In
this method, the fine needle is inserted
in the hair follicle and direct current
is passed. This current makes a chemical
called lye or sodium hydroxide. The hair
follicle gets destroyed by the lye and is
pulled out.
The
process of electrolysis can be slow and
require several treatment sessions to destroy
the hair follicles. Treatment can be uncomfortable;
the feeling is sometimes described as having
little rubber bands snapping at your skin.
The destruction of each individual hair
follicle may take from less than 1 second
up to 20 seconds.
After
electrolysis, your treated skin may temporarily
be red, swollen, and tender. You may need
additional treatments to permanently remove
all unwanted hair. You should notice a loss
of unwanted hair in the treated area within
several weeks to months after the initial
treatment.
