Question 1

What is Electrolysis?

Answer

Electrolysis is a permanent form of hair removal, it uses a fine needle inserted into each hair follicle and an electrical current is applied to the follicle root, the root is destroyed preventing new hair to grow. We use a machine called the Evolution 5 to do electrolysis, it is one of the most up to date machines on the market, which combines traditional electrolysis and thermolysis. Thermolysis uses high frequency instead of galvanic to remove hair. Depending on the area of the body, and texture of hair will depend on which frequency we use to treat. This method of hair removal is permanent because it will coagulate the papilla (hair bulb) when the bulb is destroyed new hair cannot grow back. The great thing with electrolysis is that it doesn’t matter what colour or texture the hair is. We can treat grey, blonde, red, and dark hair, as well as the finest to thickest hair. Most areas of the body can be treated, most popular include chin, upper and under lip, eyebrows, ears, and underarms. The only area we cannot treat is inside the nose, or inside the ears.

Question 2

Is Electrolysis safe?

Answer

Yes, our equipment is automatically controlled meaning the skin won’t be over-exposed, we use disposables needles for each session, and dispose of them in a sharps container. We analyze the skin, before, during, and after every visit to ensure your skin is taken care of. Five Senses has the right to stop or refuse service at any point.

Question 3

How many sessions will I need?

Answer

The session amount depends on the area being treated, the amount of hair, and the length of sessions. For the majority of people, you can expect to do electrolysis for 1-2 years. The first few weeks would be more concentrated, and as you see hair growth you can come in to remove hairs that appear. Hair grows in three stages, in order to have a successful removal, your hair will need to be in the first stage anagen with the bulb intact. For this reason, multiple sessions are needed in order to guarantee success. If you have tweezed or waxed in the past you may have distorted follicles, we can still treat you however you may need more sessions depending on how the follicle is distorted in your skin.

Question 4

What are the side effects?

Answer

Most people will have mild-moderate side effects from the treatment depending on skin sensitivity. The main one is redness, mild irritation, and erythema which can last a few minutes to a few hours. Welts can happen as well, they will fade away on their own, bruising can occur if you tend to bruise easily. Crusting and scabbing are common and can take up to 48 hours to show, if this happens, apply Polysporin, and wear SPF.

Question 5

Is it painful?

Answer

With any hair removal procedure, you will feel some discomfort or pain depending on your pain tolerance. We always recommend doing a 15-minute session to start to see how you feel. Please stay hydrated before your treatment, this will allow the needle to be easily inserted into the follicle. You can apply moisturizer as well for a few days before treatment to allow the skin to be hydrated and nourished. You will not feel the needle being inserted into the follicle; you may feel the heat or chemical reaction in the follicle, however, i.t is advised for women to avoid coming 1 week prior, and the week of their menstrual cycle as you may feel more pain or tenderness. When we start each session, we will evaluate your skin and pain tolerance. We can lower the intensity to make you as comfortable as possible. Please do not apply any topical numbing agent to the skin, as it is imperative that you feel sensations to make this a safe treatment. Please do not take aspirin to help with pain as this can thin the blood and we won’t be able to do the treatment.

Question 6

Will all the hair be gone after one treatment?

Answer

Hair grows in three different cycles, which is why multiple treatments are needed. You can always wax or shave the area and come in after you start to see hair growth to make sure we get the hair in the correct phase.

Question 7

I’m afraid of needles, could I get this treatment?

Answer

Although we do use a needle to perform the treatment the skin isn’t being punctured or pierced, the needle is the size of your hair so it slips easily into the follicle. The majority of people who are scared of giving blood or needles can receive this treatment without any issues.

Question 8

Should I shave the hair?

Answer

No! In order to have electrolysis we need hair growth long enough to tweeze, if you are unsure if it’s too long you can leave it and we can trim if needed.

Question 9

Can I bring someone with me?

If you are under 18 a parent or guardian is allowed only, no friends. Above the age of 18 no one is permitted in the room unless it’s due to a medical condition.

Answer

Numbing creams can sometimes thin the skin, and interfere with the process, so we ask you do not use these for safety concerns.

Question 10

Electrolysis

Using an Evolution 5 RF Machine we can safely remove unwanted hairs,

including grey or white hairs.

Electrolysis Treatment 15

Electrolysis Treatment 30

Electrolysis Treatment 45

Electrolysis Treatment 60

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