What causes unwanted hair growth anyway? Hair growth is the result of heredity and hormonal levels.
Most people would love to have an effective and efficient method of permanent hair removal to free up some time and energy. Electrolysis hair removal is a method of permanent hair removal so this should be a positive development for many people. Hair can be removed from almost anywhere on the body except from the inside of the nose, ears, or often from a mole. Unfortunately, the good news is balanced by some bad news so electrolysis is not the solution for all of the people that have to shave.
What Is Electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a way of removing individual hairs from the face or body this method of hair removal which was invented over 100 years ago in the United States. Electrolysis hair removal is done with a special apparatus that has a metal probe that can conduct some electricity. During electrolysis, a needle is inserted into a hair follicle and an electrical pulse is sent through the needle. This should not puncture the skin so it must be inserted carefully into the hair follicle. The electricity is sent into the probe once it is correctly positioned in the hair follicle. If this particular hair follicle is in the active growth stage at the time of treatment, it will probably not grow again.
Common side effects of electrolysis include pain, redness, or swelling. It is possible for scabs to appear which may result in infection or scarring. It is also possible for darker skinned individuals to get dark or light spots around the treated areas which may or may not be permanent. Most people must make several visits for electrolysis until all of their unwanted hair is removed. Modern Electrolysis How Does It Work
Today's modern electrolysis hair removal devices destroy the growth center of the hair with chemical or heat energy. A very fine probe is inserted into the hair follicle at the surface of the skin. The hair is then removed harmlessly with forceps. There are three types of electrolysis hair removal: Galvanic - An electro-chemical current produces a bit of lye. Thermolysis - A heat current is produced by and a radio wave. Blend - An electro-chemical reaction is produced more quickly by a combination of the above methods.
Electrolysis hair removal is most often done by a trained professional who is licensed and certified by the state government. These professionals do charge a fee depending on the circumstances of their practice. Those working in an expensive salon or spa charge more than those in more mundane circumstances.
Electrolysis Myths
Electrolysis is painful. The truth is, electrolysis usually does not cause much discomfort. Modern electrolysis methods have reduced the discomfort to a mere tingling.
Electrolysis Hair Removal Is Not Overly Time Consuming And Costly
Although it is not easy to estimate the cost of hair removal or time it will take to remove an individual's hair, the chart below can be used as a general guide. It may make more sense to use laser hair removal as the method to remove hair from large areas such as backs or full legs because of the significant cost and time savings. It may also make sense to use laser for small areas if only to save significant amounts of time. How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Electrolysis hair removal may take several treatments to remove all of the unwanted hair on an individual. Each unwanted hair must be removed individually. Since many factors influence hair growth, you will need to return for several visits. The total number of sessions needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. But the unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments have been completed.
Often people only resort to electrolysis hair removal for the most obvious unwanted hair. Women often seek electrolysis hair removal for unwanted hairs in an obvious position on the face. Electrolysis hair removal is approved by the health authorities of the federal government, and there are usually no serious negative side effects from this procedure. Recently, electrolysis has lost popularity because other methods have been approved for permanent hair removal.
Conclusion
The Food and Drug Administration and the American Medical Association recognize only electrolysis as a permanent method of removing hair. In fact, some states prohibit those who use the electric tweezers which can also be purchased for consumer use from claiming it provides permanent hair removal.
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