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ELECTRICAL HAIR REMOVAL

This hair removal method destroys the part of the hair follicle containing germinal cells to avoid the growth of new hair.

There are two methods:

Electrolysis: A direct continuous electrical current is used to produce the release of hydrogen from the hair follicle, resulting in the formation of sodium hydroxide in the interior preventing hair growth. The positive pole of the current is placed on any part of the body and the negative pole in the inside of the hair. After 20 or 30 seconds hair is easily removed. This technique requires great training to insert the electrode and is not free of secondary effects. If the energy or time is excessive a lesion is produced outside the follicle, resulting in scarring. If these parameters are scanty, damage to the hair will be insufficient.

Thermolysis: It is similar to electrolysis but uses high frequency, low voltage and great amperage electric current that must last 3-5 seconds to produce the release of heat in the follicle. Needles destroy the bulb and the hair papilla in the anagen phase and coagulate an area which is 0.4 to 4 mm under the skin.

Advantages: It is the only permanent hair removal system for grey hair.

Disadvantages: It is a slow technique, requiring an hour to eliminate 200 hairs. It is also very painful and there is a risk of scarring if the technique is not applied appropriately.