Procedure summary - need to know before you go for electrolysis hair removal

The concept of using electric current for hair removal has been available since 130 years and has been improving ever since. Electrolysis treatments are a form of electrical epilation where a minute needle is inserted into the hair follicle (a natural opening in the skin) and a minimal amount of current is delivered to base of the follicle to destroy it through a variety of modalities.

All modalities will affect only the active hair follicle, making this a direct route to target unwanted hair. It is imperative that we treat hairs in the correct cycle. The desired stage is when hairs are first growing.

Galvanic Electrolysis - The direct current is used, extremely effective but very slow. It creates a chemical change in the follicle to disable the root.

Thermolysis –Uses shortwave radio frequency or AC current. Causes the water molecules in your hair to rapidly vibrate, which produces heat. When enough heat is created, damages the cells that cause hair growth.

Blend Electrolysis – This method combines both galvanic and thermolysis into one process. The heat from thermolysis heats up the chemical created in galvanic and speeds up the process.

BeforeYourTreatment

 If you are going to be treating sun-exposed areas, apply sun block (at least SPF 30) each morning for one month before treatment.

 Refrain from bleaching, plucking, threading, or waxing of hairs in desired treatment area for six

Weeks. Its fine to cut, shave or trim the area.

 If you have a history of herpes or cold sores, you may need antiviral medication. This medication should be started one day before treatment and continued for one week after treatment.

 The area for treatment needs to have the hair showing to a short stubble or longer.

 Arrive with the treatment area clean and free of makeup (if treating the face) if possible.

and drink enough water to keep yourself hydrated

PostTreatment Care

 cleanse the area with a mild antiseptic solution, and avoid using soaps or abrasive material for at least 24 hours post-treatment.

 Treat the area gently by keeping the skin moist with skin Healing Ointment / aleovera gel/ antibiotic cream for a few days. Your skin heals from the bottom up so this assists with healing.

 do not pick, rub or scratch the area. Do not use any irritating substances on the treated area until the skin returns to normal.

 If the treated area will be exposed to sun, apply SPF30 or greater

 If your face was treated, you may resume using clean makeup

 If pustules appear, apply hydrogen peroxide, for swelling or redness-apply ice wrapped in plastic

 occasionally scab may appear after few days of treatment and it will fall off by itself