Back in 1948, a method was patented that allows you to permanently get rid of unwanted hair using electric current. This technique quickly gained popularity all over the world and, being constantly improved, has been one of the most sought-after offers on the aesthetic services market for more than seventy years.

Electrolysis makes it possible to destroy almost all types of hair. It is suitable for owners of all skin types and colors and is effective on any part of the body: in the armpits, on the face, arms and legs, as well as in the bikini area.

The essence of the procedure is quite simple: a special needle, at the end of which a slight current discharge is formed, is inserted directly into the hair follicle. The current, in turn, generates a spark of high temperature, under the influence of which complete destruction the lower part of the follicle, responsible for the further growth of the entire hair.

The main indication for electrolysis is the patient's desire to get rid of excess "vegetation". Compared to other types of hair removal, this type of procedure has two important advantages:

• no restrictions on skin and hair color
• the most long-term, or rather, permanent result.

In addition, she is considered the best way to combat hair resulting from changes hormonal background in organism.

How electrolysis is performed

It should be noted right away that, in contrast to the obvious advantages, the procedure also has a serious disadvantage - it is extremely painful. Sessions are held from mandatory application anesthesia, which is selected depending on the characteristics of the skin and pain threshold patient. In addition, slightly reduce discomfort allows right choice needles - the thinner and softer the hairs, the more sensitive skin, and the smaller diameter electrode is used by the beautician.

The needle electrodes for electrolysis are made of medical steel (and some of them are also gold-plated). They are disposable, or, more rarely, “personal”, i.e. used several times, but only when working with the same patient.

At the end of the session, special cooling preparations are applied to the treated areas of the body. Soon, redness and small burns appear, and after a day or two the skin becomes covered with a crust, which absolutely cannot be peeled off, in order to avoid the formation of rough scars. The formation of small bruises is also possible - a consequence of the needle getting into blood vessel. In any case, you should not worry, in a maximum of a week the skin returns to normal.

Electrolysis is carried out in courses, with an interval of one to one and a half months. In order to remove all unwanted vegetation, 4 to 10 sessions are required. The duration of each of them can vary from 15 minutes to 1 hour and depends on the features of the program (it should be prescribed exclusively by a qualified doctor at an in-person consultation). Further, it will be possible to limit yourself to 1 maintenance session every 3-6 months.

Varieties of the procedure

Today, there are several types of electrolysis, each of which has its own characteristics:

• Thermolysis It consists in the action of high-frequency current alternately with low voltage. The current is conducted by a needle, which quickly destroys the follicle. This is the most painless way, however, the hair follicles are not destroyed the first time, so the procedure will need to be repeated many times.
• Electrolysis, which is based on the effect of galvanic current. Chemical reaction accompanied by the formation of hydrochloric acid, in the process of further decomposition of which caustic alkali occurs, causing a burn and, as a result, destruction hair follicle. The completion of the reaction is indicated by the appearance of a white foam, after which the remaining hair is removed with tweezers.
• The result of combining the two methods described above was blend method. Removal of excess hair occurs in several stages. At the first stage, the thermolytic reaction is stimulated, and at the second stage, the electrolytic one. For today it best option electrolysis in terms of efficiency / pain ratio.
• Flash method is an improved method of thermolysis, which is based on galvanic current. All needles used in this case are specially insulated. Despite excellent results, it is not as common as the previous one due to extreme soreness.

Contraindications for electrolysis

The main contraindications to the procedure are:

• chronic and acute diseases skin,
• diabetes mellitus at the stage of decompensation,
• varicose disease,
• severe forms of ischemic and hypertension disease,
• tendency to form hypertrophic scars and keloids,
• infectious diseases,
• any malignant tumors
• the presence of orthopedic endoprostheses, a pacemaker, gold threads implanted in the body,
• individual intolerance to metal alloys that are part of the needles,
• pregnancy and lactation.

A separate contraindication to electrolysis in the bikini area is the presence of an intrauterine device in the patient.

How much does electrolysis cost? Current prices

The cost of the procedure depends mainly on the area of ​​the treated surface, its type (more delicate areas will cost a little more than the rest of the body), as well as the individual pain threshold, which determines the amount of anesthetic.

The average price of electrolysis in Moscow is 20-25 rubles per 1 minute for the body and 25-30 rubles per 1 minute for the face, armpits and bikini. The total amount of expenses will be clear only after a consultation at the chosen clinic or salon.

