
WHAT IS ELECTROLYSIS?
WHAT IS ELECTROLYSIS?
Electrolysis is permanent hair removal. Regardless of the cause – heredity, metabolic, or hormonal conditions – electrolysis will permanently remove unwanted hair.
DOES ELECTROLYSIS WORK?
Electrolysis is the only method approved by the FDA for permanent removal of unwanted hair. As the hair is treated, regrowth is prevented rather than just removed temporarily. Only electrolysis provides both hair removal and hair elimination.
WHAT IS THE SCIENCE BEHIND ELECTROLYSIS?
A small, electric current is transmitted by a fine, sterile probe (or needle) directly into the natural opening of the hair follicle, destroying the dermal papilla, the matrix, and an area called “the buldge”, all of which cause hair growth to grow and regenerate.
WHAT ARE MODALITIES?
Medical electrolysis devices can destroy the hair growth cells with chemical energy, heat energy, or both. The method chose by the electrologist is modality. All are effective. There are three modalities in current use:
1.Galvanic Electrolysis
Galvanic Electrolysis is a chemical process. The current procedures a chemical reaction in the hair follicle eliminating the hair growth cells.
2.Thermolysis (also called short-wave)
Thermolysis 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 a lower intensity with longer timing.
3.The Blend
This method combines galvanic current with thermolysis current. Thermolysis heats up the chemical reaction in the follicle destroying hair growth cells.
PLEASE NOTE THE INFORMATION ABOVE WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE AMERICAN ELECTROLOGY ASSOCATION WEBSITE.