How does electrolysis work?
A fine sterile filament as thin as a hair is inserted into the hair follicle alongside the hair and a controlled amount of electric current is applied disabling the hair follicle and potential hair growth. The hair is than gently lifted out of the follicle. Depending on the technique used, the electric current destroys the root either by heat or chemical action or in some methods by both at the same time.
A trained electrologist inserts a fine, solid, pre-sterilized needle (wire, or probe) into the hair follicle and applies a small amount of electrical current to permanently destroy the hair growth cells that lie mostly at the base of the follicle. Electrologists have a choice of three different methods of electrolysis to choose from.
A very fine sterile wire called a probe or needle is inserted into the tiny opening of the follicle. The insertion is not felt because of the follicle opening. Once the probe is inserted properly down into the follicle, the current is released to destroy hair cells. The hair cells control the development of the hair, either making it coarser, lighter, thinner, etc. Once the hair cells have been totally eliminated, the hair follicle has no ability to regenerate hair. After current is released to eliminate hair cells, the electrologist removes the unwanted hair with a sterile forcep. At Newbury Electrolysis, we use only sterile disposable probes for your protection.
A A small metal probe is inserted into the hair follicle alongside the hair in order to deliver a small amount of electrical current. Depending on the technique used, the electric current destroys the hair root either by heat or chemical action and in some methods by both at the same time. The three recognized methods of electrolysis are: GALVANIC (direct current) electrolysis – the hair is destroyed by chemical action. THERMOLYSIS (high frequency) electrolysis – the hair root is destroyed by heat production. BLEND electrolysis – a combination of the above two modalities where the hair root is destroyed by both heat and chemical action at the same time. All three methods are safe and effective and delivered to the hair follicle. Your electrologist will choose the method which is best for you.