Modern methods of hair removal, as one, promise a miraculous disposal of vegetation where it is not needed: effectively, quickly and permanently. But experts believe that manufacturers of hair removal equipment and cosmetology centers offering their expensive hair removal services are a little cunning. Because to destroy hair forever in the literal sense of the word today, only one procedure can do it - electrolysis.

Firstly, with electrolysis, it does not matter at all what length, density and color of the hair. The phototype of the skin and the presence of a tan on it are also not taken into account. This distinguishes electrolysis from other methods of hair removal, making it an almost universal procedure.

Secondly, newfangled and super popular photo and laser hair removal, for all their impressive results, tend not to finish what they started. The effect of laser and flash on hair follicle It turns out to be sufficient for the hair to stop growing from it for a while, sometimes for up to several years. But at the same time, only a small part of the hair follicles is completely destroyed, desquamating and resolving in the subcutaneous tissues.

The rest are partially damaged, temporarily losing their "productive capacity" and gradually restoring their reproductive capabilities. Another part of the bulbs under the influence of radiation goes into "sleep mode", and there are dozens of factors that can awaken dormant cells at any time.

It could be hormonal disbalance, the use of cosmetics with phytohormones, medication, hardware procedures, pregnancy, in the end.

Electrolysis of hair has been around for over 100 years, but has never managed to become #1 among hair removal products. Appeared not so long ago modern methods epilation also pushed electrolysis into the background. This is understandable, because, despite its unsurpassed reliability, electrolysis is:

• So slow;
• a very long time;
• very painful;
• very expensive.

According to statistics, from 7 to 10% of clients who have undergone electrolysis are not satisfied with the result, as they belong to that small category of people whose hair this species epilation does not produce the desired effect. Simply put, electrolysis "does not take" them.

Kinds

Electrolysis has two types:

1. tweezer,
2. electrode.

In the first case, the procedure is carried out using tweezers, which act as a conductor of electric current from a special apparatus to the hair. After capturing the hair with tweezers, a high-frequency electrical impulse passes through the hair shaft to its root and, under the influence of heat, destroys the bulb.

This method is quite gentle. But the fact is that the effect on the hair alone lasts several minutes, so this method is not popular with either cosmetologists or their clients.

The second method is with a needle, which is inserted under the skin to the depth of the hair follicles. It is this method that is traditionally meant when referring to electrolysis.

Operating principle

Electrolysis of hair is based on the direct effect of electric current on the hair follicle. To do this, a thin needle is inserted into the bulb, which is also an electrode through which an electric discharge is applied. Having received an “electric shock”, the follicle dies completely and irrevocably.

The following physical and chemical processes are used in this case:

1. Thermolysis. Thermolysis electrolysis works on the basis of high frequency alternating current. The current discharge instantly heats the cells of the hair follicle and surrounding tissues. As a result, the follicle is burned from the inside.

With thermolysis, an exact hit on the bulb is necessary, but if it has a non-standard shape, then the impact on it can occur unevenly, and part of the root will remain viable. The speed of thermolysis allows you to treat relatively large areas of the body, but it is unlikely that you can endure the procedure without anesthesia.

For the skin, this method is quite traumatic, since thermal effect The electrical impulse also spreads to it, within a few seconds. Therefore, in some countries, the use of thermolysis in electrolysis by private cosmetologists is prohibited, and is carried out exclusively by doctors in a clinic.

2. Electrolysis based on the electrochemical effect on the hair follicle. Direct current is fed into the needle inserted to the depth of the follicle, the second electrode is in the hands of the patient. When the current is turned on, an electrolytic reaction occurs with the formation of hydrochloric acid in the hair cells, which immediately decomposes with the release of alkali.

The resulting alkaline environment corrodes the tissues of the bulb and completely destroys it, regardless of the correct shape of the internal channels. Alkali in liquid form is able to seep through the entire volume. It is clear that chemical process does not occur instantly, so the treatment of one small area takes a long time, but not as painful as in the case of thermolysis.

A chemical reaction occurs with the release of hydrogen bubbles on the surface of the skin, after which the hair is removed with ordinary tweezers. The special coating of the electrodes protects the tissues of the body from the current, which works only at the tip of the needle.

3. Blend Method, as the name implies (from the English “mix”), uses both processes simultaneously - thermolysis and electrolysis, which allows electrolysis to be carried out with the highest possible efficiency and with a minimum of negative aspects inherent in one and the second method separately.

