How does electrolysis work?

Is electrolysis painful?

How long does electrolysis take?

Does the frequency of treatments have a bearing on success?

Is electrolysis expensive?

How much hair can be removed in one treatment?

What causes superfluous or excessive hair?

Is heavy growth of hair on my cheeks, lip and other parts of my body a serious problem (Besides being a nuisance, it is embarrassing.)?

What can be done about my unwanted hair?

What about performing electrolysis on myself?

How long has electrolysis been around?

If I just keep tweezing or waxing, won’t the hairs eventually stop growing?

Do I need an appointment?

How long does a treatment last?

May I continue using temporary methods while undergoing electrolysis?

Which areas of the body can be treated?

What about scarring?

How does electrolysis work?
The electrologist inserts a very fine sterile probe alongside the hair follicle. A very slight amount of electrical current is applied through this probe, which destroys the hair root ending further hair growth. The skin is not punctured in any way.

Is electrolysis painful?
Pain is relative, so each of us has a different pain tolerance. The heat that is applied is a slight, brief sensation. Most of our clients describe the sensation as uncomfortable, rather than painful. The upper lip and inner thigh areas are usually the most sensitive. There are many topical products that may be used to dull the sensation.

How long does electrolysis take?
Electrolysis treatment programs are a series of treatments, tailored to the clients’ needs. The length which is determined by the number of hair follicles involved to be removed, the condition and sensitivity of the skin, and the temporary methods that were employed.

Does the frequency of treatments have a bearing on success?
Yes, especially when one has waxed and/or tweezed the area to be treated. The electrologist will determine the frequency of treatments that will give the most benefits.

Is electrolysis expensive?
Consider the costs of a lifetime of temporary methods and the countless hours spent pursuing a temporary result. Electrolysis is clearly the best and most cost effective solution because it is permanent.

How much hair can be removed in one treatment?
Depends upon the area to be treated, the sensitivity of the patient, the skin and the proficiency of the electrologist. The goal is not the number of hairs removed, but the number of hairs removed permanently.

What causes superfluous or excessive hair?
Superfluous or excessive hair can be cause by any single of combination of the following factors:
- Heredity
- Glandular or hormonal imbalances
- Pregnancy
- Certain medication reactions
- Normal aging process
- Stress
- Excessive waxing, tweezing, shaving can make hairs more noticeable.

Is heavy growth of hair on my cheeks, lip and other parts of my body a serious problem (Besides being a nuisance, it is embarrassing.)?
This is known as hirsutism, the condition of superfluous body and facial hair. It is important that all sudden new hair growth be reported to your physician to determine the seriousness of the problem.

What can be done about my unwanted hair?
Temporary methods like shaving, waxing, tweezing and depilatories provide temporary relief of unwanted hair. Electrolysis offers a permanent solution. The method you choose for dealing with unwanted hair will depend on the number and location of hairs and how great a problem you perceive them to be.

What about performing electrolysis on myself?
Do not confuse probe electrolysis with the electrified tweezers or probe instruments for use in the home. Since the removal process depends upon the angle of insertion, the heat application and the proper probe size, an untrained hand can result in unnecessary skin damage.

How long has electrolysis been around?
Over one hundred years ago, Charles E. Michel, M.D. used a fine wire and galvanic current to remove ingrown eyelashes, a painful and recurring condition. Since that day in 1875, millions of men and women, plagued by unwanted hair have benefited by his idea, which became know as “electrolysis”.

If I just keep tweezing or waxing, won’t the hairs eventually stop growing?
Quite the contrary. Tweezing or waxing the bothersome hair often exacerbates the condition by distorting the root. The hair grows inward and the skin becomes swollen and sore, because the free end of the hair becomes trapped under the skin. Tweezing and waxing usually results in a more severe hair problem.

Do I need an appointment?
Yes. consultations are complimentary and confidential. Office hours are by appointment only.

Appointments can be made Tuesday through Thursday. You may call 928-753-3623 and leave a voicemail anytime. When calling, please speak slowly and clearly, and remember to leave a phone number where you can be reached. All calls will be returned within a timely manner.

How long does a treatment last?
The average treatment ranges from 15 to 60 minutes. The amount of time per treatment will be determined by the amount of hair to be removed and the area to be treated. Many times the shorter treatment will be recommended for the initial session to observe the skin reaction to the procedure.

May I continue using temporary methods while undergoing electrolysis?
The only temporary method that will not interfere with your hair growth or irritate your skin is clipping the hairs with a manicure scissors or nail clipper. Ideally, scheduling your treatments often enough so that the area is cleared each time is the best solution for permanent success in a timely manner.

Which areas of the body can be treated?
Common areas for women: hairline, eyebrows, upper lip, cheeks, chin, neck, breasts, abdomen, bikini line, buttocks, legs, underarms, arms, fingers and toes. Common areas for men: hair between the eyebrows, beard, chest, cheekbones, back, ears and tops of nose. With the exception of the inner ear and inside nostrils, all areas may be treated.

What about scarring?
Usually scars are formed when drastic temporary measures are used. After electrolysis treatment sometimes-tiny scabs will form on the skin in a few days, on certain areas. Left alone, they will simply fall off. Following the electrologists’ recommendations for after treatment care, by not picking, squeezing or rubbing the treated area proper healing will occur. The skin will be smoother when treatments are completed, because there will no longer be an irritated area caused by the hair, and by the temporary measures used.

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