How does electrolysis work?
A small needle, the size of a hair, is inserted into the hair follicle. A low-level current is then applied for a few seconds. The hair is then released and gently removed with tweezers. Each session takes time as each hair is individually treated, but with a proper treatment plan, it’s a permanent hair removal solution to unwanted hair.
Is it permanent?
Electrolysis is effective on ALL hair colours and hair types including white and red hair. It is also ideal on black and brown skin tones compared to other methods. It is the ONLY method of hair removal that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states as permanent.
Where can it be done?
You can get treatment almost anywhere on the body. Areas we can't do are inside the nostrils and ears.
Is there discomfort or side effects?
You will have discomfort, like a stinging sensation during treatment. Some people use numbing cream or a pain reliever an hour before their treatment. After treatment, your skin may be red, inflamed and tender, but these temporary side effects. Each person has a different pain tolerance, and we try to make the person as comfortable as possible by adjusting settings.
How long does it take?
It takes an average of 12 to 24 months of treatment. It varies person to person, due to hair thickness, hormones, the amount of hair present and previous method of hair removal. As your treatment progresses, you will notice the hair become thinner until it's permanently gone.
How do I prepare for my first appointment?
The hair needs to be long enough to grab with tweezers. Allow at least three days of hair growth for me to be able to properly test the hairs and build the best plan for you going forward.