods, that will cost you money for the rest of your life, there’s no contest that electrolysis is the way to go!
Q. How long does electrolysis take?
A. The amount of time per appointment and how many months really depends on the amount of hair to be removed. A good ballpark is anywhere from 8-18 months but possibly longer if you are having a large amount of hormonal facial hair or a lot of body hair removed. We can give you a better idea at your consultation what to expect.
Q. What will my skin look like after a treatment?
A. Your skin can be a little red for and hour or two. Small bumps may occur where some hairs are removed but usually go away within the day.
Q. Why do I have to come back for more appointments if I only have a handful of hair?
A. The visible hair, on a chin, for example, is only a small representation of the follicles under the skin. There are empty follicles with no hair in a dormant stage, new growth just starting, emerging hair from follicles that produces a hair bulb months ago. When visible hair is removed, we wait for a new phase of growth and then remove that. Usually 6 months after having treatments every 2-3 weeks, we will see the first difference in the situation. Eventually it will take shorter time to remove what hair is visible and we can push out the treatments farther apart.