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The Pros and Cons of Electrolysis
By Megan Halloway
Electrolysis is a method by which body hair is removed. It can be
performed on any part of the body except the ears and the inside of the
nose. Women often have electrolysis done on their bikini area, underarms,
tummy, breasts, chin, brows, and upper lip, although hair can also be removed on
the toes, arms, forehead, buttocks and legs. Many men also use
electrolysis to remove unwanted hair on their eyebrows, cheekbones, neck, but
especially their shoulders and backs. Electrolysis can be arduous in that
each individual hair must receive treatment. The treatment consists of a
trained practitioner inserting a needle under the skin. An electric
current passes through the hair follicle, damaging it.
It is believed that experiments involving electronial epilation (the removal
of hair) were taking place as long ago as the Civil War era. Dr. Charles
E. Michel (himself an ophthalmologist) reported in the St. Louis Clinical Record
in 1875 of the first successful permanent hair epilation by
electrolysis. Since then, electrolysis has become quite popular.
Is electrolysis for you? You should compare the pros and cons of
receiving electrolysis before you make that decision. What are some of the
advantages of using electrolysis for permanent hair removal? Perhaps the
strongest case for using electrolysis for hair removal is that is has the best
record of accomplishment for results. For over one hundred and twenty five
years, practitioners have been removing hair safely and effectively. In
fact, electrolysis is the only method approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) as a way to remove hair permanently. While some
hair may grow back and require additional treatments, that hair is often thinner
and lighter. Studies have shown that more than 90% of clients are happy
with their electrolysis results.
While the advantages to having electrolysis are huge, a couple of smaller
disadvantages may prevent some people off from trying it. One disadvantage
is the cost involved. Electrolysis can be very expensive. The
average cost of a one-hour electrolysis session is generally between $50 and
$60. Remember, however, that during this one-hour session, each hair
follicle has to be individually treated. Electrolysis sessions are often
broken down into fifteen, thirty, and forty-five minute sessions as well, making
them a bit more affordable. You may also get a discount by purchasing a
package of two or more hours. Because it is not possible to remove the
hair permanently in one treatment, you will need to have additional
treatments. How many treatments you need is determined by many things
including hair growth cycles, heredity, hormone function, and stress. The
average cost of a complete treatment of your legs ranges between $1000 and
$3000.
Another disadvantage of electrolysis is that it can be painful and there is a
risk of scarring. The sensation of pain depends on each person's pain
threshold, but there is a feeling of a pinprick and of course, some areas of the
body are more sensitive than other areas. Some people compare the pain of
electrolysis to that of plucking a hair with a pair of tweezers. While
scarring is not common, there is always a risk. Pitted scarring often
occurs when flash thermolysis electrolysis is used on thick, deeply rooted hair
as opposed to shallow, thin hair. Finding a qualified practitioner with
years of experience should reduce the risk of scarring.
When considering electrolysis, there are several things you should ask the
practitioner. Ask if they use needle electrolysis. This has a much
higher success rate than those that use the electric tweezers or
photoepilators. Ask how many clients they have treated and how long they
have been in business. Finally, ask their qualifications and training for
being a practitioner. One third of the states in the U.S. do not require a
certification for electrologists. However, you can research the Internet
to find whether your state is one that requires certification. If it is,
the practitioner should have the certificate prominently displayed.
Some people are not good candidates for electrolysis. People with a
pacemaker cannot receive electrolysis. Those with diabetes or other
serious health problems should always contact their physician before seeking
electrolysis treatments to make sure it is safe. Electrolysis is safe for
women who are pregnant as long as the thermolysis mode is used. The decision
to have electrolysis is a personal one. While it may require money and
time, many people feel that the removal of hair boosts their self-esteem such,
that it is well worth it. About the Author Megan Halloway is a cosmetologist specializing in body hair removal. Read her most recent report "The Basics of Hair Removal: A Guide to Which Method is Right For You".
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