Electrolysis Treatment

Electrolysis

Electrolysis and laser hair removal are the only methods that may provide a permanent result. Electrolysis involves the insertion of a small fine needle into the hair follicle, followed by a small electrical current that damages and eventually destroys the hair follicle. There are 3 different methods (modalities) to achieve this:

* Galvanic electrolysis
This uses direct electric current passed down a needle into the hair follicle where it creates a chemical reaction. This reaction converts tissue saline into sodium hydroxide, a caustic agent that then destroys the hair bulb. Back to top

* Thermolysis
This uses a high frequency alternating current that is passed down through the needle to the hair follicle. The high frequency causes vibration in the cells of the hair follicle to produce enough heat to cauterize the hair bulb. Back to top

* Blend Method
This combines both the galvanic and thermolysis modalities. No clinical trials have been carried out to compare the methods and any claims of one method being more effective over the other is based on anecdotal evidence only.