What is Electrolysis?

What is Electrolysis ?

A trained electrologist inserts a thin wire into the hair follicle under the surface of the skin. An electric current moves down the wire to the bottom of the follicle, destroying the hair root. The follicle damage prevents hair from growing and causes the existing hair to fall out.

 

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Does electrolysis really remove hair permanently?

Is electrolysis permanent? Yes, electrolysis safely and permanently removes hair from all skin tones. It is the only FDA-approved permanent hair removal treatment. Because electrolysis permanently destroys the growth cells in the hair follicles, the hair will not grow back.

 

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How Many Electrolysis Treatments Will I Need?

Many factors influence hair growth, so you will need to return for several electrolysis visits. The total number of sessions needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. 

For electrolysis to work, your hair needs to be in its growing phase (it also has resting and shedding phases). 

Most clients return once a week or every other week as needed.  Each treatment lasts between 15 minutes and one hour, and it can take up to a year and a half to complete all the needed sessions.

The good news is that the unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments is complete.

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