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Clear4Life Electrolysis
Williams Bay, WI 53191
ph: 815-266-1405
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Electrolysis feels different to different people. Most people, if they feel anything much at all, will describe it as feeling something like a mosquito bite, a slight pinching or a gradually buidling heat. It is impossible to destroy hair growth tissue without sensation because each hair follicle is surrounded by its own network of nerve endings. The sensation, which may or may not be felt, is assurance that destructive activity is taking place. Some clients sleep through hours of treatments and others honestly find 15 minutes to be irritating. We utilize advanced Apilus technology ensuring our clients a gentler and more comfortable way to permanent hair removal.
The sensation you might experience depends on many reasons including where one is having treatment and what method is used. Some parts of the body are more sensitive than others. If you have ever waxed or plucked, you'll find Electrolysis to be surprisingly comfortable. Many adjustments can be made which help to make the treatment more comfortable for clients who may find it irritating. Some clients choose to take an over the counter analgesic such as Tylenol, Aspirin, or Advil 30 - 45 minutes before treatment and report treatment is very comfortable. We will work within your personal comfort level and do have topical anesthetics available if you are one of the few clients who request it.
We can work just about anywhere! Unwanted hair can be safely removed from most body areas. Common areas include the hairline, eyebrows, upper and lower lip, cheeks, sideburns, ears, chin, neck, shoulders, arms and underarms, fingers, hands, breasts, abdomen, bikini line, legs, back, and chest of men, women and teens. The inside of the ear canal and inside the nose should not be treated.
Electrology is the art and science of permanent hair removal utilizing very small probe devices. A fine, sterile probe is inserted into the hair follicle and a small amount of electrical energy is discharged which destroys the hair growth tissue. When this is competently and skillfully accomplished, the regenerative ability of the hair follicle is permanently eliminated. The hair is lifted out after treatment and you leave with bare skin!
If you want permanent hair removal, Electroloysis is the only way to achieve this goal. Electrolysis is the only method of hair removal recognized as permanent by the FDA.
Absolutely! However, Electrolysis is not an overnight sensation. Electrolysis requires a series of treatments to achieve permanency. The number of treatments necessary varies with each client and with the area being treated. Factors such as hair growth cycles, the quantity and structure of hair presented, previous use of temporary hair removal methods, heredity, hormone function, normal physiologic changes, certain medications, and stress all influence the treatment program for each individual. In most cases it takes between 6 and 18 months depending on the area being treated to have absolute permanence. It is very important to adhere to the recommended treatment schedule to achieve optimum results in the shortest time frame.
Without looking at your individual hair pattern and knowing what removal methods you have tried, as well as the potential cause of the hair growth, it is impossible to accurately estimate how many treatments it will take if you ask for this information over the phone. If you would like to know what a treatment schedule for your individual situation looks like we encourage you to call for a free consultation and find out exactly what you will need to do to get great results from us.
Electrolysis (also called Galvanic)--- Direct current (DC), is used to achieve chemical destruction of the hair follicle.
Thermolysis--- Alternating current (AC), sometimes referred to as high frequency or short-wave, is used to create heat which destroys the hair follicle.
The Blend (also referred to as Dual Modality)--- Both of the above currents are used simultaneously or sequentially to achieve dual action destruction of the hair follicle.
You can get great results with any method (also sometimes referred to as a "modality") if you have a skilled electrologist. Your Electrologist will select the best method for your individual situation.
Yes, it makes a difference! It is important to follow your individual treatment schedule to get the fastest results. Hairs are most effectively treated in their early growth stages when the hairs are finer and straighter and the target zone is smaller helping us to reach and destroy all of the germinative cells that line the hair follicle wall and grow hairs. Targeting smaller hairs also results in a more comfortable treatment for you. Regular treatments ensures catching hairs at this early growth stage and makes for a more effective treatment with less potential for regrowth. If you can make the time commitment at the beginning of treatment, you can think of it as taking time off the end so you get the best results in the shortest time frame.
