Electrolysis Hair Removal

Although the use of electrolysis hair removal is approved by the FDA, it may take several different sessions to see the results you want, and for some, permanent hair removal will not be achieved.

Electrolysis works by using a very small, thin, needle shaped metal probe or electrode, which is placed into every hair follicle while electricity runs through it. This effectively destroys the root of the hair, stopping it from growing back. There are three basic types of electrolysis: thermolysis, blend, and galvanic.

There are different stages that the hair grows in: growing, resting and shedding. Since not every hair will be at the exact same stage at the same time, many sessions are needed to have the hairs in the growth stage, since this is when electrolysis works the very best.

There are several good and potential bad points to getting hair removed via electrolysis. Some of the good things are:

Advantages of Electrolysis Hair Removal

Excellent track record – For the very best results, electrolysis is number one, against any other hair removal method, for people that want to get rid of hair for a long time, or forever.

Can be used on various skin and hair types – Unlike a laser, hair pigment isn’t targeted, but instead the actual follicle is targeted. For people that have been told they wouldn’t be good candidates for laser hair removal, they can often still get rid of unwanted hair using electrolysis.

Disadvantages of Electrolysis Hair Removal

Some of the potential drawbacks to using electrolysis:

1. If you suffer from hair follicles that have been bent through waxing or tweezing, the process can be much harder. When the follicle is misshapen, the needle might have a difficult time reaching the root.

2. Keep in mind that you will have to sit through as many as thirty sessions to be able to get rid of all of the unwanted hair. This means that the time spent will be extensive. Also, if you find the procedure uncomfortable, that is a lot of discomfort to commit to for a long time.

3. The cost can be off putting as well. Usually, each session costs about $45 dollars. After thirty sessions, the price can really add up.

4. It can be uncomfortable. For many people, they find the procedure of electrolysis only slightly painful, much like a stinging or pricking sensation, but for some, they feel more discomfort, so electrolysis might not be the right option.

The amount and frequency of electrolysis sessions you may need will be dependent on the amount of hair growth, as well as the texture of the hair you desire to have removed. For thinner, finer hair, you will probably not need as many sessions as you would if your hair was thick and coarse. However, the price and treatment amounts will vary depending on where you have the procedure done, and in which state you live, since prices can be quite between states.