Preparation for electrolysis is minimal. To obtain optimal results, shave or trim between sessions, leaving hair ¼ inch long at the time of your procedure. During electrolysis, the probe will be inserted into the skin one follicle at a time. An electrical energy pulse is delivered to the follicle to halt its growth capabilities, and the existing hair is removed. Pain tolerance varies widely between patients. Some find the stinging and pricking sensation of electrolysis mild, while others experience more discomfort.
You will likely experience redness and swelling for the first day or two after treatment. The area may also temporarily bruise. As with Laser, multiple electrolysis sessions are needed to remove hair permanently . Hair grows in different stages: growing, resting and shedding. Because all of the hair isn't in the same stage at any given time both Laser and Electrolysis need multiple sessions to be effective. Most clients schedule treatments from once a week to once a month, until they have achieved their desired results

To prepare for laser, do not tan or use self-tanning products for two weeks before your appointment and avoid treatments that remove the hair like waxing, depilatories, etc. for 4-5 weeks prior to appointment. Shave the area 8-12 hours before your session. The laser will be calibrated according to the thickness, location, and colour of the hair we will treat, as well as, your skin tone. A hand-held laser apparatus will be pressed against your skin. A cooling device integrated into the tip of the instrument and/or a cooling gel may be used to protect the skin and reduce the risk of side effects. You may feel some discomfort, but it is usually minor. Many compare the feeling of the laser to the snap of a rubber band.

After the procedure, you may experience some redness and swelling, but this should resolve in a day or two. The treated hairs will shed over the course of the next two to three weeks. Since hair growth is cyclic, a series of treatments is required to deliver maximum hair reduction. These treatments will be spaced 7-10 weeks apart. You will see fewer and fewer hairs return with each successive treatment. On average, four to six treatments are needed per area to achieve optimal results.