How electrolysis works:
An
electrolysis treatment involves the inserting of a sterile probe, the
same size as the hair, into the hair follicle opening down to the
DERMAL PAPILLA. The dermal papille is the electrologist's target. It
is the part of the follicle that contains blood and nerves and feeds
the growing hair. If the papilla and the regenerative cells
surrounding it are destroyed, the hair will die. When the probe is in
place, a low-level electrical current is applied that will destroy
the papilla and surrounding cells and loosen the hair in the
follicle. The hair is then removed.
Many hairs will be
eliminated with only one treatment, but some will need more
treatments to achieve permanency. Electrolysis involves a series of
treatments over a period of time. The length of time depends on the
amount of hair, its coarseness, the cause of the excess hair and many
other factors, but once the dermanl papilla has been eliminated, the
hair is dead and will not regrow.
Electrolysis Techniques
Electrolysis
is the only form of permanent hair removal recognized by the American
Medical Association. There are three modalities that can be used to
eliminate unwanted hair, and all three are effective.
GALVANIC
ELECTROLYSIS, which us the oldest, is a chemical method that utilizes
a direct current to convert normal body salt and water in the
follicle into a compound capable of destroying the dermal papilla.
The chemical is produced only in the follicle and does not affect any
other area. One probe or several probes working simultaneously can be
used during this process.
THERMOLYSIS is a method that uses a
high frequency current to produce heat in the area influenced by the
current. This heat cauterizes and destroys the dermal papilla. One
sterile probe is used during this process.
Two variations of
Thermolysis are "Flash" or "Automatic"
Thermolysis which uses a split second impluse of current and "Manual"
Thermolysis which requires several seconds at a lower intensity to
achieve permanency.
THE BLEND method combines both currents
together in the same probe. Thermolysis enhances the action of the
galvanic method to produce a faster process. Your electrologist will
select the best method for you based on your hair type, skin
characteristics and sensitivity. His/her choice will assure you of
the greatest maximum comfort and permanency for your hair problem.
