Hi Simon1,
Just seeing your post.
To improve or avoid this healing process apply salt & warm water after the treatment. Bring it with you on the appointment. Yes, it will sting right after the treatment, but works well! One day later (24 hours later) is typical, if you should get a breakout. Continue appling the salt am and pm twice a day for a few days. This will help minimalize this reaction, going forward.
Over the counter neosporin is popular in our office. OR Hydrocortisone 1% Cream. Do not mix these product or use together. Maybe use one in the am and one in the pm to help the healing process.
About the settings, do not talk about this please on the post because the settings vary from electrologists and or the machine epilator to epilator brands and the electricity that goes on in the building.
As for the amount of hair… there is about 2-3 layers more of hairs under the skin. I’m not saying they are still there, but you may see residual hairs or need touch ups even if you think you are done. Laser helps reduce the hairs quicker than electrolysis if folks are a candidate for laser. Remember to check contraidications for your medication as some medicines may stimulate hairs. If the hair follicle is properly treated with electrolysis then it usually does not form again. Hairs may stimulate in other areas not treated.
For more information read the book: “Transgender Profiles: Time for a Change” by Linda DeFruscio-Robinson. It is very educational and will answer your hair & skin problems during electrolysis and much more.
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