Has anybody out there had electrolysis or know someone who has had it, was it painful, how much was it?

Question

I am a male who wants to get a large back piece tattoo done but I want the hair on my back off for good

Answer 1

My mother is an aesthetician and has performed electrolysis on men and women. Traditionally, electrolysis involved some pain although nothing excruciating. I would imagine getting your back tattoo'd would be more painful, especially where the skin is thin and bones protrude. However, there is a new method of electrolysis that is supposed to be virtually painless. Unfortunately I don't know what this method is called but I'm sure google can help you there.

Btw, contrary to popular belief, electrolysis is NOT necessarily a permanent hair removal technique although it does prevent regrowth for a long period of time. You may have to go in for repeat treatments every couple years or so.

Answer 2

Electrolysis is tedious and while I wouldn't necessarily call it painful, the sensation can be unpleasant depending on your tolerance. For instance, I have no problems when it's been done on my abdomen, but for my upper lip, I cringe. For an area as large and probably thick(dense) as your back, I would recommend laser if you're looking for something that would be more permanent. Both electrolysis and laser are costly, but electrolysis is not only costly, but very time consuming since they can only treat one follicle at a time. I live in Wisconsin, and it costs $50 an hour. And when I go in to have my abdomen and bikini done, I can usually get half of one area treated during a one hour session. It's expensive since it takes a lot of sessions to obtain true permanence.

Answer 3

Electrolysis is very expensive and when done correctly it is permanent. Problem is, finding someone who can treat the follicle without penetrating the follicle wall. It takes several treatments and is very expensive and painful. Laser will take time and $$ but will eventually thin the hair out so it doesn't come back as quickly or as thick. Have you considered waxing on a regular basis? If you wax regularly the hair will thin out and growth will slow.

Answer 4

i have had electrolysis done and you would need several sessions over years to get the hair gone, it doens't happen just in one session, you best bet my be laser hair removal so you can acheive the results you want.

Answer 5

One of my friends spent $65. per square inch, she went twice a week. Over a six month period and the hair has come back.
Although it is thinner, the point is it came back and they said no refund, just keep coming back.
Needless to say she has not gone back.