Frequently Asked Questions
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Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal method that uses a fine probe to deliver a small electrical current to destroy the hair follicle.
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Laser hair removal reduces hair growth but is not always permanent and may not work on lighter hair.
Electrolysis:
✔ Permanently destroys the hair follicle
✔ Works on all hair colors
✔ Works on all skin tones
✔ Treats individual stubborn hairs with precisionFor many clients, electrolysis is the final step after laser treatments to permanently eliminate remaining hair.
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Most clients describe a sensation as a mild warming sensation or slight tingling feeling. Unlike shaving, waxing, threading, or laser hair removal, electrolysis permanently destroys the hair follicle so it cannot produce hair again.
Once a follicle has been successfully treated, that hair will not grow again.
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Temporary redness, swelling, and minor irritations are common side effects that usually subside within a few hours to a day.
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The duration of treatment varies depending on the area being treated and the individual’s hair growth cycle.
Multiple sessions are usually required for optimal results, as electrolysis can only target hairs in the active growth cycle.
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Electrolysis can be performed on almost any area of the body, including the face, hairline, eyebrows, upper and lower lip, arms, underarms, fingers, toes, hands, breasts, abdomen, bikini line, legs, back, and chest.
It can also treat areas in preparation for gender reassignment surgery.
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Many clients notice thinner, slower-growing hair after the first few sessions.
With consistent treatments, hair becomes progressively finer until the follicles are permanently destroyed.
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Electrolysis is the only method approved by the FDA for the permanent removal of unwanted hair. It provides both hair removal and elimination.