With help computer program the optimal ratio of thermolysis and electrolysis phases of the procedure is determined, depending on the structure of the hair and the condition of the skin.

4. Flash method is based on a galvanic effect, like electrolysis, but with higher DC frequencies, due to which the effect is much faster, but this method cannot be used on the whole body.

Features of the hair electrolysis procedure

Time is money

The main feature of electrolysis is that each hair is processed separately. Hence the duration of the procedure. It can take more than one hour to process even a small area, and given that the procedure is still painful, not everyone is able to withstand such many hours of execution. Depending on the sensitivity of the client, the treatment of one area can be divided into several relatively short sessions - 15, 30, 45 minutes each.

Given that each hair has its own growth cycle, while some hairs are being destroyed by electric current, others are just getting ready to go outside, and others are still in their infancy. Therefore, as hair grows, the treatment of the same zone has to be repeated until it is completely cleaned.

Another point concerns the cost of procedures. It directly depends on the time spent on electrolysis, since payment for this service is usually hourly. If there is not much hair and a “nimble” beautician comes across, it will be possible to get by with little financial blood. Otherwise, the procedure will come out at a price comparable, or even more expensive, than laser and photoepilation.

Current is painful

As already mentioned, the electrolysis procedure is quite painful, even if it is microdischarges, but still electric shocks. In addition, to reach the follicle, the needle of the electroepilator is inserted into the skin pore where the hair comes to the surface, or near. The electrode needle itself is very thin, but many places on the body are very sensitive, and the pain threshold is different for everyone.

Therefore, without anesthesia, most likely, it will not be enough. An anesthetic cream or spray is applied to the skin before the session and is not included in the cost of the procedure, and their effectiveness is low.

There is an opinion that the use of local injection anesthesia (novocaine, lidocaine) during electrolysis can lead to back effect and provoke increased growth hair. Therefore, the use of painkillers for the procedure is solely at the risk and peril of the client himself.

Some "expensive" cosmetology centers already have equipment that can reduce the discomfort of patients during electrolysis, using cryotechnologies and blowing the skin surface with air.

The case of the master is afraid

Poor service of electrolysis are reviews of the scars and scars remaining after it. The fact is that this procedure presupposes the presence of the highest qualification of the cosmetologist who performs it.

The introduction of the needle must be carried out with precision, otherwise, if it hits the surrounding tissues, all kinds of damage and burns occur, which subsequently form ugly bumps on the skin.

Improper procedure can lead to such an unpleasant complication as subcutaneous hair growth, which requires surgical treatment. And if sanitation is violated, the consequences can completely undermine health: introducing an infection deep into the skin with a needle or through wounds is fraught with long and expensive treatment.

We can say that the "golden hands" of the master in the case of electrolysis is 99% success, unlike other methods of hair removal, where the efficiency mostly depends on the equipment used.

It is thanks to the "crooked" cosmetologists that skin damage with scarring is one of the most frequent side effects electrolysis price Russia | IN Western countries The complication rate for the procedure is minimal.

Since only specialists who have received a training course from 120 to 1100 hours and experience in hardware cosmetology for at least 5 years are allowed to conduct electrolysis. Before trusting a cosmetologist, it will not hurt to check his certificate for the right to do electrolysis.

Depending on the condition of the patient's skin, the needles for electrolysis are selected individually by the beautician:

• conventional surgical alloy needles are used in most cases, for unassuming clients without any skin features;
• insulated needles - covered with a microscopic layer of Teflon or other insulating coating that protects the skin from burns, suitable for people with sensitive skin;
• gold-plated needles - coated with nickel with an admixture of gold, recommended for patients prone to allergies.

It is worth noting that "advanced" needle electrodes increase the cost of procedures, and therefore are not used for everyone and for everyone. Of course, the needles must be disposable, and this is not even discussed.

Contraindications for electrolysis

Like other methods of hair removal, hair removal with electricity has a list of contraindications, and in comparison with other hardware methods, it is expanded and supplemented:

The use of electrolysis in the armpit area is limited - due to the superficial location of the lymph nodes in this area, it is recommended to use other, more gentle methods of hair removal. It is forbidden to carry out hair removal with current in the area of ​​​​the ears and nose. Above the upper lip and in the bikini area, it is advisable to use anesthesia, as these are the most painful areas.

