Electrolysis is the only recognized form of permanent hair removal. A small, hair thin, probe is inserted into the follicle. Using chemical energy, heat energy, or a combination of the two, the follicle is destroyed and once destroyed will no longer produce a hair. You are rid of that bothersome hair permanently.

The Process of Electrolysis

A small probe, as thin as a hair, is inserted into the follicle. The probe emits a small electric current, heat, or both to kill the hair follicle. Once follicle has been sufficiently treated, the probe is taken from the follicle, and the hair removed. The removal of the hair is simply cosmetic at this point, as the connection to the needed blood supply has been disconnected.

The Three Methods of Electrolysis

Galvanic: The use of electric current which causes a reaction in the follicle from the body’s salts and moisture. This reaction creates a caustic substance referred to as lye. This reaction destroys the follicle.

Thermolysis: A high frequency current that produces heat. The heat is used to destroy the follicle by use of thermal decomposition.

The Blend: A combination of Galvanic and Thermolysis

Electrolysis is the only true permanent hair removal method and the only permanent treatment recognized by the FDA.

Electrolysis is for everyone and is safe for all hair and skin types. We can remove hair form sensitive areas that laser cannot.

Laser Hair Removal only puts the follicle to “sleep” but doesn’t destroy it, like Electrolysis does. If a surge of hormones appears such as after an operation, pregnancy, menopause, or when taking certain medications, the hair removed by a laser, could “wake up” again and start growing back. Generally Laser hair removal needs to be repeated every 2 years. It has also not been evaluated for long-term safety of the patient's skin and health. In addition, Laser treatments cannot be done for all hair and skin types whereas electrolysis is safe for everyone.

 It really depends on the amount of hair in the particular area, and how frequently you come in for treatment. Typically it can take 6 months to 2 years, per area. Hair grows in cycles and therefore requires several treatments to properly remove all the hair cycles.

Yes. All of our technicians completed the 600 hours of instruction and lab time to become certified. Our state issued licenses are on display at all times.

They are as fine as a hair. We only use disposable probes.

Medications such as Accutane or blood thinners.

We take it out after the probe has treated the follicle. That way the hair is already disconnected from the blood supply and is easily removed.

It could. It really depends on the area, and sometimes it depends on each hair. There are some clients who actually fall asleep, though! If the treatment is too strong, we can bump the settings down a bit. Topical numbing cream, such as Numb520, helps, too. Apply 20 minutes before treatment. If you need a stronger percentage of lidocaine, your doctor can prescribe that for you. Try not to have any caffeine before your appointment and drink water to hydrate the your skin.

Tweezing actually strengthens the blood supply to the hair, making it grow back thicker, stronger and more frequently. Only a fraction of tweezed hair is ever permanently removed.

We sell a product called PFB that you roll onto the ingrown hair twice a day. PFB also prevents new ingrown hairs from forming.

Yes, but it may feel different since the nerves might have been damaged from the injury that caused the scar.

Yes, but the hair on the toes is very shallow which could make the treatment extremely sensitive. Numbing cream is recommended.

Utah State Law requires a doctor to give us permission to treat moles. Some moles have been known to become cancerous.

Your follicles are open and susceptible to infection after treatment. Cleanliness is important, so only use an astringent to cleanse the area. There could be bacteria in water so only clean the area with an astringent such as Cool Mist, Sea Breeze or witch hazel.

Hair grows in cycles and we want to treat the hair while it’s in the active growth phase. The body tends to heal itself, so it takes several months of treatment, or even years, to permanently destroy the follicle.

No. We need about 3-4mm of growth in order to efficiently grasp the hair with tweezers. If the hair is much longer than that, it slows us down because we have to trace the end of the hair down to the follicle opening, while pushing other hairs out of the way. If the hair is much shorter than 3-4mm, that also slows us down because it is harder to see the angle of growth and that can lead to a higher skin reaction. For most people it takes 3-4 days to grow the hair to 3-4mm.

Yes, we will just treat around the breakout. M’lis Tissue Repair Cream helps with all types of skin issues including cold sores, eczema, burns, scars, stretch marks, cuts, sunburns, and dry skin. Use it twice a day for 24 hours after treatment. It’s made right here in Utah!