Electrolysis hair removal is a method that works with electric current. In this method, a low electric current is delivered to each hair root (follicle) in the treatment area through flexible gold needles. The current applied is chosen according to the thickness of the hair and the anatomical area in which it is located. The needle must be chosen carefully in order to keep the patient's pain under control during the procedure, to reduce crusting afterwards, and to allow the pores to close and return to normal at the end of treatment. The current sent through the hair canals destroys the hair cell.

Electrolysis hair removal is one of the permanent solutions for getting rid of unwanted hair. It is a method in which a fine, soft needle is inserted into the hair root and the root is destroyed with a weak electric current. The destroyed hair is then removed with tweezers. The number of sessions varies according to the hair density in the treated area and the growth phase in which the hairs are suitable for removal. The specialist aesthetician performing the procedure should be knowledgeable and experienced in this field, as manual skill is important in electrolysis. The advantages of electrolysis are indisputable: as well as getting rid of hair truly permanently, unlike other methods it can be used on hair of any colour and thickness, and the skin type, colour and characteristics make no difference at all!

Is electrolysis hair removal a safe method?
Electrolysis hair removal is an effective and safe method. Modern electrolysis devices and techniques have increased the effectiveness of treatment. In addition, the use of individual needles for each person provides protection against infectious diseases.

Is electrolysis hair removal painful?
Does the patient feel a lot of pain during electrolysis?
The pain felt during electrolysis varies according to the person's pain sensitivity, the device model, the specialist performing it and the method used. When necessary, an anaesthetic cream is applied before the procedure so that patients feel less pain.

The needle insertion is not felt during the procedure; only a sensation of warmth is felt at the hair root when the current is applied. In the first session, a treatment time of 15–20 minutes is preferred so that the patient can get used to the method and skin reactions can be monitored.

How often should it be performed?
Treatments start at intervals of one week to ten days, and after a few sessions the interval is extended up to thirty days; results are usually achieved in four to five sessions.

Is hair length important for electrolysis?
Yes, the hair must be long enough to be held with tweezers. Depilatory creams or trimming with scissors should not be used before electrolysis.

What are the side effects of electrolysis hair removal?
Electrolysis hair removal is a safe method. Brief, temporary redness may occur after the procedure. These side effects disappear quickly with the creams and medication recommended after treatment.

Which areas of the body can be treated?
Hair on any area of the body can be removed with electrolysis.