Going for electrolysis

1. So, if you decide on electrolysis, the first thing to do is to find a Master (that's right, with a capital letter). Become a victim of the notorious human factor no one wants it, so ask your friends, monitor the Internet, read reviews.
2. In the chosen salon, take an interest in the certificate for electrolysis, the method of exposure, equipment, experience in carrying out such procedures, ask for a trial session.
3. Decide on the duration and cost of procedures. The price of one minute of electrolysis can vary from 15 to 70 rubles, depending on the level of the salon, the experience of the master, the use of anesthesia, the type of needles used and the treatment area. You can immediately take a “package” of minutes and ask for a discount.
4. On the eve of epilation, do not remove hair, they must grow at least 2 mm.
5. If you plan to use surface anesthesia, apply a cream or spray in advance at home, cover it with cling film and go to the salon.
6. After electrolysis, do not wet the affected area for a day.
7. The treated area after the procedure will be red and swollen, after a few days, in place of red dots from the removed hair, crusts form that cannot be scratched and torn off.
8. If hyperemia and puffiness do not subside for a long time, pimples, pustules, itching, soreness appear - run to a dermatologist.

Cosmetology today has a variety of methods for removing unwanted hair. But, despite the annual emergence of new techniques, electrolysis remains one of the most popular and popular ways to get rid of hair, and once and for all. The history of the application of this method in cosmetology goes back more than 100 years, but so far it has not lost its relevance and still has a high percentage of trust among customers.

What is electrolysis?

Normally, all hair has a so-called growth zone, which controls the length, thickness and number of growing hair. In order to destroy the hair follicle, it is necessary to act on it with a certain traumatic factor. For comparison, with ordinary hair plucking with tweezers, the follicle is somewhat destroyed, therefore, with the regular conduct of such a procedure, the hairs become sparse and thin.

But you can destroy the hair follicle and "without the right to restore", and the method of electrolysis is best suited for this purpose. So, electrolysis is a method of hair removal using small current discharges directed directly to the follicle area. With the help of a weak but effective electric charge at the bottom of the follicle, heat, which kind of melts it.

During electrolysis, hair of any thickness and color can be destroyed. That is, in this way you can remove gray, hard, fluffy or light hairs. It will not work to remove all the hair at once in one session, as it is normal in active stage growth is always no more than 80% of the hair, the rest - in the "reserve".

It is possible to achieve a full-fledged 100% result from electrolysis only in a few sessions, which are carried out as the “reserve” hair grows. The procedure itself is in the following way: a thin needle is inserted into the hair follicle, through which a weak current is then passed. The scope of the method is almost any part of the body and face, except armpits(due to the accumulation of a large number of lymph nodes in this area).

The optimal length of hair for manipulation is from 4 to 6 mm, no more. And before the procedure, you need to make sure that all the hair has sprouted and there are no hairs on the body that have grown under the skin.

Types of electrolysis

The electrodes used in electrolysis are different. Depending on the choice of the electrode, the types of electrolysis also differ, which are as follows:

• Tweezer method- its essence lies in the fact that each hair is individually captured by an electrode in the form of tweezers, through which it is then transmitted along the rod electricity. This method is distinguished by its painlessness and can be used in areas with hypersensitivity to pain (mustache and bikini electrolysis). But it also has its drawbacks - the removal of each hair requires about 2 minutes of time, so it is not used in places with dense vegetation.
• needle method- for removal, special needle-electrodes are used, the thickness of which does not exceed 0.1 mm. The needles are made of different materials (nickel-chrome, gold, Teflon-coated) and come in different thicknesses and shapes (straight and curved).

Needles have some differences in application and their advantages, which include:

• Medical alloy needles are used for healthy skin and for those patients who normally tolerate the electrolysis procedure.
• Teflon insulated needles are used for skin with low threshold pain sensitivity. The advantage of such needles is that they do not cause burns.
• Gold-coated needles are mainly used in those patients who have allergic reactions.

Needle hair removal video

What methods of electrolysis are used?

