awareness of danger of hyfrecator-type machines??

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

There have been some threads over the years indicating how unsuitable the hyfrecator-type machines are for hair removal (and possibly “spider veins” as well).

To my knowledge, the AEA has not addressed this topic in their informational material (website FAQ’s, etc). Wouldn’t it benefit those who are considering electrolysis to know that their best strategy is to pursue treatment with a skilled electrologist who uses a machine specifically intended for that purpose, instead of with someone using a hyfrecator-type machine that has the considerable possibility of permanently damaging someone’s skin? Or is the AEA wary of stepping on the toes of dermatologists and other medical types, who dabble with overkill hair removal?

Maybe this could be addressed in a “sticky topic” in one of the forums here?

#2

That would be like using a jackhammer to crack a walnut. I’ve never even heard of anyone trying it. It does use the basic principle that HF machines are based on but is in no way suitable for hair removal.

#3

Agreed, completely unsuitable for hair removal.

Unfortunately there have been a few cases that have been mentioned here over the years, such as the original poster of the “Upper lip scars” thread that had some activity yesterday.

Sadly, a quick internet search brings up an MD using one of these machines to remove hair that remains after laser treatments, also a product manual that recommends the machine for epilation.

What is disturbing about these cases, when they do happen, is that the patient/client is placing their trust in someone that they have every reason to believe is an expert.

#4

what do these machines look like?

#5

Like a wall mounted dial telephone. (if you’re old enough to remember :wink: )