Electrolysis

Chantell is a professional licensed electrologist. She inserts a sterile probe into the opening of the hair follicle alongside the hair shaft.  A micro-pulse or thermal flash of controlled energy is then applied to destroying the dermal papilla. The hair shaft is released by the process and permanently removed.

Electrolysis was invented in 1875 by an opthamologist looking for a way to permanently remove ingrown eyelashes. Charles E. Michel discovered that hair follicles did not regrow hair when subjected to the heat generated by electric currents. The method was soon accepted by the medical community and then adapted for treatment of excess hair on other parts of the body.

Depending on the area you want cleared, it could be a few minutes for an appointment to an hour for a larger area. The process of growth, rest, and replacement are known as the hair growth cycle. Hairs have differing cycles of growth, many of which are not visible on the surface of the skin at the same time. Since individual hairs are in different phases of the cycle at any given time, multiple treatments may be required to remove unwanted hair.  Most people who follow the recommended treatment plan can expect to be completed or nearly completed within 12 to 18 months. Factors such as hair growth cycles, the quantity and structure of hair presented, previous use of temporary hair removal methods, heredity, hormone function, certain medications and stress influence the treatment program for each individual. Based on a personal and confidential consultation, Bare Beaute’ will design a treatment plan that addresses your specific hair removal needs.