To dfahey: I wonder how do you use a sterile lancet to pull out a deeply ingrown hair? Thank you
Are they using blend or thermolysis? ifthe hairs are curved thermolysis will not be able to reach the root.
I found that blend was necessary for this area because the hairs are pretty deep and curly.
Or Multiplex ( a thermolysis mode) on certain Apilus models…
Multiplex is slow thermolysis with a MicroFlash or PicoFlash pulse at the end. It was invented for deep, curvy hairs and works quite well!
I lift out ingrowns when appropriate. If the hair is really deep, I give it time to move closer to the surface. I advise the client to gently exfoliate as well to help turn the skin cells over. Sometimes I can see a little opening and I take advantage of that opening, sliding the tip of the lancet inside to lift the hair ever so gently. Sometimes the hair is still attached and sometimes it’s just laying loose - dead as a rock.
Thank you very much for your answer. Two more question please, what do you advice your client to gently exfoliate? Some good scrabs? Maybe some particular brands?
And how do you sterilize the lancet?
I very appreciate your answers.
I actually like something very gentle that can be used for daily exfoliating. I won’t mention a product, but just do a search on your own. Loofah sponges can hold and grow bacteria, so be careful there. There are all kinds of natural recipes in regard to exfoliation. Do a search. Maybe Arlene Batz will share some thoughts with you if she is peeking in.
I use pre-sterilized lancets. I never try to re-sterilize. The used lancet is discarded in a Sharp’s container.
Hi:
I just use a soap with microbeads in it and a facecloth. It helps to help some of the hairs to come through the skin when they are growing back, especially when they are weaker and thinner ones than before.
Alicia
“…especially when they are weaker and thinner ones than before.”
Estimated Alicia,
I think you’re wrong. The cause of the ingrowns hairs, not due to be born thinner. It is precisely the opposite. Deeply ingrown hairs in areas of thick hairs provided as midway between the breasts, bikini line, middle area below the navel. All these areas are precisely those that most frequently develop terminal hairs in women. In the case of man, the problem is compounded because as a rule, men develop most terminal (thick) hair than women.
It is not my intention to deny your words. However, it is necessary to break down popular beliefs based on erroneous deductions.
Unfortunately, science is not known to human beings as people, only those individuals named male or female. Why is that? I’m sure the reason is that the first scientists were men, very, very manly. 
PD: The only shots that makes me crazy are the ones that triggered my Apilus Platinum. And the only victims who do not pity me, the hair follicles. :whistle:
Greetings
Josefa