Electrolysis for Indian skin (brown)

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

Hi guys,

I’m soon (hoping) going to be beginning electrolysis.

I am concerned with arm hair first.

Recently, I had 3 LHR tx for my beard during the summer. During the treatment, I had good results but was left with residual hyperpigmentation. I’ve been on Obagi since Sept. and my skin is looking better.

After I discontinued LHR, the hair just grew back and looks as if I never had LHR.

RE: electrolysis - what modality is safest?

If time is not an issue, is there a way to maximize safety and efficacy? TY

#2

The safest modality is the one your electrologist recommends. Honestly they are all about the same, in the right hands. Thermolysis is fastest so more efficient, but requires a skilled operator to do properly and safely.

Seana

#3

I echo that statement.

To paraphrase someone who taught me a few things about this industry, “The best modality of electrolysis to use is the one your practitioner is most proficient at performing.” :cool:

#4

Indian skin is prone to hyperpigmentation, especially on some body areas. It will fade.

#5

It depends on your skin but some scabbing may be unavoidable regardless of modality. Generally, on South Asian skin, hyperpigmentation will be apparent when the scab falls off.

In my experience (not just with my own skin), facial PIH is not as ‘strong’ and fades more quickly than on the body. It’s part of the ‘pain’ one has to go through for the gains. In my sister’s thread, there should be a photo of my neck post marathon treatment last year. Little dots of PIH became a network that looked more like a patch. After 2 months, it was barely noticeable. Having been through dealing with PIH on my neck and body, it’s really not a big deal. I just ignore it and get on with my life and before I know it, it’s gone.

Put your efforts towards finding a good electrologist who will kill the follicles.

#6

Are there any risk factors for adverse effects of electrolysis in Indian skin other than hyperpigmentation?

I’m going to have a consultation soon (with the wonderful Dee).

Since I’m only interested in arms/legs (and eventually upper chest), I feel I would be less susceptible to aggravating any resulting PIH.

I’ll be covered up and it’s winter too so things should be ok right?

My experiences with LHR on my face have always left me with residual hyperpigmentation.

I have been on Obagi for a couple of months now consistently-speaking (longer than that for inconsistently applying the HQ and Retin-A), for some hyperpigmentation on my face.

All in all, I’m so happy that I’m getting this started. Can’t wait to get rid of my unwanted hair for good.

#7

I wouldn’t say that there are any. People get different temporary side effects depending on how their skin reacts. PIH is something quite normal and typical for South Asian skin. I would not even call these adverse effects. I think Michael called electrolysis ‘micro surgery’ which is a perfect description and your skin has to recover from that surgery, the temporary after effects are all part of that healing.

You will be in excellent hands with Dee. I’m sure that she will do everything she can to minimise post electrolysis skin reactions.

As I said in my post above, body PIH is stronger (darker?) and lasts longer than facial PIH. So since you are having your arms, legs and upper chest treated… take it as almost a given that you will have PIH marks when the scabs fall off. On the legs, the scabs may even take some time to fall off. There is nothing you can do to change this as it is dependent on your skin.

#8

Thanks for the response.

I had one last question before I go in for my consult tomorrow.

Does it make a difference whether the hair is soft or coarse? Will electrolysis be able to handle either type of hair?