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What is Electrolysis?

Electrolysis is the process in which a sterile filament is inserted into the hair follicle, and a small electrical current is applied to destroy the papilla at the hair’s base. Once the hair has been treated, it is then lifted out from the follicle with a pair of tweezers or forceps. 

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How many sessions do I need?

  • Every person is different! It is not possible to seal off the roots of all the hairs in one treatment. Electrolysis is a process, there will be regrowth and repeated and regular treatments are necessary. As the hairs are treated the papilla is weakened and the hairs become finer. Once the papilla or root is destroyed and closed off from its blood supply the follicle is incapable of ever producing a hair again, resulting in permanent hair removal.

Common Treatment Areas

  • Chin

  • Upper Lip

  • Sides of face

  • Bikini Line

  • Under Arms

  • Stomach

Types of treatment

  • The three modalities that can be utilized are Galvanic, Thermolysis and Blend.

Electrolysis after Laser

  • Many people who receive laser hair removal still have remaining unwanted hair. Electrolysis helps to fully get rid of the hair that laser can not.

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