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FAQ’s
FAQ’s
It’s time for TRANSDERMAL ELECTROLYSIS!
FAQ’s FAQ’s
Q:
How does
Transdermal
Electrolysis differ from other hair
removal procedures or products available?
A:
Transdermal
is based on
electrolysis technology,
which has been tried and true for well over 100 years. New
techniques, such as Laser Epilation and home-use tweezer devices, do not
have the substantial history, reputation and documented-results of
electrolysis.
Q:
What is the basic difference between
Transdermal and needle
electrolysis?
A:
The
only difference is an improvement. The needle had been used for years
to deliver high-pressure electrical current to the follicle tissue for the
purpose of destroying growth. Scientists recently discovered that the
electrical current could be applied in a very localized (site specific)
manner using patches (or topical instruments).
Q:
How does the “high pressure electrical current” affect the
hair?
A:
The
current (Voltage,
Hertz, Micro-amps, and Watts)
causes a chemical reaction inside the follicle tissue. This chemical
reaction changes the naturally present salt water into a highly corrosive
substance called sodium hydroxide. It is the chemical
by-product, not the electricity itself, which damages the tissues which
produce the hair.
Q:
What does
Transdermal
Electrolysis
feel like?
A:
The
sensation experienced with electrolysis varies from person to person and on
the area being treated. Some describe it as a mild tingling accompanied by
a feeling of warmth. Many are surprised at how little discomfort is
experienced. As the current takes effect, the operator is able to ease the
hair from the follicle quite painlessly. At the conclusion of each
treatment a soothing and healing ointment is applied.
Q:
How many hair follicles can be treated at once?
A:
Depending on the model, up to four patches can be used at one time. The
largest patch available for
Transdermal
(while retaining efficacy) is 4x4
inches. This equates to approximately 60 square inches of total treatment
area. Human skin usually has about 70-100 active hairs growing per square
inch. So in a standard session of 45-60 minutes, a technician could
administer electrolysis to well over 5,000 hairs.
Q:
How long will it take to completely clear unwanted hair?
A:
You
will probably be advised to come in (or apply home treatments) at least once
a week for the first 2-4 weeks (depending on the size of the area to be
treated), then every two weeks. In the final stages, treatments should be applied
about every 3-4 weeks. You will also notice that the appointment time may
take from 45 to 60 minutes in the beginning, but as time goes by it will get
shorter and shorter. Most people see good immediate results within 6-12
weeks.
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