Electrolysis -- the ONLY choice for permanent removal of unwanted hair
We all want to feel good about the way we look. But for some of us, unwanted hair makes that difficult. Fortunately the time-tested procedure called "Electrolysis" can permanently remove unwanted hair, enhance your appearance, and give you greater self-confidence. Electrolysis can make a positive difference in the way others see you -- and how you see yourself.
The Roots of Electrolysis
The search for a way to eliminate unwanted hair goes back centuries. People tried just about everything -- pumice, potions, poultices. But the hair always grew back.
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Finally, in 1875, an ophthalmologist named Dr. Charles Michel experimented with ways to remove painful ingrown eyelashes for his patients. One method he tried involved inserting a fine wire, attached to a battery, into the hair follicle and applying a small amount of current. Mush to his delight, not to mention the appreciation of his patients, the hair never grew back. Electrolysis was born.
Soon, the method was used for more cosmetic purposes, fulfilling the hopes of countless people plagued by unwanted hair. The techniques and equipment used by electrologists have vastly improved over the years, but one fact remains -- electrolysis is still the only method recognized by the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) to permanently, effectively and safely remove unwanted hair.
How Electrolysis Works
An electrolysis treatment involves inserting a sterile probe -- or needle -- into each hair follicle opening, down to the dermal papilla. The dermal papilla is the part of the follicle where the hair is nourished and grows. When the probe is in place, a low-level electrical pulse is applied to destroy the papilla and surrounding cells. The loosened hair is then removed with tweezers.
Many hairs will be eliminated with one treatment, but some may require two or more treatments. That's why electrolysis involves a series of treatments over a period of time. The length of time depends on the amount of hair to be removed, its coarseness, the cause of the excess hair and other factors. But once the dermal papilla has been sufficiently destroyed, the hair cannot grow back.
