If you plan to shave between treatments, do not do it within days of your next treatment. Before shaving between treatments, talk to your electrologist to see what they recommend. This includes plucking, threading, and waxing. When you pull the hair out by the root, the body sends more blood to that area. This increased blood flow makes the hair grow more. If you have been waxing or tweezing, your hair will be stronger. As a result, people whose primary hair removal method involved removing the hair by the root will require more electrolysis treatments than other people.
Once you have decided to start the electrolysis treatment process, you can do a few things to prepare for your first session. First, make sure you schedule your first appointment weeks after waxing or tweezing and days after shaving.
Before you show up to your appointment, make sure you are well-hydrated for a week before the appointment. The more hydrated you are, the more effective and comfortable the treatment will be.
Proper hydration allows your skin to be more elastic. As a result, your electrologist can use a lower setting and insert the probe more comfortably. Another important part of preparing for your treatment is to exfoliate your skin gently.
This will open up your hair follicles and allow the hair to be removed more easily. If you are using any retinol treatments or harsh topical skin medication, it is important to discontinue them at least three weeks before your appointment.
This is because electrolysis may irritate your skin, and any harsh skin cream can worsen this. In addition to avoiding harsh creams, you also want to limit sun exposure to help avoid irritation.
Avoid wearing makeup to your appointment, and make sure the area to be worked on is clean. It is easier to remove clean hair. If you want pain relief, you can talk to your electrologist about topical pain relief like Topicaine or Emla. You can also take Panadol tablets an hour prior if you prefer an oral pain medication.
These medications need to be applied or taken before you arrive at your appointment. As long as your dermatologist or electrologist said that shaving between treatments is okay, you can shave one to two days after. Myth 1: Electrolysis is painless.
Pain is a totally subjective experience. Just ask any dentist about the different reactions patients give to the same procedure. One patient might react in a totally volatile way, while another will sit quietly and profess to be undisturbed by any discomfort. Was the first patient a wimp? Was the second patient a liar? Pain is a variable that is hard to predict in situations such as this, as well as electrolysis. Patients report sensations from mild tingling to pain so intense that they were unable to complete a session without a topical anesthetic.
The stats are pretty good on electrolysis, but not quite that good. According to a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, electrolysis has a success rate of approximately 93 percent. It is a very healthy percentage as far as hair removal procedures are concerned, but the consumer should go into the process of electrolysis knowing the facts ahead of time. Some patients do not respond to electrolysis and there is a slight chance for re-growth.
The rate of success can be vastly improved if the electrologist is highly trained and experienced, but even then it is not necessarily a fool-proof method. Myth 3: Electrolysis leaves no permanent side effects. The most common side effects after an electrolysis session are tenderness, redness and some swelling. These side effects are all normal and temporary. If done improperly, electrolysis can cause infection and permanent scarring.
Myth 4: Home electrolysis gadgets are just as effective. Hand-held devices with a probe are touted as effective and easy. Myth 5: Laser electrolysis is superior. While the use of lasers is less painful than electrolysis for hair removal, they are not yet superior in permanently removing hair.
Laser use is best for those who have fair skin and dark hair, since the laser is designed to target the pigment of the hair. The harder the hair is to see, the harder it is to remove.
Stay out of the sun for at least hrs prior to electrolysis treatment to avoid dilation of the blood vessels. Apply a numbing cream as directed on the label before arriving to your appointment.
For added relief, take a pain relief tablet. Use as directed on the label. Avoid treatment during menstruation because some women find they are more sensitive during this time. Learn more about hair growth phases ». Make sure you get the time-slot that works best for your lifestyle. Your electrologist may apply a post-depilation care which uses continuous or galvanic current to restore the skin after hair removal.
Stay out of the sun for hours to avoid pigment spots. If you will be in the sun, be sure to use a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF. Avoid rubbing, scratching, and over-touching the treated area within the first hours post-treatment. Refrain from using products like perfume immediately following treatment. Isopropyl alcohol burns and can irritate the treated area because the pores are open. Removing a scab prematurely can cause scars and increase chances of infection.
Refrain from applying make-up, deodorants or any other products that may clog the pores of the treated area. If you must remove your hair between appointments, then shave, clip or use a depilatory cream. Engagement in activities that cause excessive sweating, like working-out or sitting in a sauna, immediately after treatment can trigger a build-up of bacteria and cause infection. The post-treatment sensation feels similar to a sunburn.
You will be asked to complete a client health history assessment form » at your first appointment.
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