Is electrolysis on the chest dangerous? Features of electrolysis. Opinions of people who have gone through the procedure

The modern beauty industry has come a long way in terms of improvement. appearance beautiful half of humanity. Among salon procedures a place of honor is occupied by those that are designed to save lovely ladies from excessive vegetation on the body. Such procedures are called "epilation" and "depilation". The difference between these two concepts lies in the effect on the hair follicle and the hair shaft itself. During epilation, the hair root is destroyed, depilation involves the removal of only its visible part. Depilation procedures include shaving with a machine, the use of special creams and mousses. There are more types of hair removal: waxing, shugaring, photo and laser hair removal, as well as the procedure to which we will pay the most attention today - electrolysis.

Peculiarities

Electric epilation implies the following algorithm of action: using a special apparatus for electrolysis, a very thin needle-electrode is inserted into the hair follicle. A current discharge passes through it, which, creating a high temperature in the affected area, “burns out” the hair root. Thanks to this aggressive approach, unwanted hairs disappear forever.

How and where do they do it?

The procedure of electrolysis is carried out in specialized centers of cosmetology and in beauty salons by professional cosmetologists. First you need to come for a consultation and discuss all the nuances with a specialist, since electrolysis has contraindications. You also need to know that doing it is quite unpleasant and long. The doctor will recommend pain medication and prescribe a course of procedures depending on the severity of the problem.

Electric hair removal is carried out using a special device. The most popular devices are ROS'S, such as Depil-Plus 13 Mhz, Depil-Plus 2, Kh-12 Plus, and also e Depilprogram Ultrasystem Plus Active Line and Russian electric epilator EHVCH-20-MTUSI. These devices not only qualitatively and quickly cope with excess hairs, but also protect the skin during the procedure. Each presented device has its own characteristics and parameters, which your beautician should inform you about in order to form the most accurate idea of what effect you can achieve with this epilator model.

In general, the electrolysis procedure is quite common, it is performed in many cosmetology centers. There are more than 300 salons offering this procedure in the North-East Administrative Okrug of Moscow alone.

Kinds

There are several types of electrolysis, which depend on the type of electrode used:

pincer method. The meaning of this procedure is to capture each individual hair with a kind of "tweezers" that pass current. This method is good because it is quite painless, and it can be used to treat sensitive areas such as the face and bikini. However, the duration of the procedure is very long - it takes almost 2 minutes to remove each hair, so it is advisable to carry it out only on small areas of the skin with not too thick hair;
needle method. The hair follicle is destroyed by introducing a conductive needle-electrode into it. These needles are made from various materials(special medical alloys, with Teflon or gold coating) and have different shape and thickness.

Needle electrolysis is divided into several subspecies:

Thermolysis. The essence of the procedure is high-frequency exposure to alternating current with low voltage. This is one of the most painful methods, which involves injection anesthesia of the treated areas of the skin. Thermolysis in the facial area is excluded;
Galvanic electrolysis. The hair root is exposed to direct current. Around the needle, sodium ions are formed, which, interacting with the skin secretion, form an alkaline solution that adversely affects the hair follicle. Electrolysis is less painful, but the speed of the procedure is quite low;
Blend method. This is a mixture of the two previous methods. To begin with, the hair root is heated by thermolysis, and then destruction occurs by electrolysis. For electrolysis by this method, there are special computerized devices for the best selection of a combination of frequency and degree of exposure;
Sequential blend. A more advanced version of the blend method. Their difference lies in the use of low-pulse current in the sequence method, which reduces the pain of the procedure;
Flash method. In fact, this is thermolysis, but with the use of high-frequency direct current. This method eliminates excessive trauma to the skin and reduces pain;
Sequential Flash. It is used to simultaneously remove hairs of different thicknesses. Perhaps the fastest way to carry out the procedure of electrolysis.

The choice of method that will help you in the fight against unwanted hairs should be dictated by the choice of treatment area. The electrolysis procedure can be performed on the face (eyebrow shape correction, upper lip treatment to remove the antennae, individual areas on the chin), arms, legs, back, buttocks, hips, abdomen. There are some restrictions on the epilation of the armpits. The color, thickness and density of the hair also plays a role. All this will be told to you by a beautician who will work on your problem.

Efficiency

In order to get the maximum effect from the electric hair removal procedure, it is necessary to remember that certain conditions are met. The fact is that in this way you can remove hair that is in the anagen (growth) stage, but there are only about 30% of them on the human body. That is why repeated repetition of the procedure is recommended in order to gradually destroy all unnecessary vegetation.

A dermatocosmetologist should conduct a session of electrolysis. He will be able to choose the right approach to your problem and tell you how to avoid negative consequences.

