Electrolysis | B Skin Legacy

Electrolysis or High frequency hair removal

Unwanted facial hair can be stigmatizing and embarrassing for some. High frequency hair removal or electrolysis is the most reliable option available today to permanently remove facial hair and hair from the genital area. Laser hair removal can be a good or even better alternative in some cases, but is usually not sufficient to permanently remove all facial hair.

Electrolysis is a proven method that was invented over 100 years ago to remove annoying ingrown hairs from eyelashes. It is a method designed to remove individual hairs from the face and body. It destroys the hair’s growth centre using heat. During the treatment, a hair-sized filament is inserted into the opening of the hair follicle. This insertion is almost imperceptible and painless. A controlled electric current is then passed through the filament to destroy the hair follicle while preserving the surrounding tissue. Finally, the hair is removed with forceps. Hairs are unable to grow back in an area where the follicle has been destroyed if the destroyed hair was in the growth phase.

It is the only permanent hair removal method approved by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration).
Works on all hair colours, skin types and body parts.
Over 125 years of clinically proven effectiveness. The results over the years have proven that it is the best method

Each hair must be treated individually
The process can be uncomfortable. The degree of discomfort depends on the individual. Unfortunately, the hair follicle is the most highly innervated part of the skin. The degree of discomfort is related to the treatment area. Some areas, such as the upper lip, are more sensitive than areas like the eyebrows.
Before each session, you must stop shaving at least 5 days in advance (for the face) and 10 days in advance (for the genitals)
If the procedure is not carried out properly, it can lead to skin damage and/or infection. Post-treatment care must be followed carefully to avoid infection.
Regrowth percentages are not precisely determined and cannot yet be predicted due to a large number of variables.

For electrolysis to be effective, only one thing needs to be done: destroy the germ cells responsible for hair growth: the bulb and bulge.

There are two methods of electrolysis: blending and thermolysis (high frequency hair removal).

The preferred method at B Skin Legacy is thermolysis which destroys hair by heat.
We use the best equipment on the market (Apilux X cell Pro) with 27Mh alternations. This means that the treatment is quicker and more comfortable for the customer compared to other machines on the market which are 13Mh machines.

Only hairs in the anagen phase of growth can be permanently destroyed during the electrolysis session. In other words, those attached to the blood vessels. The average number of hairs that can be removed is between 10 and 70%, depending on the part of the body.

Treatments must therefore be repeated for hairs that were not in the right growth phase. As the sessions progress, the treatments will take less and less time. The same hair follicle may need to be treated two or three times before it is destroyed.

The total number of electrolysis sessions required to permanently remove hair from a particular area will vary from person to person. But the unwanted hair that is gone will be gone forever.

In general, you will probably need a course of treatment of 6 to 8 sessions with an interval of at least 6 weeks depending on the area to be treated, the response to the treatment differing from person to person and the density of the hair.

Factors that can slow down the rate of hair removal :

The area-Some areas are more difficult to work on than others. Like the genital area. If the area is subject to hormones.
The type of hair-Some hairs or hair types are more stubbornly attached to the skin. It takes more than one attempt to remove them effectively.
Shape-Sometimes the hairs fold under the surface of the skin, which makes insertion more difficult.
Depth: when the hair is located deeper, it takes longer because a larger “area” has to be destroyed.

People with active skin inflammation.
Electrolysis should not be performed inside your ears or nose.
Electrolysis should not be performed on the hair of a mole or birthmark.
If you have a pacemaker, you should not undergo electrolysis.

Electrolysis poses little risk to a healthy person. During the treatment, you may feel warmth from the electric current. After the treatment, your skin may be red, swollen and sensitive. These are temporary side effects. Electrolysis can cause scarring, keloid scarring and changes in the colour of the treated skin in some people. It is important to follow the advice given by the electrolysist after the treatment to minimise the risks.

Even the destruction of such a small part of the body as a follicular mechanism for hair regrowth will trigger the body’s healing response. And almost all reactions to the treatment are simply the body’s healing process in action. Reactions such as redness, swelling or the formation of tiny scabs should be seen as the actions of healthy skin repairing itself as quickly as possible. The degree to which these reactions occur differs greatly from person to person. Everyone is different in the way they heal.

Redness can be reduced by applying cold compresses. Place it on the skin for 20 minutes. Take a break for 20 minutes before repeating the action.

Do not remove any crusts that may form. They will fall off on their own.

Your therapist will apply a soothing gel to the treated area at the end of your treatment session. This antiseptic cream forms a protective layer and helps reduce redness. You can repeat this application as often as you like. (See our section on before and after treatment advice).

Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal method recognised and approved as such by the FDA (The US Food and Drug Administration). The FDA is an agency of the US government that regulates a wide range of consumer products, services and drugs to ensure not only product efficacy, but also consumer safety.
Laser hair removal, on the other hand, cannot be marketed as permanent hair removal because the effects are often temporary. And while laser hair removal can result in a permanent reduction in growth, it cannot permanently stop future hair growth, unlike electrolysis. Lasers can reduce the number of hairs by 40 to 85% according to the latest scientific papers.
Laser is less effective than electrolysis because it targets the pigment in the hair, which is found only in the bulb, not the bulge where the growth cells are located. The damage to the hair is sufficiently extensive to slow down the growth cycle for a few months before reappearing. The other advantage of electrolysis is that it is suitable for almost all skin tones and hair colours, unlike laser hair removal which does not work on white, grey, red and blonde hair.