Electrolysis hair removal is a method of removing individual hairs from the face or body. It is a hair removal treatment that provides permanent hair removal. During the procedure, a trained electrologist inserts a thin wire into the hair follicle under the surface of the skin, and 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. Electrolysis is the only FDA-approved method for permanent hair removal.
Most areas of the body can be treated with electrolysis, including the eyebrows, face, abdomen, thighs, breasts, and legs. There are generally no permanent side effects, but sometimes a temporary, slight reddening of the skin may occur. Hair growth is the result of heredity and hormone levels. Also, some drugs, temporary methods of hair removal, and illnesses can stimulate hair growth. Electrolysis may be an option when hair growth is in an area of the body where it may not be desired such as on a womans upper lip, chin, or bikini line.
The electrolysis process mainly consists of a professional electrologist inserting a very fine needle into the natural opening of the hair follicle alongside the hair shaft. A tiny amount of electrical current is then applied to destroy the hair growth cells. Modern medical electrolysis devices can destroy the hair growth cells with chemical energy, heat energy, or both. The three modalities in current use are galvanic electrolysis, thermolysis, and the blend method.