Electrolysis, which is carried out using needles, is also divided into several types:

1. Thermolysis- it is based on the action of low voltage alternating current and high frequency. The disadvantage is the soreness of the conduction. The use of traditional sprays does not help to reduce pain, and the procedure requires standard anesthesia with injections. But dosage forms may increase hair growth in the future, and exposure to electrodes may cause burns (due to local overheating). Therefore, electrolysis on the face using thermolysis is not used.
2. Galvanic electrolysis- the hair follicles are affected by galvanic (direct) current, as a result of which alkali is formed in them. Sodium ions, which are formed around the needle, interact with the tissue fluid, resulting in a solution of caustic alkali. The cosmetologist who performs the procedure learns about the completion of the electrochemical reaction by the appearance of hydrogen bubbles on the surface of the skin. The hair with the damaged follicle is then removed. Electrolysis does not cause sharp pains but has low speed.
3. blend method- the name of the method comes from the word "bland" (mixing). During the procedure, two of the above methods of electrolysis are used. First, the follicle is heated by thermolysis, and then destroyed by electrolysis. For convenience and settings, special blend epilators were invented, where, depending on individual features the patient is computer selection of the frequency and strength of exposure.
4. Sequential blend- from the word "sequential", which means "sequence". This method is a kind of blend method. The difference is that it uses a lower current amplitude pulse, which significantly reduces pain.
5. Flash method- comes from the word "Flash", which means "flash". It is an advanced thermolysis that uses a very high frequency direct current (up to 2000 kHz), which reduces injury and pain.
6. Sequential Flash- an even more advanced flash method. It differs in that it is possible to use a high-frequency sinusoidal alternating current, which gives this method maneuverability and speed, as well as the impact on hair of different thicknesses at the same time.

Contraindications for electrical hair removal

In addition to indications, which include the patient's desire to get rid of hair forever, the use of the technique has its limitations. Contraindications for electrolysis are as follows:

• Inflammatory processes in the skin, including viral ones.
• Diseases of the heart and blood vessels, including suffered a stroke and myocardial infarction.
• The presence of all types of tumors.
• Diseases of the endocrine system.
• Mental disorders and epilepsy.
• Pregnancy (breastfeeding).
• Varicose veins (if the procedure is performed on the legs).
• Individual intolerance to metals and their alloys.

What are the consequences?

If the manipulation is carried out by a competent specialist, then no unpleasant consequences in the form of burns and scars on the body does not remain. However, in some cases, the consequences of electrolysis are as follows:

• Traces in the form of small red spots, which disappear on their own in 1-2 weeks.
• Scars may appear if the current strength is calculated incorrectly or the skin was not properly cared for after the procedure.
• Increased itching at the site of epilation. This is a normal process, but don't be tempted to scratch the area of ​​concern, or you may bleed and cause scarring.
• infection skin at the site of the procedure.

To avoid all these sensations, there are a few tips that you need to follow immediately after electrolysis:

1. Treat the skin with a solution of chlorhexidine or alcohol. The specialist conducting the procedure may also advise at home to re-treat with a solution of calendula with Trichopolum.
2. During the day you can not take a bath and wash your face.
3. Do not use deodorants, creams and other cosmetics for 2 days.
4. During the week, do not visit the sauna, bath, gym, swimming pool.
5. Do not sunbathe or apply self-tanning products for 2 weeks.

Redness and infection of the skin at the site of electrolysis by galvanic electrolysis

Advantages and disadvantages of electrolysis

In addition to the advantages, which include the complete destruction of the follicles and the ability to conduct for all types of hair, the method also has its drawbacks, which include:

• Soreness - nothing can be done, beauty requires sacrifice.
• The cost, which depends on the choice of needles.
• Session duration in time.
• Possible risk of infection.

What results to expect?

In one session, hair that is in the active growth phase is removed. It is possible to treat an area of ​​10x10 cm in 1 hour, so epilation should be carried out gradually, over several sessions, especially when the beautician works with a fairly large surface.

As already mentioned, hair does not grow at the site of the procedure. The exception is those hairs that are in an inactive state. As they grow, electrolysis sessions are repeated.

Before and after several electrolysis treatments

FAQ:

Which is better: photoepilation or electrolysis? This different procedures, which have their own characteristics of indications for holding. Photoepilation does not remove gray and Thin hair and also not suitable for tanned and swarthy skin. But at the same time, photoepilation has high speed compared to the low electrolysis rate.

Which is better: laser or electrolysis? does not apply to blonde hair and is not as painful as electrolysis. The rest of the results are about the same.

Is electrolysis performed during pregnancy? No, pregnancy is a contraindication for such manipulation.

Is it painful to carry out the procedure and what anesthesia is used for electrolysis? Yes, the impact is painful, but it can be done local anesthesia spray with lidocaine or with traditional novocaine.

Is electrolysis harmful? No, exposure to weak currents cannot be harmful to health.

