Treatment Overview
Achieve permanent reduction of unwanted hair with a treatment that targets the hair follicle at its source. Enjoy smoother skin and long-lasting results, even in areas where other hair removal methods may not be effective.
This treatment may be suitable for you if you have light, blonde, red, grey, or white hairs. These hairs typically don't respond to laser hair removal, and electrolysis is the best solution. It's also recommended for delicate areas such as the chin or upper lip, or if you're struggling with hormonal hair growth such as with PCOS.
Precise, medically guided hair removal in Fulham, London that focuses on long-term results, skin safety, and lasting smoothness.
Key Benefits
Permanent hair removal
Precise targeting
Suitable for all hair types
Long-term results
Ideal For
Unwanted facial hair
Small areas
All hair colors
Frequently Asked Questions
Electrolysis is great for permanently removing unwanted hair growth. It is often done on the face, but can be performed anywhere on your body.
The main benefits of electrolysis are highly targeted hair removal, and effectiveness against blonde, white, and grey hairs. These hairs usually don't respond well to laser hair removal.
Your practitioner will insert a fine sterile probe into the opening of the hair follicle. A controlled electrical current is then delivered to the hair follicle to permanently destroy it's growth cells. The hair is then gently removed, using tweezers, and it won't grow back after treatment.
There is no downtime with electrolysis hair removal, and you can return to work or normal activities immediately.
You'll see results immediately with electrolysis, as the hair is removed. Over the next few weeks you'll notice that this hair no longer grows back.
Hairs will not grow back when treated with electrolysis. So, the number of sessions you need depends on the number of hairs you'd like to permanently remove. For just a few hairs one session will be enough, but larger areas will need to be split into multiple sessions.
You may still experience new hairs growing after treatment, but usually these are dormant hair follicles "waking up" that haven't been treated yet.
Electrolysis is suitable for you if you're looking for targeted hair removal, rather than large areas. It's perfect for hormonal hair growth also such as with PCOS.
It's also a great solution for people who don't respond well to laser. For example if laser just doesn't work for you, or if you have bleached hairs that laser has little effect on.
Electrolysis is not suitable under medical circumstances such as if you have a pacemaker, active skin infection in the treatment area, or specific conditions such as haemophilia or immunosuppression.
We would generally recommend laser hair removal for large areas of hair removal also, unless you don't respond to laser treatment well.
Yes, and electrolysis is the only FDA approved treatment for permanent hair loss. A treated hair follicle will not grow back after electrolysis.
Electrolysis and laser hair removal work synergistically rather than competing. After laser hair removal you can use electrolysis to eliminate the fine light coloured hairs, which won't respond well to laser.
If you are concerned about laser hair removal, or have a condition that makes it unsuitable for you, electrolysis is the best replacement.
Yes, electrolysis is safe and effective for all skin tones and hair colours. As the treatment targets the hair follicle itself, skin and hair pigment don't matter.
Electrolysis is uncomfortable, similar to the feeling of tweezing, but it is manageable. Treating thinner areas such as the upper lip will be a little more painful, as they are more sensitive, however.
Common side effects are redness and sensitivity in the treated area, and some people may experience minor swelling.
Less common risks can occur if the treatment is not performed correctly, or if the settings aren't chosen accurately. This can include burns, scarring, or pigment changes. For this reason we recommend finding a skilled and experienced practitioner to provide your treatment.
Treatment is usually divided into 30-60 minute sessions. Initially your treatments should be every 1-2 weeks. As your hair growth reduces then you should space your visits every 3-4 weeks to ensure your hairs are in the growth cycle.