Electrolysis is the actual process of removing hair-using electricity. The hair removal process that involves electricity is called electrolysis. The process involves the use of a microscopic needle, which actually emits heated electric currents directly into the hair follicle shaft, which destroys the follicle, also the ability to regrow or support new hair growth in any way. It is simply the practice of electrical hair removal, in order to permanently remove human hair from the body.

Electrolysis is the only FDA recognized method for permanent hair removal, as opposed to laser treatment, which offers permanent hair reduction (up to 80%) whereas this method gives 100 percent permanent hair removal results. Electrolysis is for the people who are truly looking to eliminate unwanted hair.

Unwanted Hair Growth

Heredity and hormone levels can result in unwanted hair growth whereas, overdose use of some drugs, and going for temporary methods of hair removal, can stimulate hair growth. Sometimes, some illnesses can also cause hair growth. Therefore, undesired hair in areas like on a woman’s upper lip, chin, or bikini line can be removed by the method of electrolysis.

Process

Electrolysis is hair removal method that has been used for over 135 years. In any kind of laser hair removal, there is always a possibility of growing more hair in certain areas that are prone to hormone-induced growth, for example, a woman’s chin and neck which is rather based on individual hormone level and it is genetic predisposition that can grow new hair.

Methods In Electrolysis

There can be some methods or modalities in performing electrolysis

Galvanic Method

Each method depends upon the skill of the electrologist, sometimes upon the type of hair being removed, the condition of the skin and the pain threshold of the client. If performed properly, these methods can be thorough at destroying the hair matrix cells, and leaving follicles incapable of regrowing hair.

It is named after Luigi Galvani and it involves usage of a person’s body as an electrolytic cell. Galvanic electrolysis was first reported in medical literature in 1875 by ophthalmologist Charles Michael that was used as a method for removing ingrown eyelashes. A positive ground power supply that is supposed to deliver 0-3 milliamps through the body is called a galvanic hair removal system. The follicular probe is the cathode of an electrolytic cell. The process of chemical electrolysis forms sodium hydroxide formed at the cathode, which is supposed to kill the hair matrix cells.

Thermolysis Method

There is another common method known as thermolysis, which involves radio frequency (RF), shortwave or diathermy. Henri Bordier developed thermolysis in 1920s. A radio transmitter, usually with an output of about 0-8 watts at a frequency of 13.56 MHz is the purpose of a thermolysis hair remover. RF energy is used to emanate from the probe tip to tissue within about a millimeter. This process works by heating the hair matrix cells to about 48 to 50 °C (118 to 122 °F), which causes electrocoagulation.

Blend Method

As the name suggests, in a blend method we combine the galvanic method and thermolysis, which was developed by Arthur Hinkel in 1948. It uses both RF and direct current, which also combines the advantages of both processes.

These are some of the methods that are currently being used in the electrolysis procedure of permanent hair removal.

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