Electrolysis Permanent Hair Removal
We specialize in electrolysis permanent hair removal. With an international reputation for delivering top-quality professional treatments with a personalized touch, we are proud to be an electrolysis community leader. Senza Pelo Med Spa is dedicated to providing compassionate services for our clients in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
At Senza Pelo Med Spa, we utilize state-of-the-art electrolysis epilators manufactured by Dectro. These advanced devices allow us to perform blend, flash, thermolysis, and galvanic treatments. Our Apilus xCell Pro technology sets a new standard in permanent hair removal. Its sophisticated unique 27.12 MHz radio frequency offers unparalleled efficiency, speed, and comfort.
For Multi Needle pure galvanic needle electrolysis, we offer the Gentronic epilator.
Experience the perfect combination of usability and performance with Senza Pelo Med Spa.
We have a very unique way of combining Laser and Electrolysis for comfort and results
At Senza Pelo MedSpa, our commitment to excellence in electrology is unwavering.
It’s essential to understand that Arizona remains an unlicensed state for Electrology.
Our senior electrologists at Senza Pelo MedSpa demonstrate their dedication through ongoing education. They regularly participate in annual continuing education courses and invest at least 15 hours yearly to uphold their certifications with national electrology association organizations.
Our senior electrologists at Senza Pelo MedSpa demonstrate their dedication through ongoing education. They regularly participate in annual continuing education courses and invest at least 15 hours yearly to uphold their certifications with national electrology association organizations.
Our junior electrologists have undergone comprehensive training and have accumulated several years of experience. While they are still in the process of obtaining their credentials, their expertise is undeniable. As a result, they offer services at a discounted rate, ensuring accessibility without compromising quality.
Senza Pelo MedSpa is committed to electrology excellence.
The electrologists of Senza Pelo MedSpa seek out continuing education annually and are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours per year to maintain their certifications with national electrology association organizations.
BEFORE & AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTROLYSIS
PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
- DO NOT tweeze, wax, or thread.
- You CAN trim with scissors, nippers, or shave. We will need three to five days of growth prior to treatment.
- Use anti-bacterial agents such as Witch Hazel and 70% Alcohol. Apply with a sterile 100% cotton ball and clean hands. Keep hands off the treated area.
- Do not use creams that are not advised by your electrologist or products containing oil for a minimum of three days or until any possible scabs are gone. Acceptable post-treatment products can include Cicalfate, Aloe, and zinc.
- Minimize exposure to the sun for 24 hours before and after the treatment.
- No facial for at least 7 days after treatment.
- Do not use makeup until scabs appear. If no scabbing occurs in 24 hours, makeup can then be applied. Post-treatment, you can use the “Haute Protection SPF 50 Tinted Sunblock.”
- Limit and reduce products containing caffeine prior to treatment. (Caffeine stimulates nerve endings which can make the treatment uncomfortable.)
- Do not use soap with wax fillers or perfume for 24 hours.
- If scabbing occurs, DO NOT remove scabs. (Scabbing is a natural healing process, and removing scabs can cause self-inflicted scars.) At your next appointment, ensure your technician is aware of this reaction so we can adequately treat your skin and hair.
BEFORE- AND AFTER-CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL
PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stop using skin products like Retin-A for at least 2 weeks and Accutane for a full year.
- Avoid chemical or laser resurfacing procedures in the last six to eight months in the treated area.
- Due to pigmentation changes, avoid sun exposure 2-4 weeks before and after treatment or until your physician allows it. Tanned skin will not be treated.
- For six weeks prior to treatment, avoid plucking or waxing hair.
- If you have a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be started the day before treatment and continued one week after treatment.
- Discontinue using tanning cream at least three weeks before treatment unless advised otherwise by our Certified Laser Specialist/laser Operator.
DURING TREATMENT CARE:
- Clean and shave the skin. The use of a topical anesthetic is optional. Clients must apply any preferred anesthetic before treatment.
- Use DCD (cooling device) with the laser to minimize epidermal damage and provide cooling to reduce discomfort.
- Wear protective eyewear during the procedure.
POST-TREATMENT CARE:
- Expect erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) immediately after treatment, which may last up to 2 hours or longer and last up to two to three days.
- For a few hours, the treated area may feel like a sunburn. Apply cool cloths or ice packs to reduce discomfort and swelling.
- Antibiotic ointment may be used for three to four days after treatment if necessary.
- Makeup may be used immediately after treatment unless there is epidermal blistering.
- Avoid sun exposure and picking or scratching the treated skin.
- Do not pull any hairs that appear stuck in the skin; they will fall out on their own. Gentle exfoliation of the skin may be performed 14 days after the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Electrolysis?
In 1885, Dr. Charles E. Michel, an ophthalmologist in St. Louis, Missouri, developed a technique to remove inverted eyelashes. He used an electric current generated by a battery cell to make permanent hair removal possible. Dr. William Hardaway, a dermatologist and colleague of Dr. Michel, began using the technique on facial hair problems of women. That was the beginning of electrolysis, the only proven and medically recognized method of permanent hair removal.
