The problem of unwanted hair worries almost every girl. In the spring, you need to decide: whether to continue to shave or try a more radical method of hair removal. We will tell you which one works most efficiently and what financial costs it will require.
Those who have already tried this method most likely guessed that we are talking about electrolysis. This is the oldest and most proven way to permanently remove unwanted hair. It was used first by doctors and then by cosmetologists at the beginning of the 20th century. For 100 years, the technique has been slightly updated, but its essence has remained the same – the hairs are removed by applying current to their follicles.
What is the procedure? 7-10 days before electrolysis, it is worth growing the hair so that it can be captured with tweezers. A needle-electrode is inserted into the follicle of each hair, through which a current discharge is delivered. The beautician each time the needle is inserted presses the pedal and cauterizes the follicle, after which the hair is removed with tweezers. In addition, in some areas, the master can use the electrolysis method, in which, in addition to the current, an alkaline environment is formed in the follicle, which contributes to accelerated hair removal. A few days after the procedure, crusts appear on the site of the procedure, which heals in about 10-14 days. You need to be careful with them: do not soak in the shower, avoid bath procedures, and do not peel off the crust yourself. If you do not follow these recommendations, scars and scars may remain on the skin.
What are the feelings during the procedure? Electrolysis is a painful method, unpleasant sensations appear with each introduction of the needle and the flow of current. Of course, everyone has their own pain threshold, so it is impossible to predict all the sensations in advance. Experts advise making an appointment for 15 minutes for the first time in order to understand your sensitive areas (they are different for everyone) and determine whether pain relief will be required in the future.
What effect can be achieved and after what period of time? If you do a full course of procedures, you can really get rid of hair forever. Experts say that this technique guarantees their absence even during hormonal changes (for example, during pregnancy). The result manifests itself in different zones in different ways. For example, a bikini area may require 4-6 treatments, and legs and arms 8-10. In addition, the initial amount of hair affects the speed of getting rid of hair. With each session, there are fewer and fewer of them on the body. As a rule, in the last sessions, the master removes pinpoint hairs. And the whole course takes about 8 months.
Who should not do electrolysis? Since the method is quite traumatic, it has a number of contraindications. For example, it is not recommended for owners of sensitive skin. As well as people with varicose veins, infectious diseases, endocrine system disorders, malignant neoplasms, a tendency to form keloid scars, diseases of the cardiovascular system, during pregnancy, epilepsy, and herpes. This is not an exhaustive list, so it is worth discussing your health condition with your doctor before the procedure.
How much does electrolysis cost? Most often, the cost is calculated not as usual by zones, but by minutes. One minute on average costs about 45 rubles. The first session of the armpit area will take about 60 minutes, which means that the cost of one procedure is 2,700 rubles + the cost of anesthesia.
