Electrolysis Flashcards
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What condition is a medical contraindication for electrolysis on the face?
Answer: Having a pacemaker or implanted cardiac device
Electrical current used in electrolysis can interfere with pacemakers and other electronic implants, posing a serious health risk.
What is the expected healing time for minor post-electrolysis scabbing on facial skin?
Answer: A few days to about 1 week
Small scabs from follicle destruction typically resolve within a few days to a week as the skin heals.
What aftercare instruction helps prevent infection after facial electrolysis?
Answer: Keeping the area clean, avoiding touching, and using a gentle antiseptic
Electrolysis creates micro-wounds at each follicle that must be kept clean to prevent bacterial infection.
Why does electrolysis typically require more sessions than laser for full facial hair removal?
Answer: It treats each follicle individually, making it time-intensive for larger areas
Each probe insertion treats one follicle at a time, so facial areas with many hairs require multiple sessions to address all follicles in all growth phases.
What professional license is required to perform electrolysis in most US states?
Answer: Electrologist or electrology license, which varies by state
Most US states require a specific electrologist license, though requirements including training hours and exams vary significantly by state.
How does electrolysis handle the treatment of ingrown facial hairs?
Answer: The probe is inserted into the follicle to free and destroy the ingrown hair's root
An electrologist can insert the probe into the follicle of an ingrown hair to treat it and eliminate regrowth.