Electrolysis Is For Both Face And Body
Now that I think about it I should have asked which areas of the face and body cannot be treated with electrolysis. The answer is none. Electrolysis is suitable for any area, however, certain areas must be treated with caution because of they are sensitive and unable to withstand aggressive treatment.
Electrolysis Treatment Areas
Consider the nose. Most people have a few stray hairs poking out of their noses at some point in their lives. They’ll never go away and, most likely, more will appear in time. Trimming is a short term solution but if you get a few zaps from me, voila, you are hair free. No more scissors up the nose! The nose is probably one of the most uncomfortable areas to receive treatment. Only a few hairs can be treated at a time partly because of the pain factor, but also because of the fragility of the area. Keep in mind that an electrologist can remove hairs only at the rim of the nose, it is not safe to venture too deeply into the nose. EMLA is very useful in this area as it doesn’t take long for the numbing to take effect and it will make the treatment a lot more bearable. It is not wise to remove more than 5-6 hairs per nostril per appointment. The bridge of the nose is less sensitive in terms of pain however your electrologist should still proceed with caution and treat just a few hairs at a time.
Electrolysis Treatment Areas – Ear
Electrolysis Treatment Area – Ears are a common area for men 40+ to seek treatment on.
The ears are another area where hair can sprout, either from inside the ear or on the lobes. My advice is the same as for the nose. Treat only half a dozen hairs per ear per appointment otherwise you can damage the cartilage and it will not heal properly.
Electrolysis Treatment Areas – Breast
Electrolysis Treatment Areas – Breast. It is very common for women and men to grow hair on or around the areola.
Coarse hairs on the areola can be treated easily with electrolysis. The one caveat with removing hair that is directly on the areola is that you may trade the hair for a tiny freckle as PIH is occasionally permanent in this area.
Essentially any area on the body can be safely treated with electrolysis. Remember to proceed with care on these sensitive areas as it is best to go slowly and give your skin a chance to heal between appointments.
Further Reading:
Why You Need Your Vellus Hair!
https://www.follikill.com/2013/07/19/how-to-prepare-your-skin-for-electrolysis/