You can remove hair from just about any place with electrolysis hair treatment. Learn how electrolysis hair removal works and where on your body you can get the treatment.
What Is Electrolysis Hair Removal?
Electrolysis was first used to remove ingrown eyelashes over 100 years ago. When the method was first discovered, specialists would energize a fine needle and insert it into the eyelash follicle to remove hair. Over the years, researchers have developed safer and more reliable electrolysis techniques.
Today’s electrolysis techniques use shortwave frequencies targeted at hair follicles to remove hair from the body. Trained electrologists deliver the frequencies using a thin wire (probe) inserted directly into the hair follicle. The tool used for electrolysis measures energy frequencies in thousands per second, ensuring patients are not exposed to unsafe bursts of energy.
Once the current from the probe hits the hair follicle, it destroys the hair and the base of the follicle, preventing further hair growth. You’ll need more than one treatment to remove your hair permanently. During the first session, the target electrical frequencies only destroy stronger hairs, leaving weaker hairs to grow in their place. The more fragile hairs are more responsive to subsequent treatments.
Electrolysis is the only FDA-approved permanent hair removal method and is considered one of the safest permanent hair removal methods.
Common Treatment Areas
Electrolysis hair removal is effective on all skin types and works on most areas of the face and body. Treatment plans vary based on where you want hair removed from.
Common Hair Removal Sites for Women
Hair can grow on almost any skin surface on the body. Most women are conscious of unwanted hair in visible areas, such as the face. Women may grow hair on the chin, upper lip, jaw, and throat. Hair growth in these areas is usually the result of hormonal changes in a woman’s body. Hereditary traits and medications may also cause unwanted hair growth.
Other areas where women may have electrolysis include:
- Breasts
- Legs
- Eyebrows
- Bikini lines
- Armpits
- Toes
- Fingers
- Abdomen
Common Hair Removal Sites for Men
Men are naturally hairier than women, and some opt for electrolysis to get rid of excess hair. Men receive treatment in areas such as:
- Upper chest
- Back
- Torso
- Legs
- Buttocks
- Arms
Besides removing unwanted hair, some men use electrolysis to shape their eyebrows and beard line.
What to Expect During Electrolysis
When you visit an electrologist, they examine you to determine how many treatment sessions you need to remove unwanted hair permanently. The number of sessions depends on the hair removal site and the type of hair in the area. It takes longer to remove coarse hair and hair in a large area.
Hair grows in different cycles, even in the same area. Even with soft hair, you need several treatment sessions for permanent removal. With each treatment, the electrolysis device catches some hairs in their growth cycle and destroys them, eventually eliminating all the hair.
An electrolysis hair removal session lasts between 15 minutes to one hour. Electrologists administer the treatments weekly, with shorter subsequent treatments as they remove more hair.
You may feel a slight pinch or quick warmth as the probe enters your skin. This feeling might be uncomfortable in sensitive areas. Electrologists can adjust treatments to make them comfortable for sensitive areas.
How to Prepare for an Electrolysis Session
Keep your skin moisturized before an electrolysis session for easier hair removal. Make sure the hair removal site is clean and fresh as you go to your appointments. It also helps trim dense hair or shave the hair removal area three to four days before your treatment session.
If you have any skin conditions, consult a dermatologist before booking an electrolysis appointment. Disclose any relevant health conditions to your electrologist before they start treatment. Minimize your exposure to the sun in the days leading to your session so you do not have dilated blood vessels on your treatment day.
If you want to remove hair from your face, avoid applying makeup or any lotions that may clog up your pores. You also want to avoid deodorants during underarm hair removal sessions.
Electrolysis Treatment Aftercare
After an electrolysis session, the skin is sensitive, which makes it prone to irritation. You may also experience redness and slight inflammation in the treatment area. Avoid spending too much time in the sun, as this may irritate your skin. You also want to avoid applying alcohol-based products like perfume immediately after your treatment session.
Aloe vera and witch hazel are excellent for soothing and sterilizing the treatment area. If your skin is inflamed, cold compresses can reduce the swelling. Avoid engaging in any activity that triggers sweating because the bacteria from your sweat could cause an infection.
Safe and Effective Permanent Hair Removal
Electrolysis hair removal is a safe and effective way to permanently remove unwanted facial and body hair from any part of your body. You never have to bother with hair removal again after you finish your treatment. Hire a qualified electrologist to make sure there is a good outcome from your treatment.
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