Electrolysis

Electrolysis is the only method allowed by the UK Governing Body to claim that it offers permanent hair removal. It is also defined in the BMA’s ‘Complete Family Health Encyclopaedia’ as the only means of permanent hair removal.

First invented in 1875 and initially used for in-growing eyelashes by ophthalmologist, Charles E Michel, electrolysis has advanced over the past century and with ongoing improvements and modern technology it is a safe, and effective treatment and still very much in demand today.

A fine disposable sterile needle around the size of a small eyelash, is introduced into the individual hair follicle to the correct depth and a small amount of current is released. This eventually destroys the root of the hair by cutting off the blood supply which feeds the hair starving it of nourishment and nutrients. As a result of this the hair becomes finer with often lighter hair growth and eventual demise of the hair. The ability of the hair follicle to produce a hair is destroyed rather than the hair itself.

Laser has the capability of treating larger areas however, electrolysis is often used alongside these treatments. While Laser is FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved for permanent hair reduction, Electrolysis is FDA approved for permanent hair removal and is very useful in assisting laser as it treats hair with little pigment, such as grey and white hairs. In fact, electrolysis treats white hair, experienced electrologists can successfully remove any colour hair on any skin tone.

Each hair requires more than one treatment because each individual hair has its own growing cycle and blood supply. Electrolysis works by weakening the hair and eventually destroying it. Courses of treatment are therefore imperative. Results take a little more time.

A course of treatments is recommended as each hair requires more than one treatment because each individual hair has its own growing cycle and blood supply. Electrolysis works by weakening the hair and eventually destroying it. Courses of treatment are therefore imperative and results take a little time. A fine probe (resembling the size of an eyelash) is inserted into the hair follicle where a tiny burst of energy is targeted at the root of the hair. This prevents nutrients feeding the hair and the hair becomes weaker and finer. After a course of treatments the hair is no longer able to grow and complete hair free results are obtained. It is best to arrange a free consultation to discuss the amount of sessions needed.

Electrolysis can remove any colour hair on any skin tone.

Unwanted hair causes enormous lack of confidence, as anyone who has suffered with it will understand, and often brings with it a sense of isolation, low self worth and poor-self esteem. Unwanted hair can be genetic or inherited or one of the symptoms for disorders such as polycystic ovary system. There are also many medications and drugs that cause or stimulate unwanted hair growth as well as hormonal changes within the body such as during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. It is often in the case that electrolysists are privileged to witness a huge transformation in their clients, from a self conscious individual at the beginning of a course of treatments, to confident and happy individual once treatment is under way and making progress. Many women and indeed many men have benefited from this tried and trusted treatment.