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Permanent Hair Removal by ElectrolysisOf all the methods of permanent hair removal, electrolysis is the oldest and most widely available. In essence, what happens when you use electrolysis is a slow, steady one by one destruction of your hair folicles. Sound painful? It can be, and it can also be a very effective form of permanent hair removal.
An electrolysist will clean your skin and then, using a magnifying glass, will insert a small needle into a hair folicle. Electricity is then sent down the needle into the root of the hair, zapping it to prevent further growth. The hair folicle itself is killed so there is no regrowth. The hair is then removed and the electrolysist moves to then next folicle. Naturally, removing your hairs one by one has certain disadvantages when compared to Intense Pulsed Light or IPL Hair Removal or laser hair removal:
On the flip side of that, there are some clear advantages to chosing electrolysis as your method of permanent hair removal:
There are several different ways of getting electrolysis and the cheapest and without a doubt the least useful for transexuals is the home electrolysis kit. I first started with one of these electrolysis kits many years ago only to realise that they are really designed for removing the "peach fuzz" type of hair genetic women have. The higher levels of testosterone in a transexual's body, combined with the very low charge these kits deliver make them, in my opinion, about as useful as an underwater hair dryer. I'd therefore say the same to any guys who have an odd hair or two somewhere they don't want, like on the shoulders. Get it treated in a salon or clinic; you'll be glad you put aside any embarrassment you may have as they've seen it all before many times and a professional hair removal treatement will be much more effective in solving your problem than a low powered home kit. Salons provide one of several forms of electrolysis:
When you first book an electrolysis session, many electrolysis salons will openly tell you that treatment is going to take a long time, especially if you are a transexual client. Quite rightly so. It's true. Unless you are taking anti-androgens or can regulate your diet to inhibit your testosterone levels, male pattern hair is notoriously difficult to kill off and to remove a beard fully will require commitment. It can take between 2 and 4 years of treatment to completely remove it permanently, though the hair gets softer and sparser throughout treatment and later in to your electrolysis you will not need to attend at the same frequency. A further gripe with electrolysis is that estetician standards do vary widely in Europe and North America, the very homelands of standardisation. In the US for example, only just over half of the States have standards relating to training. When chosing an electrolysist, do shop around and ask about their background. Many will have experience of dealing with trangendered patients and take it as no big deal. Speak with other transexuals or to local support groups too. They'll almost certainly know which salons or beauticians are transgernder friendly and have a good reputation for results. The best thing about electrolysis without a doubt is that it is permanent, even though it is slow. I have heard stories from people who've had laser hair removal that after 3 or 4 years it started to grow back; whether or not that's true is a hotly debated subject with many salons claiming that this was new hair growth. With electrolysis you can expect regrowth rate to be very low, only about 7-10% of patients complain of it. Electrolysis also allows you to accurately treat areas where pinpoint precision is needed such as the T-zone and eyebrows. On a slightly more tender note, some Sexual Reassignment Surgery (SRS) doctors ask for the skin of the scrotum to be hairless, especially in less well endowed girls so that they have enough skin to work with to construct the vagina. If this is the case, electrolysis may be the best option no matter how much you hate those balls... OK, those of you not intending to transition fully can stop crying now! If you are planning to transition, start as early as you possibly can as it can take several years. Yes, it hurts and yes, you will be red and blotchy after, but being hair free is the single biggest factor in gaining passability and with it's long history electrolysis compares favourably with newer hair removal techniques in that it definately does work for those people who persist. It's a well known fact that going full time before having cleared at least your face can adversely affect your work, social life and mental well being. Personally I see it as ground work that anyone who wants to live as woman or spend long periods in drag will be well advised to address first. Concentrate your budget on this initially to get it sorted and worry about the rest later. Clearing your face can take you 2 to 5 years. An average time needed is 200 to 300 hours, some people take more, a few less. Do the math as to how much it'll cost you since an hour will be in the range of £40 to £50. That's right, it may easily add up to cost you more than ten grand to clear your face. Money well spent, if I do say so myself. Now you know why I say start early as it may take you many years to complete your electrolysis. You can also read till your eyes go square about electrolysis for transexuals on TSRoadmap, an American website aimed at helping those who want to transition. Whether you do or you just want to find out more about electrolysis, there's no doubt that it is very comprehensive. Electrolysis is a great way to tidy up certain areas and it's so cheap that anyone can afford to get started on an appointment or two a month which will make you feel like you are on your way to achieving the look you want. It is the only hair removal technique that will definately work for all as other hair removal techniques are better suited to certain skin and hair types.
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