Questions About Electrolysis
Whether you want to clear up a crop of hair on your chin or you require more extensive body work, you probably need answers to your electrolysis questions. Permanent hair removal is an investment of both time and money so it’s important to choose your electrologist wisely.
It is difficult to find objective information on an acceptable level of success from electrolysis treatment. It’s easy to get bogged down by technical information that simply doesn’t matter to you as a client. Following is a list of questions to ask potential electrologists. There is not one absolutely correct answer to any of these questions. Hopefully though you can use this list of electrolysis questions as a guide when you assess your treatment options.
Important Electrolysis Questions To Ask
- How effective is electrolysis? Electrolysis is 100% effective when performed properly. There is no better option to eliminate both fine fuzz and coarse hair on women’s faces. Electrolysis eradicates unwanted hair without damage to the skin. No other method of hair removal completely kills the hair follicle. Furthermore, there are no incidents of electrolysis stimulating hair growth. On the other hand, laser-induced hair growth on the face is common on the face, upper arms, shoulders and back.
- How effective are electrolysis treatments at Follikill? I don’t get asked this question often, but I think it’s an important one. My kill rate is virtually 100%. This means that none of the treated hair grows back. At this point in my career results are evident after the first treatment for all clients. My opinion is that a 75% success rate is the absolute minimum for a professional electrologist. You must dedicate yourself to electrolysis full time to achieve this level of effectiveness.
The Electrolysis Question Clients Ask Most Often
When I communicate with potential clients the the risk of scarring is the biggest concern. I consider this a non-issue. There is no such thing as pitting. What appears to be pitting is actually swelling under the skin. I’ve had clients come to me after years of bad electrolysis. Their skin is in rough shape but it begins to heal once proper treatment begins. It is virtually impossible to scar your skin through electrolysis treatment.
An understanding of what is going on during an electrolysis treatment can eliminate any fear. An electrolysis probe does not break the skin. The electrologist guides the probe into the follicle. Electrolysis is the controlled delivery of current into the follicle, it is not a mini-electrocution. The current destroys hair generating cells. Electrolysis can be described as a controlled burn and demands proper wound care techniques afterwards.
The image above is an accurate representation of how electrolysis current is delivered to the follicle. An electrologist slides the probe to the bottom of the follicle to deliver the current. There is some redness and swelling because the treatment irritates the surface of the skin. No significant wound is produced when electrolysis is performed on the face if the hair is fine or if we do short appointments. Electrolysis treatments on the body produce pinpoint scabbing. You will heal from all of it, do not worry!
Minor Electrolysis Question About Hygiene
I somewhat understand the concern about hygiene. It’s important to have confidence that you receive a single use electrolysis probe and sterile tweezers at every appointment. Hygiene is generally a concern only when you’re dealing with semi-professional “electrologists” working in a spa or hair salon or some other makeshift setup. A dedicated electrologist deserves the same level of trust you put in your dentist and doctor. At this point in my career I am insulted if someone asks me about probes. Does a chef cook with dirty utensils? No professional skimps on supplies because that affects the quality of the product.
In summary, the question of effectiveness is the most important aspect of choosing electrolysis services. To provide an effective treatment the electrologist must have both skill and ethics. If an electrologist possesses these traits, then everything else just falls into place.
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