A licensed electrologist will insert a probe into a hair follicle alongside the hair and delivers a small tolerable amount of electricity or heat to destroy the root of the hair causing the hair to be gone for good.

FAQs Archive - Maral Derkrikorian Skin Care

Q: What are some of the causes of unwanted hair?

There are many reasons one can have excessive hair growth. Here are just a few: * Heredity * Normal physiological changes * Malfunction of the endocrine system * Certain medications * Topical influences * Stress * Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause

Q: Are there any side effects to the treatment of electrolysis?

This treatment has been performed for over 120 years. It has been proven to be safe and effective. As with any other procedure there is usually a healing time. This can include a little redness, swelling, and sometimes a pin prick size scab that heals within a few days.