The process of removing unwanted hair can include various methods and produce various results. Shaving removes hair from the surface and lasts a day or two, waxing basically rips the hair out from the root and lasts anywhere from a week to a month, plucking is self-explanatory and lasts about as long as waxing and electrolysis uses electricity to remove the hair and kill the hair follicle to halt further hair growth. Is it true that Electrology stops further hair growth? Is it true that it is a painless procedure? Is it safe and effective? These questions can only really be answered by individuals as electrolysis results differ significantly between different individuals.
Will it prevent hair from growing back? The electrical current that is shot into the hair follicle with the little needle in the electrolysis process can kill the hair follicle and stop hair growth over time. Sometimes this takes a couple of years, sometimes 4 or 5 years and sometimes there are hairs that continue to grow no matter what you have done. This procedure must be performed by a trained professional using the proper equipment and properly performing it in order to get satisfactory results. If the procedure is not done properly the risk of permanent damage to the skin and/or an infection is possible. When done properly the risk is very minimal.
Is this method painless or at least almost painless? The answer to that question is determined by the individual having it done and their threshold of pain. Depending on your pain threshold the sensation can range from a tingling sensation to pretty painful. The newest equipment used in this hair removal method provides much less pain and discomfort than older equipment. If the pain factor is putting you off you can have a trained practitioner apply a topical anesthetic that will reduce the pain and discomfort to a tolerable level for you. Technically, electrolysis is not completely painless but the level of pain or discomfort is dependant on each individual.
Is this a safe and effective procedure for hair removal? This is an easy question to answer. Yes, electrolysis is a safe and very effective way of hair removal if done properly. It is so much so that this method is the only one with FDA approval. If you are looking for a more permanent hair removal method that is safe and works the best of all other methods then electrolysis is your method for hair removal.