Hair Today...Gone Tomorrow!..
Deciding On Electrolysis
Summertime is just around the corner. People everywhere are getting out their bathing suits in anticipation of days at the beach. For some getting ready for some means hitting the gym or getting outside and walking, for others it means trying to rid yourself of unwanted hair. There are many options out there to alleviate hair issues. There's shaving, waxing, dipillitory creams, laser hair removal and finally electrology. The Board of Electrology would like to provide you with some information on electrology and how to go about finding a qualified person to perform the procedure.
There are many contributing factors to excess hair growth, but there seems to be three primary known causes of superfluous hair. These include glandular (endocrine derivation); the taking of certain medications such as steroids or oral contraceptives; and/or stress resulting from trauma or emotional worry.
Regardless of the cause, and in the final analysis the only one who can pinpoint it is a medical doctor such as an endocrinologist or a gynecologist, in most cases it can be permanently removed with electrolysis.
A trained electrologist inserts an ultra-thin probe into the hair follicle alongside the hair. A small amount of heat is delivered to the probe by a device known as an epilator.
The nourishing cells found beneath the root of the hair are destroyed permanently, either by heat (thermolysis), chemical action (galvanic) or, in some methods, by both at the same time (blend).
Since 1875 electrolysis has been proven to be the only method to permanently remove unwanted hair . Its permanency has been recognized by the medical profession with hundreds of articles having been written and published in the medical literature archives. Other methods of hair removal such as the various lasers, electronic tweezers, home 'electrolysis' kits, etc. have not been determined, by the FDA, to be permanent or, in some cases, even moderately effective.
There are many factors that go into choosing the right permanent hair removal specialist for you. Many people seek a referral from their family physician, dermatologist, endocrinologist, or gynecologist. Others rely on the recommendation of a friend. Some people look in their local telephone book under 'Electrolysis' or 'Permanent Hair Removal' to find the permanent hair removal specialists in their area.
To be assured that you are getting the finest quality of service ask if your electrologist is licensed, (Massachusetts requires that all electrologists be properly trained and licensed in order to practice – see the Rules and Regulations section of the Board of Electrologists). Ask if he/she is nationally certified (CCE, etc.), a member of a local or national organization and a participant in continuing education. Be aware of sterile procedures used and the professionalism of the office.
In the final analysis, determine if you are comfortable and confident with the permanent hair removal professional that you have chosen since electrolysis requires a series of treatments over a period of time.