Electrolysis treatment techniques

GALVANIC ONLY

1. Switch off the thermolysis setting
2. The client should still be holding the indifferent electrode
3. Increase the timer to 10.0 as a minimum starting point
4. Leave the galvanic intensity on the same setting from Technique 3 or start at 15
5. Treat the follicle and gently release the hair
6. Increase the galvanic intensity until you reach the working point, then to quicken the process use ‘Treat and Leave’

SHORT WAVE DIATHERMY – USING THE FOOTPEDAL WITH AN SX-B

1. Turn off the Galvanic setting
2. If desired take indifferent electrode from client, as it is no longer necessary
3. Set the timer to 1.0 – 2.0 seconds
4. Set the thermolysis to a starting point of 15
5. Insert needle, then depress foot switch
6. Wait for the beep, remove foot from foot pedal and gently release hair
7. If hair will not release, increase the intensity by 2 digits at a time and repeat procedure
8. Continue until the working point is found

NOTE: It is vital you check the needle diameter, accuracy and depth of insertion, before increasing the current levels

SHORT WAVE DIATHERMY – USING A SWITCHED NEEDLE HOLDER WITH AN SX-B

1. The foot pedal must be unplugged in order to use the switched needle holder
2. Set the thermolysis at 15
3. Insert needle and depress finger switch to release current for 1-2 seconds as required
4. After the time has elapsed, lift finger from switch to stop current flow
5. Withdraw needle and gently remove hair
6. If hair will not release, increase the intensity by 2 digits at a time, working on different follicles each time, until the working point is established
7. Remember that the timer is disconnected so you will need to time yourself.