Q: Is it permanent?

A: Absolutely, without question. In the individual follicle which gets treated, if the hair is in the right phase to be treated and enough current is delivered, it is impossible for a hair to grow in this follicle.

Q: Does it hurt?

A: Yes, the current may cause discomfort. While some clients come in expecting pain, most clients report that it is not as bad as they anticipated. There are anesthetics which can block some of the discomfort. This is something we can discuss together to determine what is suitable for you.

Q: Does the follicle need to be treated more than once?

A: Some follicles will be destroyed in the first treatment. However, not every follicle responds in the same way and some may need to be treated again. One of the reasons why a follicle may not respond the first time has to do with the stage of hair growth in the follicle. Hair that is treated in the anagen phase (the growth phase) will be more receptive to electrolysis than hair in the catagen and telogen (outgoing) phases.

Q: Are there any adverse effects from electrolysis?

A: There are times when clients will need a doctor's authorization for receiving treatment. This may be true when a person wants hair removed from a mole, when a person has a heart condition, or for someone who has a chronic condition which may affect treatment. A person with diabetes, for example, may not have good circulation, and as a result treatment may be contraindicated.

If you have specific questions about some issues you may have, feel free to call and discuss these.

Q: How much will it cost?

A: It all depends on how much hair you want removed. Since each hair is treated individually, the more hair one has the more time it will take. Each person varies in what they need, or want, done. I don't have any set treatment prices based on any particular body part. The charge structure is based on how much time is spent in my office for each treatment.