A. Electrolysis Pre-Care
Avoid electrolysis treatments when your skin is still inflamed or sensitive, such as from recently exfoliation, chemical peeling and etc.
You must work as close to your pain threshold as possible for the most effective treatment. Get as comfortable as possible during the session. You can also ask the electrologist to lower the setting during the session. Lower setting works just as well but it takes longer. The electrologist will not be able to remove so many hairs in the session compared with tolerating more pain, but it still achieves the same result.
Find the time of day that works best for u. Early or late, awake or tired, everyone is different.
Eliminate as much stress as possible on the day of the appointment.
Your diet can affect your sensitivity& increase your pain sensation. Avoid stimulants like coffee, caffeine, alcohol, energy drinks, chocolate or high sugar content on the day of your appointment.
Avoid extended sun exposure at least 4 weeks prior to your session to avoid dilation of the blood vessels & to minimise post-treatment hyper-pigmentation (skin darkening). No sun burn or tanning in the area u wish to b treated.
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Some female clients may find that they are more sensitive during or right before their menstrual cycle and may want to avoid making appointments during that time.
Drink plenty of water at least few hours before, the day of and the day after the treatment. Dehydrated follicles are more difficult to treat. Hydration will also help your skin heal more quickly.
Some find a meal just before session helps reduce discomfort.
It isn't necessary but if you desire and your doctor gives you the okay to take pain reliever, it is recommended 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Take the appropriate dose with food and don’t exceed the dosage instructions.
Do not use any irritants or any topical products containing, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, AHA, alcohols, witch hazel, astringents, vitamin A and its derivatives, such as retinoids (for ex, over-the-counter retinol and prescribed stronger tretinoin (Retin A), Tazorac, or etc. for at least 1 week before and after electrolysis treatment.
Discontinue isotretinoin (Accutane) for at least 6 months prior to electrolysis.
Wear clean & loose clothing for area u wish to be treated.
Skin area u wish to b treated must be clean and free from moisturiser, make-up, deodorant, perfume and etc. before start each session and at least 48 hrs after treatment.
Do not wear any metals, such as jewellery, during the Galvanic treatment.
B. Electrolysis After-Care
Skin may be susceptible to irritation or infection for around 48 hours after any skin penetration procedure until the open follicles superficially seal. You can wipe the area with povidone iodine (Betadine), if needed.
Following your treatment, do not touch or scratch the area treated! Microorganisms are on everything and everywhere. By touching your treated area may cause infection.
You can routinely take shower and wash treated area with mild, neutral-pH anti-bacterial soap with cold or lukewarm water. No scrubbing, no exfoliation, no loofah for at least 4 weeks after the treatment.
Do not wear make-up over the treated area for at least 48 hours.
If being bare skin for at least 48 hours after the procedure isn't possible, tinted mineral or physical sunscreens (especially those containing zinc oxide as main ingredient) can be used as concealers. This type of sunscreens is better than those containing other chemicals or organic compounds. The reason is that mineral sunscreens act similarly to aluminum foil reflecting sunlight, blocking it from entering into our skin, whereas other sunscreens allow light to absorb/enter/penetrate into our skin and we don't want this to happen, right? Additionally, zinc is anti-inflammatory & anti-microbial.
Recommended products:
CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen, CeraVe Non-Tinted Sunscreen
Sunscreen claimed to be "so safe, it's edible"
Neutrogena
(Please note some people can develop irritation or allergy to zinc or other chemicals used in skincare products, patch test is highly recommended for first time users.)
Avoid perfume or alcohol-based products. They irritate your skin & delay healing. You can apply aloe vera and/or Betadine, if needed.
Apply non-alcohol-containing aloe vera gel, Sudocrem, anti-septic cream, hydrogel or silicon gel to the treated area at least 2 consecutive nights after your treatment. This will help your skin heal even faster, especially facial areas. Many physicians and dermatologists don't recommend the routine use of steroids and antibiotics.
Avoid exercises & excessive sweating (also no sauna) for at least 48 hrs after treatments. Sweat can cause microorganisms to enter into the open follicles and cause infection. Exercise before your electrolysis appointment instead of afterwards.
Avoid the sun for at least the next 7 days to avoid the formation of brown pigment spots. Your skin defends against UV rays by producing pigment. If your skin is injured or traumatised it can over-produce pigment in those areas. This can result in hyper-pigmentation. ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN. WEAR SUNSCREEN AT ALL TIME.
Mineral or physical sunscreens (those containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as main ingredient) are better than those containing other chemicals or organic compounds. The reason is that mineral sunscreens reflect sunlight, blocking it from absorption into our skin, whereas other sunscreens allow light to absorb into our skin.
Sunscreens for melasma, click here! (Iron oxide can block visible light, whereas titanium dioxide and zinc oxide block UVA and UVB)
Do not bath and do not swim for at least the first 48 hours following treatment to avoid exposure to chemicals, pathogens & etc.
If small scabs appear, do not scratch them away. This can cause scarring. Allow them to fall off naturally. Scabbing is nature's way of healing the follicle that we have treated. Keeping the area moisturised will often curtail the formation of scabs. Try to minimise heat or friction on the treated areas.
Do not wear chafing fabrics for at least 4 weeks after the treatment. Tight & chafing clothing may scratch scabs, create frictions & heat the treated skin that still inflame causing prolonged healing process. This can cause scarring.
If u are prevented from coming in as soon as u would like for your next session, DO NOT TWEEZE, WAX, THREAD or any other methods that pull hair out by the root! The offending hair can be clipped off with small scissors, shaved or bleached. Shaving is ok after electrolysis treatment, but do not shave while skin still inflame.
Once electrolysis treatments have begun, any other hair removal methods that disturb hair under the skin must be discontinued because these methods can stimulate your hair growth and can make your hairs become bigger & stronger and electrolysis treatments would become useless.
Please inform us of pregnancy, any changes of your health condition and medications when booking & before starting each treatment session.
Link:
Recommended products post electrolysis or laser hair removal
https://upweybeauty.com.au/electrolysis-permanent-hair-removal
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