Electrolysis is medically recognized as being permanent hair removal method for the face and body. Electrolysis is performed by inserting a fine needle into the hair follicle, where an electrical current is passed down the needle to destroy the hairs root. The goal of Electrolysis is to destroy the hair root to prevent further hair growth. Several visits are required to eliminate hair growth. Your initial visits may be one week apart and eventually declining to four to six weeks apart as the hair root dies off. There is a slight tingling sensation of the electrical current going through the hair follicle, but most clients tolerate the procedure well. The after effects of the treatment may include some redness or swelling which all disappears within 24 hours.
As Laser Hair Removal is now the quickest method of hair removal, electrolysis is mostly used for areas and hair type laser cannot do. Common hair type for electrolysis is all dark hair, white, grey, blonde or red hair and is always used for eyebrow reshaping.