Electrolysis is the science of permanent hair removal using electricity and/or high frequency waves. We utilize a single-use, sterile, tiny probe (about the width of a hair.)

The probe is inserted into the hair follicle and a small amount of electricity and/or high frequency waves are discharged which destroys the hair growth tissue. When done properly, the hair follicle is permanently destroyed. (There may occasionally be a little drop of blood because of capillaries under the skin.)

With the hair root and blood supply at the bottom of the follicle zapped, the loosened hair is removed with tweezers. From this process, no NEW hairs have the ability to regrow from that particular follicle. There are a finite amount of follicles growing hairs, so once we clear them all, the area will be permanently free of hair. You shouldn't feel anything during a proper insertion into the hair follicle since each follicle is large enough to hold 2 hairs. While treating the follicle the sensation feels like a mosquito bite or a pinch. This discomfort can be modified to make the treatment more bearable if necessary. Just ask!

We can only treat hairs we can see, so we ask that you don’t wax/tweeze/shave the area you want to work on and allow 3-5 days of growth before your appointment. (Depends on how fast your hair grows!)

Hydrated skin results in easier treatment, so make sure you are extra hydrated before you come in!

If this is your first appointment with us, we’ll spend about 10-15 minutes as a consultation. We’ll go over your paperwork, your goals, your timeline, your budget. If you decide to pursue electrolysis with us, we’ll spend a little time working on the area you want to clear, so you can get a feel for what to expect.

You should avoid touching the treated area as much as possible. Not only can touching it cause irritation or acne, but it can also stimulate more hair growth.

If the area is sensitive, you can ice it or put witch hazel or aloe on it to soothe any redness or swelling. Thick ointments like neosporin are not recommended, as they will seal the heat in and may increase healing time.

Keep the area clean and dry as much as possible for about 3 days after treatment. Avoid swimming, saunas, spas, and tanning. Don’t apply makeup or other cover ups to the area for the first 24 hours. While some crusting may occur (similar to scabs) do NOT pick at it! This is your body healing and we want to give it its best chance!

The treatment will cause discomfort, but it shouldn’t be outright painful. Some areas of the body are more sensitive to others. Your individual pain tolerance will also come into play here. We’ve had clients who can sit quietly through facial treatments with no numbing, and some who can’t tolerate it at all without the numbing. Be sure to communicate with us if it’s too much and we’ll adjust for you!

We’re not allowed to personally apply numbing creams to your skin, but your doctor can supply you a prescription for one! Let your primary care provider know you’re receiving electrolysis and they should give you the necessary prescription. Your numbing cream should be applied and left on 60 minutes before your arrival. We’ll take it off of the area before we begin treatment.

Topical numbing doesn't take away all discomfort, but it can help take the edge off the treatment if you're feeling sensitive to a certain area. Avoiding extra caffeine the day of your appointment will also help.

If you are taking hormone injections, it can also be helpful to schedule your electrolysis appointments EARLIER in the week than your injection - getting treatment in the days following an injection can result in heightened sensitivity and discomfort.

Electrolysis is the only FDA approved method of permanent hair removal. Laser hair removal can be helpful to reduce the number of hairs in an area, but aren't available to all hair and skin types like electrolysis is. (Lasers typically work best with light skin tones and dark hair - it needs a contrast.) They can work well together for some cases. If you’re interested in pursuing both, we can work out a treatment plan that incorporates both.

In your initial consultation, we’ll talk about what your goals are and our availability. You can achieve the fastest (and best) results by following the treatment schedule we make together. Missing appointments or pushing appointments out further than we plan will result in taking longer to treat the area.

We like to inform clients that electrolysis is a slow and steady pace, not a sprint. Depending on the area, how long your appointments are, and how often we see you, a full clearing of hair will likely take 12-18 months. (It can be more or less, but that’s the average ballpark.)

There’s no research to show that electrolysis will harm a fetus. However, we will require a letter from your primary care provider stating that they clear you for electrolysis treatments.

The hormones associated with pregnancy mean that you may grow unexpected hair or your hair may become fuller and/or coarser. Because certain types of electrolysis use electricity and we don’t want the amniotic fluid to potentially act as a conductor, we would use high frequency waves (thermolysis) only.

If you’re able, please stop all methods of hair removal other than shaving on the area to be treated. Plucking, waxing, and other temporary methods of hair removal can cause the hair to grow deeper and more robust over time to combat surface irritation. This can also distort the follicles and make it harder for our probe to get to the root to completely treat and destroy the follicle.

For your (and our) safety, we cannot work on broken skin, wounds, rashes, or any contagious skin conditions. Since we want the skin to be able to heal effectively, we also can’t work on bruises or sunburns (plus, it will hurt more for you). If you have a mole growing hair in the area you want treated, we will require a letter from your primary care provider stating that they clear you for electrolysis treatments on the mole.

If you have a pacemaker, we will not be able to provide treatment.

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to accept any insurance.