electrolysis?

Question

does electrolysis work? i want to get rid of belly button hair and lower and upper lip hair. and hair on my fingers. i am so self concious :( if i bought a little electrolysis machine thingy, would it work?

Answer 1

Myths About Electrolysis

Electrolysis is painful. The truth is, electrolysis usually does not cause any discomfort. Modern electrolysis methods have reduced any discomfort to a mere tingling. A topical anesthetic may be used in some cases.

The electric tweezer method is permanent. The truth is, the Food and Drug Administration and the American Medical Association recognize only electrolysis as a permanent method of removing hair. In fact, some states prohibit those who use the electric tweezer -- which can also be purchased for consumer use --from claiming it provides permanent hair removal.

Temporary methods of hair removal are better. The truth is, chemical depilatories (liquids or creams) are often used to remove leg hair. These products may work well for the legs but cannot be used on the face. Depilatories contain irritating chemicals, and they also can be time-consuming and messy. Likewise, bleaches contain harsh chemicals and do little to disguise dark hair. They may also discolor the skin. Waxing is another temporary method of hair removal and is usually done in salons. A hot wax is applied to the skin and removed once it has dried over the hair. The hair is stripped off when the wax is removed. Waxing can be painful and costly. Home waxing kits are available, but they can be difficult to use and messy. There are electrical electrolysis devices available for home use that try to copy the devices used by professionals. These devices are often unsafe for use by anyone who is not trained in electrolysis.

Facts About Electrolysis

Electrolysis is a time-tested method that was invented more than 100 years ago to remove irritating, in-grown eyelash hairs. Most areas of the body can be treated with electrolysis, including the eyebrows, face, thighs, abdomen, breasts, and legs.
There are no permanent side effects. Sometimes, a slight reddening of the skin occurs during or immediately after treatment, but this will only last for a short time. Electrolysis is very safe and, unlike depilatories or bleaches, no harsh chemicals are used.

How many treatments will I need?

Since many factors influence hair growth, you will need to return for several visits. The total number of sessions needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. Most clients return once a week or every other week, as necessary. But the unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments have been completed. Each treatment lasts between 15 minutes and one hour.

http://www.hairfacts.com/methods/electro/electrolysis.html

I don't have any personal experience with it.

Answer 2

I am a liscenced hairdresser and went to do electrolosis,Each hair grows in 3 stages so you have to do the electrolosis on each hair 3 times.As far as the home ones it probably does not work.All our technology and they cant figure a way to get rid of hair?I dont believe it,getting rid of unwanted hair is big business.First electrolosis hurts,the woman used to come out all red wherever they were zapped.Second when the epilady came out in I think the late 80s my sisterinlaw did it and she was determined to complete it I tried it and it hurt so bad I could not continue well she ended up with scars on her legs so bad,anyways I have tried every which way myself to get rid of hair and shaving is the only option.I will be darned it always comes down to shaving!! Good luck on your quest.

Answer 3

probably would, but the best thing to do ofcourse is to love yourself. when you do that people just dont notice those other things about you. I know this to be true because I have a daughter who goes to school wearing the funniest looking things and with her pants way too short because she is so slim and long legged that she cant buy pants long enough for her anyway I am like you I am self concious and was so worried that my little girl would be laughed out of the fifth grade but she is the most popular kid there and most loved. I think it is because she truely loves herself so much that people crave her to be near her. even if they dont like her they have to associate with her. its really fasanating. everywhere she goes she wins and stands out in the crowd in a possitive way. I sometimes wish I had a fraction of what she has. and I could if I would. its called self love. really.

Answer 4

Electrolysis and laser hair removal are "permanent" hair removal methods but are expensive and you have to find a trained professional, otherwise your skin could be damaged.

A review of the various hair removal methods is available at http://tinyurl.com/ob6tt

Answer 5

get it done professionally.I have heard it works, but never having tried it , i can't say if it really works

Answer 6

no