What other types of hair removal can a beautician recommend? If electrolysis is contraindicated or too painful for the client, the cosmetologist can offer methods such as:, or, photoepilation.

Electric epilation- this terminology, despite the almost ninety-year period of its development and application, from the practical side, is not yet familiar to every woman, which, of course, is only a matter of time. Cosmetology on present stage its development presupposes the presence of a mass of means to ensure that the effectiveness of the impact is as high as possible, and discomfort is minimized, so that the phrase about beauty that requires sacrifice is not a sad reality in the truest sense of these words.

Electric epilation as one of the unique and effective methods the fight against unwanted hair, is an alternative and more effective than the usual and well-known conservative depilation, which is too far from the result of "unwanted hair removal forever", as well as less successful photoepilation.

Electric epilation

Electric epilation at various types electric current allows you to get rid of unwanted hair of various thickness, stiffness and color in all areas of the body and face (electrolysis of the armpits, bikini, intimate areas body, shins and thighs, the area above the upper lip, etc.). Electric hair removal is also used for eyebrow correction.

This cosmetic procedure It is carried out due to the use of a special electrode, which is a disposable needle that penetrates the area of ​​​​the hair follicle to destroy it. The effectiveness of the procedure is especially indicative for those suffering from abundant hair growth due to hormonal disruptions in organism. Result electric hair removal largely depends on total number procedures performed.

At electric hair removal a range of various ways carrying out the procedure: thermolysis or electrolysis, technologies called blend and flesh).

Electric hair removal - forever?

First of all, let's denote that real miracles with a magic "current wand", in any case, do not need to wait. Do not believe that hair removal is forever a reality. The reality is that only up to ten percent of the hair can be seen on the surface of the body, most of which are in "sleep mode". So, removing one, we find the appearance of others in their place. In order for epilation to permanently rid you of unwanted hair, at least several sessions are necessary: ​​everything is determined by the type of skin, the sensitivity of the patient, the thickness of the hair and many other factors. Clarity in all these aspects can only be established by an individually experienced specialist.

Epilation forever is a procedure that involves not only the removal of hair from the surface of the body, but also the complete destruction of all its structures. Special attention given to the destruction of the bulb, only its complete destruction can bring a lasting effect from the procedure. In order for hair removal, which can permanently rid you of unwanted hair, to be as successful as possible, it is necessary to remember the phased procedures and take into account the fact of long-term treatment. The duration of the course of treatment depends on the fact that hair growth occurs cyclically.

Electric epilation, how hardware method, is concentrated on the destruction of only a completely “ripened” hair. Only anagen hair, that is, being at the stage of vigorous growth of the hair follicle, under the influence of current can be completely subject to destruction. It is then that epilation can allow you to permanently get rid of this particular hair. However, anagen hair in different parts of the body can have different percentages. Therefore, in order to was able to completely rid the woman of hair on her legs, she will have to undergo at least 5-6 procedures. Do not forget that hair removal can forever save both a woman and a man from unwanted hair when both the procedures themselves and the interval between them are chosen correctly. The last factor depends on how much time is needed for the hair to mature in a certain area of ​​the body.

An effective cosmetic procedure for removing unwanted hair is electrolysis, contraindications for which are insignificant, but still exist. In pursuit of beauty, women often decide on imprudent actions, thereby risking paying with their own health. Therefore, before deciding on any cosmetic procedure, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself well with the principle of its implementation and the possible consequences.

To understand the harm that electrolysis can cause, you need to understand how it works.

Hair removal occurs due to the fact that an electrical impulse is applied to each hair follicle, which has a destructive effect on it. It is produced by a special device, the main working element of which is a needle that is inserted into each follicle. Depending on the area being treated, the beautician selects the appropriate needle and the amount of current. The essence of the procedure is as follows - through a thin electrode, a hair is fed electric charge directly into the hair follicle.

It should be noted that any type of electrolysis is not a painless procedure. The strength of the pain will depend on the pain threshold of the client of cosmetology and the area being treated. Yes, electrolysis upper lip and bikini zones are considered the most painful.

Due to the fact that the treated area is subjected to an electrical impulse, the body will react to the stimulus on the skin. The skin will turn slightly red, slight swelling and red dots will appear. Redness and swelling disappear 2-3 hours after the electrolysis procedure, and the red dots will crust over and disappear in a couple of days. Red dots are small wounds that form at the site of the removed hair.

