The Truth About Using Electrolysis for Hair Removal
Sunday, May 31st, 2009The process of removing unwanted hair can include various methods and produce various results. Shaving is a short term solution which removes hair from the surface and lasts a few days, waxing rips out the hair at the roots and can last up to a month, plucking lasts as long as waxing and electrolysis kills the hair follicle to stop further hair growth. Can Electrology really stop further hair growth? Is it true that it is a painless procedure? Is it safe and effective? These questions can really only be answered by each individual as the results of electrolysis are different depending on the person having it done.
Will it prevent hair from growing back? The electrical current that is shot into the hair follicle with the little needle in the electrolysis process can kill the hair follicle and stop hair growth over time. Sometimes this takes a couple of years, sometimes 4 or 5 years and sometimes there are hairs that continue to grow no matter what you have done. This procedure must be performed by a trained professional using the proper equipment and properly performing it in order to get satisfactory results. There is the risk of permanent damage to the skin or an infection if the procedure is not done properly. There is minimal risk if done properly.
Is this method painless or at least almost painless? The answer to that question is determined by the individual having it done and their threshold of pain. Depending on your threshold of pain it can range from a tingling sensation to outright ouch pain. The newest equipment used in this hair removal method provides much less pain and discomfort than older equipment. If the pain factor is putting you off you can have a trained practitioner apply a topical anesthetic that will reduce the pain and discomfort to a tolerable level for you. Technically, electrolysis is not completely painless but the level of pain or discomfort is dependant on each individual.
Is this a safe and effective procedure for hair removal? This is an easy question to answer. Yes, electrolysis when performed properly is very safe and very effective for hair removal. It is so much so that this method is the only one with FDA approval. If you are looking for a more permanent hair removal method that is safe and works the best of all other methods then electrolysis is your method for hair removal.