Electrolysis

What is electrolysis? Electrolysis is a hair removal treatment in which the hair follicle is destroyed at its root by applying electric current through a fine sterile wire or a tweezer. Then, the hair is removed by means of tweezer. It permanently destroys the hair from its root.

Electrolysis has been used successfully since 100 years. It was first used to remove painful ingrown eyelashes in 1875 by using a fine wire and electric current. The basic principle of electrolysis is same even today.

The electric current is applied to the hair follicle which destroys hair’s root and loosens it. Then, it is plucked by a tweezer. Now-a-days, instead of fine sterile wire, tweezer is used to apply electric current and later on to remove it. But it is considered a temporary hair removal method. For permanent hair removal, fine sterile wire is inserted beside the hair follicle for its permanent destruction from the site.

Electrolysis is a slow and time consuming process of hair removal. It is the most permanent of all hair removal methods. Eyebrows, chin, upper lips, hairline, bikini, legs and other body areas are usually treated in electrolysis.



Electrologist can provide you guidance regarding hair removal options addressing your questions and concerns. Electrolysis is a slow process. It requires several long treatments. In order to remove hair from a forearm, you have to undergo treatments for a whole year once a week. Each treatment takes from about 15 minutes to an hour. For the removal of the leg body hair, you have to take hair removal treatments of electrolysis in series for about up to 2 years. It requires a lot of patience and steadfastness.

Electrolysis is not considered a painful process. An anesthetic cream is applied to the surface of skin before carrying out the electrolysis. No permanent side effects are associated with electrolysis. Light reddening can occur.

The electrolysis cost depends on the size of area and the duration of treatment. It depends on other factors also. According to an estimate, the average cost of electrolysis per hour can be from about $25 to $100. But it is a safe investment, for it results in permanent hair removal. It saves your money which you have to spend on several temporary hair removal treatments. No serious side effects and no recovery time are associated with electrolysis.

E-pen electrolysis system uses galvanic technology to painlessly treat unwanted hair. It transmits harmless electricity to kill the hair and disrupt its ability to grow back. There are other products of electrolysis such as one touch electrolysis, vector electrolysis, electrolysis machines, vector electrolysis permanent hair removal. Home electrolysis offers products which can be easily and simply used at home such as one touch home electrolysis, home electrolysis machine.

Electrolysis is considered more reliable and permanent method of hair removal than laser hair removal method. Electrolysis treatment at Harrisburg Pennsylvania is quite popular. The facility of free consultation is also available at some hair removal centers.