1869 - Research began for a way to help patients resolve problems with ingrown eyelashes, affecting the eyes, sometimes leading to blindness. In 1875, Dr. Charles Michel, an ophthalmologist, invented a procedure to remove these troublesome hairs, sliding a tiny wire filament down the hair follicle, utilizing galvanic current to destroy the unwanted hair. The method was soon accepted by the Medical Community, called Electrolysis. Taking advantage of this new technology, other areas of the body were treated successfully, too.
1923 - Dr. Henri Bordier used alternating current, creating a different effect in the hair follicle. His goal was to improve time and to have better results than the galvanic method. This was called "thermolysis.” Unfortunately, this method did not prove to be as effective for many different reasons.
In 1948, a patent was granted to Henri E. St.Pierre, working together in collaboration with Arthur Hinkle, to superimpose the two currents simultaneously. History in the electrolysis world was made. The original galvanic current, when combined with the high frequency, called "Blend", reduced time per hair, per treatment, therefore making another choice for the client.
How does it work? Controlled by an epilator and your electrologist, a tiny wire filament is used, sliding it into the hair follicle beside the hair. The filament conducts electricity, sending the current to the papilla. This is the point of destruction (the papilla) and any hair growth cells that house the hair. If insertions are made properly, then you are free of that unwanted hair.
Present times have brought us newer, elite computerized epilators, offering galvanic, thermolysis or the blend electrolysis. As most of us know, there are two types of electrical current, both causing different effects.
Galvanic current (direct current) *** Causes a natural chemical reaction in the hair follicle produced from the water and salt within our body (all natural). The hair and any hair growth cells in the surrounding area are destroyed by chemical action.
Thermolysis (alternating current called high frequency) *** Produces a heat reaction in the tissue, which coagulates the hair and growth cells that are directly in the surrounding area.
Blend electrolysis (direct and alternating current) ***The combination of both currents can both heat and chemically destroy the hair and hair growth cells and eliminate any unwanted hair from growing back. The technology of our new sophisticated epilators makes the client feel at a higher comfort level than ever before. Of course, you need the hands and knowledge of a skilled professional electrologist.
So with this very short history of electrolysis, your question probably is still,
"DOES ELECTROLYSIS REALLY WORK"? THE ANSWER IS YES!
Still, to this day, it is the only proven safe method of permanent hair removal that is FDA approved (Food And Drug Administration). No other form of hair removal has been developed to make this claim of permanency. The word most often used for other methods of hair removal is "hair reduction." Think about that. If you want permanent, safe results, then electrolysis is your only choice.
