Question 1

after electrolysis can it seem like hair is growing worse?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: After laser hair removal occasionally while undergoing process quiet resting hairs can be activated to grow. With continued treatment the area will be less. Hair removal can be more difficult in women with polycywtic ovary or other hormonal problems.

Question 2

how to make electrolysis hair removal permanent?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy helps: Electrolysis requires very accurate targeting to insure hair follicle growth is stopped. Provider must carefully target the follicles from different sides, and often require additional touch ups to finish the process. Most used for isolated hairs (for example in chin area), laser more common for larger hair areas. It may leave small surface irregularities if repetition is needed to remove the prob.

Question 3

anything besides electrolysis forpermanently getting rid of hair?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Laser hair removal and intense pulsed light work very well on dark hair and light skin. Topical treatment with vaniqua is somewhat helpful.

Question 4

can electrolysis be used on the tearcanal saftley? to remove hair near the eye?

Accepted Answer

Electrolysis: Electrolysis is a common treatment for misdirected lashes (trichiasis).  If it is performed close to the punctum, caution must be taken not to cause any scarring in this area.

Question 5

do you get ingrown hairs after electrolysis?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Hair roots that are not properly inactivated by the electrolysis process will grow back, and sometimes they will grow inward. That's why laser hair removal often works better than electrolysis.

Question 6

what is the difference between laser removal and electrolysis of hair?

Accepted Answer

Laser hair removal: Electrolysis is going the way of the dinosaur.  It is still the only method for long term removal of light hair but your ages a very long time as it is 1 hair at a time. Both electrolysis and laser hair removal have to be done multiple times.  The gentlelase is one of the best lasers for hair removal and is much less likely to scar or have side effects due it's patented cold spray.

Question 7

is electrolysis for pubic hair later on harmful for your health in any way?

Accepted Answer

No: Electrolysis is not a terribly invasive or dangerous way to remove unwanted hair (nor is laser removal).

Question 8

how does electrolysis destroy the hair growth in relation to the hair bulb?

Accepted Answer

Low volts to bare: Electrolysis is the application of low voltage to the lash base (bulb) that when properly applied destroys the source of hair growth. Once done the lash is easily removed

Question 9

what are some permanent hair removal methods (other than electrolysis or laser)?

Accepted Answer

Hair removal: The only two well established and legitimate permanent hair removal modalities at this point in time are Electrolysis and /or Laser hair removal.

Question 10

is electrolysis hair removal on the face safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Electrolysis: I'll be very frank with you. . . **i** don't feel it is safe for anyone.  Certainly not it pregnancy, where two people are involved and one cannot yet make the decision, but even non-gravid women should know that it's almost a worthless pursuit -- it really doesn't work very well, and the risks of scarring, infections, and so forth are really significant.  I don't recommend it!

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