Electrolysis

Electrolysis

How does the Electrolysis treatment work?

Electrolysis (Epilation) works by passing a small amount of energy into the hair follicle through a very fine needle. This produces heat, which destroys the cells that produce the hair at the base of the follicle. More than one treatment will be necessary since hair follicles have a specific hair growth cycle. Electrolysis can also remove skin tags and a variety of extra cellular skin lesions.

Will Electrolysis work for me?

Electrolysis permanent hair removal is most commonly used for removing hair from the face, as well as hair from any body part like eyebrows, forearms, underarms, legs and even from sensitive areas like breasts and stomach. It is considered the best method for permanent eyebrow shaping because it does not have any harmful effects on vision, unlike laser which has more risks in the vicinity of the eye.

Is the Electrolysis treatment safe?

Electrolysis has been used safely and effectively for 125 years, with a low risk of side effects. All premises where electrolysis is carried out are required to be registered with the Local Authority, whose Department of Environmental Health Inspectors enforce rigid standards of hygiene and sterility.

How long will the Electrolysis treatment take and is it painful?

Treatments will be approximately ten to fourteen days apart for the first three to four months. After this time a reduction in the amount of hair is noticed and time in between treatments is reduced dramatically to every three to four weeks.

Advanced Electrolysis

Advanced Electrolysis Practitioners use electrolysis for the treatment of thread veins or removal of skin tags. It is a safe methods for both these conditions.

How does the Advanced Electrolysis treatment work?

Electrolysis can also be used to cut away skin tags and a variety of extra cellular skin lesions. The heat of the treatment allows the removal of the unwanted skin whilst sealing the wound to prevent bleeding and possible infection.

Is the Advanced Electrolysis treatment safe?

Electrolysis has been used safely and effectively for 125 years, with low risk of side effects. All premises where electrolysis is carried out music be registered with the Local Authority, whose department of Environment Health Inspectors enforce rigid standards of hygiene and sterility.

The side-effects like skin redness and swelling usually subside in a few hours or a couple of days following the treatment, with any permanent skin scarring being very rare.

How long will the Advanced Electrolysis treatment take and is it painful?

Vascular conditions can often be resolved after just one treatment.

The treatment equipment is designed for your maximum comfort and safety. Some patients say when undergoing electrolysis there is a slight warming sensation, some say it stings, but individual tolerances vary greatly.

 You can wind down after any of your treatments in our therapeutic relaxation area.