| What to Expect Before and During Electrolysis The hair must be long enough to feel stubble, as if you did not shave your legs for 2-3 days. (This is so I can remove the hair once it has been treated with a pair of sterile forceps). There is a disposable “probe” which is inserted into the follicle. This slides into the follicle & does not puncture the skin. I then step on a pedal that sends current to the root; this lasts for 1000th of a second. (It has been described as a “warm” sensation). The probe is taken out of the follicle, and the hair is removed. You block off appointments ranging from 15 minutes to 1hour, depending on how much time is necessary to cover the desired area. After Care Instructions For Electrolysis 1. Wipe the area down with a mild toner 2-3 times a day for the next couple of days. 2.Apply Aloe Vera or Neosporin cream at night. 3. Keep your hands OFF the area. Bacteria will cause you to break out. Should scabbing or tiny pimples occur, DO NOT PICK! Picking can cause scarring. This is a normal part of the healing process. 4. Avoid the sun & tanning beds for at least 24 hours before & after Electrolysis. 5. Do NOT Tweeze or Wax Anymore. It will Prolong this treatment. You can cut, shave, bleach or use a depilatory. How can I remove hair between treatments? It is OK to cut, shave & use bleach or depilatories in between treatments, as long as you allow the hair to grow in for 1-3 days before treatment. You SHOULD NOT TWEEZE OR WAX this causes the hairs to become ingrown & by the increased blood flow to the area, more hairs may grow in. If you are investing in electrolysis, tweezing & waxing these areas are wasting your time & money. I refer to "eating doughnuts while on a diet" - you get nowhere fast! How long does it take to see results? This depends on each client & their history. There are hundreds of follicles per square inch. Some follicles are active and some are dormant. For permanent hair removal, all active follicles need to be treated. As an example, some people have 2 hairs that are bothering them on the chin, and others can grow a goatee. So obviously the person with less hair will notice results quicker. Also people with hormonal imbalances & that have tweezed or waxed will take longer to see results due to the larger amount of active follicles. For the best results, you need to clear the area & have regular visits, either weekly or once a month, depending on the amount you have & how fast your hair grows. It is best to treat hairs that are just coming to the surface, as these are in an active growing stage, and once hairs are past this, they are in a “resting” stage. Only active hairs can be permanently removed, so for best results come in as soon as you see enough for at least a 15 minute appointment. **Also please note! Hairs that have been tweezed, waxed, or are very curly have distorted follicles, and have a good chance of coming back as a finer hair. It will then be permanently epilated on the following visit. Distorted means the hair is not growing straight under the surface of the skin, and since the probe goes in straight, if the root is bent we will only get part of it the first treatment. It will come back as a finer hair & then be destroyed :) Are there any contraindications? (reasons I shouldn't have this done?) If you have a pacemaker, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes or certain diseases (Ex. something that causes you to have slow healing) electrolysis may not be for you. Contact your Dr for more information, and have a note with you for your first treatment. Pregnant women can have work done on areas except the breasts & I personally don’t advise work on the belly at this time. Some other conditions apply, so if you have medical problems discuss them with me before your visit. Will it scar? After electrolysis, you may have some scabs appear over the areas worked on. This is because there is a mild dose of electrical current applied to the hair follicle, and it is the body’s way to protect & heal itself. After the treatment it is very important to follow the after care instructions so that the skin heals properly. You are NOT TO PICK any scabs, or pitting/scarring may occur. The follicle goes deeper into the skin than a regular pimple does and the entire follicle needs to heal undisturbed from sunburn, chemicals (glycolic & other acids) or any other irritation. |
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