Table of Content

1. Introduction

2. What is meant by Electrolysis? How is the method used for hair removal?

3. Some related facts about Electrolysis

4. How is electrolysis an effective treatment for permanent hair removal?

5. What are the three major types of electrolysis for hair removal and how do they work?

6. What can you expect before, during and after the electrolysis hair removal surgery?
   6.1 Things to consider before the surgery
   6.2 Things to consider after the surgery
   6.3 Things to consider after the surgery

7. Conclusion

Introduction

Hair growth results from genes you inherit from your parents, along with the hormone levels in your body. If it is about hair removal, it can be acquired or attained by different methods, including drugs, and a few hair-stimulated hair oils, machines, medicines and shampoos. Many products are available for this purpose, but not all are as effective as a hair removal method. Though they may consume a lot of your time, many are permanent and provide painless treatment.

What is meant by Electrolysis? How is the method used for hair removal?

Electrolysis is one of the many hair removal methods available so far. It can help remove hair and dense growth from your face or body. Today, medical science has shown tremendous advancement. Electrolysis is one of those advancements which utilizes chemicals and heat energy. It utilizes a few tools to insert the fine probe into the hair follicles and then remove the follicle with the help of tweezers.

Electrolysis is safe for treating many body parts, including eyebrows, face, abdomen, thighs, legs and breasts. Although there are no significant and permanent side effects, you may have a slight skin reddening.

Some related facts about Electrolysis:

• Electrolysis is an effective treatment for permanent hair removal and requires many sessions compared to simple laser methods. However, the results are permanent and effective in the long run.
• Electrolysis is even safer for those who are not good candidates for any other hair removal technique. This is because this technique doesn't target the pigment or colour of your skin and only focuses on removing hair follicles.
• It can help you with the best results with a lot of time consumption and permanent results.
• Electrolysis is safe and not painful technique. This is one of the modern techniques helping to reduce discomfort with a mild warming sensation.
• Before the treatment, your skin practitioner may use a topical anaesthesia cream to reduce the impact of light.
• The technique has been approved by FDA and the American Medical Association and is called the permanent technique for the removal of hair.
• Electrolysis is easy to carry and is also avail for home use. Unless you are trained in the procedure, you should not use this technique yourself.

How is electrolysis an effective treatment for permanent hair removal?

Electrolysis is a painless treatment and helps you with completely permanent results. This method introduces a small amount of sodium hydroxide solution to the base of the hair follicles or the target area. A fine probe is inserted into the skin without making any incisions or piercing the skin. Once the fine probe enters your skin and goes through the hair follicle, it cuts off the blood supply and leads to a permanent stoppage of hair growth. During the process, an electrolysis filament is inserted into the opening of hair follicles. On the other hand, the computer-controlled current is applied. This further allows the electrologist to slide out the hair, provide electricity to the follicle and remove it permanently without any resistance.

What are the three significant types of electrolysis for hair removal and how do they work?

Electrolysis is an effective treatment for permanent hair removal with lots of benefits and a few disadvantages. Many methods are available under the electrolysis hair removal technique, but all these are used as per the patient's choice. There are three methods available, and these are:

Galvanic

This method utilizes direct electricity and moves in one direction to remove hair follicles.

Short Wave Diathery (SWD)

This technique is also called “Thermolysis”, “High Frequency (HF)” and “Radio Frequency (RF)”. The current used in this technique allows the oscillator to move backwards and forward in between the poles at 3 to 30 million cycles per second.

Blend

It is the combination of both SWD and galvanic current. In this case, the patient seeks to benefit from both method's effectiveness- the galvanic's efficacy and the warmth of SWD.

What can you expect before, during and after the electrolysis hair removal surgery?

Knowing what to expect before, during and after the electrolysis hair removal treatment help the patients to get fully prepared and return home with a successful recovery.

• Things to consider before the surgery

1. Hydrate yourself and drink a lot of water as much as you can. A treatment or surgical session can be hectic for anyone with a lot of blood loss. Try to use a soothing moisturizer to grease your skin.
2. Avoid chocolates, junk food, and processed food at least 24 hours before the surgery.
3. Always take a good path of hygiene before making any medical treatment possible.
4. If you are going through any major health problem like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc, try consulting your doctor timely.
5. Never underestimate things. Always trust the procedure and also the doctor for taking any health facility.

• Things to consider during the surgery

Electrolysis is safe but still, if you doubt anything and feel discomfort during the procedure, try talking to your dermatologist. He/she may help you increase comfort during topical anaesthetic and adjust the settings for you. If you feel comfortable listening to music and going through the surgical process simultaneously, let the doctor know about your wishes.

Electrolysis is an effective treatment for permanent hair removal, providing your skin with a smoother and sleeker look. Unwanted hair removal will give you self-esteem and may help you with your overall look. This will positively affect your relationships and you will be able to enjoy a lot of your leisure activities.

• Things to consider after the surgery

You may feel irritation for the first 24 hours after the hair removal. During that time, avoid touching or having things nearby that may irritate your skin. These can be makeup products, specific lotions, or any training or sports activity tools.

Conclusion

Electrolysis is generally a painless treatment, but it can produce comfort and discomfort both for you (depending on person to person). The level of discomfort may vary, and you may feel pinching, stinging, and a feeling of heat in your skin. This could be because of the sensitivity that the skin attains after the removal of hair. It is advisable to consult your dermatologist or cosmetologist at Ayushman Skin & Cosmetology Centre for any lotion or cream, and the need to stay in the water.