All about electrolysis

Hair removal technology was created more than 70 years ago and is a popular method that allows you to get rid of unwanted hair on the body for a long time. This method is also applicable to gray hair, which usually does not respond well to the procedure. epilation. This technique has its advantages and disadvantages, which it does not hurt to learn about before deciding on this procedure.

For aesthetic and often hygienic purposes, women use different methods of hair removal, but it is considered the most effective hair removal with electric shock. This is a modern method that provides complete elimination of hairs on the entire skin. For this, an electric current with a small discharge is used, but its action is sufficient to destroy the hair follicles. As a result, hair growth first slows down and then stops altogether. Each person has a different intensity of hair growth rate, this ability is genetically inherent. But over time, the follicles are still restored. To prevent these processes, electrolysis is repeated every few years, from which it is clear that the effect of such sessions is more than lasting.

The history of this cosmetic procedure dates back to the end of the 19th century. Even then, with the help of a current, ophthalmologists successfully removed ingrown eyelashes, thus saving their patients from trichiasis. Later, this method found widespread use in cosmetology, then the first devices appeared - prototypes of modern devices for hair removal... In the 70s of the last century, not everyone could afford such sessions, since they were distinguished by a high cost, but now this procedure has a more democratic price.

Today, improved electric epilators are designed so that they can produce current charges of different frequencies and operate in several modes. During the session, electricity enters the hair follicle, cuts it off from receiving nutrients, which gradually leads to the destruction of the bulb. In different parts of the body, different intensity of current is used, but in all cases the charge passing through the needle is directed to the center of the root, in addition to the high temperature acts on the state of the follicle.

The course of electrolysis carried out by a specialist allows you to say goodbye to body hair virtually forever. From this we can conclude that high efficiency is the main advantage of this method. But this technology has other advantages:

• long-lasting result;
• use for any type of skin and hair;
• the procedure is suitable for getting rid of hair in different areas;
• affordable cost.

Along with the advantages, electric hair removal has several disadvantages:

• the need for about 30 procedures to completely remove all hair;
• the duration of the event itself - to remove only one hair, it takes at least 2 minutes;
• impossibility of full removal of vegetation after sugar depilation, plucking and waxing;
• electrolysis can provoke ingrown hairs;
• the use of anesthetic agents to relieve pain.

In addition, the method has many contraindications, such as:

• the presence of warts and moles;
• fungal diseases of the epidermis;
• burns resulting from prolonged exposure to the sun;
• progressive epilepsy;
• diabetes;
• tumor neoplasms;
• insufficient blood clotting function;
• vascular and heart disease;
• immunodeficiency states;
• mental illness;
• fresh scars and scars;
• acne, acne vulgaris;
• bronchial asthma;
• hepatitis.

Electrolysis is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating mothers, it is not performed in the presence of piercings and artificial pacemakers.

Epilation with electric current is carried out using electrodes in the form of tweezers and a needle, respectively, there are two types of procedures: tweezers and needle... The latter has become more widespread, for this, needles made of gold, Teflon and made of a medical alloy are used. However, at the moment, they are more often used electric epilators with tungsten filament. This thin electrode makes the procedure less painful. If you are prone to allergies, gold-plated needles are taken to exclude any unpleasant reactions.

The needle method is relevant for any thickness of hair on the skin.... In contrast, the tweezer technique is used less frequently, since each manipulation takes a long time. At the same time, it has its advantages - it provides effective removal on especially sensitive areas of the skin, since it is less painful, while avoiding unwanted effects.

Let's consider the main methods of electrolysis.

