Electrolysis is entirely different from laser hair removal. Electrolysis is a non-medical procedures that uses heat or chemical energy to actually kill the growth cells of hair follicles. Electrolysis is the only FDA approved permanent hair removal method. Laser hair removal uses a concentrated beam of light (laser) that converts to heat, thus damaging the tube-shaped sacs within hair follicles. Laser hair removal is reduction and not permanent; it simply delays hair growth for a long time.

The hair follicle is ever changing in its growth stages, which affects the overall time factor needed for permanent results. For this reason, a series of treatments is required. The number of treatments necessary varies with each client and with the area being treated. Eventually, treatment times become shorter in length and spaced further apart. In most cases it takes an average of 18 to 24 months to have absolute permanence. Though it sounds long, your amount of treatment time or frequency with which you visit generally tapers off. It is very important to adhere to the recommended treatment schedule to achieve optimum results in the shortest time frame.

Anyone and any skin type can benefit from electrolysis. True Removal welcomes individuals who are:

*Looking for a permanent hair removal solution

*Dealing with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

*Transitioning

*Struggling with excess hair growth due to pregnancy

*Dissatisfied with waxing, shaving or laser hair removal

Essentially any area of the body can be treated by electrolysis. This includes upper lip, eyebrows, chin, cheeks, forehead, side burns, arms, under arms, hands, bikini line, legs, feet, back, shoulders, abdomen, breasts, and more. Although, we do not treat inside the nostrils or inside the ear canals.

Electrolysis was invented in 1875. Though the technology has changed over time, electrolysis has continued to be a proven method for permanent hair removal for more than a century.

The short answer is it depends. Some clients sleep through hours of treatments and others honestly find 15 minutes to be very uncomfortable. The sensation you might experience depends on many reasons including where one is having treatment and what method is used. Some parts of the body are more sensitive than others. If you have ever waxed or plucked, you'll find electrolysis to be surprisingly comfortable.

During the treatment, you will feel a slight heat sensation as we are destroying the hair cells that control the development of the hair. Once the hair cells have been eliminated, the hair follicle will have no more ability to regenerate.