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i looked this up because in my 12 years of moderating this forum, i dont believe i EVER have seen an electrologist here just say " GO pluck instead" . I didnt find it this time either.
i did find however dee saying to go back to your temporary methods if you felt you were too insecure about your electrolysis treatments. Nowhere in your post, does it state you were plucking. most electrologist i know are constantly advising clients NOT to pluck their hairs.
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YOU were told however that from the photgraphic evidence you had provided, you were NOT overtreated. IT was me who told you that, and I stand by it. you were also addvised so by at least 2 other electrologists on this site. THe normal progression of healing for themolysis is well known. Withing 2-48 ours scaabs may appear depending on the treatment intensity. They should be small, about the size of a pinhead or smaller and fall off within 5-7 days for the most part. This is EXACTLY what your photos here show! VERY normal healing.
now compare your photos and description in that thread to the photos and description in all of the following threads which DO show the effects you purport in your own treatment:Possible overtreatment Germany collagen damage? Help :(
Overtreatment or normal healing depressions? - #4 by Geraldine
Electrolysis second session: skin reaction is scaring me a bit - #11 by erreichbar_unter
Electrolysis nightmare... pls help - #2 by Iluv2zap
Incredibly painful electrolysis, concerns post first round of treatments
Overtreatment and Damaged Skin?
All of these show what ACTUAL overtreatment looks like. Compare these to yours and there is no comparison. I’m sorry but what you presented here does not even come close. ANd it’s not overtreatment, to the contrary it shows very normal healing from a thermolysis treatment.
Now regarding aftercare, I can only speak personally, but I have never recommended ANYTHING other that cold aloe vera gel or cool water be put on skin for the first 2 hours after treatment, ever. IN fact if you look at my aftercare instructions for the last 12 years they read as follows:
"Electrolysis creates a small wound underneath the skin which destroys the hair germination cells in the follicle near the hair root . Keep the area as clean and free of contaminants as possible.
It is normal that the area(s) will become red and swollen immediately after treatment.In addition to this, the treated area(s) may feel hot and sensitive to touch.
During healing the empty follicle will fill with white blood cells, dead bacteria and other debris. Whiteheads and sometimes small scabs may form. Scabs fall off within a week and should not be picked, scratched or disturbed.
Washing the area(s) several times a day is the most important step to promoting healing . Use plain water or a mild soap without perfumes Gently soak the area with a face cloth 5-6 times daily to assist in carrying away debris. Do Not Scrub
During the first 24 hours after treatment:
Do Use to cool the area and reduce inflamation: Cool water ,Ice (not directly on skin) refrigerated aloe vera gel Gently wash the area as described above… Keep the area as contaminant free as possible…
Do not use : perfumes makeup moisturizers or lotions facial scrubs Do Not scratch, rub, or disturb the treated area. Do not use sunscreen or oils on the treated area, limit exposure to direct sunlight and use covering clothing or wide brimmed hats.
After 24 hours:
Teatree oil: Used as an antiseptic,and also dissolves scabs. It can dry the skin if used for extended periods however, so should be used sparingly.
Witch Hazel may also be used to clean the area.
Resume use of sunscreen once the redness and swelling are gone and continue to limit exposure to the sun.
Do not use tanning booths.
Do not pick at scabs or disturb the treated area. Scabs should fall off on their own within a week.
Avoid picking out or squeezing tombstones which are short little bits of dead hair that can resemble blackheads.The Electrologist will remove these properly.
Before your next appointment, remember to let the hairs grow as much as possible in order that we may grasp it with the tweezers and determine the direction of hair growth."
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if asked what to put on the skin, wherther it Michael or myself, in the last 17 years you would have recieved the same advice: Nothing but cold compresses or cool water on the site.keep your fingers off and take every measure possible to keep the area contaminant free as possible. Theres one other possibility that can create acne like reactions. The stainless steel in the probe itself. this is a common allergen because of the nickel it contains. This same reaction occurs in BOTH blend and thermolysis . IT’s very simple solution…chnge to gold plated probe. I recommend ballet.
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now is blend gentle? YEs IS it Better than thermolysis? SAme answer I have given for the last 15 years, they are all just a means to an end and all can give beautiful results given competent treatment. Is it hard to find competent electrologists to do blend in toronto where you post from? YES! They pay exorbitent rent , and no, if they KNOW That the results they give with thermolysis are every bit as good as those with blend, and it takes them 4 times the time to do the same treatment in blend, NO They are not going to offer you to do blend and dedicate that much of their time to get to the same place.
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[Practitioners here] simply said if you werent sure of the process, and were comfortable with your temporary methods, then you should stick with that. IT was and still is good advice.
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