Whenever unwanted hair becomes noticeable, you quickly reach for a shaver, tweezers, or depilatory cream. Or, you will set up an appointment at the nearest salon or spa for a session of hot waxing or threading.
Although you consider going to a salon or spa or removing unwanted hair on your own part of your routine, doing it regularly can be pretty tiring. Whichever method you choose, you will have to do it or get it done a few times a week. This means additional expenses on your part, not to mention extra effort and time.
Unfortunately, these hair removal methods also mean being subjected to pain and some other side effects such as irritation, temporary bumps, ingrown hair, and rashes.
So if you’re tired of manually removing unwanted hair or getting them pulled out and the discomfort you feel during such processes, it’s time to consider more permanent options.
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Electrolysis Hair Removal Treatment
Electrolysis hair removal treatment is a procedure that can remove unwanted body hair permanently.
With electrolysis, electricity is used to remove unwanted body or facial hair permanently. A fine, thin probe is inserted into each hair follicle which releases an electric current. This energy passes through the root of the hair to the papilla. As a result, the papilla gets cauterized, and the follicle will stop producing hair.
Because of this process, electrolysis is a permanent hair removal technique. It is the best treatment to get if you want to keep unwanted hair at bay forever.
Its specialized method also makes it the most recommended option for removing certain types of hair or from particular areas of the body.
If you are thinking of getting a permanent hair removal treatment, and if you are in one or more of the following situations, the best decision would be to opt for electrolysis.
1. Your skin or hair color is not suitable for laser hair removal
Laser hair removal is another popular treatment that offers long-term results. However, it provides permanent hair reduction, not elimination. Because of this, you will need to get one or two touch-ups per year to have a smooth face and skin all over.
Additionally, this treatment won’t work on all types of hair and skin. This is because of the laser targeting melanin, the dark pigment found in skin and around the base of the hair follicle, to destroy the hair.
If you have dark hair (which means your skin has more melanin), you are a good candidate for laser. However, if you have light, red, or gray hair, this treatment won’t be recommended for you.
Electrolysis, on the other hand, targets the papilla, instead of melanin. As such, regardless of the color of your hair or skin, the treatment will effectively remove unwanted hair.
2. You have a tattoo on the area with unwanted hair
If unwanted hair keeps growing on a part of your body where you have a tattoo, plucking is usually the only traditional option you can go with. Laser will never be recommended since the dark color of the ink can absorb the laser. This can lead to some serious burns.
This is something you won’t have to worry about when you opt for electrolysis. The electric charge from the probe won’t affect your skin.
It won’t impact the tattoo in any way as well.
3. You want to remove hair from a mole
Trimming and plucking are the traditional methods of removing hair from moles. However, with these techniques, the unsightly hair will grow back. You then have to undergo the same painful treatment to get rid of it.
Electrolysis is a safe and approved treatment for removing unsightly hairs growing from moles. Moreover, it will prevent them from coming back.
At present, laser is not a recommended treatment since the pigment in the mole can lead to a high risk of burning.
It is best to have a dermatologist or doctor check your mole first to be sure it is not cancerous before getting electrolysis. Get approval from your specialist to show your electrologist since he or she may not work on a mole without this document.
4. You want hair to be targeted accurately
Due to its technology and process, electrolysis provides more targeted results since it treats hair individually.
Laser, on the other hand, treats several hairs at once and, as such, is less targeted.
This benefit is something that you will appreciate if you want to permanently shape your eyebrows or have hair removed from a unibrow. You won’t be disappointed by the results, and you will maintain the contour for a long time.
5. You are not sure the treatment is safe
Lastly, if you have been putting off getting laser hair removal for years because you are not sure if it is safe, you will do better to get electrolysis.
Electrolysis is the only method of hair removal officially considered and endorsed by the FDA and the American Medical Association as permanent. These professional endorsements guarantee that it is a safe and effective treatment.
Electrolysis is also one of the oldest forms of hair removal techniques. Because of this, it has been used, scientifically modified, and tested for years, which means its current forms are presently the best and safest treatments.
To have a smooth, hair-free face and body for a long time, look for a trusted center that offers electrolysis and book a hair removal appointment as soon as possible.
AUTHOR BIO
Mariela Marcantetti is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Furless with centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company offers the latest and only FDA-confirmed treatment to provide permanent removal results to unwanted hair. Mariela is deeply committed to responsible corporate practices and has an active role in her staff’s professional and personal advancement within the electrolysis field and beyond.