Pros & Cons of Electrolysis

Electrolysis is the method clinicians use to get rid of unwanted body hair. You can have permanent hair removal on any area of your body, including the face, abdomen, eyebrows, thighs, breasts, and legs.  

Although both men and women take advantage of electrolysis services, they target different areas of the body. For example, women want electrolysis done on their bikini area, underarms, tummy, breasts, chin, brows, upper lip, arms, forehead, buttocks, and legs. Men, on the other hand, want to clean up unwanted hair from eyebrows, cheekbones, neck, backs, and shoulders.  

At Alpha Electrolysis in Wallingford, CT., we offer comprehensive service. We also serve the transgender community and individuals suffering from pilonidal cysts, a condition that develops over the tailbone and is caused by the penetration of hairs into the skin through hair follicles.  

Technology has made it easier to perform electrolysis, although clients for this service must invest some time into getting it done. This hair removal process is permanent, so the time investment is worth it, especially if you live in climates where you do not need a lot of clothing.  

So, this is how it works. A trained and licensed practitioner uses an electrolysis device that focuses on hair follicles. The device sends heat energy or chemical to the spot, destroying the hair, according to WebMD, an online medical website. A practitioner inserts a probe into the hair follicle and snags the dead hair out with a tweezer.  

Is Electrolysis a service for you?  

 Electrolysis has long been a component of the beauty industry. It has been around since the Civil War. In 1875, Dr. Charles E. Miche, an ophthalmologist, conducted the first successful permanent hair epilation by electrolysis, according to The St. Louis Clinical Record. 

 Is permanent hair removal for you? That decision is personal, and you need to do your research before proceeding. Alpha Electrolysis recommends that you make the call based on how you feel.  

Electrolysis has become popular over time and the many advances in the field make it easy for you to make the decision to use this service. While there are many ways to remove hair, electrolysis offers the best option to achieve the results you are seeking.  

Another crucial point to keep in mind is that electrolysis is the only method that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to remove hair permanently. In some cases, however, some hair may grow back, but it’s thinner and lighter. 

More than 90 percent of clients are satisfied with the outcome. But there are downsides to electrolysis. They are minor ones such as cost. Before you select a hair removal clinic, we recommend you do some comparison shopping.  

 At Alpha Electrolysis, our service typically costs $30-$100 or more per session. The range in price, of course, depends on the length of a session. The average total price patients reported paying for electrolysis was $1,189. Electrolysis is considered a cosmetic procedure and therefore not covered by health insurance. 

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Hair removal treatment sessions   

The length of the treatment times varies. But what is true is that the process will take several sessions to remove the hair. Some electrolysis technicians break down the treatment times into 15, 30, and 45-minute units. This approach makes it easier on the budget. Also, you can buy discounted packages to make it easier on your budget. 

The number of sessions you will need vary from individual to individual. Talk with your hair removal clinician on the options.  

Your hair growth cycles, hormone activity, and heredity influence how many treatment sessions you will need. And yes, stress also plays a role.