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Electrolysis --  Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How old is the process of electrolysis?
A. True electrolysis dates back to 1875. One of America's first electrolysis practices was founded by D.J. Mahler in Providence, Rhode Island in 1880.


Q. How does electrolysis remove hair?
A. A complete description is lengthy and technical, but basically, over a series of treatments, the
electrologist directs a tiny, split-second impulse down to the hair root, destroying the cells that sends
 nutrition to the hair..


Q. What parts of the body can benefit from electrolysis?
A. Every part of the body except inside the nose and the ears. In fact, electrolysis is so cost-effective
a procedure that relatively large areas of the back, arms and legs, may be treated within limits of your time
and budget.


Q. Are needles used in electrolysis?
A. A thin wire called a PROBE, developed specifically for electrolysis, is used which is no wider than
the hair itself.


Q. Is electrolysis painful?
A. Most people experience a warm, tingling sensation (similar to a hot mosquito bite). What is felt is the tiny current destroying the hair root.


Q. Is electrolysis really permanent?
A. Yes!  Foremost medical authorities agree.  Electrolysis is the only completely permanent method
to remove hair.  By all means, ask your doctor.


Q. What causes the growth of extra hair?
A. Usually it can be traced to hereditary or glandular disturbance.  Some types of illness, operations and medication may also be factors.


Q. Can't I just use depilatories to get rid of hair?
A. Yes, but this is only a temporary method.  As with razors, waxing and tweezers, hair grows back
within a few days.  Depilatories and chemically based products have an unpleasant odor, take time to use,
and are a continuous expense.


Q. What if hair seems to return while I'm being treated?
A. In a given area, all your hair does not grow at one time. Depending on the area of the body, a hair usually takes four to twelve weeks to re-grow. In other words, the growth you experience will be hair that had not yet appeared when you started treatment.  But electrolysis will remove it.  Permanently!


Q. What can I do about growth of hair between treatments?
A. You can safely cut or shave hairs in or near the area being treated.  But, please leave enough hair for your electrologist to treat and remove.  Do not tweeze, wax or use depilatories between appointments.


Q. Can I have all my hairs removed at one time?
A. That depends on individual growth.  If the hairs are thick and plentiful, you may require a longer treatment session. Your electrologist will discuss the best course of action during the consultation.  Treatments usually range from 15 to 30 minutes per session. Many clients have them on their lunch hour.


Q. On the importance of proper sterilization...
A. As a health care professional, I remain committed to insuring the health and safety of my clients. Accordingly, electrologists maintain the highest possible standards for the sterilization of probes and all other instruments used in their practice. For your safety, this office ONLY utilizes PRE-STERILIZED, DISPOSABLE probes and Dry Heat Sterilization.

Consultations are complimentary.   Appointments costs:

15 minutes  --  $23
20 minutes  --  $29
30 minutes  --  $36
45 minutes  --  $48
60 minutes  --  $58