Electrolysis is the only proven safe, permanent way to remove unwanted hair and works, basically, by passing a small amount of heat or heat blended with a tiny amount of galvanic current through a fine probe to the root of the hair. Repeated treatments will destroy the hair development.
Two types of current are used in permanent epilation: galvanic and high frequency. Strictly speaking electrolysis refers only to galvanic while short wave diathermy or thermolysis describes high frequency current, however the term electrolysis has become a general one covering the removal of superfluous hair by either type of current or a blend of the two. The Blend method of treatment combines both galvanic and high frequency currents.
Technology
Using the latest technology with the Apilus Senior electrolysis system which has demonstrated time and time again to deliver more effective and more comfortable treatments, as well as much more rapid and 100% permanent results than any other hair removal technique.
What causes superfluous hair?
Unwanted hair is a problem for many men and women and the distress it can cause is vastly underestimated. More people have hair permanently removed by electrolysis than you can probably imagine. In fact superfluous hair is very common and affects about 80% of women to some degree or other.
Furthermore, many women not previously troubled by this condition have found that a temporary period of glandular upset, pregnancy or menopause has meant a sudden appearance of unwanted hair in unwanted places. Simply increasing age can be responsible for an increase in hair growth where it's not wanted in both men and women.
While Electrolysis is permanent it is not instant and the time it takes for successful completion depends on a number of factors:
- The cause of hair growth. Some causes are: puberty, pregnancy, menopause, some types of drugs, some illness', heredity.
- Whether new hair is still being produced by the body.
- The quantity of hair to be treated.
- Which temporary methods of hair removal have previously been used. (Some acutally encourage hair growth).
- The cycle of the hair growth – only a proportion of the hairs will be showing at any one time, perhaps one third will be under the skin's surface. Each hair has a growing phase, a changing phase and a resting phase.
- Sensitivity of the area to be treated – this will govern the frequency and length of each treatment.
- The strength of the hair root – this will determine the progress of the treatment.
It is necessary to adhere to the treatment plan advised by the practitioner, attend regularly and follow the after-care routine.
Is it uncomfortable?
As to the question of sensation, some people are more sensitive than others but most people who have had skilled treatments will agree that the discomfort is minimal and well worth it. There will be a stinging sensation which lasts for a fraction of a second. The percentage of people ceasing the treatment because of discomfort is minimal. The use of modern efficient equipment together with the skill of the practitioner keeps the discomfort to a minimum and you should find the treatment reasonably comfortable with the results far outweighing the sensation!
Prices
Up to 10 minutes - £20.00
Up to 25 minutes - £30.00
Up to 55 minutes - £60.00
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