Example of What One Pass of Electrolysis Can Do

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

In 2007 I had a student use an Apilus Platinum machine on either picoflash or synchro mode. She had very little experience, but her insertions were outstanding and the hairs released with no trouble. We did just this simple half-dollar sized area on my left shoulder. This photo was taken approximately one year later and demonstrates that electrolysis can work even with just a single pass of the needle. Not every hair was destroyed, but, to me, an astonishing number were–certainly way more than could have been in anagen stage. This suggests that good technique and equipment can kill hair in any phase of growth. Just wanted to share.

#2

That’s amazing!! How come you never went back?
Also where are you located lol…This was only one treatment? So hard to believe, not that I doubt it. But you hardly see such results like that, especially from a student. But hey, I’m sure there’s a lot of amazing students out there. Very awesome!

#3

Los Angeles. When I first started I was going to AIE in Long Beach. Students moved too slowly for the amount of hair I had, and I never knew which student I was going to get. If I could have had her all the time and knew that the results would have been this good, I might have made more an effort. It was very inexpensive.

In the end, I wanted faster insertions and more clearance per hour.

#4

This is really awesome!

Sorry to pry, but why is that area so pink? It’s not just the natural skin tone, because the skin showing in between your other hairs is much less pink…

#5

Wow that’s really awesome…How come you never cleared that whole area? and why did you stop after only one treatment? If you don’t mind me asking lol

#6

It was pink probably because I was picking at the hairs that were stuck under the skin (you can see a few red spots with hairs sticking out).

Desperate18, I took one for the team and held off on any electrolysis on my entire left side of my body in order to compare laser+electrolysis (left side) vs. electrolysis (right side). You can read about my progress in my diary. This was the one spot I had work done in mid-2007 before I decided to conduct my little experiment.

#7

That’s really impressive. Gives me hope!

#8

Here is another One full clearance comparison shot for you:

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#9

How long between the two photos, James?

#10

Excellent work, James. This client must have been thrilled.

#11

I do not know which of the two cases gives me more admiration. If the work of a student who applied and the future looks very promising. Or the work of an experienced electrologist as James.

Both works are truly worthy of admiration. In James’s case the difficulty is much greater. Since the density of hairs on the face of that young man that job turns into a genuine work of art (a similar comparison would be between Michelangelo’s David and Mount Rushmore). I’m excited to see these pictures and I heartily congratulate the authors. Bravo!

Bryce and Magical, the reason that the area remains pink is the lack of black roots that are tranparent through the skin. It is the natural skin tone of Bryce when no hair roots that interfere with the color.

I also want to put my two cents. The high degree of efficiency in the electrolysis can be seen in this young woman of 19 years of age.

In the left image: Prior to starting the periareolar treatment. 226 hairs were treated.
In the image on the right: 20 months later. View of the area prior to starting the second session. Only 36 hairs were treated.

A shade, this young woman enjoying a beautiful natural breasts.

#12

Josefa: No. I know that skin can appear a little more pink if there are no hairs/roots in the area, but that is clearly irritated skin, and Bryce already clarified that it is NOT his normal skin color.

No offense, but I have seen enough people with electrolysis to know that “hot pink” is not the natural color of skin without follicles (slightly pink is common of course, but this was clearly not Bryce’s default skin tone since I have seen photos of OTHER AREAS he treated with electrolysis and his skin was not that pink).

Thank you.

#13

Magical Do not worry, I never got offended by a difference of opinion. On the contrary, I appreciate your words because it is the best way to reach a reliable conclusion.

Photographs may vary depending on the light in which they were taken. A daylight may look different from that given artificial light. If I have not mistranslated, the photo was taken one year after the first and only pass of electrolysis. Enough time to heal all injuries under the skin. If you look at other photos taken in the same area, in the dairy of Bryce, we see that the color does not differ from other areas free of hair. Which brings me to the conclusion that this work is impeccable. A greeting

#14

You are correct, the skin has healed of course. It is pink because he had picked at it with his fingers right before taking the photo.

So in conclusion to anyone who is reading this, no electrolysis will not give you hot pink skin, I promise! My hairless areas are not pink in the slightest!

#15

Your testimony is reassuring. Some might think that may turn out to the Pink Panther. (joke) :wink:

#16

There is a period of more than a year in between these photos, as this client and I have not seen enough of each other. We don’t live close, and treatments have been sporadic over the course of a decade. I was lucky to actually get one full clearance before this picture was taken. After this more work has been done, but you all get the idea.

I seriously think that my clients get so sure they can get a full clearance, that they don’t work to stay on schedule, because, well, I can always grind James’ fingers into the ground getting defuzzed when ever I have the time. Maybe if they were only seeing tiny squares of bald skin a little at a time, they would come more often. :wink:

#17

No James, your clients come to their appointments as they want (and not as they should) because they know that your work is a sound investment. Bryce took a year to verify that in that square of skin, hairs, never to return. Your clients know in advance. Your reputation precedes you, that’s the advantage of being rather older in the profession. We all like, complete our work quickly. Because the sooner completed more years to enjoy your investment will have the client.

This young boy was a little skeptical when he started 2 months ago. Just made a session since (pictures).

#18

Hi,
This is my first post. I just wanted to ask whether it is possible/wise to get electrolysis on one’s back?

I’m originally North African and I now that laser (in particular a Nd:YAG laser) would suit me best but due to the conflicting information I seem to reading would you recommend using electrolysis on a person who has thick coarse hair on their back?

I own my own sterex blend machine but i’m too afraid to use it :frowning: - This is primarily since I don’t know how deep the needle should go, I really should take James’ advice and get the Bono book asap. However i’m also looking into GentleLASE but what exactly is meant by ‘hair reduction’ is what is baffling me.

Nevertheless, if you could give me any advice regarding electrolysis on the back/shoulder region i’ll greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

#19

Abraham: Welcome! The hair reduction you will see will depend on how good a candidate you are for the particular laser you choose. An alex laser like GentleLASE is for light-skinned dark-haired people, and yag laser is for tan people. Dark, coarse hair is required for both.

You can’t kill 100% of the hairs you have with laser (which is why it’s a reduction instead of removal), but the ones that are killed won’t come back. So many people see 90% of the hair permanently gone, and many people only see 30% of the hair gone. Whatever’s left after laser is often treated with electrolysis.

You can absolutely do electrolysis on your back (whether you start with laser or not). Electrolysis takes more effort (long frequent sessions, and can be more expensive) which is why it’s often used after laser, but has a 100% success rate so there’s no worrying about what sorts of results you will get.

(A side note: The upper back and shoulders on a male is sometimes known to suffer from induced growth after laser treatments there. I don’t know the details since I’m not a guy, but I would look into it first, and only do laser if you’re sure the hair is ideal for laser).

#20

Hi Abraham,

Welcome. In the same paragraph (Professional Electrolysis) is a valuable document that a boy (Bryce) has provided. The thread is called “A guy’s treatment diary”.

If you opt for the laser, two things can happen:

One thing would be that some follicles are removed permanently, ie, reduce the total number of your hairs. In this case, the hairs would be more separated from each other and the subsequent electrolysis would be cheaper than without the laser.


The second thing is worse: The laser would get only permanently or temporarily transform the follicles, ie the total number of your hairs would not diminish but thinner and with less color. In this case, the subsequent electrolysis would cost you just as expensive without the laser.

These pictures might help you understand: