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what is electrolysis?
Electrolysis is the only FDA Approved method of permanent hair removal and is effective for all hair colors (including gray), ingrown hair, skin tones, ages and gender identities. Unlike laser hair removal, Electrolysis treatments are safe for removing hair from tattoos permanently! Hair can be removed from almost anywhere on the body including: nipples, chest, “Happy Trail”, neck and chin, back and shoulders, nose and ears, knuckles and toes, bikini and groin areas. Symptoms of PCOS such as hypertrichosis and hirsutism can be permanently treated with Electrolysis. Achieve permanently shaped eyebrows and beards!
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how does electrolysis work?
A licensed electrologist inserts a fine, sterile probe-usually the size of the hair being treated, into the opening of the hair follicle along the hair shaft. (since this is a natural opening, you will not feel the insertion) A small electric current is applied creating heat within the follicle destroying the dermal papilla, the matrix and an area called “the bulge”, all of which causes hair to grow and regenerate.
There are three modalities used today that fall under the heading of electrolysis:
Galvanic or electrolysis is a chemical process. The current produces a chemical reaction in the hair follicle eliminating the hair growth cells.
Thermolysis or short-wave produces heat. When this modality is used it heats and destroys the hair growth cells in the follicle. This modality can be utilized in two ways: (1) flash method of thermolysis uses high intensity current for less time in the follicle (2) the current is used at lower intensity and longer timing.
The blend method combines galvanic current with thermolysis current. Thermolysis heats up the chemical reaction in the follicle destroying hair growth cells.
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