Electrolysis is the only safe, permanent means of removing hair recommended by the American Medical Association and the Food & Drug Administration. It is a very effective way of dealing with a life long hair problem.

Electrolysis is a simple procedure that is performed by inserting a thin filament device into the hair follicle. A tap on a foot pedal sends a short burst of heat into the follicle cauterizing the growing part of the hair, known as the hair bulb or papilla. The destruction of the papilla. seals off the follicle., and thwarts any new growth of hair. For a number of different reasons, certain hairs may require more than one treatment. It is not uncommon for treatments to last over a period of time in order to permanently remove unwanted hair.

WHERE ELECTROLYSIS IS EFFECTIVE:
Permanent hair removal is applicable for both men and women on the following body areas, bikini line, stomach, upper lip, chin, side burns, under arms, ears, breasts, legs, arms, brows, fingers, tows, neckline, shoulders and back. If there are other areas you are interested in please contact Karin, for more information.

A further explanation of obstacles an electroligist faces in attempting to eliminate hairs are as follows:

REGROWTH:
A certain percentage of hairs treated with electrolysis will grow back. These hairs are much lighter in color and texture. There are a number of reasons regrowth occurs. Hairs that are dark, coarse or curly are much more difficult to eliminate. To maximize client comfort, we are not able to use a heat setting high enough to permanently remove these hairs on the first treatment. A number of treatments might be needed to effectively destroy the papilla.

HAIRS GROW IN CYCLES
Any hair on the body that remains above the surface of the skin as healthy hair, eventually sheds and begins to reproduce again with the action of the papilla. Therefore, any hair that is removed by electrolysis, if it does grow back, will not do so until it completes the whole hair cycle. That may take anywhere from 3-8 weeks, depending on factors such as hormones, heredity, and your own personal growth cycle. Hairs that show above the skin before the third week are NEW HAIRS. This is the reason it is so important to schedule regular consistent appointments, to treat new hairs as they surface.

DISTORTED HAIR FOLLICLES
Some hairs may be twisted or curved underneath the surface of the skin. These hairs are particularly difficult to remove because the heat can't come into direct contact with the papilla, therefore they usually require multiple treatments, but can still be successfully treated over time.

When deciding on an electrologist, please choose carefully. Karin Lynch is a Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) with over 15 years of experience. The CPE is the only certification recognized in the state of VA.

For more information, please visit the consumer section of the American Electrology Association at www.electrology.com