Electrolysis

Electrolysis is a process which is considered to be the most effective; as of now. This involves a hair-thin metal probe slid into a hair follicle. A proper insertion of the follicle doesn’t puncture the skin pores and thus electricity is passed to the cells damaging them permanently resulting in no further growth of hairs.

Electrolysis guarantees permanent removal of hairs as it is clinically proven and is being used for over more than 125 years.

Electrolysis, a hair removal process depends on the sensitivity of the skin, its condition and strength in addition with the location of the hair to be removed- which relates to determine the treatment plan.

Electrolysis depends highly on the area of skin to be treated and on whether the hairs are concentrated to a small and specific area, which directly affects the period of the treatment process.

There are basically three types of Electrolysis hair removal processes:

Galvanic - An electro-chemical current produces a bit of lye.
Thermolysis- A heat current is produced by a radio wave.
Blend - An electro-chemical reaction is produced more quickly by a combination of both the above methods

Though clinically proven, Electrolysis can sometimes depict common side-effects which include pains, reddening or even swelling of areas. Possible scabs moving on to infections may happen if not taken care of. Tanned or dark skins may be affected by blotches which can be permanent or temporary in nature. It is therefore advisable to consult a therapist, explaining hereditary factors and skin conditions.

Electrolysis is often considered to be harmful at times of pregnancy, or persons who run with pace-makers. Since this process involves passage of charge, it is best advised to opt for a consultation before arriving at any decision.

Electrolysis is another method of removing unwanted hair by electric current from your body. A fine needle is inserted into the hair follicle from which electric current is passed which disables the hair root completely.

Features of Electrolysis

• Ideal for small areas: Electrolysis is ideal for small areas such as facial hair and upper lip in women and shoulders, ear lobe in men. It is not good for big areas such as chest, arm legs and back.
• Permanent hair removal: The best thing about electrolysis is that it is the only method of removing hair permanently. Though it is slow and painful, but hair will not grow again in treated area.
• Time Consuming method: As compared to laser hair removal, it is a time consuming procedure. A process which require 2 or 3 minutes for laser hair removal, will take at least 2 hour if done by Electrolysis. This is because the needle is inserted into the individual hair follicle separately, while laser beam can treat bunch of hair at one time.
• Painful: Electrolysis is painful; you may get stinging sensation after treatment. But, overall it does not cause any kind of skin damage. Latest technology in electrolysis has reduced the pain effect drastically. Some high quality clinic may give you a little dose of anesthesia to give you relief from pain.
• Effect of Electrolysis: Though it is painful, but does not cause any harm to the skin. However, treated area will become red for short time.

Electrolysis is ideal for short area such as face, shoulder and eyebrow hair. If you have lot of hair in arm legs, body and chest, then it is better to go for laser treatment.