Different zones - different pain. The chin, arms and legs tolerate electrolysis quite easily, but removing the mustache and treating the bikini area can be quite painful. Elimination of hairs in the nose and ears is completely excluded.

Don't grow too much long hair but they shouldn't be too short either. The optimal length is from 2.5 to 3.5 millimeters.

You can verify the effectiveness of the procedure if you notice that hair growth has decreased by at least 10%, and they have become thinner and lighter.

How many sessions are needed?

Training

Preparatory procedures, in principle, do not differ from those recommended before shugaring and waxing sessions: you need to carefully scrub the areas of the intended treatment, take warm shower or take a bath. Of course, the hair needs to grow at least up to 2.5 mm.

If you are not ready to endure pain in the name of beauty, discuss with a beautician possible options pain relief, or treat the skin yourself with a cream, such as Emla, a couple of hours before the session.

Comparison before and after

Of course, it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times. In the photo archives of cosmetology centers, you can find a lot of photos "before" and "after" electrolysis. The results are, of course, astonishing. smooth skin where there has just been “thickets” and a much smaller amount of hair that has grown over time. However, not all photos are so encouraging. You can often see a picture that shows a pronounced rash, crusts and other microdamages. And it becomes unclear which photographs to believe more.

Experts in the field of cosmetology and dermatology argue that negative consequences after the procedure of electric hair removal are possible only if the skin was not properly cared for. If you follow all the doctor's instructions and do not neglect care products, nothing threatens you.

Skin care

It is very important to take care of the skin during the post-procedural rehabilitation period, and it is equally important to do it correctly. Your cosmetologist, of course, if necessary, will recommend certain products, depending on the reaction of your skin to electrolysis, but there is a list of some general rules which it is desirable to observe in order to minimize the risk of complications:

In the first 3-5 days after the procedure, it is forbidden to apply perfume-scented products and too heavy, oily texture to the treated surfaces;
During the week, forget about the solarium, beach, sauna, bath and gym;
Instead of a hot bath, use a warm shower to daily hygiene;
Wipe the treated areas with an antiseptic solution to prevent infection. It is desirable to do this for 5 days every few hours;
If there are crusts, in no case should you scratch them and try to peel them off - you risk getting scars that will remain forever;
Use drugs such as D-panthenol, Levomekol, Bepanten. You can use light moisturizers with chamomile, aloe, calendula

Contraindications and consequences

Electrolysis is a fairly radical and aggressive procedure, it simply cannot but have contraindications. So, You should choose another remedy for getting rid of unwanted hair if:

Do you have varicose veins?
You are pregnant (at any time);
Have problems with the lymph nodes and the lymphatic system in general;
you have diabetes;
Have mental health problems or cardiovascular system;
In the presence of skin, infectious or oncological diseases;
You have a pacemaker.

Concerning possible consequences, then everything is purely individual and depends on many factors. For some people, hair growth stops after the 3rd procedure, and for someone to achieve the same effect, you need to take a couple of courses. Micro scars, burns, or dark spots. Therefore, before deciding to go for this rather expensive and rather long-term procedure to achieve the main goal, you need to consult an endocrinologist and take tests to determine the hormonal status. Only then can you be sure that electrolysis is really what you need.

Can it be done at home?

Many girls quite successfully do hair removal with wax or sugar on their own, at home. And, of course, the question arises: is it possible that electrolysis can also be performed independently? After all, then it will be possible to save money, and the device will always be at hand and you can “walk” through unwanted hairs at any time, gradually killing them. The answer to this question is: don't do it. First, any device for home use much weaker than salon ones and you will not be able to achieve the desired effect. Secondly, the sanitization of the workplace of a cosmetologist is still better than in your apartment, even if you are a fan of cleanliness and do wet cleaning every day. And thirdly, if side effects occur, you will have to see a doctor one way or another, and treatment can be no less expensive than electrolysis in a salon.

So think about whether the risk is equivalent to the fact that you might be able to save a couple of thousand rubles. Electric hair removal is not an easy procedure, certified specialists are trained to perform it, they also know how to cope with possible negative consequences. Do not risk your health and beauty in the name of some pseudo-economy.

Advantages and disadvantages

Electric hair removal has a number of advantages and disadvantages. in comparison with other types of struggle with excessive vegetation on the body. After reviewing them, you can decide whether to choose this method or better to pay attention to something else.

Advantages of electrolysis:

Suitable for any type of hair and skin;
Only with its help is it possible to say goodbye to unwanted hairs forever;
Can be used on almost any part of the body.

