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Electrolysis

Since electrolysis was developed in 1875, many major advances have been made. Electrolysis has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and the American Medical Association for safety and permanency. Permanent hair removal is achieved by inserting a tiny, disposable, sterile probe into the hair follicle and directing a split second pulse of heat to the base of the hair follicle. This procedure causes cellular destruction, ultimately destroying the hair. The expertise of the Electrologist will bring you permanent results.

The Causes of Hair Growth

Excessive hair growth can be attributed to many things. The most common cause is heredity or hormonal changes. Any biological change in life can increase hair growth, such as puberty, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and ageing. Side effects of medication, stress or an endocrine disorder may also contribute to excessive growth. Endocrine dysfunction may cause irregular menstrual cycles, ovarian disorders, such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), diabetes or thyroid irregularities. Your Electrologist is trained to recognize those symptoms which may require a referral to a physician.

Temporary Methods

Waxing, tweezing, shaving, bleaching and depilatory creams are only temporary methods that can irritate the skin and increase the hair growth. When a hair is pulled, the blood rushes to the area and nourishes the hair follicle. Continuous pulling can cause scarring, ingrown hairs and multiply the hair growth problem.

Series of Treatments

Electrolysis is a series of treatments. Each time the hair is treated the cells along the follicle wall are destroyed. This process of cellular destruction weakens the hair which grows slower, becomes finer in texture, and eventually dies. Initially the client comes every two weeks. The completion time for each client varies depending on the size of the area being treated, the coarseness of the hair and if temporary removal methods were used.

Electrolysis vs. Laser

Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal method available at this time for those with red, blonde, white or gray hairs. It is also the best choice for those with sparse or very fine vellus hair.