• Thermolysis... This is the effect on the hair through a high-frequency low voltage current.The method differs in speed - the hair shaft collapses in just a few seconds due to strong heating. But a significant drawback of this manipulation is pain, which is why anesthesia is required before the procedure. Thermolysis is not used for facial hair removal.
• Galvanic electrolysis. This method has a slower effect on the hair roots than thermolysis, while the pain is less pronounced. In this case, a direct current acts on the hair follicle, and the removal of one hair lasts from 20 seconds to 2 minutes. With increased sensitivity, the use of this technology is undesirable. In addition, disinfection of the treated area is considered a prerequisite.
• Bland method... This procedure allows you to remove hair in 10 seconds and combines the features of electrolysis and thermolysis. There is almost no pain during the session, since a current with a low pulse frequency is used, selected individually for each client. As a result, the hair follicle heats up and then collapses.
• Sequential Blend... A method that assumes minimal pain and is a variation of the blend method. The main feature is the low amplitude of the electric current. The technology ensures the processing of even deeply located bulbs, eliminates 80% of the hair in one procedure, and their roots are destroyed 2 times faster.
• Flash method. Manipulations of this kind involve the use of direct electric current with a high frequency. With this method, which is a modernized thermolysis, the risk of getting burned is reduced to zero. Consequently, painful sensations are almost absent. The method allows you to treat the most sensitive areas - the face and bikini. The use of the finest needles prevents scarring.
• Sequentialflash... This is a fast way to get rid of vegetation of different structure and thickness using sinusoidal alternating current. Such flash devices have several modes, provide accelerated painless skin treatment, including in sensitive areas, focusing on the thickness of the hair shaft. With its increase, the current strength increases and the pulse duration decreases.

Using an electric current with a different impulse and frequency, you can epilate different areas of the skin. But it will take a long time to completely eliminate vegetation. Main zones.

• Hands and feet on the outside and outside... This will require at least 8 sessions. This process is long - only one part of the leg from the foot to the knee can take up to 2.5 hours.
• Back, abdomen and buttocks... Basically, men suffering from hypertrichosis turn to epilation of these zones. In general, these are pain-insensitive areas, not counting the coccyx and the area around the anus. In such places, after the procedure, slight inflammation and redness may persist for some time.
• Breast in the nipple area. In women, hair grows on the areoles during adolescence, during childbearing and menopause. All these cases are associated with changes in hormonal levels. Since we are talking about a small amount of hair, the result will be visible rather quickly.
• Intimate area and armpit area. Gentle hair removal techniques will be required to treat bikinis, as the sensitivity of these areas is high. Before the procedure (about 2 months), no hair removal products should be used.
• Face... In women, areas on the chin and above the upper lip are problematic, sometimes eyebrow correction is required. In the chin area, where there is little hair and they are thick, epilation is quick, but you still need to go through several procedures. Such facial sessions begin with skin disinfection and pain relief.

Early age is a limitation for electric hair removal... Due to the painfulness of some types of electrolysis, the cosmetic procedure can be carried out at the age of no earlier than 17 years. Young girls are advised to resort to this method after the menstrual cycle is fully established.

This is due to the high sensitivity of children's skin, which can lead to serious consequences. In addition to itching, swelling, allergic reactions and punctate hemorrhages, there is a risk of infection, pigmentation disorders and inflammation.

Regarding the face, for complete hair removal, 2-4 sessions are required. Much more time is required with a high density of hair and treatment of large areas of the body - back, legs, arms, at least 4-7 procedures. In each case, this is a certain number of activities, which can reach 9-10 manipulations, different in time.

But through the technology of exposure to current, only those hairs that are in the stage of active growth are eliminated. Consequently, it is envisaged to undergo repeated courses aimed at destroying the awakened follicles of the remaining hair.

With the help of hardware electrolysis, on average, it turns out to process a small area of ​​the skin (10x10) in 1-1.2 hours. For different zones of the skin, it is assumed that the time of the sessions and the intervals between them are different.

1. The intimate area is completely cleansed within 8-10 hours with breaks between procedures of 15-20 days.
2. The cosmetologist treats the armpit area in 1-2 hours, the time between sessions is about 2-3 weeks.
3. On the face, electrolysis lasts no more than 40 minutes, eyebrow and antennae hair removal is faster - within 15-25 minutes. An interval of several days is allowed between manipulations.
4. Epilation with current of legs can take from 1 to 3 hours, hands - up to 4 hours or more. It all depends on the area of ​​the skin, the condition and density of vegetation, including the intervals between events (from 2 weeks to 1.5-2 months).

