Electrolysis: Does It Work
Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal method recognized by the FDA.
There are three modalities that an Electrologist uses to destroy the papilia (which is the hair growth center). The papilia sits at the bottom of the hair shaft in the follicle and is the center of life for the hair. The Electrologist does not destroy the follicle. A follicle is only the opening into the skin. Follicles have other functions and do not produce hair.
Three Modalities of Electrolysis
Galvanic
The Galvanic modality destroys the papilia of the hair by an electric current using the moisture and salt in the follicle, creating a lye solution and forcing it down the follicle to the papilia. Galvanic is the slowest modality of Electrolysis but it is the most effective.
Thermolysis and Flash Thermolysis
The Thermolysis modality uses a high frequency current that destroys the papilia with heat.
Blend
The Blend modality combines the two currents of Galvanic and Thermolysis. This is a very effective modality on certain types of hair and skin. The high frequency heats up the action of the formation of lye increasing the effectiveness of the lye in a shorter amount of time.
