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After electrolysis, it is normal to have some mild redness and welting
(small bumps) in the treated area. In most individuals, this will disappear in ½ hour to several hours.

After every treatment, we will:

• Cleanse the treated area
• Apply witch hazel to soothe the skin
• Apply Cortate ½% to reduce any irritation

When you go home, you need you to:

• Keep the area clean
• Keep your hands off the treated area
• Carry on with your normal routine (soap and water, make-up etc.)

In a small percentage of individuals, small red dots develop in the area. If this does happen, there is no reason for concern as these are “nature’s band-aids” and the is healing underneath the red dots.

If these red dots do develop:

• Do not rub or scratch them off. Allow the skin to heal and these red dots will fall of on their, usually in 1-2 weeks.
• Avoid perfumed soap, make-up and deodorant (if the underarm area was treated) until the irritation settles.
• Use hydrocortisone ½ (Cortate ½%) two to three times a day until the irritation settles. This can be purchased in the drugstore a prescription.

Occasionally, a bruise can occur during the electrolysis treatment. A bruise caused by electrolysis is the same as a bruise caused when you bump yourself. There is no treatment necessary for a bruise. It will fade, the same as any other bruise, in 1-2 weeks.

Occasionally, swelling can occur, especially if a great deal of work is done in the area. If there is swelling you may apply ice for 10 minutes 3-4 times a day until it subsides.

Tenderness is quite rare but can occur. The area can feel tender for a few days to a week. There is no treatment necessary for tenderness.

In some darker skinned individuals, some excess pigment in the skin (hyperpigmentation0 or, in others, loss of pigment in the skin (hyperpigmentation) can occasionally occur in the treated area. This usually resolves after the treatments are completed. We have never seen a case where this is permanent in the skin, there are fading creams that can be purchased from the drugstore.

Everyone’s individual tolerance is different, and some areas of the body are more sensitive than others. A topical numbing cream such as Emla or Zensa can be used to reduce sensation if necessary. We will do a test patch during your free consultation, so you know how it feels like.

There are several factors that will influence the total treatment time:

• The size of the aria being treated
• The hair density and texture
• The client’s tolerance
• Medical history (hormonal influence, medications)
• The presence of distorted or curved follicles
• The frequency of visits

Laser therapy and Electrolysis both produce longer-lasting effects, but electrolysis seems to work better. Electrolysis provides permanent results while laser gives significant hair reduction for some period of time. Electrolysis also carries fewer risks and side effects, and you don’t need the maintenance treatments required for laser hair removal. In addition, Electrolysis works for all skin colors and hair types, while laser is not effective for non-pigmented and fine hair. The downside is that Electrolysis must be spread out over more sessions. It can’t cover large areas at once like laser hair removal can. Your choice may depend on what result you want to achieve and how quickly.