What is Electrolysis?

Electrolysis is the only method approved by the FDA for permanent removal of unwanted hair. Electrolysis is permanent hair removal.

Regardless of the cause - heredity, metabolic, or hormonal conditions - electrolysis will permanently remove unwanted hair.

Permanent hair removal using electrolysis has come a long way since its beginnings in 1875. Today's computer technology enables the Electrologist to work with more speed and comfort.

Does electrolysis work?

.Electrolysis is the only method approved by the FDA for permanent removal of unwanted hair. As the hair is treated, regrowth is prevented rather than just removed temporarily. Only electrolysis provides both hair removal and hair elimination.

What is the science behind electrolysis?

A small electric current is transmitted by a fine, sterile probe directly into the natural opening of the hair follicle, destroying the dermal papilla, the matrix, and an area called "the bulge,” all of which cause hair to grow and regenerate.

Why do people get electrolysis hair removal?

Maybe it's just an unwelcome maintenance routine that takes a lot of time, but often, unwanted hair creates self-consciousness serious enough to impair relationships with other people. Other common reasons are to eliminate the rashes and side-effects caused by hair growth in an area or by other temporary methods, such as razor burns or ingrown hairs.

Is all electrolysis the same?

There are three types, or modalities, of electrolysis used today - galvanic (current produces a chemical reaction), thermolysis (short-wave which produces heat) and a modality that blends the two. They all result in effective permanent hair removal.

Does electrolysis have any side effects on the skin?

Immediately following treatment, there may be a temporary redness or tenderness, which varies with each individual. The latest technology has made electrolysis more comfortable and effective than ever before. Epilators are much quicker, utilizing current timings of thousandths of a second over