Permanent Hair Removal Electrolysis is a method of removing individual hairs from the face or body. It is the only treatment of hair removal considered to be and legally allowed to be described as permanent.
Medical electrolysis devices destroy the growth centre of the hair.
Electrolysis can treat most areas of the body including the eyebrows, face, abdomen, thighs, breasts, and legs.
Hair growth is influenced by many factors, and several or more electrolysis visits will be required. The total number of sessions needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. The treatment is progressive, and for optimum results it takes place in consideration with the hair growth cycle (4-6 weeks in between treatments depending on area being treated).
When permanent hair removal electrolysis is performed correctly by a skilled electrologist it is perfectly safe.
Following a treatment, the electrologist will go through the aftercare advice and apply a soothing aftercare gel, eg witch hazel and will provide the client with aftercare product to take home. It is important for the client to follow the advice to prevent any unwanted reaction.
Permanent Hair Removal Electrolysis can be a little uncomfortable for many people but others can fall asleep during treatment. During a permanent hair removal electrolysis a tiny sterile probe is introduced into the opening of the hair follicle. A small burst of energy is released at the base of the follicle and a sensation will be experienced like a tingle, heat or a minor sting. Everyone has their own individual pain threshold which can be affected by a number of factors:
1) Individual pain thresholds – this can be affected by health, stress, time of menstruation etc
2) Area to be treated
3) Strength and size of hair
4) Skin sensitivity
5) Type of current used
One thing that you can depend on is electrolysis works so any minor discomfort is well worth the results.
A very fine disposable sterile needle or probe, about the size of a small eyelash, is introduced into the individual hair follicle to the correct depth and a small amount of current is released. This eventually destroys the root of the hair by cutting off the blood supply which feeds the hair thus starving it of nourishment and nutrients. The hair becomes finer with a slower growth rate until the eventual demise of the hair. The ability of the hair follicle to produce a hair is destroyed rather than the hair itself.
Short Wave Diathermy (Thermolysis)
Diathermy epilation is the permanent removal of unwanted hair using a short-wave diathermy current. This current creates heat, which is delivered to the hair at the root. The heat dries up all the moisture, living cells and blood supply at the root of the hair, thus destroying it.
Each hair grows in a structure known as a hair follicle. The root of the hair sits at the base of this follicle. To target the heat created by the treatment at the root of the hair, a minute probe or needle is inserted into the follicle. Once it is in place, the current is activated for 1 or 2 seconds. This method works successfully when the individual hair is in the anagen stage of the hair cycle (actively growing)
Sterile disposable probes are used to totally eliminate any risk of cross infection. For each client a brand new sterile probe is used and the individually packed sterile probe will be opened in front of you.
Permanent Hair Removal Electrolysis requires a skilled therapist who can deliver an accurate, smooth insertion into the follicle. These skills are necessary to obtain maximum effect and to reduce the hair growth whilst minimising skin trauma. The initial consultation will involve assessing the skin condition and the hair growth that is concerning you. The treatment plan will be identified for the client’s individual needs. It is important that a client has confidence in the therapist and the hygiene procedures. PLEASE ENSURE THERE IS A MINIMUM 3MM GROWTH OF HAIR SO THAT A TEST PATCH CAN TAKE PLACE.
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