Electrolysis is the only FDA approved method to permanently remove a hair. The FDA identification in Title 21, CFR, Sec. 878.5350 for needle-type epilators is: “a device intended to remove the hair by destroying the dermal papilla of a hair,” only electrologists are allowed to claim permanent hair removal in their advertising. No other hair removal devices, including lasers, have been able to achieve this definition.

The number of treatments varies with each person, depending on their hormone levels. It is very important to adhere to the recommended treatment schedule to achieve optimum results.

Electrolysis is safe when performed by an electrologist who is board certified. It is important to find electrologists with C.P.E. (Certified Professional Electrologist) behind their names. This means that they have passed a national exam and keep up with required continuing education to maintain the C.P.E. status. Strict adherence to the “Infection Control Standards” set forth by the American Electrology Association is practiced in this office. Close attention is also given to other infection control measures, including hand washing, gloves, sterile/disposable probes and sterilization of instruments, to name a few.

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