Waxing, tweezing, shaving, and depilatories may work for a short time, but all are temporary solutions for hair removal.
Electrolysis involves inserting a sterile, fine filament into the natural hair follicle of the skin without the filament never punctures the skin. There are three modalities of electrolysis used in electrology: galvanic, thermolysis, and blend.
Galvanic, uses galvanized current and the moisture in the skin to create sodium hydroxide (lye) which damages the papilla of the hair. The galvanic method allows for the use of multiple needles.
Thermolysis, which uses only one needle and should not be confused with electrolysis, uses alternating current to create heat which causes damage to the papilla of the hair. The newest method of thermolysis is called SIMPLE. Click here for detailed information about SIMPLE.
Blend combines galvanic and thermolysis modalities. The thermolysis heats up the sodium hydroxide to help damage the papilla of the hair.
With all three modalities, after the needle is removed, the treated hair is extracted. Normally, electrolysis must be done over a period of regular treatments to be effective. Once the regenerative hair cells have been completely removed, there is no way the hair can grow again. The result is permanent hair removal.
Here at Senza Pelo Med Spa, we use all three modalities of electrolysis: galvanic, thermolysis, and blend,
Hair can be removed from any part of the body except inside the ears and nose, and treatments should cause only minor discomfort. An electrologist will ensure a patient’s comfort and safety. Filaments are sterilized when using the multiple needle method and are disposed of when using the single needle blend method.
In our society, there are many advantages to being and feeling attractive. Appearance is an important aspect of communication in both Business and social activities. By adhering to the prescribed series of treatments, you can achieve the hair-free appearance you always dreamed of free from razors or messy irritating chemicals.
Is superfluous hair normal or do I have a disease?
Biologist’s tell us that hair on the human body serves as an embellishment and helps improve appearance. However, excessive hair in socially unacceptable areas can cause deeply rooted psychological distress. Hair removal offers significant cosmetic improvement and can be the key to the well-being of a person.
Hair removal can be classified into two main categories; temporary hair removal and permanent hair removal. Temporary hair removal includes those procedures, such as tweezing, waxing, shaving and chemical depilatories. A few stray hairs extending from the eyebrows for instance are not unusual and perfectly normal. However, some women do experience hormone changes which result in excessive unwanted hair. This imbalance may be temporary such as occurs at puberty and menopause, or it may be a more serious, long term problem.
If you have recently noticed a major change in the amount or the pattern of your facial hair and/or body hair, it would be wise to see your physician.
Often, as men mature, they also experience hair growth which they find undesirable, such as thicker eyebrows, increased chest hair, or long dark hairs on the ears. This is not considered abnormal or a symptom of hormone imbalance, but appears to be a natural occurrence resulting from inheritance.
In all cases, unwanted hair can be removed safely, comfortably, and permanently with electrolysis.
Can hair be removed permanently?
Yes! Electrolysis has long been recognized and accepted by the medical profession as an effective and safe method of permanent hair removal. Permanent hair removal can only be accomplished by carefully destroying the hair follicle and those cells that are responsible for hair growth. Therefore, it should be performed only by a well-trained Electrologist in a professional setting. Don’t hesitate to ask your family Physician. Many patients have been referred to Senza Pelo Med Spa by their physicians.
How does treatment work?
The staff at Senza Pelo Med Spa are highly trained, skilled, and professional Electrologists. An epilator, a modern electronic instrument with a fine filament, is carefully inserted into the hair follicle. The epilator has been designed to recognize the insertion and is programmed to administer a precise amount of current automatically at a programmed length of time. This method is called Low Current Galvanic Epilation. The amount of current is very small, and the average patient describes the treatment as relatively comfortable.
Why is the current modern galvanic method better than other methods?
The treatment is administered by a highly trained, professional electrologist using a new multiple filament, micro-processor controlled, low-current galvanic epilator. Scientists and physicians have long recognized the superiority of galvanic current over other methods for hair removal. When combined with the new technology from the electronics industry and a carefully conceived clinical procedure, the Modern Galvanic Method is the most effective, most comfortable, and safest way to achieve permanent hair removal.
Will more than one treatment be needed?
Yes. Only those follicles that have actively growing hairs which are visible at the surface of the skin can be treated. At any given point in time, a certain percentage of the follicles are in a resting stage and may have shed their hair. When the resting period is completed, the follicle resumes a natural growth phase, and a new hair appears at the surface of the skin.
Can any area of the body be treated?
Most parts of the body can be treated with the exception of inside the nose and inside the ears. Both men and women have taken advantage of this service and have sound relief from unwanted hair.
Will all the visible hair be removed at one time?
That depends on the individual. The amount of hair present and how close the hair growth is must be taken into consideration. Usually a series of treatments is recommended with each session serving to thin out or reduce the density of growth.
