Treatment
The Treatment Process
The Treatment Process
Normal hair follicles undergo periods of growth (Anagen) followed by regression (Catagen), resting (Telogen) and evacuation (Exogen) followed by regenesis (‘new’ Anagen).. No hair therefore grows continuously. This hair cycle, which dictates the ultimate hair length attainable by an individual, is explained in the diagram to the left.
Normal hair follicles undergo periods of growth (Anagen) followed by regression (Catagen), resting (Telogen) and evacuation (Exogen) followed by regenesis (‘new’ Anagen).. No hair therefore grows continuously. This hair cycle, which dictates the ultimate hair length attainable by an individual, is explained in the diagram to the left.
A professional electrologist inserts a very fine needle like device called a probe into the natural opening of the hair follicle alongside the hair shaft. This probe is usually thinner than the hair being treated. A tiny amount of electrical current is then applied to destroy the hair growth cells.
A professional electrologist inserts a very fine needle like device called a probe into the natural opening of the hair follicle alongside the hair shaft. This probe is usually thinner than the hair being treated. A tiny amount of electrical current is then applied to destroy the hair growth cells.
Based on a personal and confidential consultation, your electrologist will design a treatment plan that addresses your specific hair removal needs.
Based on a personal and confidential consultation, your electrologist will design a treatment plan that addresses your specific hair removal needs.
There are three methods of Electrolysis:
There are three methods of Electrolysis:
Medical electrolysis devices (epilators) can destroy the hair growth cells with chemical energy, heat energy, or both. The method chosen by the electrologist is the modality. All are effective.
Medical electrolysis devices (epilators) can destroy the hair growth cells with chemical energy, heat energy, or both. The method chosen by the electrologist is the modality. All are effective.
Galvanic electrolysis is a chemical process. The current produces a chemical reaction in the hair follicle eliminating the hair growth cells.
Galvanic electrolysis is a chemical process. The current produces a chemical reaction in the hair follicle eliminating the hair growth cells.
Thermolysis (also called short-wave) produces heat. This modality heats and destroys the hair growth cells in the follicle. A higher intensity current can be applied for less time in the follicle, or current can be used at lower intensity with longer timing.
Thermolysis (also called short-wave) produces heat. This modality heats and destroys the hair growth cells in the follicle. A higher intensity current can be applied for less time in the follicle, or current can be used at lower intensity with longer timing.
The Blend method combines galvanic current with thermolysis current. Thermolysis heats up the chemical reaction in the follicle destroying hair growth cells.
The Blend method combines galvanic current with thermolysis current. Thermolysis heats up the chemical reaction in the follicle destroying hair growth cells.