Minuses:

If you've waxed, sugared, or used a homemade mini epilator before, electric hair removal may not be right for you. The fact is that in the process of performing the procedures, you could damage the hair roots and twist them. In this case, the electroepilator needle may simply not reach its goal and not completely destroy the follicle;
To obtain the maximum possible effect, several sessions are required, sometimes even several courses. As mentioned earlier, electricity can only remove a hair that is in the stage of active growth - anagen, and there are only 30-40% of those on our body. In addition, there are also “sleeping” follicles, which for the time being do not manifest themselves in any way, but later hair may appear from them, which will also require attention;
The electrolysis procedure is quite lengthy and not everyone has the patience to sit through each such session. For example, in order to remove the antennae, it will take you almost 20 minutes. Think about how long it will take to epilate both legs;
It is expensive. Yes, electric hair removal is an expensive procedure, since it requires painstaking work. Considering that you will have to do it over and over again, it is better to calculate, first, whether its cost is comparable to the expected effectiveness.

Is it harmful?

Of course, even if electrolysis is carried out in a cosmetology center by a competent and experienced dermatocosmetologist, some minor troubles are not ruled out. Do not be afraid, most of them are harmless and easily eliminated:

Red spots on the skin. Appear due to increased sensitivity of the treatment area and, as a rule, disappear on their own within 1.5-2 weeks;
Scars, microburns. May be the result of incorrect calculation of the required current strength;
Itching. This is normal, but it is strictly forbidden to comb the affected skin, as there is a possibility of infection in the wound surface;
Infection during the procedure. Such a nuisance can occur with insufficient sanitary literacy and hygiene of the specialist’s workplace.

FAQ

Before you decide to carry out this rather difficult and expensive procedure, you want to know more about it. We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions and tried to give comprehensive answers to them.

How is it different from photoepilation?

In fact, there are several differences, and all of them are quite significant. The first difference is the mechanism of action on the hair follicle. We already know that electrolysis is its destruction with the help of current; photoepilation implies a kind of “irradiation” of the hair root with a light flash, as a result of which the melanin color pigment heats up and gradually destroys it.

The second difference is the degree of traumatization of the skin. During the electrolysis procedure, a kind of “acupuncture” occurs when the needle penetrates the hair follicle. This, although quite a bit, but injures the skin. Photoepilation does not imply damage to the dermis.

Electric epilation allows you to get rid of unwanted hair immediately during the session, since the hair cannot stay in the skin without the root. If you have chosen photoepilation, then be prepared for the fact that the hairs will fall out gradually, within 1-2 weeks, and during this period they cannot be shaved or removed in other ways, so you will have to endure the vegetation on the body.

Photoepilation is good only for dark hair, since the principle of its action is based on the destruction of melanin, and everyone knows that the darker the hair, the better it attracts light. Electrolysis can be carried out on hair of absolutely any color, even on gray hair.

As for medical recommendations, there are no contraindications. However, practice shows that the best time for this procedure is the 13th or 14th day of the cycle. At this time, the female body is the least susceptible to pain.

If you just need to go for electrolysis, but it so happened that you started your period - do not be discouraged and go. Although, of course, refrain from treating the bikini area.

How long can you not sunbathe after?

Can it be done in summer?

Yes, you can. But first, be sure to consult a cosmetologist who will warn you about possible negative consequences and give recommendations on care and protection from ultraviolet rays.

The question of removing unwanted body hair worries every woman. Therefore, in the arsenal of cosmetology, there are many ways to get rid of them. Among the variety of these methods, electrolysis enjoys special confidence, since it has almost seventy years of experience in its application. And, despite the fact that new ways are emerging, it remains in demand and popular.

A bit of history

Electric hair removal in cosmetology is rightly considered the oldest method of getting rid of hair. It was discovered in 1875 by the American ophthalmologist Charles Michel (1833-1913) and was used to remove ingrown eyelashes. But after 5 years, this method began to be used for cosmetic purposes. In the middle of the last century, the first apparatus for electrolysis was patented. And soon the procedure became very popular in America and England, and in the 70s they began to study it as a subject in medical institutions.

What is electrolysis

Electric hair removal is a method of removing hair by destroying its follicle with a weak discharge of electric current. For this, it is used special apparatus for electrolysis (electroepilator), which has several modes of operation and is capable of delivering current discharges of different frequencies, depending on the requirements and method of hair removal. The current is conducted through the needle-electrode to the root, and under its action it dies off. You can remove hairs of any thickness and color with this method. But since the manipulation is carried out with each separate hair, electrolysis takes a long time. For 1 hour of work, a skilled cosmetologist can clean a skin area as small as 10 by 10 cm.

