Electrolysis Scarring: advice

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

Hi, I need some advice.

I had electrolysis on the sides of my chin between august and october of 2022 and still have heaps of skin unevenness. Some of that is due to the fact that electrolysis was done in patches, with the sections that have had electrolysis being paler and slightly depressed into the skin. But also there’s some pretty obvious scarring/icepicking etc. Part of me is convinced that the worst looking parts are the ones that I haven’t had electrolysis on: they’re red (partially because I just started using Retrieve) and mottled and have visible hairs in them. Because of this I’ve considered getting more electrolysis done (with a different electrologist) in the hopes of evening it out, but also know I’m a bit delusional in thinking that will improve things. I talked with a dermal clinician and their recommendation was fraxel or microdermabrasion/microneedling. My current resolution is just to use the ReTrieve and see how it pans out in a few months (as my dermatologist recommended).

I’m currently just doing laser hair removal to thin out the hair, but have red hair so can only get so far with that. I’ve always had pretty terrible skin and am quite prone to scarring (particularly keloids).

Any advice or comments are appreciated, both with regards to hair removal and reducing hyper/hypopigmentation and uneven skin texture. My ultimate goal is to get rid of all my facial hair, but also I have scar-prone skin, red hair and extremely thick facial hair follicles (genetic lottery).

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#2

I have a client around right now with similar issues to what you have experienced after having electrolysis performed in the Czech Republic. She was left with some deep pitting on her lip and sides of chin . On my advice, she has sought out a dermatologist and has been undergoing some fractional laser treatments.
I see this client every 3-4 months. I have to say that yes, the fractional laser treatmens have helped to reduce the scars appearance. So I’m in concurrence with the recommendation of your clinician. It’s what I myself have recommended in such cases for some time. Microneedling may also help so it is worth exploring.
More electrolysis, well it MAY help…somewhat, but I would express not to expect much. The reason I say this is that electrolysis , like microneedling, starts the inflamation process that kickstarts healing by bringing in blood flow with cells involved in the healing process. Will it help? Well I’m not certain, but if that electrolysis is performed competently then it certainly will not hurt.

I’m generally in favour of the advice from your clinician. Assuming they are medically certified ( IE a doctor) their advice should be considered before the advice of any electrologist posting here.

Seana