Electrolysis Hair removal
- What Laser Cannot Treat, Your Electrologist Can!
Achieve permanent hair removal with our expert electrolysis services. Experience the confidence of smooth, flawless skin with Permanent Choice.
How Electrolysis Works
Electrolysis removes hair by using a tiny probe to send an electrical current into each hair follicle, stopping it from growing back. It works on all hair colors and skin types and is the only FDA-approved method for permanent hair removal.
Because each hair is treated individually, multiple sessions are needed. Results vary based on factors like hormones and genetics, and treatments are usually done every 1–3 weeks. Currently, it’s only offered for facial areas.
Who is a Candidate?
Electrolysis is a good option for all hair colors and for people who can’t do laser hair removal, including those with darker skin, pregnancy, certain medications, or high sun exposure. Candidates should be healthy and have no skin irritation or infection in the treatment area.
It may not be suitable for people with certain skin conditions, a tendency to scar, or medical issues that affect healing. Those who recently had cosmetic injections or take blood thinners may need to wait. Always discuss your health and skin concerns with your technician first.
What to expect
* Adverse reactions are rare and can be unpredictable.
Pre-Treatment:
Let hair grow for 3–4 days before your appointment. Avoid tweezing, waxing, or similar methods for at least 2 weeks before and between sessions. Stay well-hydrated to help the treatment work better.
Avoid facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and injections on the area for 1 week before and after treatment.
Tell your technician about any medical conditions (like herpes, lupus, or skin issues) or medications. Electrolysis may not be suitable for some conditions or for those on blood thinners, so it’s important to discuss any concerns beforehand.
Day of Treatment:
Clients should arrive at appointments with clean skin, free of lotions, make-up, sprays, or creams in the treatment area.
- Consultation: During your consultation, you'll meet with an experienced technician who'll discuss your hair removal goals, assess your skin and hair type, and recommend a personalized treatment plan.
- Sensation: Most clients describe the feeling as a sharp sting, a rubber band snap or a mild tingling. You will also feel pressure from your technician stretching your skin to allow a clean probe insertion.
Post-Treatment:
After electrolysis, the treated area may be red, bumpy, or slightly swollen for a few hours. A mild sunburn-like feeling can continue into the next day. Small scabs may form, which should not be picked. Inform your electrologist if scabbing occurs. Over time, treated hair will grow back finer and lighter until it eventually stops growing.
For aftercare, wash the area gently with lukewarm water and mild soap, and pat it dry. Keep the skin clean using antiseptic washes or witch hazel. Avoid hot tubs, pools, and gyms for 24 hours. Do not pick, scratch, tweeze, or wax the area to prevent changes in skin color. Apply an antiseptic ointment like bacitracin, but avoid Neosporin. Use only fresh makeup and clean brushes on the treated area.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding electrolysis instructions or treatments, please contact us at (952) 898-1111