Electrolysis is permanent hair removal that has been around since 1875
Electrolysis was invented by an ophthalmologist named Dr. Charles E. Michael. He was trying to find a way to cure his patients who suffered from inverted eyelashes. He figured out that the only way to make hair stop growing permanently was to treat it at its source. Today, electrolysis is used all over the body, not just on eyelashes, and regardless of the cause—heredity, metabolic, or hormonal conditions—electrolysis will permanently remove unwanted hair to reveal a glowing, confident you.
The Only Permanent Way!
Electrolysis is the only method of permanent hair removal approved by the FDA.
It is important for you to know why electrology may take several treatments and why some of the treated follicles will regrow hair. For permanent hair removal, it is necessary for the tip of the probe to reach the bottom of the follicle where the current destroys the hair root.
Curved or distorted follicles may prevent accurate insertions and hair regrowth should be expected. Re-treatment of these follicles will eventually succeed in reaching and destroying the hair root. Also, very large, deep-rooted hairs might take several treatments to avoid the possibility of destroying too much skin tissue at one time. Finally, many hairs that appear to be regrowth are actually from follicles that have not been treated before! Each follicle has a unique growth cycle.
A hair begins to grow, reaches its maximum size, then, after a period of time, it sheds and will eventually be replaced by another hair. Because of this growth cycle, a percentage of follicles will be empty. These temporarily dormant follicles will soon produce hairs. These new hairs are not regrowth of treated follicles. As you can see, many factors influence hair growth.
Continuous and frequent treatments are necessary for permanent results. The number of sessions will vary for each person, but the unwanted hair will be gone forever when the treatments are completed.
A Current By Any Other Name Over a hundred years ago, Charles E. Michel, M.D. discovered a highly effective way to permanently remove unwanted hair by using a needle attached to a dry cell battery. Since its discovery in 1875, modifications and refinements have been made to what we now call electrology.
Hair Removal Areas
Eyebrows
Lip
Sideburns
Chin
Ears
Cheek
Nose
Neck
Full Face
Gentleman Full Arm
Full Arm and Underarm
Half Arm
Underarm
Shoulder
Chest
Back
Lower Back
Abdomen
Back Side
Full Legs
Gentleman Legs
Half Legs
Gentleman Half Legs
Bikini
Extended Bikini
Female Brazilian
Male Brazilian
Toes
The Science Behind Electrolysis
A small electric current is transmitted by a fine, sterile probe directly into the natural opening of the hair follicle. A quick, computer-controlled current is then applied to destroy the hair growth cells including the dermal papilla, the matrix, and an area called "the bulge," all of which cause hair to grow and regenerate.
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There are three types, or modalities, of electrolysis used today: galvanic (current produces a chemical reaction), thermolysis (short-wave which produces heat), and a modality that blends the two. They all result in effective permanent hair removal. At Unique Spa Services & Hair Today Gone Tomorrow Electrolysis, we use the thermolysis method of electrolysis.