The Pros And Cons Of Electrolysis

Electrolysis is a method by which body hair is removednbsp; It
can be performed on any part of the body except the ears and the
inside of the nosenbsp; Women often have electrolysis done on
their bikini area, underarms, tummy, breasts, chin, brows, and
upper lip, although hair can also be removed on the toes, arms,
forehead, buttocks and legsnbsp; Many men also use
electrolysis to remove unwanted hair on their eyebrows,
cheekbones, neck, but especially their shoulders and
backsnbsp; Electrolysis can be arduous in that each individual
hair must receive treatmentnbsp; The treatment consists of a
trained practitioner inserting a needle under the skinnbsp; An
electric current passes through the hair follicle, damaging
it

It is believed that experiments involving electronial epilation
(the removal of hair) were taking place as long ago as the Civil
War eranbsp; Dr Charles E Michel (himself an
ophthalmologist) reported in the St Louis Clinical Record in
1875 of the first successful permanent hair epilation by
electrolysisnbsp;nbsp; Since then, electrolysis has become
quite popular

Is electrolysis for you?nbsp;
You should compare the pros
and cons of receiving electrolysis before you make that
decisionnbsp; What are some of the advantages of using
electrolysis for permanent hair removal?nbsp; Perhaps the
strongest case for using electrolysis for hair removal is that
is has the best record of accomplishment for resultsnbsp; For
over one hundred and twenty five years, practitioners have been
removing hair safely and effectivelynbsp; In fact,
electrolysis is the only method approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) as a way to remove hair
permanentlynbsp;nbsp; While some hair may grow back and
require additional treatments, that hair is often thinner and
lighternbsp; Studies have shown that more than 90% of clients
are happy with their electrolysis results

While the advantages to having electrolysis are huge, a couple
of smaller disadvantages may prevent some people off from trying
itnbsp; One disadvantage is the cost involvednbsp;
Electrolysis can be very expensivenbsp; The average cost of a
one-hour electrolysis session is generally between $50 and
$60nbsp; Remember, however, that during this one-hour session,
each hair follicle has to be individually treatednbsp;
Electrolysis sessions are often broken down into fifteen,
thirty, and forty-five minute sessions as well, making them a
bit more affordablenbsp; You may also get a discount by
purchasing a package of two or more hoursnbsp; Because it is
not possible to remove the hair permanently in one treatment,
you will need to have additional treatmentsnbsp; How many
treatments you need is determined by many things including hair
growth cycles, heredity, hormone function, and stressnbsp; The
average cost of a complete treatment of your legs ranges between
$1000 and $3000

Another disadvantage of electrolysis is that it can be painful
and there is a risk of scarringnbsp; The sensation of pain
depends on each person’s pain threshold, but there is a feeling
of a pinprick and of course, some areas of the body are more
sensitive than other areasnbsp; Some people compare the pain
of electrolysis to that of plucking a hair with a pair of
tweezersnbsp; While scarring is not common, there is always a
risknbsp; Pitted scarring often occurs when flash thermolysis
electrolysis is used on thick, deeply rooted hair as opposed to
shallow, thin hairnbsp; Finding a qualified practitioner with
years of experience should reduce the risk of scarring

When considering electrolysis, there are several things you
should ask the practitionernbsp; Ask if they use needle
electrolysisnbsp; This has a much higher success rate than
those that use the electric tweezers or photoepilatorsnbsp;
Ask how many clients they have treated and how long they have
been in businessnbsp; Finally, ask their qualifications and
training for being a practitionernbsp; One third of the states
in the US do not require a certification for
electrologistsnbsp; However, you can research the Internet to
find whether your state is one that requires
certificationnbsp; If it is, the practitioner should have the
certificate prominently displayed

Some people are not good candidates for electrolysisnbsp;
People with a pacemaker cannot receive electrolysisnbsp; Those
with diabetes or other serious health problems should always
contact their physician before seeking electrolysis treatments
to make sure it is safenbsp; Electrolysis is safe for women
who are pregnant as long as the thermolysis mode is used
The
decision to have electrolysis is a personal onenbsp; While it
may require money and time, many people feel that the removal of
hair boosts their self-esteem such, that it is well worth
it

Megan Halloway is a cosmetologist specializing in hair removal
Read her most recent report “The Basics of Hair Removal: A Guide to Which Method is Right
For You”

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