Shadow effect pre/post treatment

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

Hi all,

Hoping for some professional and lived experience replies please.
I have noticed through scouring the internet that several individuals have finished their journey of electrolysis and found they still have a “shadow” present. The causes usually said to be;

  1. Dormant follicles - more treatment actually needed or,
  2. Temporary pigmentations - it’s the skin not the hairs (which is why there aren’t any hairs visible!)
  3. The most interesting I found - there was a complex structure of blood supply supporting follicles previously and it has remained after treatment and may slowly fade after the body realises there is no use for said supply anymore.

I have seen several posts of people sure they are complete with treatment, no hairs just shadow particularly in the upper lip. Can anyone share some advice on whether option 3 is true in their experience?

I am currently undergoing electrolysis. I was able to shave for many years with no shadow and could cover up with light makeup, however in the last year perhaps due to hormones or ageing I noticed a shadow on my upper lip, like a green tint only localised to the area and commenced permanent hair removal in hopes to remove this.

I have lost some hope in the sense that several people have posted (mostly on reddit) about this lingering issue and are told it is likely option 1 or 2 from the above or dysphoria. I think this may negate that several people have the experience of the shadow remaining post-treatment; whether it is temporary or not is what I seek to understand with your help!

#2

Why should something that’s always been there suddenly have color change? I don’t thing option 3 makes any sense. I do agree with option 1 and 2 though.

#3

I have been questioning the change in color myself. The only answer I have for this is perhaps the hairs became more dense or stimulated in some way meaning there is more of a shadow whereas if they were finer and fewer there is no shadow/green tint.

Has anybody or their clients noticed the shadow always removed at end of treatment or did it stay around longer? Interested to see if anybody on hairtell can indicate since there’s numerous claims of this on reddit.

Appreciate any feedback! Thanks all.