Doctors still advise taking significant breaks between cosmetic manipulations - from 1-2 months or more, since this is a certain stress for the skin.

Before starting the procedures, especially if they are carried out for the first time, it is important to identify any health problems that could become an obstacle to the course. To do this, you will need to visit a surgeon, endocrinologist and cardiologist.

Immediately before the session, you must carefully prepare.

• With oily skin type, one day before epilation, it must be cleaned of sebum using cosmetics intended for this - tonic, lotion.
• With dry skin, it is first cleansed and then moisturized. In any case, the skin must be clean.

Also it is forbidden to get rid of hair by means of sugaring, wax, other methods of removal a week before electrolysis, to discolor hair, to consume alcohol. The beautician will definitely advise his patient to drink at least 2 liters of fresh drinking water every day before the procedure. The optimal length of hairs before cosmetic surgery is 3 mm, so you need to correctly calculate when they can be shaved off with a machine. To remove dead cells of the skin epithelium, a light peeling should be carried out 2 days before the session.

Electrolysis is carried out by a specialist in stages using a special device - an electric epilator.

• An hour before the procedure, preparation is carried out - anesthesia. For this, external anesthetic agents are used in the form of ointments, sprays, tablets, or problem areas are injected with novocaine.
• If lidokoin is used in the form of a cream, it is applied without rubbing in a layer of about 3 mm.
• Then an occlusive dressing (special film) is applied to exclude the interaction of the treated area with oxygen. It is fixed with a plaster.
• During the entire procedure, the patient must be in a horizontal position with the neutral electrode fixed in the hand.
• The second electrode is held by the cosmetologist, his task is to gently guide the needle into the center of the follicle and give a discharge for a few seconds. To see even the finest hairs, the beautician puts on glasses - special magnifiers. This is how he removes hair by hair.
• At the end of the session, the problem area is treated with antiseptic wound-healing agents.

You can carry out electrolysis at home, but for this, you need to purchase an apparatus, thoroughly study the removal method and carry out a full course of procedures. Unfortunately, you cannot get rid of the vegetation of the armpits and the bridge of the nose on your own at home - it is too dangerous because of the threat of getting a needle into the lymph node or nerve endings.

After epilation, in order to avoid complications and side effects, it is important to observe the following doctors' recommendations:

• during the day it is impossible to wet the treated area;
• you can not sunbathe, including going to the solarium, sauna and bath;
• it is necessary to use moisturizing preparations and 2 times a day apply disinfectants or juice of fresh aloe leaves to the skin;
• it is unacceptable to use alcoholic ointments or deodorants, as well as cream based on fruit acids.

The opinions of different people who have undergone electrolysis sessions are contradictory, but most of the clients agree on one thing - this is the most effective technology for getting rid of hair. Many women speak positively about the method:

• it allows you to completely cleanse the bikini area, face, arms and legs, and other parts of the body from hair, although it takes a lot of time - this process is long, and the result can be expected no earlier than 8-9 months;
• in some cases, you can do without anesthesia, and even with a low pain threshold, the procedure is not accompanied by discomfort, discomfort and pain;
• at the moment, modern drugs are used to eliminate pain, and by means of a tungsten thread it is possible to conduct sessions even for the younger age category, that is, adolescents suffering from excessive hair growth;
• compared to sugar epilation and wax removal, electrolysis is more effective, despite the fact that after the first sessions, irritation may appear on the body.

Some patients had a negative impression of this cosmetological event, but mainly this is the duration of the manipulations and pain. Indeed, one cannot quickly achieve smooth skin in a short period of time. With regard to pain, it most likely means that the anesthesia was incorrectly administered. Electrolysis is a proven way to get rid of hair for a long time, but complete removal is achieved only after a full course.