Electrolysis
We all want to feel good about our appearance, but sometimes it’s difficult to be positive when we know there are areas we would change if we could. If excess hair is one of the problems you’d like to eliminate, electrolysis can help. Electrolysis is permanent! It is the only method approved by FDA to permanently remove unwanted body hair, no matter the color or the type of skin.
There are lots of different ways to remove unwanted hair, Electrolysis is the only one method approved by FDA to permanently remove body hair. However, for best results, it requires to repeat treatments for up to 18 to 24 months. Electrolysis can be done anywhere on the body and is safe and effective for all skin type.
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How Electrolysis Works?
Electrologist permanently remove hair by applying small amount of electricity and sodium hydroxide to the base of the hair follicle through a fine disposable probe. The beauty of electrolysis is that it is effective and guarantee results on all hair and skin types. If you are tan or have dark skin, if you have red, grey, white or blonde hairs, the solution is Electrolysis.
Methods
Galvanic Method
This method is named after Luigi Galvani and uses a person’s body as an electrolytic cell. Galvanic electrolysis was first reported in medical literature in 1875 by ophthalmologist Charles Michel as a method for removing ingrown eyelashes. Galvanic was the first form of electrolysis and is not often performed currently. It has fallen out of favor because it takes a significantly longer time to work.
Thermolysis
Another method is known as thermolysis, also called radio frequency (RF), shortwave or diathermy. Thermolysis was developed in the 1920s and first reported in medical literature by Henri Bordier. Thermolysis works by heating the hair matrix cells to about 48 to 50 °C (118 to 122 °F), causing electrocoagulation. It is the most commonly used method because is very fast and effective.
Blend Method
The galvanic method and thermolysis are often combined in the blend method, developed by Arthur Hinkel in 1948, which uses combination of heat and current to speed up the galvanic chemical reaction to destroy the hair follicle. This method is slightly slower than thermolysis, but is very effective and often used to treat difficult areas.
Q&A
Whether there is any discomfort during electrolysis is quite variable depending on a patient’s tolerance, machine settings, modality used, as well as other factors. The electrologist is trained to work within the comfort tolerance of her/his patient.
Hair can be removed from almost any part of the body. Some common areas for women include the hairline, eyebrows, top of the nose, cheeks, upper and lower lip, chin, throat, neck, chest, breast, abdomen, arms, legs, bikini line, hands, feet and toes.
Men often have hair removed from hairline, chest, shoulders, eyebrows, back, neck, ears and nose. Electrolysis is very helpful for treating ingrown hairs which frequently cause irritation in the beard area.
Electrolysis has been performed for over 140 years and has been proved to be an extremely safe procedure. Electrolysis like any minor procedures, does have a short healing phase. During this time, there may be some redness or swelling and occasionally some scabbing.
Electrolysis can be performed in most moles where licensing regulations allow it. Your electrologist may require written approval from your physician.
Post treatmentcare
- make sure you drink a lot of water
- avoid workouts that involve a lot of sweating, sauna, facial massage and steaming
- avoid make-up
- avoid sun for at least 24h after every session to avoid getting pigment spots
Prices
You are welcome to a free consultation, where I will explain how electrolysis works and give you a better estimates of treatment length and number of treatments you might need.
15 Min
$65
30 Min
$90
45 Min
$145
60 Min
$175
75 Min
$215
90 Min
$250
120 Min
$325
Cancellation:
Packages & Bundles
♥ 5-9 sessions - 10% Off
♥ 10-14 sessions - 12% Off
Contact
Phone
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Tue – Fri : 8am – 8pm
Sat : 9am–6pm
Sun - Mon : Closed
Adress
358 Fifth Ave Suite 1401
New York NY 10001