Laser vs. Electrolysis:
While laser promoters compare laser to Electrolysis, laser is actually not a permanent form of hair removal. Only a few laser devices have been cleared to claim reduction, not permanent elimination in hair by the FDA. Intense Pulsed Light (IPG) though often called laser, is NOT a true laser and not approved by the FDA to claim any efficacy. Electrolysis is cleared for permanent removal of hair. All laser assisted hair reduction is considered a temporary or long lasting method of hair removal, but not permanent. Additionally, laser hair reduction has not been evaluated for long-term safety of the patient's skin and health--new research is showing prolonged exposure to laser is capable of changing skin cells at the genetic level. Most people do not know that the acronym LASER stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emmission of Radiation". For more information on questions regarding the safety of laser hair reduction go to the FDA Laser Fact Page.
Essentially, laser targets the pigmented cells in hairs. It also takes a series of treatments (generally 6+ spaced out every 6 weeks or so) as all hair is not present at one time because of the growth cycle. On some body parts it takes up to a year to see a complete growth cycle--think about the hair on your head, if it all fell out and re-grew as fast as most people think, you'd have really, really short hair all the time! For laser treatments, clients shave prior to treatment, the laser is applied to the skin and heats the pigmented cells charring the moisture out of the hairs. The hairs slough/fall out on their own over the next few days or weeks. Skin looks sunburned after treatment and must be protected from the sun. The best results are very dark hair and very light skin. Darker skin tones or tanned skin must be treated with extreme caution as laser is attracted to pigment and may require bleaching and sun avoidance for 6 weeks prior to and following treatment if it can be treated at all. White, grey, and some red hairs are unaffected by laser. Laser does have potential to work with electrolysis. One could argue laser would be well used to initially clear large areas like legs and then follow up with Electrolysis as the hair grows back in following a series of laser treatments.
Do make sure your laser technician is a doctor (MD) and has appropriate training. There is no regulation for laser training at this time. Yes, you read that right.
You too could take as little as a weekend course and be a certified laser technician. Each state varies, some don't even require a medical director--not even one in name only! Treatments are only as good as your technician/operator in any hair removal method, but for safety reasons, it is especially important here given the larger expense of treatments and potential for tissue damage.
Electrolysis has proven itself safe, effective, and permanent for over 130 years.
Waxing, Sugaring, Nads, Epilady or Threading vs. Electrolysis:
Waxing, Sugaring, Nads, and threading will remove all of the visible hair by ripping it out by the root. Except in the case of threading, the outer layer of skin is often removed when the hair is removed. It can result in skin problems including ingrown hair, scarring, pigment changes, and bruising. To keep your skin clear, (and contrary to advertising claims) all of these methods must be done frequently forever. You must also wait until hair is at least 1/4" to 1/2" (about 3 weeks of growth) long for the wax/sugar/Nads "glue" to adhere to the removal strip.
Research has shown that any method that rips hair out by the root such as waxing, sugaring, and Nads type products can actually increase hair growth in hormonally dependent areas such as the upper lip, chin, breasts, and abdomen! Not only will the hair in these follicles grow back coarser each time, but it may also be darker. This is not an issue on areas like eyebrows, underarms, arms, and legs because they are not hormonally dependent, so wax away if you must if your skin can tolerate it.
Tweezing vs. Electrolysis:
Tweezing is easy to do, and inexpensive too. However hair can become coarser from the repeated tweezing and skin problems including ingrown hair, pigment changes, and scaring can result. Obviously it is not a permanent solution to unwanted hair. NEVER tweeze the upper or lower lip, chin, throat, breasts, or abdomen! You are stimulating growth in these areas because on a woman's body these areas are hormonally controlled as mentioned in the paragraph above. The hair will grow back thicker and darker. NEVER tweeze out ingrown hairs. You will make the situation worse. The hair will distort further and you will have a bigger lesion the next time it grows in, really, trust us. Stop performing self-surgery, we mean it.
