ELECTROLYSIS

Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal solution. This 100 years old method of hair removal has withstood the test of time! Any color of hair, black, gray, red, white, can be treated with electrolysis. Areas such as chin, eyebrows, lip, hairline, and ears can be treated with electrolysis. Electrolysis is done by trained electrologists that utilize the most up-to-date effective methods of sterilization, dis-infection, and antisepsis.

How Does it Work?

An electrologist inserts a fine probe into the hair follicle alongside the hair. A small amount of electric current is then delivered to the probe by an electronic device called the epilator. The electric current destroys the hair root by heat and chemical action. Hair grows in three different phases. Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen. Hair is best eliminated in its growth cycle. Therefore, electrolysis requires a series of treatments. The treatment times and frequency will decrease over time as the amount of hair decreases.

What Does it Feel Like?

Depending on what area you have treated , the discomfort varies. You may hardly even notice the insertion of the probe, but the feeling caused by the insertion of the probe has been described as a slight sting. Many find this treatment very tolerable.

What Should I Expect?

Side effects are usually minimal, but may include some redness and swelling. Most patients return to their normal routine immediately. After treatment care should be followed. Your electrologist will go over this with you.

LASER

Laser hair removal is a non- invasive approach to permanent hair removal and long term reduction. With today’s advanced laser technology, both men and women can have unwanted hair removed from any area on the body. Laser provides hair removal at the speed of light. The technicians at American Electrolysis use the Candela Alexandrite Laser.

How Does it Work?

The GentleLase produces a beam of highly concentrated light. Without damaging the surrounding tissue, controlled pulses of light penetrate the skin and are absorbed by the melanin of the hair. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which destroys the hair follicle. The heat discourages and destroys the potential for re-growth. The skin is further protected during the treatment by cooling the upper layers, which provides patients with more comfort.

What Are the Benefits of Laser Hair Removal?

It combines the speed of shaving with the lasting results promised by electrolysis. Laser Hair Removal is effective on almost any area of the body where smoother, younger, hair free skin is desired.

How Many Treatments will I need?

The number of treatments you may require for optimal long-lasting benefits depends on the area you wish to have treated, your skin type and your hair’s growth cycles. We treat until the hair is gone. Usually four to eight treatments are sufficient; however, your hair grows in cycles and many factors influence its growth. Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part in the location, thickness and resilience of your hair.

The laser shows the growing capacity of follicles in the growth cycle at the time of treatment. Since some hair follicles may enter their growth cycle after treatment, multiple treatments may be required to deliver optimal results. Treatment results will vary from patient to patient depending on skin and hair color.

What Conditions Are Treated With the Laser?

Hair removal techniques, such as shaving, plucking, and waxing provide only temporary results. Until now, the only permanent way to remove the hair has been electrolysis. Scarring, allergic reactions, and ingrown hairs are common side effects of all temporary methods. The GentleLase safely removes unwanted hair without damaging the delicate pores and structures of the skin. Facial and bikini areas are usually completed in less than ten minutes: legs, backs and larger areas can take longer.