I was trained on the Instantron SS-99. I would like to know if anyone else out there has had any experience on this machine and or any opinions. I was told NOT to use the gold probes because they didn’t work well. Well, I used some, and I love them! I have seen another lady use this same machine and she claims to get rid of " spider veins" or broken capillaries from face. Is this possible? I have tried it on myself and I don’t see any long term result, they do stay gone for a little while though. I use the ballet probes. I was told not to use any other kind. Half of the clients that I get are from my " teacher", they say she works very fast but feels that she is not treating the hairs, just plucking them and she charges $125 and hour. I live in a small town so I charge $40 an hour and I use triple T numbing cream on sensitive areas. When I did work out of town I would charge $80. I just opened my own shop in town now. I would like any advice from ya’ll, it would surely be appreciated.
I’m a gold probe fan as well.I really don’t understand comments like “they don’t work well”. Sometimes I take this to mean, “I don’t use gold because they cost more than stainless steel”. God forbid if one should spend a few dollars more for better supplies for their clients.
Electrolysis for spider veins on the legs is typically not successful because there is too much vascular pressure in the lower extremities. For facial use, much better outcome. I know how to remove these blemishes as well has hemangiomas, those little red dots that some people have here and there or even all over the trunk of the body, but in my state, I am not permitted to do this proceedure.
Are you a member of any hair removal organization? If you are a member of the American Electrology Association, they have a forum that you can use to ask other electrologists about business practices and pearls of advice. It is not a very active forum, but there are a few loyal people that with chat back with you.They send out a publication as well, which I like.
Can’t comment on the Instatron, but if my memory serves me correct, it is a good machine.
Dee
Thank you so much for responding. No, I am not a member but I will check it out.
I don’t think your state allows electrologists to treat Telangisctasia (“spider veins” / dilated capillaries) without a license.
At the time of this writing, your state, Texas, does not have any licensing in laser or electrolysis and I don’t know of any accredited schools in your state. Where did you go to school?
The next time someone says not to use a particular metal or brand, ask why. There are advantages and drawbacks to using every type of probe and you need to understand enough about your tools to make the right decisions for a particular situation.
Consider taking some time off and get some private lessons at an accredited electrology school. If that is not feasible, get some good electrology books like the Richards and Meharg book and the Bono book.
Actually, you have an advantage – you have Texas Electrolysis Supply out there and maybe you can get some private education from them.