Maintenance
Areas to be treated
Electrolysis can be performed on any color and texture of hair and skin, on almost any part of the body. At this time, EE is focusing on helping people with their unwanted facial hair.
Important considerations: Upper lip is a sensitive area. We recommend contacting your doctor for a numbing agent prescription (we prefer Emla, a 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine combination). Or, your doctor may want to prescribe something more powerful.
Zensa is available online without a prescription, and is easy to use and highly effective.
For bikini and underarm areas, it is ideal to arrange with your physician to receive numbing injections before your electrolysis treatments. Please check in with Barbara before scheduling an appointment for these areas.
What to Expect
Today’s advanced technology in electrolysis enables specific settings and faster treatment times for a smoother, hair-free look. At Everlasting Electrolysis, we use state-of-the-art equipment: the Canadian-designed Dectro Apilus Senior II, the most popular electrolysis device in the world. We will design a treatment plan together that fits your schedule, budget and desired results. In the beginning, it is recommended to have bi-weekly sessions. Later, your appointments will have more time between them as hair growth slows, and your hair gets finer and lighter. All hair growth is hormone-stimulated. As your hormones continue to change, electrolysis is a great choice for maintenance.
Electrolysis treats one hair at a time. It takes a few seconds per hair. Our equipment is adjustable, which allows us great degree of control over the process, ensuring your experience is comfortable and the treatment is effective. As you get more familiar with the treatment, you may discover electrolysis to be relaxing. Some people even fall asleep!
Only visible hairs can be treated in each session. You may feel short impulses of heat as each hair is treated. By nature, each hair goes through growing and shedding cycles. At any one time, visible hairs will be at different stages of these cycles. Each hair needs two to three treatments.
At the end of your treatment, there may be some slight redness or swelling, which typically subsides within a few hours. Initial aftercare is part of your treatment.
Please read below under “Before Your First Appointment” and “Aftercare” for more detailed information.
Before your appointment
Length of Hair
Your hair needs to be visible and long enough to be treated—ideally, a few millimeters. If you shave/clip, please don’t shave for at least a couple of days before your session.
No Caffeine
Caffeine can raise your overall sensitivity, and make it harder for you to relax during your treatment.
Taking the Edge Off
It’s okay to take ibuprofen or acetaminophen 30-45 minutes before your appointment.
Numbing Agents
Apply a thick layer of cream numbing agent 30-45 minutes before your appointment. Ideally, cover it with plastic wrap (I recommend Press & Seal because one side is sticky and stays on better). It’s important to relax after applying, as this enhances the anaesthetic effect. Applying it before running five errands and rushing to your appointment will not give the desired results.
Hydrate
Make sure to drink plenty of water the day of your appointment. Hydrated skin responds better to electrolysis.
Time to Relax After
Allow yourself plenty of time to relax after your session. Speaking from years of personal experience, your body will love you for it!
Aftercare
The process of electrolysis is self-sterilizing. It is of utmost importance to keep the treated area clean, and avoid sunshine, chlorinated water, as well as strongly-scented lotions, exfoliants and facial masks. Most important—keep your fingers away from the treated area! Ideally, do not apply makeup to the treatment area for at least 24 hours. If you must use makeup, make sure to apply fresh products purchased within the last 90 days to minimize the risk of infection or reaction. Make sure to have a clean pillow case and/or sheets. Stay hydrated. Allow yourself plenty of time to relax after your session. Your body will love you for it!
Redness will usually go away within an hour or so. I apply healing and cooling products after the treatment is completed. I use natural products such as aloe vera, calendula cream, witch hazel, etc., to support your skin, and recommend the use of these products at home.
If, after treatment, a tiny formation of fluid resembling a whitehead or a small scab is noted, do not squeeze or pick. This reaction is normal, and the fluid will dry up and the scab will heal from underneath and come off by itself.
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