There are several major factors that contribute to the growth of excess hair: Heredity, Racial Characteristics, Glandular Disturbances, Medication, Topical Influences, Stress. Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can also cause excess hair growth. During the normal systemic changes in a woman’s life, hormone production varies. It is not uncommon for hormones during these times to be unbalanced. Increased male hormones (androgens) can be present which may result in unwanted hair growth.

Unwanted hair can be safely removed from most body areas. Common areas include the hairline, bridge of nose, eyebrows, upper and lower lip, cheeks, sideburns, ears, chin, neck, shoulders, arms and underarms, fingers, hands, breasts, abdomen, bikini line, legs, back, and chest.

I am happy to offer services to everybody (men, women and teens, LBGT etc.,)

When current is applied; client will experience a slight heat and pinching sensation. You should never have the feeling that a hair is being plucked or tweezed during treatment.

Electrolysis has been shown to be permanent for over a century of use. Its permanency has been well recognized by physicians and is testified to by hundreds of scientific articles in well-respected medical journals and publications. Electrolysis is not an overnight fix; it requires a series of treatments to achieve permanency. The number of treatments necessary is dependent on the area being treated.It also varies depending on the client. Factors such as hair growth cycles, the quantity and structure of hair presented, previous use of temporary hair removal methods, heredity, hormone function, normal physiologic changes, certain medications, and stress all influence the treatment program for each individual. Of course, as with all procedures involving human beings, there will always be instances where 100% permanency is not achieved, but the permanency rate is over 93% of all people treated worldwide.

In the entire over 135 year history of the procedure, the safety and success has been well documented. Today's technicians utilize modern scientific methods of sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis for the equipment they use, and follow guidelines that are laid down by the Centers for Disease Control and professional electrology organizations and societies.

The treatment sensations have been described in varying ways and depend upon many variables. The most commonly used descriptors are "tingling", "slight heat" and a "stinging" sensation. Well-trained technicians make it a priority to work within the comfort level of the patient and will adjust machine settings, probe sizes and length of session to each individual's tolerance level. Never hesitate to tell your technician exactly what you need and can tolerate!

When you consider the lifetime costs of shaving creams, razors, tweezers, waxes, depilatories, not to mention all the time and pain involved -- or all the remedies that are expensive yet completely ineffective or even dangerous -- the cost for electrolysis is extremely affordable. Electrolysis is indeed the most cost effective treatment available to get rid of unsightly and embarrassing hair for good!

The amount of electrical current used is extremely small and poses no hazard. Electrolysis is mechanically safe and controlled at every stage of its application by a certified professional.

Electrolysis involves a series of treatments. Many hairs will be eliminated with only one treatment, but some will need two or more treatments to achieve permanency. Electrolysis involves a series of treatments over a period of time. The length of time depends on the amount of hair, its coarseness, the cause of the excess hair, and many other factors, but once the dermal papilla has been eliminated, the hair is dead and will not regrow.

Cataphoresis offers many benefits. It can reduce the warm sensation and redness, which can be caused by electrolysis. Also, the electrical current stimulates the sebaceous gland, which will secrete basic sebum. The hair follicle then becomes a potential area for the effect of bacteria proliferation. The best reason to use Cataphoresis after electrolysis is to restore the pH balance of the skin in order to prevent any infection. Applying an ionizable product on the skin using the positive pole does cataphoresis. It is usually a small roller. By using ionizable products, we maximize the effect of Cataphoresis and the active ingredients of the desired astringent used by the electrologist will penetrate deep into the skin creating the most benefit. The redness that can be produced by electrology treatments is significantly reduced by the means of Cataphoresis. It helps to apply bactericide and germicide to the area. One’s skin will be red anywhere from 30 minutes up to a couple of hours, depending on the skin type. The redness slowly returns to normal in or around this timeframe. The Cataphoresis after-treatment care is not only beneficial for a successful treatment but it is very soothing to the treated area.

Yes! I may require a note from your healthcare provider stating it is a typical hairy nevus (mole with a hair) and safe to treat. The potential side effect of treating a nevus with electrolysis is a flattening of the mole to the skin surface and a lightening of the color.

Yes! Electrolysis has never been a problem for tattoos. In fact, it is one of the few hair removal methods that doesn't affect the design.

Laser hair removal is an option for many people BUT it can cause permanent scarring and damage too! Laser is considered by the FDA to be permanent hair reduction. It cannot at this time completely destroy the follicle. It only cripples the follicle, allowing for a period of decreased growth, thus reducing its size and thickness. In rare circumstances, or if the procedure is performed incorrectly, patients face a number of dangers, such as severe burns and change in skin color, especially for darker skin tones. Electrolysis is affordable, has over a century of proven safety and effectiveness and is appropriate and safe for all skins types and colors. Again, the only permanent hair removal, as stated by the FDA, is electrolysis. For more information from the American Electrology Association regarding laser, go to http://www.electrology.com/lasers.htm.