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A: It depends on the area which you're having done, as every follicle generally needs to be targeted at least twice. You will need around eight to twelve electrolysis sessions to permanently remove your hair. This may seem like a lot of sessions, but remember that once it's done, that hair is gone forever!

Electrolysis can cause scarring, keloid scars, and changes in skin color of the treated skin in some people.

Unlike with laser hair removal, electrolysis hair removal treatment can successfully eradicate face and body hair at any point in its life cycle. ... So no, you should not shave before an electrolysis treatment. Shaving before electrolysis does not help, and might even hinder, the progress of your treatment.

For a more comfortable treatment avoid caffeine for a few hours before your appointment. Gently exfoliating your skin before your treatment opens up the follicles and lets the unwanted hair slide out more easily. If your electrologist can't see the hairs, they can't zap the hairs.

Don't shave for at least a week. ... Don't believe everything you read on the internet. ... Do contact your electrologist if you have any preliminary concerns. ... Do remove your makeup before your appointment. ... Do discontinue any retinol/retinoid treatment before your first appointment. ... Don't spend too much time in the sun.

It's okay to shave between treatments, but never, ever tweeze! The hair you see is not all the hair you have. Hair grows in cycles. That's why it takes more than one appointment to permanently clear an area.

How long do I have to let the hair grow in before having electrolysis? It's best to discontinue any method of temporary hair removal for at least two days, although the longer you go, the better. The hairs must be long enough for the electrologist to grasp with a tweezer-like instrument.