Electrolysis & Skin Care Of Topeka FAQs

Electrolysis is the only method of hair removal considered permanent by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

How electrolysis feels is dependent on several factors. Every person will have a different experience. Various areas of the body experience different sensations. The feeling has been compared to a small sensation of heat within the skin or a tingling sensation.

Unlike other methods of hair removal, electrolysis is safe and effective for permanent hair removal on all skin types, skin colors, and all hair colors.

The number of treatments necessary to achieve permanent hair removal will vary from individual to individual. It is dependent on many factors. We will be able to give a preliminary estimate of how many treatments will be needed after a thorough evaluation.

What you are likely seeing is hair growing from untreated follicles. Repeat treatments are generally necessary for permanent removal, but growth from a treated follicle requires up to 8 weeks to appear and hairs that naturally lie dormant can actually take up to 12 months to emerge.

Depending on the area being treated, the type of hair, and your sensitivity, treatments generally take between 15 minutes and an hour to complete. Some day treatments can last up to 2 hours for experienced clients.

Of the three methods of electrolysis, the one that is most effective for you depends on your skin, hair, and sensitivity. Let us help you determine which one is right for you.

Some people may experience some redness and swelling in the treated areas. These usually resolve in a few hours after treatment has been completed.

Yes, it can. Each mole is different and will be analized accordingly. Removing hair from a mole with electrolysis has no recorded negative side effects.

Waxing and tweezing methods of hair removal can stimulate and distort the dermal papilla, causing the hair to grow thicker and darker.

An ingrown hair is a hair that has grown out of the side of the follicle rather than the top. The hair grows sideways, just under the skin, and causes a painful, inflamed area until the hair is removed.

The treatment does not cause enlarged pores, but the pores can be more noticeable after hair is removed.

Yes, electrolysis can be administered to children. Permission is required from a legal guardian in order to perform services if the child is 15 years old or younger prior to service.