Skin healing questions

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

Hi all. I’m having thermolysis on my face. I have relatively light and sparse hair so I’ve been having extended sessions. I have mild acne and just started treating it with Azelaic acid (how early do I need to stop it before electro? I’m currently doing 2 days before)

I have pale (northern european) skin. I’ve attached an image. What can I do to help the healing and avoid any scarring? How can I make the redness less prominent? It’s most noticeable on my chin but also is there on my cheeks.

My neck also has some small irritated red bumps which are slowly going away. I can post more pictures if needed.

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#2

I see nothing wrong. Looks like normal healing.

#3

I don’t know what people expect. We are disabling the tissue, permanently, with electrolysis. This causes a totally natural response called the inflammation process. The skin goes into a temporary healing phase to heal the tiny wounds. Temporary is the key word.

We need to use the proper amount of energy for the proper amount of time, in order to get the hair to slide out with no resistance. Depending on the size of hair, you will need more or less energy and time and this can relate to the amount of skin reaction you may get. This is NOT scarring.

Expect a temporary skin reaction. Not everybody gets a noticeable reaction, but some do. Go with the flow or live with the hair.

I advise my clients to use small dabs of tea tree oil and cold aloe vera gel for at least three days after a treatment. Tea tree is once a day at night time, with aloe vera gel put over top. Cold aloe can be used as liberally as you want throughout the day and night.

I see nothing to be cautious about with your picture.

#5

It is not possible to have electrolysis without temporary side effects. If an individual is more concerned with temporary side effects than getting rid of the hair, they are not a good candidate for the procedure.

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#6

I’m fine with temporary reactions and definitely don’t expect my treatment to be painfree or side-effect free. I was just surprised because I was treated there over three weeks ago (and nearly 6 weeks ago on the neck). Pretty much all the resources I found say red marks should disappear within 2ish weeks maximum, so I just wanted to check that it was ok.

#7

What do you use to clean your skin? Are you keeping the treated areas free of makeup, lotions, oils, etc. for 24 hours following each treatment?

#8

I use a gentle face wash which doesn’t dehydrate my skin. I don’t do anything except apply witch hazel gel to the skin within 24 hours of treatment. Maybe using the Azelaic acid on my neck could help exfoliate?

#9

Your healing concerns are welcome here. That’s one of the reasons Hairtell exists for the consumer. We do a lot of repeating on Hairtell about healing skin, so sometimes we may sound a little sour. I have to remind myself that this is new territory for people and they are trying to advocate for themselves.

Every electrologist should carefully explain these concepts to new clients and hopefully they do that very well at the initial consultation. I know I have to keep repeating that temporary skin side effects are not scarring to my clients. Soon, they verbalize that to me and then I know I’ve gotten through.

Your red dots are angiogenesis and will disappear over time. This depends on your healing powers and skin type as to how long it will take. Most people are fine within a week or two. Some people are fine within a day or two. Some people show nothing right after a treatment. Again, what Im seeing with you does not raise my “bunny ears”.

I like three products for immediately after a treatment

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