Electrolysis technique

Complete cleaning requires several sessions spaced approximately one month apart. This is because about 50% of the hair on our skin is in the active growth phase. After the destruction of the follicles during the procedure, new hairs begin to grow from nearby inactive bulbs in 2-3 weeks. On average, when conducting electrolysis, it takes about 4 sessions to remove all hair. However, depending on the area, thickness and color of the hair, as well as some individual features, their number may be different:

Number of sessions during electrolysis depending on the zone

On the video you can see the result of the procedure in different areas and with a different number of sessions:

Types of electrolysis

There are two types of electrolysis depending on the type of electrodes used:
Tweezers
The hair is captured with an electrode in the form of tweezers and a high-frequency discharge of electric current is passed through, which passes to the follicle and destroys it. The advantages of this type of electrolysis are its painlessness and the absence of side effects (pustules and inflammation), as well as the ability to use it on sensitive skin areas. But cosmetologists rarely use this method due to the fact that it takes a lot of time (it takes about 2 minutes to remove one hair).
Needle.
The most common type. An electrode in the form of the thinnest needle is inserted into the follicle and an electric discharge is turned on. It creates heat in the hair root, which eventually provokes its destruction. The needles used during electrolysis are divided into 3 types: medical alloy needles for sensitive skin, gold needles for allergy sufferers and Teflon-insulated needles. These needles are disposable and can only be reused for the same person.

To date There are 4 ways of needle electrolysis And:
1. Thermolysis- a method of influencing the hair root with high-frequency alternating current. An electric current sets the follicle molecules in motion, it heats up and collapses under the influence of high temperature. This is one of the most quick ways electrolysis (takes 2 seconds), however, and the most painful. Also, if there is a mistake or insufficient qualification of the specialist conducting the procedure, there is a risk of burns.
2.Electrolysis. With the help of direct current and two electrodes (one is the needle itself, the second is an iron object that is given to a person’s hand), sodium ions appear around the needle. As a result of a further chemical reaction, they turn into alkali, which destroys the follicle. An indicator of the completion of a chemical reaction are hydrogen bubbles on the skin. Compared to thermolysis, the electrolysis procedure is longer, but does not cause severe pain.
3. Blend. It is a combination of the two methods described above. First, thermolysis is switched on, and then electrolysis. In general, the procedure is not very painful. It takes about 10 seconds to remove hair.
4. Flash is an advanced thermolysis that uses high frequency direct current. To reduce pain, only the tip of the needle passes through the electric discharge. The effectiveness of the flash method, as in thermolysis, depends on the qualifications of the specialist. Therefore, it is not recommended to do it on the face and in the bikini area.

The table shows the comparative characteristics of these methods of electric hair removal:

Comparison table of characteristics of various methods of electrolysis

To get a complete picture of how electrolysis is performed, watch the video:

Where you can and can not do electrolysis

Most often, women choose this procedure for facial hair removal: over upper lip, as well as to correct the shape of the eyebrows. It is also easily carried on the chin, on the legs and arms. Men mainly remove vegetation on the back, shoulders and chest, as well as cheekbones and neck.

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Electrolysis should be done very carefully for the bikini area and armpits, since there are lymph nodes close to the surface. And in the areas of the nose and ears, it is strictly prohibited.
In the photo before and after electrolysis, you can see the result of the procedure for different zones:

Legs before and after electrolysis

Bikini area before and after electrolysis

Advantages and disadvantages of electrolysis

In order to decide whether to use this method of hair removal, you need, as they say, to weigh the pros and cons.
The undoubted advantages of electrolysis are:
Hair removal once and for all. But for this you need to be patient and go through all the hair removal sessions.
The method affects the hairs, regardless of their color and structure.
Suitable for all skin types.

Of course, electrolysis has its drawbacks:
The dependence of the quality of work on the qualifications of a specialist. The electrolysis procedure is quite complicated and requires precision and high professionalism from the one who conducts it. Therefore, you need to carefully choose a specialist who will do it for you.
Soreness. Although it is possible to choose to use a local anesthetic, many clients choose to "endure". At this point, electrolysis loses to other methods of hair removal.
Takes a long time.
risk of complications. If the recommendations for following the skin after depilation are neglected, complications such as pustules, scars and inflammation on the skin are possible.
High cost compared to other types of hair removal. Please note that the cost of the procedure includes the price of the work itself plus the price of the needle and pain medication. On average, an hour of a session costs about $50-70.

Contraindications and consequences of electrolysis

Contraindications to the procedure include:
Various diseases skin.
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Diabetes 1 and 2 types.
All types of tumors.
Infectious diseases.
Mental disorders.
Individual intolerance to metals and alloys that make up the needles.
Intrauterine device.
Pregnancy and lactation.

What could be the consequences?

