Gold Probe Advantages

Hair Removal Methods Do-It-Yourself Electrolysis
#1

I know this is a bit of a controversial topic (gold vs. stainless steel.) I have read the posts on gold vs. stainless steel probes but I am still a bit confused. I know that gold probes are ideal for folks who have reactions to nickel or other metals. Since I don’t have any bad reaction to metals, I was wondering if there are still advantages to using gold probes. I am trying to decide between the Ballet (1 piece) size 3 gold vs. stainless steel.

I am performing galvanic and blend on my arms and legs. Pain is tolerated so I am not looking for pain reduction per se, but I am mostly interested in less post-treatment irritation/redness and swelling and less scabbing if possible.

BTW, has anyone used Pro-Tec needles and what do you think of them? I have been using Pro-Tec and Sterex 2 piece needles and I think the Sterex needles are a bit better; they go in easier and bend less.

#2

People’s views on this do differ. The only real way to find out what works for you is to try a couple different needle types. If this is impractical, I’d personally just trust the judgment of the most experienced and conscientious professional I know.

Keep in mind that the price difference matters very little if you only work on yourself. If you use professional equipment and intend to cover large areas, the costs per session will probably consist of the following (in order of importance):

Your time
Equipment depreciation
Disposable needle
Electricity

A box of one hundred lasts a long time - and although some here will frown upon the practice, when working on yourself you are also free to reuse the needles. Just keep them sterile between sessions and change them when they start to show wear.

After all, prepackaged disposable needles are not magic. The only thing that their use ensures is that the needle is sterile and in good condition when taken out of its undamaged package. It is certainly no longer sterile after it is inserted into the first follicle, and how soon it wears out depends on how it is used.

FWIW, the Kobayashi-Yamada needles used in Japanese medical clinics are often reusable. The client buys one at the outset, and the clinic sterilizes and reuses it (on the same client) until it wears out.

#3

The main difference between reusable and single use disposeables is that the reusables are made to last, and live up to the rigors of resterilization. Single use probes are literally destroyed by use, and I often can’t make one last on some people longer than an hour or two.

If one wants to conserve by reusing probes, please purchase resusables in the first place.