On average, a full course of electrolysis varies between one and a half to three years. But! Treatment time varies not only between clients, but also between areas being treated. The above time is average for dense, thick hair, as often exists on the face, legs, and private areas. You can acheive significant and visible clearance within a year, and if your hair is sparse, within six months.

Electrolysis is done by gently inserting a fine, sterile probe into the natural opening of the hair follicle, and then running a small electric current through it, which produces either heat or a chemical reaction depending on the type of current. This destroys the root and stem cells within the follicle, preventing it from regrowing.

While the insertion often does not hurt, the current can cause some pain and discomfort. It is our objective as an electrologist to balance effective treatment with managing your discomfort, which we can do by adjusting levels, modalities, and even applying numbing creams.

Yes! However, it can take multiple treatments to reach full effect, because hair grows in cycles. Electrolysis is most effective when the targeted hair is in its growth cycle, the 'anagen phase.' Because we cannot see inside the follicle, we cannot tell what hairs are in the anagen phase, and so we must consistently and frequently treat hairs as they grow, once the first full clearance of an area is done.

Generally, no. Most locations have hair that is too densly spaced to be safely removed all at once without causing harm. However, by thinning an area, we can significantly reduce 'shadow' before reaching full clearance.

A mild redness, with some soreness for a few days. Following proper post-care routines will reduces lingering effects. If something lasts for too long, or scabbing occurs, tell us so that we can adjust the levels used!

Laser and electrolysis serve different functions, and can in fact be complementary! For certain combinations of skin and hair types, in some locations, laser can significantly reduce the amount of hair, and even lighten that hair significantly. However, it is not suitable for everyone, and even for those it is, hair can be left behind. In those cases, electrolysis is the only permanent way to clear out the remaining hair.