After the procedure, red spots appear on the site of the removed hair, and after a few days, crusts form in these places. You don't have to do anything with them. If you follow the rules of hygiene and the doctor's recommendations, they will fall off on their own.

If there is swelling and itching on the treated area of \u200b\u200bthe skin, do not worry. These symptoms will go away after a few days. But if they last more than 3 days, you need to see a doctor.

Burns can occur as a result of unskilled manipulations by a doctor. They need to be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, such as bepanthen and panthenol - they will reduce the likelihood of scarring. If hygiene rules are not followed, inflammation of the skin and pustules may occur.

Consequences after electrolysis

Preparing for electrolysis

The procedure itself does not require special preparation. Just enough to keep your skin clean. So take a bath if possible. Hair should be neither too short nor too long. Their length should be at least 3 mm to make it easier for the doctor to get into the follicle. However, it is not worth overgrowing too much. The most acceptable for electric hair removal is the length of the hairs 4 - 6 mm. If you have a high pain threshold, then you should ask the master to anesthetize the skin before electrolysis. For this, a special anesthetic cream or lidocaine spray is applied. Ultracaine or lidocaine injections may also be used.

How to care for the skin after electrolysis?

Skin recovery after all manipulations takes about a week. Of course, I would like to immediately have smooth skin, like after sugaring. In the case of electrolysis, you need to be patient and follow all the doctor's recommendations in order to enjoy after a while clear skin without unwanted vegetation.

Following these simple rules will help you quickly recover from electrolysis:
The treated area of the skin should not come into contact with water for the first day.
For the first three days, refrain from taking a hot bath, as well as from using any creams and perfumes (if epilation was done on the face, then refrain from using decorative cosmetics).
Within 4-5 days, the skin should be regularly treated with an antiseptic agent prescribed by a doctor to avoid infection.
It is forbidden to sunbathe in the first week, so that age spots do not appear.
refrain from physical activity. Excessive sweating will cause you to recover longer.
In no case do not peel off the crusts that have arisen after removal. Otherwise, scars may appear in their place.
Do not touch the skin with dirty hands to avoid infection.
Do not visit the pool and sauna.
Make sure that clothes and underwear do not rub the treated parts of the body. Wear loose fitting clothes.
In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is imperative to adhere to these recommendations for the first week after the procedure. If you are thinking about whether to decide on hair removal in this way or not, then read the reviews on the effectiveness of electrolysis:

Electrolysis is on the list most effective ways hair removal and kept in it for many years.

This procedure has a place in the list of services of various popular cosmetology clinics and beauty salons.

But, it is impossible to call it the best, since it has not only advantages, but also disadvantages, and is not suitable for everyone.

Whether it is worth being careful when choosing electrolysis as a method of hair removal, what contraindications this procedure has, whether it is possible and what consequences can be expected - you will learn all this from the following article.

The essence of this procedure is the destruction of hair follicles by the action of electric mini-discharges. The current carries out the process of heating up to very high temperatures that destroy the follicle.

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Side effects

Unfortunately, the procedure is traumatic for the skin, and after it a number of complications may occur:

Redness.
As a rule, the area where there were hair follicles acquires this color. In some cases, redness may have a more impressive area.
Feeling itchy.
It usually appears in conjunction with redness. With this phenomenon, in no case should the skin be mechanically acted upon, that is, combed. This leads to the appearance of scars, because the skin becomes more sensitive after the procedure.
Scarring.
In most cases, this phenomenon is the fault of the master. Sometimes it is promoted by improper care of a skin area injured by the current.
Infection.
This is the most unpleasant consequence, which can be protected from by following the rules of care after electrolysis and, of course, by choosing a good beauty parlor.

The likelihood of burns, and subsequently scars on the skin, spots and swelling after electrolysis depends on the professionalism of the doctor and non-compliance with recommendations for skin care after the procedure.

We bring to your attention a photo from side effects after the procedure of electrolysis:

Advantages of this method

Not every client of a cosmetology clinic experiences side effects, so in most cases the consequences are pleasant. These include:

Hair removal.
If there were not too many hairs, and the bulbs turned out to be weak, an ideal effect is possible that exceeds expectations.
Beautiful skin color.
Electric current has a good effect on blood circulation, as a result of this - an effect on the dull color of the skin.
visual rejuvenation.
It is also achieved through a positive effect on the blood circulation process. The skin becomes more elastic and smoothed.

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Last resort or one of the best solutions?

Given its high efficiency and many rules for care, contraindications and types of complications, the question arises: “Is it worth using this technique if there is no special need?”

In fact, everything is not as scary as it seems. Complications most often occur when sensitive skin and not taken mandatory measures during the rehabilitation period.

If you are ready to follow all the rules, and your skin is not too tender, do not be afraid of electrolysis.

