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Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:00 pm  |
has anyone with problematic skin (like hyperpigmentation, melasma, or acne) had success with electrolysis (upper lip/chin areas) without side effects?
besides cream, wax, & threading, are there other ways of facial hair removal?
I have had bad luck with all three above; I have sensitive hyperpigmented, acne prone skin, so none of the methods work effectively.
Please help... I hate to go out with sharp needles sticking out of my chin  |
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Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:56 am |
| Oh good lord, child! Why don't you just shave it? It's fast, easy and effective. Much easier on your face than wax or a hair-removale cream and faster and easier. |
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Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:43 am |
| Laser hair removal works. Electrolysis should work also, and since they zap the follicle while inside it, I don't think your skin issues would affect the process. |
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46 yrs old, I live at the beach and love being out in the sun. |
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Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:02 pm |
| I lasted one session with the needle. It hurt soo much I wanted a shot of vodka when I left! The technician said "Ohh take an asprin or two before you get here next time!". I decided that there was no way I was ever doing that again, unless I could get blasted drunk beforehand. I'm saving for laser. |
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Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:45 pm |
| lizzegrl wrote: |
| I lasted one session with the needle. It hurt soo much I wanted a shot of vodka when I left! The technician said "Ohh take an asprin or two before you get here next time!". I decided that there was no way I was ever doing that again, unless I could get blasted drunk beforehand. I'm saving for laser. |
Dont have it done right before your period...for some reason, that always made it hurt more. If you can get your hands on some Emla cream (or any type of topical Lidocaine), it does help ALOT!!!! An OTC pain reliver is always a good idea too. |
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46 yrs old, I live at the beach and love being out in the sun. |
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Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:52 pm |
| I would definitely look into nair for facial hair....I can't imagine going through electrolosis. |
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:23 am |
Hi!
I am a fully trained electrolysist/Aesthetician (CIBTAC).
There is a difference between old fashioned electrolysis which caused a chemical reaction (hence the name - for you scientists!) that basically killed the root of the hair, this isn't used very often now as it is more risky and if the polarity of the electrolysis is incorrect can produce a 'tattoo' in the follicle!
More often now what is termed electrolysis is actually electrical epilation. This is a method which produces a small amount of heat cauterising the small blood vessels that supply the hair follicle. No blood supply = no hair.
The needles used are tiny, hair fine and fit into the end of a 'pen'. They should be one use and you should see them fit the needle from the sealed pack to be sure! When done correctly the therapist slides the needle into the hair follicle (takes a keen eye and a very steady hand!)at the angle of growth. A good therapist can 'feel' the correct angle and depth and will choose the appropriate sized needle. This part should be completely painless! The therapist then applies a small, brief electrical current. I would describe this as 'hot pin prick' (we practised on ourselves and each other in training before we were 'let loose' on volunteers!). The needle is then removed the same way and the hair removed with tweezers - there should be no resistance the hair should just slide out if it doesn't the therapist may retreat that hair.
At no point should there be blood drawn, although occasionally with a deformed follicle the side of the follicle may get pierced. This is most common if you have previously plucked or waxed. If you have routinely used plucking or waxing, electrolysis/electrical epilation (the therapist should ask about this in your initial consultation) may not be suitable and laser hair removal may work better, although this is most effective on very strong growth rather than 'peach fuzz' type growth.
It is a slow process as the hairs treated has to be spread over the area so on a small area such as the upper lip only 10 - a5 hairs can be treated depending on the resistance of the hair or the sensitivity of the skin.
The person who posted about going jsut before your period is right , this can make you more sensitive and a couple of painkillers before can help. I would advise that you stop using all actives for at least 48hrs before and after a treatment too.
Hope that helps.  |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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