What is electrolysis hair removal? This proven technique is a safe, relatively painless, permanent way to eliminate unwanted hair without the risk of scarring or scabbing. You'll see fantastic results in just a few months. Our electrologist, Alina Aprea, is fully certified to perform your services. We offer our services to clients with all hair types.
Alina Aprea has a very gentle touch, and her many Electrolysis clients can attest to their great results and comfort level. Even if you have had laser, you know that it only reduces the hair. Electrolysis (permanent hair removal) can completely eliminate any unwanted, excess hair. So if you want to safely remove hair permanently, call me for a free consultation and book an appointment for the treatment.
Electrolysis is an older technology that is still widely used today. In fact, it is the only hair removal method approved by the FDA to be effective in creating permanent hair loss.
In electrolysis, a specially designed thin probe is placed directly into each hair follicle. An electrical current is then passed through the tip of the probe. This current produces a brief burst of heat that destroys the hair-producing cells at the base of the follicle. The hair shaft then loses its source of growth and falls out. Since it is directly applied to each hair, electrolysis is effective on all hair colors and types.
Laser hair removal is distinctly different from electrolysis. It uses laser technology that results in permanent hair reduction after a series of sessions.
Since laser hair removal does not involve inserting a probe into each individual hair follicle, hair removal treatments are much faster than with electrolysis, especially given that a greater area can be treated in the same period of time. Those who have undergone both treatments report that the amount of discomfort experienced during each procedure is about the same—although many comment that post-procedure discomfort is shorter with laser hair removal than with electrolysis.
Electrolysis can effectively treat most regions of the body where unwanted hair grows. Clients most commonly seek treatment for the: