Which modality

[Regina123]

Hello everyone,

I often read a lot of posts here and I’m trying to understand why some people prefer or say some modalities are better than others. I read posts of some claiming Galvanic is the best? And other saying they don’t like flash Thermolysis because it’s not “permanent”. I thought all modalities will achieve that? I have been shopping around hoping to find a new electrologist. One person has on her websites that she doesn’t do flash thermolysis as it’s not very permanent? How is that so? While others only specialize in flash thermolysis. I know that each electrologist will do whatever modality they feel more comfortable with and what they can provide results. Now I’m left feeling confused about the permanency of these modalities.

[Hairadicator]

All modalities are capable of permanent hair removal. It is the skill of the electrologist that matters.

[Deedra]

I watched a video this past weekend that was full of mistruths about galvanic electrolysis being the best modality and that thermolysis is not permanent. No wonder the consumer is confused when self-serving professionals taut theirs as the best.

I performed all three modalities in my career, galvanic multi-needle, blend and thermolysis. I did all very well and achieved permanent results for my clients. I settled on thermolysis for reasons I won’t expand on right now, as I have already done so many times over the years here on HairTell. If thermolysis, (flash and manual) was not permanent and people were being harmed and results were not being delivered, then why am I and the majority of other electrologists still in business, with long waiting lists?

Those that do multi-needle galvanic with 16 or 32 or even 64 dangling needle wires, are welcomed and respected in our profession for doing what they do well because we are free to choose. We are not free to make up our own facts. Those that tout multi-needle galvanic as the best, never learned how to perform thermolysis (flash and manual) properly and thus, concluded that thermolysis isn’t permanent or that it scars. They couldn’t perform well even with the principles we are all taught in our training programs, perhaps related to not doing accurate insertions.
Any modality of electrolysis can leave one with over treatment and skin side effects. I just saw a horrible picture of skin scabbing after multi-needle electrolysis was done on a consumer. I am not free to share that here because it is on a closed site for electrologists only. We see other pictures from blend and thermolysis over treatment as well. Improperly placed energy creates problems, not the modality used.

What does this mean for you? The best thing you can do is try to get a referral from trusted sources or from someone who is finished and happy. Get a short appointment for yourself and see how you heal. Some methods are slower than others. Try all three modalities and see what you prefer. If the hair does not slide out easily, if you feel pulling, then there will be regrowth.

Be wary about comments that flash thermolysis is not permanent. It is permanent or I would have no referrals and would be out of business, as would others, who have been doing thermolysis for decades. These practitioners need to go back to basics and learn how to do thermolysis and every modality properly or they need to ask to be mentored from those that know exactly how to perform thermolysis, a fabulous modality. Consumers appreciate the many advantages that thermolysis offers.

[Bono]

@Deedra

We are not free to make up our own facts

Excellent Deedra. We have a local electrologist that “goes the other way,” claiming that Galvanic puts ACID in your skin. This person is also a “big shot” in our local politics. A few years ago, we had a Galvanic user claiming that thermolysis causes brain cancer … and, another saying that Galvanic causes kidney damage. I seriously think that there are some, many more than “some,” that have little to no education and lack even the most basic understanding of science. It’s an endless frustration. If you’ve watched my latest video, I explain the real benefit of thermolysis … although that’s not the thrust of this particular video. Really the only way to quell their nonsense, is to “out them” on a specific video … and, eventually I intend to do just that.

[susannurse.sympatico]

If you’re referring to “some people” as electrologists, I believe what they’re saying is that they’ve mastered one approach to the best of their ability and that’s the modality they use for their permanent results.
All electrolysis modalities are proven permanent and effective. Some electrolysis techs are simply better than others in their chosen modality.

[pnwelectrology]

well worded response Dee! I too choose to only do flash therm, but also make it clear to people who message me asking about diff modalities that ALL modalities in the hands of skilled and knowledgeable provider are indeed permanent.