Electrolysis Laser Hair Removal
By M Mukmin Hilmi


Electrolysis is commonly known as a simple procedure, but in general it is very time consuming. This is the main reason the cost of this method is so pricey in some places. Electrolysis is considered a permanent hair removal method, since it destroys the hair follicle. It requires a series of appointments over a period of time. Although it's slower and somewhat more painful than the use of lasers, the results are more predictable and certain.

How exactly electrolysis hair removal works? Electrolysis is a process in which a needle is inserted into a hair shaft and an electrical current passed through the hair follicle. Below the surface of the skin, the hair is immersed in a watery environment with a high mineral content. Needle electrolysis is the most commonly practiced electrolysis hair removal procedure. Electronic tweezers and epilators are also used widely nowdays. Needle epilators introduce a fine wire close to the hair shaft, under the skin, and into the hair follicle. An electric current travels down the wire and destroys the hair root at the bottom of the follicle, and the loosened hair is removed with tweezers.

Treatment with a needle also requires a high degree of skills where the technician must guide the needle very accurately to reach the bottom of the hair follicle. Bear in mind that penetrating the skin with a needle also increases chances of infection. Treatment spacing also depends on area treated as hair cycles vary based on the body part. For instance, women’s faces usually require more frequent treatments, whereas backs and legs require less frequent treatments. Generally, electrolysis works on most areas of the body to give you that smooth, sleek, sculptured look. Electrolysis also removes ingrown hairs safely and effectively. In addition to that, electrolysis is a better choice if you have scattered dark hairs. On the other hand, laser hair removal is more suitable if you want an area completely bald.

The main reason people used electrolysis hair removal is because it is a proven method for permanent hair removal. It involves the use of a needle (epilator) that directs an electrical current to a single hair follicle at a time. Home electrolysis hair removal is performed like in big hair removal centers on full-scale machines. Electrolysis hair removal is a great option for many people.

The gel used in electrolysis hair removal is an electric conductor that takes electricity from the machine is applies it to the roots of the hairs. Even though the process sounds quite painful, but the truth is that there is very little sensation and none of it is unpleasant. The advantage of the method of electrolysis hair removal is that it allows working even with twisted channel, as alkali is a liquid and can get into lower segment even when an electrode can't get it. The defect of this method is that removing hair requires plenty of time. Electrolysis hair removal is a procedure that kills the root of the hair so that it will not ever grow back. In summary, electrolysis method is a much slower process but can bring great results to the users.





M Mukmin Hilmi is the author and owner of this article.

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