What is important?---Technique, Machine or Both

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

Hello Everyone,

I have recently started calling and interviewing electrologists in my area (I live in Boston, MA).

One uses the SS-99, another the Fischer and the third the Apilus Platinum. I have read great things about the Apilus Platinum on this site, but can all machines achieve the same result i.e. are results dependent on the technique used by the electrologist? Or is it machine dependent? (Or a bit of both?)

I ask because the ones using the SS-99 and the Fischer stated that all machines are the same and have the same settings essentially (galvanic, thermolysis, blend), and that results are dependent on the electrologist’s technique. Is this the case?

I have dark coarse facial hair and a South East Asian skin that is prone to hyper-pigmentation and scarring. Is there a particular machine that would be better for my skin?

Thank you for your help!

#2

All electrolysis machines remove hair permanently, but the skil of the electrologist is most important. The difference between Platinum and other machines is comfort. Efficiancy of a treatment is dependant on the skill of the electrologist and the client maintaining regular appts.

#3

[color:#993300]My take, I went to a few pros for a couple of years, and will eventually restart pro visits in the future to compliment my own work.

Technique is the over-rider of everything, because the critical components have to be hit. If an electrologist doesn’t really get the depth or angle right repeatedly, you just have a lot of expensive plucking going on.

That said, let me add this. Just from what you tell me, I’d go to the Platinum user first. Why? Because they are just more ‘into it’. They care enough to invest in their skills, their trade, and the comfort of the patient. There’s something to be said about an electrologist that keeps up on the science and innovation. An electrologist that uses an SS-99 may have a steady hand and good insertions, and probably does, but isn’t being optimal. An SS-99 doesn’t deliver the most optimal (voltage/length/less pain) zap out there available.

I just say this because these machines aren’t terribly expensive. They really aren’t when compared to other types of medical devices. And, it says something for the practitioner who is willing to upgrade and learn on a more advanced optimal machine. That practitioner’s motivation to exceed his/her previous abilities would probably translate into more effective treatments for you. And, more effective = less visits = less time and money in the long run.

Mantaray
(not a pro electrologist)[/color]

#4

What is important?

Undoubtedly, the electrologist, a machine without limitations, and a good education to make appropriate decisions in the configuration instead of relying on a preset that turns out to be insufficient or too high to end finally forcing the hairs out. And consequently, a high percentage of regrowth.

#5

Epilator name brands have nothing to do with the end result. It is how the electrologist uses their equipment that makes all the difference. Machine “cults” are irrational and only serve to confuse consumers and further divide an industry plagued with misinformation and significant external challenges.

#6

Anamika,

One of HairTell’s featured mantra’s is, “See as many electrologists, as is reasonable, before deciding on who is best for you”. Go to each of three practitioners. Get about a half hour treatment. See how it feels. See how it heals. Skill is important. Equipment choices are important and that includes PROBE CHOICE. Continuing education is important. Passion and Compassion are important. An electrologist must understand what you are going through and invest her/his very best in getting the hair permanently removed as fast as possible, without it hurting too much.

If you try out all three practitioners, who own three different epilators, come back and tell the Hairtell family your opinion. We value all opinions here.

#7

Thank you all for your feedback. Much appreciated! :slight_smile:

I have scheduled consultations with each and will try them out too (as Dee suggested) and go from there.

#8

Hi amamika. I agree with dfahey but want to add…

What is important is to start talking to people about hair removal. Since it has become fashionable to be body hair-free, it has become “normalized”.

The best way to choose an electrologist is by asking your friends and co-workers and relatives if they know of a good electrologist.

We already do this when we are looking for lawyers and dentists and handymen and plumbers…

Hair removal is out of the closet.