Why Choose Electrolysis?

Escape endless time consuming hair removal!

Why Electrolysis? - Laser Risks - Tattoo info

Waxing will get you nowhere. The heat does not target the papilla, which is what makes the hair grow. The root does not make the hair grow. Waxing often causes ingrown hair. Waxing can also weaken the elasticity of the skin in some people. Do not waste your time going for a lifetime of waxing. Electrolysis is the only proven method for permanent hair removal.

"Laser can be very dangerous...the most critical threat is pre-cancerous lesions."
Mark Nestor, M.D. Dermatologist, Ventura, Florida

"...Young man dies of an allergic reaction after outpatient Laser Hair Removal in Plastic Surgeon's office in McLean, Virginia..."
Washington Post. Tom Jackman. Staff Writer. January 31, 2001

A family has spent the last few years in the courts and before Congress, getting this idea mandated. The want law that stipulates that a numbing agent to decrease pain, must be administered with a full usage disclosure. Their daughter put on such an agent and died on the way to her appointment. There was too much on her skin.

"...Laser is not considered permanent. It can be costly and there is the risk for complications, such as scarring and pigmentation changes."
Richard Wagner, M.D. & Attorney, University of Texas, Medical Branch

A man of Afro-American descent came to me with severe scars across his head from laser hair removal. He didn't want to shave it and now the only option is numerous, expensive and painful chemical peels over many years. He is badly scarred for life.

"...lasers and intense pulsed light sources use thermal energy to kill the hair follicle thus producing hair removal. Since thermal energy is being used there is always a risk of burns, redness, swelling, pain, scarring and changes to skin color. There is no one device that is uniquely better than another device. Successful and safe hair removal can be accomplished, but this requires treatment from a skilled and knowledgeable person, who understands how different skin types and skin colors will interact with the specific light-based system being used.
Consumer Staff, Division of Small Manufacturers,
International and Consumer Assistance
Center for Devices and Radiological Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration

"...The terms permanent, painless or long term effect are not acceptable terms, when describing these devices."
Visit www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/laserfacts.html

"Laser hair removal is pricey and popular but not permanent."
The Wall Street Journal, "Health Journal", Marilyn Chase

Dr. David Friedman says, "Dermatologists shouldn't promise patients Permanent Hair Removal, by using Laser or their money back. You'll probably find yourself out of business."
American Academy of Dermatology, Medscape Inc.,
CBS Health Watch, Eric Sobo

"...Laser generates a lot of money from women who expect more than the device can deliver. Be suspicious of any claim to have the best and only laser. If not performed correctly, by a highly qualified professional, the procedure can be dangerous."
Abel Torres, M.D., Brigham & Women's Hospital, Newsletter,
(Harvard Teaching Hospital)

Tattoos

Lasers cannot remove hairs that are within a tattoo. This is because the lasers used for laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal function the same way, by targeting dark colors. Lasers will target dark hairs and dark tattoo pigment. Most tattoos use black ink for the outline of the tattoo, so the laser will target these areas and break down the ink particles. A laser cannot differentiate between what is a hair follicle and what is tattoo pigment. For this reason, lasers cannot remove hairs near a tattoo without also destroying the tattoo.

Electrolysis is safe for tattoos. Tattoo ink resides in the upper layer of the dermis, near the epidermis. Hair follicles reside in the lower portion of the dermis near the fat. When the probe used for electrolysis is inserted, it goes past the tattoo pigment to reach the hair follicle, but the tattoo is not affected. An insulated probe is ideal for treating hairs near tattoos because the insulated probe will protect the upper regions of the dermis by only treating the lower portion of the dermis where the hair follicle lives.

Skin diagram showing where tattoo pigment and hair follicles exist

Photo Credit: https://astoryinink.wordpress.com/q-a/how-does-a-tattoo-work

Why Electrolysis?

Electrolysis permanently removes your hair.
Compared to other methods of
hair removal it is cheaper and faster with the IB Probe.
Post-menopausal women gain faster results with electrolysis.
Specific equipment and eye shields are not normally available from laser technicians. Do your research. Find a qualified professional. Done correctly,electrolysis as it's a safe treatment method.

How Long Does Your Unwanted Hair Stay Away?

Shaving: 1 Day
Depilatories: 8 Days
Tweezing & Waxing: 4 weeks
Laser: 2-3 months
Electrolysis: Permanent

Warning: Home use electrolysis devices are unsafe for use by anyone who is not trained.

There are no permanent side effects. Slight reddening of the skin can occur during or immediately after treatment, but this only lasts for a short time. Electrolysis is safe when done by a professional. No harsh chemicals are used.

Myths

Electrolysis is painful.
I use the IB probe. This insulated probe and my technique allows for painless results.
A topical anesthetic can be used in some cases.
The electric tweezers method, home kits and laser is also permanent.
LASER ISN'T APPROVED FOR PERMANENCE
The truth is, the Food and Drug Administration and the American Medical Association recognize electrolysis as the only permanent method of removing hair. Many other forms of hair removal claimed to be permanent, but simply aren't.
Temporary methods of hair removal are better.
Some methods may also discolor the skin.
With waxing, the hair is stripped off when the wax is removed and can be painful and costly.

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