Shaving or Trimming vs. Electrolysis:
Shaving or trimming hair is inexpensive and easy. However, the hair does grow back quickly and feels coarse as it is cut off leaving a blunt tip. Shaving or trimming hair DOES NOT increase hair growth in any way. Seriously, this is the biggest myth in hair removal. Hair is dead above the skin surface. Anything you do at this level does not affect hair growth. Shaving or trimming hair close to the surface of the skin is a safe, temporary method of removal for basically anywhere.
Depilatories vs. Electrolysis:
Depilatories are essentially a chemical shave. It will remove the hair by dissolving it with a chemical. This can result in a chemical burning of the skin if you are not careful about patch testing first and respecting timing.
Is Electrolysis safe?
Absolutely. Our office follows the American Electrology Association (AEA) Standards for Infection Control which ensure Electrolysis is performed under the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. We utilize only sterile disposable probes for all treatments and always utilize fresh latex-free medical grade disposable gloves for each treatment. Also, we use high powered loupes (like the ones your dentist may use) as shown in this photo to ensure a more accurate treatment.
All hairs start growing in an empty hair follicle and then grow in to a fully mature hair. At the appropriate time in the life cycle of that hair it separates from its blood supply, ascends toward the surface of the skin and falls out. Following active growing periods, most hair follicles go into a dormant or resting stage. The period of dormancy may last for an indefinite period of time, however, replacement hairs usually appear within 3 to 12 months. If you have ever brushed your hair and looked at the hairs in the brush you may have noticed the white tuft on the end of them. These are hairs that were naturally shed. As opposed to when you pluck, say an eyebrow hair, it might have a moist shinny ball at the end. This is a growing hair.
Not all hairs are visible on the surface of the skin at any one time. Depending on the area of the body, you may wait for 12 weeks or 12 months to see all of the dormant hairs come to the surface as your hair pattern fills in. The appearance of these coarse replacement hairs from dormant hair follicles should not be mistaken as regrowth from previously treated follicles.
Immediately following treatment, there may be a slight redness and/or swelling which usually disappears within a few minutes to a few hours. Though not desirable on face work, small white dots or tiny red dots may occur. Ideally, by the next day no one should be able to tell you have had treatment. On body work pinpoint red dots may develop. It is important to remember that scabs are a part of the normal healing process in some people. If this does occur, the client is advised to not pick them off. Be sure and tell your Electrologist about any skin reactions so they can work with you to minimize their occurrence. When Electrolysis is administered by a qualified Electrologist using state-of-the-art technology and techniques, the results are exciting!
Yes. Electrolysis has never been proven harmful in any way to pregnant women or to a fetus. Our office does not treat the breasts, abdomen, or bikini line of pregnant women in their last trimester due to the increased sensation they experience.
Yes they can. Your electrologist may require a note (on a prescription pad is fine) from your healthcare provider stating it is a typical hairy nevus (mole with a hair) and safe to treat.
Can you work on my tattoo?
Yes. Electrolysis has never been a problem for tattoos. In fact it is one of the few hair removal methods that doesn't affect the design. Many people report that it makes their tattoo "pop" visually.
Regulation of Electrolysis is on a state-by-state basis. States regulating the practice of Electrolysis require a practitioner hold a valid license.
Both Wisconsin and Illinois require formal training as well as passage of a state board exam. When Electrologists are state licensed, they would hold an "RE or "LE", designation, both mean the same thing, that they have passed the state approved license examination.
Most Electrologists offer a free consultation as we do. Meet with them and look for a clean, professional office space and modern equipment. Find someone you trust and enjoy spending some quality hair-removal time with. Friends and family can often refer you to someone in your area or look in the local Chamber of Commerce or phone book.
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Clear4Life Electrolysis
Williams Bay, WI 53191
ph: 815-266-1405
Clear4Li