electrolysis

[Tamera]

I've got my 1st electrolysis appt. in January. They say they don't use needles because it leaves scaring. Instead they use a gel and go over the surface with an electric current. She said the results are still excellent. She also recommended laser but its to costly for me and at least this way its more affordable. Has anyone else heard of this meathod?

[Regina]

Hi,



I was doing some research a long time ago on hair removal, and i came across this form of removal, the moderator of the site who i believe was certified in both laser and electrolysis said that it was not as effective as laser or electrolysis. I don't remember which site i was on since it was over a year ago, but it was either Hairtell.com or Kitty's Consumer Beware. I checked the last site and it may be down due to a hacker Hairtell is still up. Before you spend your money check this type of removal out, it's based on the theory that the gel which is conductive will allow the current to travel through the hair and into the hair follicle thus destroying the root, a hair follicle i am told will not conduct electricity thats why they use the gel and electrolysis uses a needle and laser is a beam of light that the hair absorbs. The method that you mentioned is similar to electric tweezing it can work, but does not have the success rate of electrolysis or laser, if it's cheaper than the other two that might be another clue. Good Luck!



Regina.

[Christina Nicole]

It doesn't work from everything I've read. First, hair isn't conductive. Nothing that can be applied to hair will make it conduct electricity. Secondly, it's not possible to get a gel to flow into the pores, around the hair follicle, and into the root area. So how does the process electrolyze the hair?

Sounds like a way to get you to part with a lot of cash. But, if they can provide you with the results of an independent, double-blind, randomized clinical study showing efficacy, then go ahead with the treatments. -- and send me their name so I can go, too!

Warm regards,
Christina Nicole

[carend_99]

No, I have not heard of this, and I'm currently doing electrolysis. I'm doing the blend method (galvanic and high frequency). I would be very careful-make sure this person is a member of the American Electrology Association www.electrology.com or at least a licensed electrologist in your state. If they're not, run as fast as you can. As far as needles scarring, no way. Any qualified and licensed electrologist will pick the right needle for your hair follicle.

[Sally24]

I have been doing electrolysis since June and I think you better go elsewhere. The needles by themselves do not cause scarring. Your skins reaction to the electricity can in some cases. That's why you start slow and see how your skin handles the whole thing. You can find a good technician that will charge around $50 an hour.


Here are some links to show that transcutaneous removal is untested!

http://www.hairfacts.com/methods/transcutaneous.html

http://www.hairremovaljournal.org/othermethods.htm

http://cosmeticmagazine.com/managecategory.asp?C=220

[Stephenie S]

Sally seems to have covered this question pretty well. It looks like you should save your money.

Steph