DOES ELECTROLysis REALLY WORK?

Absolutely. Proper insertions from a skilled technician guarantees permanency. It is the only FDA approved method of permanent hair removal. I believe in this method and it has helped me feel good about myself. I am excited to offer more choices about permanent hair removal to you and your community. Honey Bee Electrolysis wants you to be happy and hair free. Even if you have had electrolysis done in the past and found it was not effective, consider trying a different technician who can try different electrical current settings. When done properly electrolysis shows immediate results.

WHAT ABOUT LASER?

Whenever you are working on a larger area on the body with thick dark hair consider starting with laser hair removal first. Although it is not FDA approved for permanency it can thin thick dark hair out quickly. Laser is permanent hair reduction which could save you time and money with an electrologist. Good candidates for laser include: someone with full thick dark facial hair (this means hair all over the chin, neck, sides of face and upper/lower lip), leg hair, an individuals entire back or chest and or someone’s entire genital area. Once laser has done all it can for you, finish the job with an electrologist.

Shaving, Plucking, Threading And Waxing:

When hairs are forcibly removed blood is brought to the surface of your skin. This can make hormonal hairs healthier; aiding them to grow deeper into your skin with bigger bulbs. Electrolysis works by treating the bulbs with electrical current before removing the hair. When this is done properly, during the hair’s growth period, it will let go, sliding out of the follicle without being plucked.

BIOTIN AND COLLAGEN:

Are you taking biotin or collagen supplements orally? Have you noticed an increase in facial and body hair? It usually takes about 12 weeks to see the effects of taking such supplements and are great for growing hair everywhere. Consider using biotin only in your shampoo or conditioner so you are growing hair only where you want it. I ask clients to refrain form taking such supplements orally because it counteracts with electrolysis treatments.

GETting STARTED:

Please send a detailed email including what you need done to renee@honeybelectrolysis.com. For those with facial hair that they would like to be removed please send some photos of the effected areas. If your facial hair is fine, blond, soft, and does not photograph well, then this clinic is not for you. I am not accepting clients who want peach-fuzz or vellus hair removed. Vellus hair belongs on your body and it is best to leave it alone. Thank you for your understanding. If you need bottom prep done do not send photos of your genitalia. Please tell me important information about your surgery like who is the surgeon and a copy of the hair removal map. Also please be aware I unfortunately do not accept MaineCare or insurance of any kind. I can give you a detailed receipt for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Electrologist’s do not have a nurse practitioners license which prevents us from accepting insurance.

How frequent will i come?

The average hair growth cycle is twelve weeks long. Each hair is on its own schedule within those twelve weeks. In order to make sure every hair in the affected area has been treated at least once, it is best to be in touch with your electrologist for twelve weeks before seeing any large permanent results. After this twelve week mark it is easier to see what effect the treatments have had on your hairs. All hairs require a different number of treatments. Thinner hair would need less treatment than a thicker hair. Some clients only need to come once during a cycle (once every 12 weeks) while others might need to come by weekly until the growth is under control.

Before And After CarE:

It is best to come to the clinic with clean and healthy skin. Before your treatment, any makeup, creams, and perfumes should be removed. A lot of people have sensitivities to perfumes so please refrains from using perfume on days you’ll be visiting. It is also important not to use any retinol/retinal treatments and any products containing salicylic or hyaluronic acid at least a week before and after your appointment. A burn (electrolysis) on a burn (retinol or acids) is too much heat and you run the risk of damaging your skin. It’s also important to keep your skin clean and hydrated so it can recover properly from electrolysis. The specifics of this will be covered in your visit.