
Electrolysis will permanently remove
hair, but it takes repeated treatments and can be
expensive. The hair
is removed by sending an electrical current to the hair follicle to
destroy the root, ensuring that the hair will not grow back. Most
electrolysis machines
use a needle to introduce a fine wire under your
skin as the electricity conductor. Each
hair is treated separately,
which makes it very time-consuming. If the technician fails to
accurately target the root, the hair can grow back, which is why you may
need repeated
treatments.
The major risks of using electrolysis
are: electrical shock if the needle is not properly
insulated;
infection; and scarring caused by improper technique. In the U. S., not every
state requires a license to be an electrologist, which seems dangerous
to me. The best
way
to find a trusty professional is to use the list
of licensed and certified electrologists from
the International Guild
of Hair Removal Specialists at www.ighrs.org.
You also do not want to do
this at home even though there are home electrolysis
machines on the
market. The home machines are overpriced and generally ineffective
because they use such a low voltage that it does not destroy the hair’s
root..

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