Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Electrolysis?

Electrolysis is the permanent method of hair removal, first developed in the United States in 1875, that employs the use of a small filament (smaller than the hair itself) inserted into a natural opening of the skin called the hair follicle. A small amount of electrical current is then delivered to the filament by a sensitive electronic device called an epilator. Our highly skilled technicians employ the "blend" method, which destroys hair by a combination of heat and chemical action.

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2. Is it really permanent?

YES! Electrolysis removes hair permanently from every skin and hair color. Other medical devices have been granted the right to claim "permanent reduction". Many people try home hair removal techniques such as depilatories, waxing, tweezing, shaving, sugaring, but electrolysis is the only permanent and safe method of hair removal. Our electrologists are Board Certified and participate in continuing education in order to maintain high levels of expertise.

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3. Does it hurt?

The degree of discomfort varies with each person. Anesthetic creams may be applied to treat sensitive areas. There should be no reason for anyone to experience more discomfort than a slight heat sensation.

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4. How safe is it?

For your protection, our staff adheres to infection control standards prescribed by the American Electrology Association, developed with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). We follow Universal Precautions including hand washing, sterilization of instruments, use of pre-sterilized, disposable filaments, disposable gloves. You can trust our competent, professional staff to assure your comfort and safety. We receive many referrals from within the medical community because of our adherence to strict standards of care.

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5. What areas can be treated?

Common areas for treatment are upper and lower lip, chin, brows, outer ears, hairline, cheeks, neck, chest, back, breast, stomach, underarms, arms, legs, bikini area, hands, and feet.

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6. How many treatments will I need?

A treatment session typically takes between several minutes to hone hour for very large body areas. The total number of sessions needed depends on the size of the area to be treated, the thickness of the hair growth, skin type, previous se of temporary hair removal methods, hormonal problems, medications, etc. For these reasons, we provide a comprehensive consultation during which we take a thorough health history, assess your needs and concerns and answer all you questions. The education of our clients is instrumental to creating a successful treatment plan

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7. How do I begin?

Call us at 814-868-0891. Free diagnostic consultations, which include a sample treatment, are available 7 days a week. We are Board Certified by the American Electrology Association and follow specific standards, including a national board certification credential, Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) and by the Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal, Inc. (CCE). These credentials require ongoing continuing education to maintain board certification and are excellent sources of educational events, seminars, equipment updates, and exchanges of information that pertain to electrolysis. The continuing education of our staff is a priority in our practice.

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