I'm worried about the healing process after my electrolysis sessions, the areas i have done are on my arms and are weekly 30 minute appointments.

I've read that the red bumps usually last for up to 5 days during the healing process, but i'm worried because I have little red dots where areas have been treated around 2 weeks ago or more (If i'm honest, i'm not too sure about the time period). I was wandering if anyone could tell me why this could be? I don't know whether I have sensitive skin, but if I did would this be a reason?

I've been using E45 and the last 2 days, i've started using aloe vera moisturising body lotion. I'm thinking of buying the aloe vera gel with tea tree from Holland and Barret, would this be better to use?

I trust the lady I have my electrolysis with so I keep thinking it's more to do with my body's reaction to the treatment.

(Sorry about all the questions)
Thanks in advance.

You shouldn't be using any lotions on the area. They clog pores. You should only use pure clear aloe vera (the stuff in the sunblock section), witch hazel, and tea tree oil (only at night).

What type of electrolysis are you receiving? How many electrologists did you check out before settling on this one? We recommend sampling treatments with 3-4.

What is your ethnicity/skin type? Are you normally prone to pigmentation after scrapes etc?

Body work, with electrolysis, is different than facial work. We don't like scabbing and lots of bumpiness and redness for facial areas, but for the body, expect scabbing, redness and bumpiness for a couple weeks or maybe even a little longer. It's a given. Don't worry. It will heal with good aftercare.

Now, all you should be doing is keeping this area clean and dry. Wash with a mild soap like Purpose or I'm even okay with Liquid Dial. Wipe the area with witch hazel. Use 100% aloe vera gel (clear stuff) during the day, and tea tree oil at bedtime for at least three days. I love that tea tree oil, but don't over do it. All aftercare must be done with clean hands, so wash up before you start applying these things.

Lagirl's advice about cream's/lotions is spot on.

Dee

I'm not too sure of the electrolysis i'm receiving, but the electrologist is using a higer current on my arms than what is being used on my face at the moment, also the electrologist i'm seeing now is the second one I checked out, I have been having my arms treated since around april.

I'm white caucasion and I would say my skin type is II. Is pigmentation where there is a mark left behind after the wound or scrape has healed? If so, i'm not prone to pigmentation.

Where you have described the face being worked on differently to the body, I understand completely, but i'm also prone to acne so it's difficult to tell sometimes whether the treatment there is healing well, or which are acne marks and which are from the treatment.

Thankyou for the regime advice, i'll shop around tomorrow and get started on that asap!

I've read on the forums about scarring, I was wondering if you could describe how the scars would look on the skin?

I'm going to talk to my electrolygist also, but it's nice to get an opinion from people who know a lot about electrolysis too.

I spoke to my electrolygist about my concerns and she said the little red dots are pigmentation which are normal because of my fair skin, is this correct? I did ask how long she thought approximately they would take to fully heal, but she then said she couldn't say because everyones skin reacts and heals differently.

It helped a lot to find out what these red dots are, but should I be worried if the pigmentation is still apparent on the skin after a month or is it normal, given the circumstances?

Thankyou for recommending tea tree oil, it works wonders and leaves my skin feeling soft too

You will be fine. You are not scarred. It can take anywhere from three weeks to three months for some people to heal.

When you are having treatments on a regular basis - then the new treatment spots are noticeable while the previous spots fade away. Consistent treatments result in the spots being there most of the time. With time, you will notice that those spots will get more space between them....that's because there is less and less hair to treat!