A large number of cosmetology clinics and offices can offer a whole list of services to get rid of unwanted hair.

We have already considered methods such as .

Let's take a closer look at this type of hair removal as electrolysis, its features, how it is done correctly and how long the effect lasts.

Electrolysis is one of the methods of getting rid of unwanted hair using electric current. Having understood how electrolysis works, you can see that a needle-electrode is inserted under the skin into the hair follicle and with the help of current it is destroyed. Thus, the hair follicles destroyed for a long time cannot be restored, and, consequently, the hair stops growing.

Let's look at the procedure itself and how to do it correctly. During the session, the skin will be damaged by the electrode needle, therefore, before the procedure itself, we must disinfect the area of the skin where the epilation will take place.

Disinfection is done so that the bacteria that are on the surface of the skin do not get into the wounds during the procedure, otherwise this can lead to the spread of infection.

After the desired area of \u200b\u200bthe skin has been disinfected, anesthesia must be used. The process of epilation (regardless of its types) - rather painful procedure. Before applying anesthesia, the cosmetologist consults with the client in order to determine the type of anesthesia (lidocaine spray, Elma anesthetic cream, lidocaine or ultracaine injections) depending on your individual intolerance and preferences or wishes.

After anesthesia, the process of electrolysis begins directly. To do this, the client must lie down on the couch and hold the neutral electrode in his hand. The neutral electrode creates an electric field between itself and the electrode needle.

Thus, the device conducts current to the needle. The beautician then inserts a needle into the skin to destroy the hair follicle. As you can see, the hair dies instantly, it is removed with tweezers. In this way, section by section is processed.

Important! After the end of the procedure, the skin is re-treated with a disinfectant and a preparation is applied that promotes rapid wound healing.

Depending on the amount of work and individual characteristics, the time of the procedure can be completely different.

Types of electric hair removal

Electric hair removal is different. Exist different types electrolysis. Let's take a look at them.

Thermolysis

Thermolysis is an epilation process based on low voltage alternating current method. This is the oldest method and is the most painful.

If usually with electrolysis of other types it is enough to carry out only surface treatment (lidocaine spray, anesthetic ointment "Elma"), then with thermolysis it is necessary to carry out anesthesia with injections (lidocaine, ultracaine).

Also a big disadvantage of thermolysis is the fact that it can only be used on hairs that are growing properly. But thermolysis has its own advantage - this method allows you to process a fairly large area of skin in a short time.

Electrolysis

Electrolysis is the most popular method, sometimes even the word “electrolysis” itself is used as a synonym for the word “electrolysis”. This epilation method based on the implementation of an electrochemical reaction.

At the moment when the needle of the manipulator pierces the skin, an electric current appears, due to which hydrochloric acid is produced. Hydrochloric acid, in turn, is further converted to alkali. This alkali penetrates into areas of the hair follicle where the electrode itself cannot reach. Thus, heating occurs, and then the destruction of the hair root.

This method of electrolysis less painful and less likely to cause complications, which is definitely a huge plus of this method. The only downside is the longer process.

Flash

There is also a flash method. This is a more modified version of thermolysis. With flash method hair follicles are affected by high frequency current. Due to the high frequency current, the risk of complications is reduced, and pain is minimal.

Did you know? There are also more modern look flash method is a sequence flash. In this method, not only an increased frequency of the current is used, but also alternating radiation. Thanks to this, the session is faster, there are no complications and the recovery period becomes much shorter.

Bland

No less popular is the blend method, also called the mixed method. In it, the effect on the hair follicle occurs with the help of thermolysis and electrolysis. With the help of alternating current, the hair is heated, and it is removed by electrolysis.

Did you know? Sequential blend is a more modern version of the blend method. During such epilation, electrolysis and thermolysis are sequentially used. The difference between the sequence blend method and the conventional blend method is that the equipment settings are much lower, which makes the pain even less.

Result

After the first procedure

During the first procedure of electrolysis, the patient lies down on the couch and holds the neutral electrode in his hand, and the cosmetologist inserts the needle directly into the follicle. After electrical exposure, the hair follicle dies.

Painful sensations can appear only at the moment when the beautician directly presses the button and delivers a discharge to the needle.

After that, the specialist painlessly removes the treated hair with tweezers. The session is repeated until the desired result.

At the end of the procedure, the skin is treated with an antiseptic, a wound healing agent, such as panthenol, is applied.

After the first epilation session, the skin should not be exposed to water.

The first result of electrolysis is a reduction in hair growth by about 10-15%, and with subsequent sessions, the hair becomes smaller. The thickness of the hairs is less and less, and the color is lighter.

