Really? Again? “Experts” saying this is a normal reaction? Also, “30-years experience and a good solid machine, is undoubtedly doing a good job.” So what you’re saying is that there are no electrologists who have been working for this long and don’t know what they are doing?? Please, give me a break. Also please try to be helpful and stop playing the distraction game.
WOW someone seems to have a chip on their shoulder Eternalsunshine. Of course there are bad electrolyisis out their but what is in the pic I have had an completely cleared within a month.
It is hard to have electrolysis and not receive any reaction at all, it is normal to have some form of reaction.
What is to remember is that these things will clear, perhaps the electrolysis fault was that they didn’t explain these things would be normal.
What I do agree with is that these are caused by electrolysis but that it isn’t too bad is normal for some people and will clear in time, avoid treatment to the area until it does clear.
However the constant posts regarding electrolysis causing wrinkles is daft, I am sorry it just is, its not possible.
I will go into my human robot mode, with no bias or territorial ambitions, as I attempt to comment on the picture.
Looking at the picture above, this is not what I would want for my clients. In fact, I would be very upset if my client did not communicate with me about her concerns.
I would not allow this happen again. I would give the area a rest for now.
Skin manifestations you should expect are: redness/pinkness, swelling and perhaps some pinpoint scabbing. All should subside within minutes, to hours to a few days and for as long as 7-10 days, depending on how much work was done. This is for FACIAL WORK. For body work, skin manifestations may last longer? It’s okay. It will go away, too.
We don’t want to bring on more stress to people that are already under a lot of stress.
Good Luck.
I agree with you Dee.
Right now … all day long … I’m working with a great young man that is thinking about a career in electrology. He’s watching … and doing a bit too: a beard case.
We just spent a LOT of time talking about why upper lips are vulnerable and not to be “trifled with.” I outlined my own strategy for beard work on an upper lip.
I might take a photo of the fellow working … just for fun!
Interesting that after reading my book, he got some data totally wrong. The point for me is that reading a book cannot ever replace “hands on.”
Youtube videos are going to replace textbooks and I’m ALL FOR IT! People learn mostly by SEEING. (I’m starting to work on it.) Of course, everything that I end up producting will be free.
Just wanted to give a quick update; I’ve stopped seeing her (ugh!! was hoping she would be good) and am letting my skin heal up some before I go see someone new. The hyperpigmentation seems to be clearing up some. The pitting is still there; I am starting to worry it will be permanent and I feel really let down by the person I was seeing.
Can anyone recommend someone in the North NJ / Manhattan area? Would really appreciate it… Feeling quite discouraged. I would think there would be top electrologists in Manhattan but that doesn’t seem to be the case?
Here is an updated picture also:
Resized so it’s a bit easier to see the indentations:
Any thoughts?
Let time pass. It should heal.
But I agree–you shouldn’t be seeing her anymore! Good luck and keep us updated. 
I’m no expert, but I agree that I think it’ll get a lot better with a bit of time.
Also–just to back eternalsunshine up, obviously there are good electrologists out there, but I think there are a LOT of bad ones (I’ve experienced several). It can be really frustrating when everyone tells you to “keep on trucking,” and meanwhile you’re actually damaging your skin.
I think clients need to proceed with a lot of skepticism and caution when undergoing electrolysis, and if they do that (and have a bit of luck in finding a good zapper), the results are clearly worth it.
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to give a quick update. I went for a consultation with someone else today; she said she was shocked at the damage and surprised that the previous electrologist didn’t adjust the setting when I brought up how I wasn’t healing very well. She also said she wouldn’t work on my upper lip unless it healed up more, so I’m going to give her a try with the other areas and let my upper lip continue to heal. Still very frustrated and feeling discouraged; I was almost in tears listening to a confirmation that my skin may be permanently damaged. I guess we’ll see.
So true!
Hi Tosot,
Is it okay if I connect with you on HairTell here? I am a female 28 year old woman also undergoing electrolysis, and I think it may be beneficial to compare pictures and trials. Your hair from pics seems to be the same thickness as mine.