Home Dialysis

It's a small device with a stylet that looks like a mechanical pencil. One end has the retractable probe like the one on a professional electrolysis machine, and the other end is connected by a cord to a 9-volt battery on the main unit. There is a metal band around the stylet at the place where you hold it like a pencil during the treatment. The probe is on a spring so you can't insert it too deep and puncture the skin. When the probe touches the moisture of the papilla, the circuit is completed and the unit makes a 5-second tone. You hold the probe in place another 15 seconds for the galvanic current to work, then try to remove the hair with tweezers. If it doesn't give, try again, but don't try the same hair more than twice. The unit has an adjustable "comfort control" (a euphemism if I've ever heard one!) for high power.

Advantages:

You can save money.

You can do it in privacy.

You can treat yourself when it's convenient.

It's an option for those who cannot find or travel to a competent electrologist.

Drawbacks:

Many have attempted to do their own electrolysis. Many failed.

It takes a large time commitment and real dedication.

You have no training.

You could cause permanent skin damage.

You may may not get permanent results due to improper technique.

Temporary side effects such as redness and swelling may be worse and last longer than with professional treatment.

Some find it more painful than professional electrolysis.

It may take much longer to treat your own face than to have it done professionally.

When you factor in what your time is worth and additional supplies, it may be more expensive than getting it done professionally.

Some areas are difficult to see/treat by yourself, especially using your non-dominant hand or areas requiring a mirror.

The more hair you have, the more work and less your chances for success.