Long Term Metabolic Consequences

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

So I am considering doing some electrolysis for aesthetic reasons, but I would like to know if there are answers to some specific questions I have about it. I’m aware of and not really interested in hearing about the temporary side effects of treatment, but I’d like to know about the long term metabolic consequences of destroying the hair root as electrolysis does.

First of all, how much of an ATP-sink is growing hair? What I mean is, let’s say I eat 3500 calories a day to maintain a 140 lb body–how much farther is that 3500 calories going to go if I stop growing hair? Will the numbers change much at all or is it likely to be kind of insignificant?

Second of all, to what extent are any surrounding tissues or organ-like structures irreversibly damaged by the electrolysis method? What kind of long-term consequences follow that? Obviously I assume the weak immune function that hair provides would be lost in the absence of hair, but I’m largely ignorant about what is in my skin and what functions it has that I’d be giving up that could put my body at a survival-disadvantage if I get electrolysis done.

I thank in advance anyone who has the time to answer my questions and I appreciate your help.

#2

I vote “trophy” for you for asking a question I have not heard (or considered) in my long silly career. To answer your questions, the answer is ZERO on all counts: completely “zippity doo-dah!”

The only risk from electrolysis is to the hair: it kills it. Other than that: nothing. Download my free piece on “Skin and Hair” at my website (book page at the bottom). This will give you a little perspective.

Over the years, there have been several “sky is falling” electrologists that posited unfounded fears and gross exaggerations. One person insisted that the DC current, because it makes “lye,” will cause kidney and liver failure. Another silly zapperette insisted that because the HF produces EMR “radiation,” the client will get cancer or worse (is there anything worse?).

I only mention these unfounded theories, because if you are going to worry about this process (and you might hear these crazy stories after you start your electrolysis) … well maybe don’t do electrolysis at all.

Everything has risks, but after 150 years of electrolysis … there’s just “NUTTIN’!”

#3

Michael187,

You are a very deep thinker. I mean VERY DEEP! Only a genius could have asked those kinds of questions. Specifically, a scientific genius who studies biochemistry? Maybe like Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory?

Electrolysis is a very low risk procedure and could not possibly affect your survival in any negative way. The long term consequences are positive ones - increased self-esteem, looking the way you want to look, spending less time in the bathroom removing hair everyday, wearing the clothes you want wear, having a sense of freedom because you are smooth… Metabolically, the simple act of doing electrolysis is as insignificant to how the body functions and responds, as shedding a teardrop in the Pacific Ocean is. Not noticeable . No worries. Nuttin!

#4

I appreciate the responses, especially so quickly.
I deny being a genius and I deny being Sheldon or Sheldon-like, but I am guilty of having recently finished up a BS in biochemistry. I’m hoping to get better at math and physics and go on to be a biomedical engineer. Still, I’m certainly no doctor and my knowledge of physiology is pretty basic and limited. I’ll definitely give “Skin and Hair” a read though.

I was hoping that the cell division going on in hair roots would consume a meaningful amount of ATP, or even that they would sequester some appreciable amount of THF, so that upon their destruction either I could gain weight a little easier stretching my food intake farther or ensure that I can devote enough THF to muscle synthesis or something. But alas, I understand now that a small drop in the Pacific is too tiny. I normally eat at least 3500 calories/day (4000-4500 if I am strict and do nothing else) and have trouble gaining any kind of weight past 140 lbs. Basically most women want my genes, I guess. (I’ve heard that what women really want is not true love but to eat and eat and eat and not get fat.) :stuck_out_tongue:

#5

Then again, maybe that’s why bald guys get fat? tee hee

#6

Some of my ex-hairy male clients said they feel more cold after getting rid of the hairs. It makes sense. Among other functions, the hair protects us from the cold, sweat, sun, etc.

So if this statement is true “Some of the calories we eat are intended to maintain body temperature.” electrolysis indirectly would help consume some of those extra calories.

#7

Good point Jossie!

Also, when the hair is gone, and you don’t look like a gorilla any more … you exercise more, go out more and even get “laid” more! All that extra activity “uses up” calories and consequently you get thinner and more fit too!