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Electrolysis

  • Began in 1895. Dr. Charles Michel (Opthamologist) wanted to help his patients with ingrown eyelashes.

  • Is the ONLY FDA approved Permanent Hair Removal treatment.

  • Can treat all skin types and hair colors, including white, red, and blonde.

3 Phases of hair growth

  • Anagen- Growing hair attached to the blood supply.

  • Catagen- A reversal of anagen growth. Moves away from the nutrient rich blood suppy.

  • Telogen- a period of rest shedding occurs.

Shaving

Is the best temporary method of removal.

Chin & Lip

The chin and lip have 500 follicles per square centimeter.

3 Causes of excessive hair growth

  • Congential Growth is hair a person is born with.

  • Systemic Growth is caused by the distribution of certain hormones which stir up germative cells.

  • Topical Growth is caused by chronic topical stimulation which increases the blood supply.

IPL

Paradoxical Hypertrichosis Laser stimulated hair growth is a condition where laser treatments can actually  cause rebound growth in areas such as side of face, neck, chin and breast, particularly with darker skin types. 

Laser hair removal

Cannot treat white, red, or blonde hair.

3 Major physiological changes that may cause unwanted hair growth.

  • Puberty- during puberty the endocrine system produces more of a hormone called androgens.

  • Pregnancy- during pregnancy an increase in the hormone oestrogen.

  • Menopause- the hormonal changes are believed to contribute to changes in hair growth and texture

PCOS hair growth

  • Hirsutism is a symptom of medical disorders associated with the hormones called androgens. 

  • Hirsutism is the excessive growth of facial or body hair on women

  • can be seen as coarse, dark hair that may appear on the face, chest, abdomen, back, upper arms, or upper legs

Tweezing

waxing, and threading increases the blood supply to the follicle. In turn this increase causes the hair to grow coarser, darker, and stronger.

After Electrolysis Treatment Tips

  • Ice and ibuprofen are recommended following electrolysis treatment.  

  • Remember, we are heating the tissue with a current in order to prevent hair growth.  

  • In order to achieve permanency, all hair removal systems take time. 

  • You have 500 follicles per square centimeter.  Not all are active at the same time. 

  • Do not use any products with alpha-hydroxy, retin-A, scrubs or exfoliants.

  • We do not recommend Facials or Chemical peels following treatment.  

  • Call of text Teresa with any questions at 770.495.1833

  • Please allow 24-hour notice for canceled appointments or appointment changes