After the series

Let's see how long it takes to completely get rid of unwanted hair. The effect after electrolysis remains for a long time. After a series of sessions (on average 3-6 years), cosmetologists advise you to apply for a second correction.

On repeated epilation (1-2 sessions), hair follicles that have managed to be activated during this period are removed. There are also cases when a second course of electrolysis is not needed. But it all depends solely on individual characteristics.

Efficiency

Let's take a closer look at the effectiveness of electrolysis.

What does the result depend on?

Electrolysis is quite complex cosmetic procedure, its success depends on the professional skills of the cosmetologist, as well as on the quality of the apparatus with which the follicles are affected.

For a good result and the absence of complications, you should contact only proven salons with professional staff working with the best equipment.

Important! The result largely depends on whether you adhere to the rules of skin care before and after the session, since in the negative version, complications such as inflammation and age spots on the skin are possible. .

Does hair grow after electrolysis and for how long?

Before the procedure, the question is relevant: forever or not, you can get rid of unwanted hair. After the first session, the process of hair growth resumes literally in 2-3 weeks (the period is also completely individual). During the first session, an average of 10-15% of hair follicles is removed.

After 2-3 weeks, the bulbs that were previously inactive begin to “wake up”. Therefore, in the second session of electrolysis, the hair follicles of new hairs are removed, which is about 10%. Thus, depending only on individual characteristics, in order to remove all the follicles, you need to carry out a whole series of epilations. How many procedures need to be done, the beautician determines.

How often to do and how many procedures are needed

The number of electrolysis procedures and how many sessions are needed for each person is very individual. It mainly depends on the type of hair and its stiffness. As a result of exposure to these factors, the patient will need from three to eight procedures, since each hair is removed one at a time. The fastest way is to remove hair on the legs (thighs, shins).

The beautician determines how many treatments are required. So, to create the correct line of eyebrows, seven procedures may be needed.

The most problematic place for all women is the hair above the upper lip. More than seven procedures are required to completely remove them.

Patients are also often interested in armpit electrolysis, how long it would take to completely get rid of unwanted hair and how many sessions are required for this. It should not be forgotten that the allowable interval between procedures of the same place is approximately 1.5-2 months.

Such terms must be adhered to in order to allow the hairs to grow. Compliance with a series of procedures guarantees effective removal hair forever.

Contraindications

Electrolysis is a rather specific process that is not suitable for everyone, and in some cases is strictly prohibited. Let's look at the contraindications for this procedure.

It is forbidden to do the procedure if you:

suffer from epilepsy;
are sick with diabetes;
pregnant or breastfeeding;
have skin diseases at the procedure sites;
have moles or tattoos at the site of the epilation;
suffer from a viral disease that is in an acute stage;
have unhealed skin lesions in the area of the procedure;
sick with herpes;
suffer from varicose veins;
have chronic heart disease;
have cancer;
suffer from mental disorders;
individual intolerance to the components of the procedure.

The list of contraindications is quite long. And in no case should these recommendations be neglected, since serious complications can arise.

Basically, the cosmetologist conducts a survey before starting the procedure. But you should not shift all responsibility to the beautician.

Before the procedure, be sure to familiarize yourself with the process of electrolysis and possible complications because they are all completely unique.

A blogger talks about his experience of electrolysis

After reviewing this article, we figured out what electrolysis is and how it is done. Modern methods make the procedure a very effective and sought-after cosmetic procedure. Pain management, skin care and professional beautician make the process comfortable and efficient.

There are many ways to get rid of unwanted body hair. The most effective at the present time is hardware electrolysis. This cosmetic operation reliably removes hair on the body and face. But today we will talk about the consequences of electrolysis.

What is electrolysis

The essence of electrolysis is the targeted damage to the hair root along with its surrounding tissues (root sheath) by means of a point pulse of electric current. The effectiveness and consequences are that unwanted hair gradually stop growing from the damaged hair follicle.

With the help of a special needle-electrode, a current discharge is applied to the follicle. Under its influence, the root region of the hair and nearby tissues are deformed, destroyed, and lose their ability to regenerate.

There are three types of needle electrodes:

Principles and order of influence

But not everything is so unambiguously positive. The electrolysis procedure is long in time, not limited to one session, because the master works with each hair separately. Removal of vegetation on the body requires an individual approach and consists of several manipulations:

insertion of a needle-electrode into the hair bag;
electrical impulse;
hair removal with tweezers.

There are three active phases, they are characterized by:

active growth, anagen;
transition from one stage of growth to another, catagen;
resting stage, telogen.

