MY skin is extremely sensitive and prone to scarring and hyperpigmentation. I started treatment and the high settings cause some tiny broken vessels and redness 1 week after treatment. I stopped. Considered laser, but I know it won’t work because my hairs are not thick or dense enough, so I know for sure electrolysis is my only option. I am terrified to go back. I am letting my skin heal for the next few months (it’s getting there-- I am bleaching in the meantime and tweezing a few) but I vow to get back on track. I just need help. What is the most suitable method for overly sensitive skin like mine (cost or length of treatment are not issues—just no skin damage!). What is the best equipment. Who are the recommended electrologist in the NYC area? I have a few coarse (bout 15% of all hairs are course) but most of them are fine/medium thickness)
There must be many fine electrologists in NYC and it would be a good idea to try another. After careful cross examination of their credentials and experience follow on with only a very short initial treatment. A competent electrologist will have no difficulty with sensitive skin,but an incompetent one can cause a lot of unnecessary skin reaction.
My suggestions for treating highly sensitive skin would be using some sort of flash thermolysis with an insulated probe but only if administered by someone highly skilled using insulated probes as there are some challenges for the technician who is not professionally trained in their use.
Sunscreen SPF 30 is a must and should be applied every few hours.
Drinking plenty of water is essential. A good guide for water consumption is: body weight number (not amt.) divided in half and drink that number in ounces. Example: 150 is weight number. Divided in half is 75. Add the word ounces. That 150 lb. person should try to drink 75 ounces a day and more if you have a sweaty lifestyle.
I’d like to come see you. Do you use insulated probes? Can you work with blend and galvanic as well for the thicker hairs? Do you work with women of tanned complexions?
Yes, I use insulated probes mostly; not exclusively.
Yes, I also administer blend and galvanic however it is usually not necessary to use these modalities as thermolysis techniques can manage almost all situations.
It does not matter how much pigment you produce, tanned or not is not an issue for electrologists.
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I want to know one thing.For how long we need to stay out of sun after the electrolysis hair removal.And if we dont stay in the sun for a long time we still need to apply sunscreen.In the case of electrolysis is same like laser that you have to strictly avoid the sun for 2 to 4 weeks.
Because I dont stay in the sun but I dont use the sun screen when I walk around during the day.
The only real problems with sun exposure and electrolysis is potential spotting from salt injury due to sweating, and temporary uneven pigment change (your tan won’t be even).
You only need to avoid sun for 24 to 72 hours, and keep in mind that the best suntan product is PABA, Para-Amino-Benzoic-Acid. It actually helps the skin screen itself from the sun, and can even turn back Vitiligo. You can mix it with water and apply it directly to the skin, and/or take it orally.