ELECTROLYSIS TREATMENT AND TECHNIQUE Archives

Adjusting the current

Jan 2nd 2020

The current intensity required for successful electrolysis treatment depends on the following factors: Needle size Needle quality Hair strength Skin type Application time Insertion Client’s pain threshold CLIENT PAIN THRESHOLD ‘Pain threshold’ refers to the amount of stimulation (pain) the sensory nerve endings can comfortably tolerate without withdrawing from the source of stimulation. The aim […]

Perfect insertion

Jan 2nd 2020

Effective electrolysis treatment is dependent upon delivering the correct amount of current to the correct position in the follicle Good insertions will be pain-free; insertion should be steady, precise and smooth and the needle should enter and slide in easily. Accurate insertions are key to the success of any type of electrolysis, if the needle […]

Electrolysis treatment techniques

Jan 2nd 2020

GALVANIC ONLY Switch off the thermolysis setting The client should still be holding the indifferent electrode Increase the timer to 10.0 as a minimum starting point Leave the galvanic intensity on the same setting from Technique 3 or start at 15 Treat the follicle and gently release the hair Increase the galvanic intensity until you […]

Three modalities of electrolysis

Jan 2nd 2020

There are three modalities of electrolysis treatment: galvanic, short wave diathermy and blend. They all have comparative benefits and disadvantages and should be used in accordance with individual clients’ needs and situations. All three modalities require moisture for effective treatment. Galvanic The galvanic method uses a direct current which moves from one pole to the […]