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Electrolysis
The use of a pulse of electrical current to damage and destroy hair follicles in areas of unwanted hair. Unlike shaving, the root of the hairs are damaged in this slightly uncomfortable procedure.
Dr. Peter Lio reviewed this
22 year experience in Dermatology
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A 39-year old asked:
Has anyone ever used home electrolysis?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can electrolysis be used on the tearcanal saftley?
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A 47-year old asked:
How often do you have to keep going back for electrolysis?
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A 47-year old asked:
Will electrolysis remove my unibrow permanently?
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A 36-year old asked:
What isthe best anesthetic to use with electrolysis?
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A 42-year old asked:
Just wondering exactly what is electrolysis and is it safe to do?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Can the strong current from electrolysis cause broken capillaries on the face?
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A 41-year old asked:
What type of topical painkiller is used for electrolysis?
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A 31-year old asked:
What type of topical anesthetic is best for electrolysis?
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A 43-year old asked:
After electrolysis can it seem like hair is growing worse?
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A 46-year old asked:
Please suggest what type of topical painkiller is best for electrolysis?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is it true that electrolysis to remove syringomas has permanent side effects?
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A female asked:
I feel an uncomfortable feeling on my head like if it wants to hurt after I have electrolysis is that normal?
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A 37-year old asked:
Do you get ingrown hairs after electrolysis?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is it safe to do electrolysis while pregnant?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Can you do electrolysis in your first trimester?
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A 32-year old asked:
How will my skin look after a electrolysis treatment?
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A 36-year old asked:
What is the difference between laser removal and electrolysis of hair?
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A female asked:
Can electrolysis cause scarring? I'm worried about possible scarring if I have electrolysis on my face. Is this a risk of the procedure?
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A 37-year old asked:
How to make electrolysis hair removal permanent?
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A 35-year old asked:
Anything besides electrolysis forpermanently getting rid of hair?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Is electrolysis for pubic hair later on harmful for your health in any way?
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A 29-year old asked:
How does electrolysis destroy the hair growth in relation to the hair bulb?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Does pili multigemini ever go away without lasers or electrolysis? Is there a way to prevent it?
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A 39-year old asked:
I am informed that you can technically get hiv/aids from electrolysis, but can any health professionals tell me the likelihood?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Is it possible to STILL have flare-ups, redness and burning sensations on my cheekbones/face 7 months after a high current electrolysis procedure?
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A 41-year old female asked:
I had a very high current electrolysis procedure done 7 months ago on my face. Could it have caused a slight dent on my cheek? Any Permanent damage?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are some permanent hair removal methods (other than electrolysis or laser)?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Is electrolysis hair removal on the face safe during pregnancy?
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A male asked:
How can I remove facial hair permanently ? With out epilating waxing or use some expensive method like laser hair or electrolysis. Is there any remedy
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