In the active growth stage, normal healthy person up to 90% of all hairs are in the dormant stage - about 10-15%, only about 2% of the hairs are in the transitional form at the same time. During epilation, the follicle is destroyed and actively growing hair is removed, but the next one, located in the catagen, is on the way. Therefore, in order to get rid of all unwanted vegetation on the body, the sessions will have to be repeated several times - in order to get into the "correct period".

Varieties and features of methods

This hardware procedure includes a number of different methods of performing the operation:

the thermolytic method (instantaneous strong heating, exposure to the follicle with alternating high-frequency pulses) is suitable for treating large areas of the body, a type of thermolysis is a flash, a needle with a special insulating coating is used;
electrolytic method (exposure to a galvanic pulse by using two differently charged electrodes), suitable for removing curved hair follicles, it is quite long in time;
blending system - combination of thermolysis and electrolysis;
electrolysis with tweezers (tweezers directly act as an electrode), due to the duration of this procedure, this form of hair removal is unpopular in salons.

Brief review of the results of hardware procedures

According to clients of beauty salons, the method that has the most unpleasant consequences after electrolysis is thermolysis. The hair follicle does not die immediately, the painful intervention has to be repeated up to several times. After thermoelectric exposure, complications often occur in the form of irritation, skin rashes, and allergic reactions. Flash thermolysis is not used on the face and in the chest and bikini areas, however, it gives an excellent result on the limbs.

Electrolytic hair removal is less painful, the occurrence of trouble from such manipulations is minimal.

Blend epilation is two-phase: an alternating mix of thermolysis and electrolytic exposure allows you to quickly destroy the structure of the follicle, and, therefore, reduce the time to achieve the final result. Such an aggressive effect on the hair follicle often causes folliculitis (inflammation) and painful scarring of tissues.

In general, electrolysis is a painful process. Many cosmetologists urge clients to refuse any kind of pain relief. Their main argument is that anesthetics often have the opposite effect: accelerated hair growth is observed on the skin surfaces treated with anesthetics. However, this is nothing more than a myth. An anesthetic injection is given deep into the muscle tissue while the action of the electrode takes place in upper layers epidermis. External anesthetics (Lidocaine spray, Emla) are used some time before the start of epilation.

Contraindications

There are a number of contraindications to this method of removing unwanted vegetation on the body. These may be some temporary restrictions on the passage of electrolysis, but categorical prohibitions for medical reasons are not excluded.

Consider what types of complications electrolysis can lead to, as well as what are the contraindications and consequences of its use, depending on various reasons.

Strict prohibitions on the use of the method include medical indications:

installed pacemaker, a number of cardiac pathologies (heart disease, various arrhythmias, etc.), high blood pressure, epilepsy;
diseases of the blood and veins (hemophilia, various thromboses, varicose veins);
oncology, infectious and viral diseases (hepatitis, HIV, etc.);
endocrine disorders;
mycoses in the places of the alleged epilation;
skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema and other dermatitis);
lesions of the skin in the places of the intended impact (wound surfaces, rash, etc.);
skin neoplasms (papillomas, warts).

Electrofrequency effects are not recommended during pregnancy. This method does not remove vegetation in the ears, nose and other mucous membranes. Failure to follow these recommendations can have fatal consequences. Failure to follow the recommendations for skin care after the procedure can lead to various kinds skin irritations up to suppuration and scarring.

Results of electrolysis and care

Due to irritation of the skin during the procedure, some unpleasant manifestations may occur. However, these manifestations are temporary.

soreness persists for some time after the procedure;
redness, swelling, swelling (several days persist);
skin rashes (pimples, blackheads, the formation of pustules and papules);
scabs (crusts) or peeling (do not scratch!);
temporary pigmentation in treated areas;
enlarged pores, long visible injection sites (especially on the face).

To minimize the consequences of the procedure, you need to follow a number of recommendations. Some troubles, such as redness or peeling of the skin, cannot be avoided. But it is quite possible to reduce unpleasant errors and speed up the healing process. For this you need:

wear loose clothing to avoid the traumatic effect of the tissue on freshly epilated tissues;
2-3 days do not use cosmetics - neither care nor decorative, only antiseptic (miramistin, chlorhexidine, calendula tincture) and healing agents (panthenol, boro-plus, bepanthen, etc.);
24 hours to avoid getting water on the post-procedural surface;
do not pick off the resulting crusts, peeling, sores;
do not sunbathe, do not go to the solarium, do not use self-tanning products in order to avoid skin pigmentation;
do not comb reddened places;
avoid strong physical exertion, exclude sports, baths, saunas - so as not to sweat, thereby causing itching.

On average, the recovery period after electrolysis is 1.5-2 weeks. During this period, the above rules must be observed so that the unpleasant consequences of interference with the integrity of the skin are minimal. We argue that laser or electrolysis is better.