Welcome to Queen Anne Medical Electrolysis What is

Welcome to Queen Anne Medical Electrolysis

What is Electrolysis? • It’s a method of permanent hair removal • It’s the only method of hair removal that’s FDA approved • It can be done on any area of the body. As long as we can see the hair, we can remove it.

How is Electrolysis Done? • We insert a delicate sterile probe into the hair follicle • We apply a tiny amount of electric current to the follicle • The hair is gently removed (not plucked) with tweezers.

We keep you safe… • By adhering to national standards established by the American Electrology Association and the Center for Disease Control. • We autoclave (sterilize) our tweezers on site. • We use pre-sterilized, single use, disposable probes; disposable non-Latex examination gloves; freshly laundered linens and careful hand washing procedures.

What Method of Electrolysis is Used? • At Queen Anne Medical Electrolysis, we use the “Blend Method, ” • Combining Thermolysis – Alternating Current which destroys the hair follicle by heat, • And the Galvanic Method – Direct Current which causes a chemical destruction of the follicle.

Does it hurt? • For some people, no • For others, YES! • The sensation may feel like heat or stinging • Some areas of the body are very sensitive, e. g. , the upper lip • But we can use prescription strength numbing medication to help you.

You can help yourself by… • Drinking plenty of water before and after electrolysis treatments • Limit your caffeine intake, particularly coffee and black tea which can dehydrate you.

How many treatments will I need? This is determined by many factors: • The length of your treatments (15 minutes to 90 minute sessions are common) • Frequency of treatments (weekly recommended) • Location, volume, texture of your hair • Temporary methods of hair removal used in the past • Your skin’s reaction to treatment • And, of course, your personal goals for hair removal!

Will the hair grow back? • Hairs treated in the Anagen Phase will be eliminated, or at least weakened – growing back lightly, and permanently removed at a later session • Hairs that are under the skin surface will be treated at a later visit – when we can see them, and that may take several weeks.

How will my skin look and feel right after treatment? Here are common reactions: • Mild swelling or puffiness • Erythema (pinkness) • Warmth • Slight burning or stinging • Small red spots on treatment areas. BUT ALL OF THESE CAN BE HELPED BY ICE PACKS, 1% CORTISONE CREAM, OR ALOE LOTION!

And we will give you a page of thorough aftercare instructions before you leave.

What are my other options? Method of Hair Removal • • Tweezing Waxing Sugaring Mechanical Plucking Bleaching Shaving Electronic Tweezers Depilatories (chemical) Possible Disadvantages • Temporary – go on indefinitely, and may even stimulate growth • Can cause ingrown and infected hair follicles • Can be irritating to skin

What about laser? • Laser is not FDA approved as a method for permanent hair removal, and • Laser cannot remove hairs that are blond, red, white, or gray.

We hope we can be of help! Queen Anne Medical Electrolysis 200 W. Mercer #104 Seattle, WA 98119 Phone 206. 281. 7163 www. Queen. Anne. Medical. Associates. com