Types of electrolysis

Electrolysis allows you to get rid of any hair that, according to the client of cosmetology, is superfluous. This procedure is most in demand among women, but men also often use this service. With the help of electrolysis, most often they try to permanently get rid of hair on:

• eyebrows;
• chin
• above the upper lip;
• cheeks;
• chest;
• stomach
• hands and feet (including fingers);
• along the bikini line.

If the client has a desire to remove hair in the ear canal, in the nose, or to get rid of eyelashes, then before electrolysis, he will need to undergo a medical examination. The first development and testing of electrolysis was carried out as early as 1861-1865 by Dr. Charles Michael.

Electrolysis of the face is considered the most difficult, since the treated area is prone to high risk injury, and irritability. Electrolysis on the face is recommended to be carried out in several sessions. This will achieve maximum result without damage (scars, scars).

There are several types of electrolysis:

1. Thermolysis. The procedure is performed by a highly qualified specialist. Hair removal occurs due to exposure to high frequency alternating current and low voltage. The needle is inserted to the depth of the hair follicle, and then current is applied. Due to heating, the process of destruction of the hair follicle occurs. The procedure is painful and time consuming. The danger of this procedure is that after thermolysis, small atrophic scars may form as a result of local overheating of the skin.
2. Electrolysis. Hair removal is carried out due to the electrolytic burn of the hair follicle. Through the needle electrode, a direct current enters the hair follicle, under the influence of which sodium ions are formed. They interact with tissue fluid, resulting in the formation of a very small amount of alkali, which destroys the hair follicle, while foam appears near the hair. After the bulb is destroyed, the hair is removed with tweezers. The procedure is less painful and the risk of complications is much lower than with thermolysis. It takes 5-7 seconds to remove one hair.
3. Blend method. Combines both previous methods, which are regulated by a computer unit. The removal procedure is effective and takes little time. The disadvantage of the blend method is high probability scarring and folliculitis.
4. Flash method. This method designed on the principle of thermolysis, only the current used is very high frequency. The destruction of one follicle does not require large time costs (0.0-0.09 sec per hair). Injuries and pain practically imperceptible. Most often, this method is used for electrolysis of the legs. It is forbidden to process the bikini area and face with the flash method.
5. Sequential blend. Improved blend method. The amplitude of the direct current at the moment of the pulse decreases. As a result of such electrolysis, the pain effect decreases and the destructive effect on the follicle increases.
6. Flash sequence. Improved flash method. The pulse required to remove the hair is selected based on its thickness according to the following principle: the thicker the hair, the higher the current strength and the shorter the pulse.

Electrolysis of the bikini area (especially deep or Brazilian), as well as the procedure for removing facial hair, is quite painful, so it can be carried out with the use of anesthetics. But the use of anesthetics is undesirable, since the action of some drugs can reduce the effectiveness of the procedure.

Contraindications to the procedure

Hair removal gives the body aesthetics, in addition, getting rid of excess hair is advisable from a hygienic point of view. So, for example, armpit electrolysis allows you to get rid of bad smell by reducing sweating in the armpit.

In spite of a large number of advantages, electrolysis can have Negative consequences if you do not adhere to the rules that prohibit such hair removal. The method of electrolysis is quite effective (up to 95% of the hair stops growing), but very painful, long (for example, epilation of the legs takes about 4 hours) and extended in time.

Before agreeing to the electrolysis procedure, it is necessary to carefully weigh all the advantages and disadvantages. this method, as well as take into account contraindications, since hair removal is carried out using current and is a serious cosmetic procedure.

Contraindications for electrolysis:

• sharp or chronic diseases epidermis;
• diabetes;
• varicose veins (you can not do hair removal in places of localization of the disease);
• severe cardiovascular disease;
• hypertonic disease;
• some forms of hepatitis;
• pregnancy;
• infectious and purulent diseases in the area of ​​hair removal;
• oncology.

If the human body contains foreign objects such as metal implants, intrauterine device, a rod in the joint of a limb, a pin in the oral cavity, etc., then their presence must be reported to the master even before the start of the hair removal procedure. The galvanic and blending technique cannot be used on skin areas under which such implants are located.

This procedure is also contraindicated for people with a pacemaker, as it can lead to malfunctions in its operation, which is life-threatening.

There is a threat of infection, as the integrity of the skin is violated during the procedure. The development of infection will lead to inflammatory processes that are fraught with education festering wounds. In their place, after healing, scars or scars form.