Diathermy and Electrolysis

Electrolysis

What is Electrolysis?

Electrolysis is a time-tested method that was invented more than 100 years ago to remove unwanted hair. Today’s medical electrolysis devices destroy the growth centre of the hair with an electric current. A very fine probe is gently inserted into the hair follicle at the surface of the skin. A very low electric current then destroys the papillae, ending further hair growth and the hair is removed with tweezers. This means that the hair is treated one at a time.

What Causes Unwanted Hair Growth?

Hair growth is the result of hereditary and hormonal levels. Also, some drugs and illnesses can stimulate hair growth.

What Type Of Hair Is Suitable Electrolysis?

The areas mostly treated with Electrolysis are the lip, chin and jaw line area. Occasionally other areas are suitable and this can be discussed with your Electrologist. Ideally the hair needs to be stronger than fluff and can be any colour. Facial fluff cannot be treated as the follicle is too small.

Does Electrolysis Hurt?

Until now the electric current used in the process was transmitted at a fixed intensity, resulting in an unpleasant sensation. These days with modern electrolysis methods it causes very little discomfort.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

Since many factors influence hair growth, you will need to return for several electrolysis treatments. The total number of treatments needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. Most clients return once a week or every other week initially, then as necessary. But the unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments have been completed. Each treatment lasts from 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on amount of hair growth.

How Much Does It Cost?

$40 per 15 minutes
$70 per 30 minutes and with a minimum cost of $30

Fine Wire Diathermy

What is Fine Wire Diathermy?

Fine Wire Diathermy is a medical procedure that uses a high frequency electrical current to ablate certain skins lesions. A fine needle tip is rested on the lesion and an electrical current is used to heat and remove the imperfection. Fine Wire Diathermy can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions, skin tags, broken capillaries, sebaceous hyperplasia and seborrheic keratosis.

What Can Fine Wire Diathermy Do Cosmetically?

It is mainly used to treat broken capillaries and skin tags. Some broken capillaries are best suited for laser whilst the smaller ones need Diathermy.

What Is The Process of Fine Wire Diathermy?

The technician will use a thin probe to puncture the capillary that is being treated. The electrical current will then cauterize the vein. The veins will then dry up and are no longer visible. Skin tags are instantly removed through the cauterization technique. If there is a severe amount of broken capillaries a couple of treatments may be needed or Laser may be the preferred treatment.

How Much Does Fine Wire Diathermy Cost?

15 minutes - $40
30 minutes - $70
45 minutes - $90

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