Electrolysis Flashcards
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Which hair removal method is recognized by the FDA as the only permanent method?
Answer: Electrolysis
The FDA classifies electrolysis as the only truly permanent hair removal method because it permanently destroys each individual follicle.
What are the three modalities used in electrolysis?
Answer: Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend
The three electrolysis modalities are galvanic (chemical destruction), thermolysis (heat destruction), and blend (combination of both).
In galvanic electrolysis, what chemical reaction destroys the hair follicle?
Answer: Lye (sodium hydroxide) formation through electrolytic decomposition of body salts
Direct current in galvanic electrolysis causes electrolysis of salt water in the follicle, producing sodium hydroxide (lye) that destroys the germinal cells.
What instrument is used to deliver current during an electrolysis treatment?
Answer: A fine, sterile metal probe (needle) inserted into the follicle
A sterile, single-use probe is inserted into the hair follicle canal to deliver the appropriate current directly to the germinal cells.
Which electrolysis modality works fastest, making it preferred for large areas?
Answer: Thermolysis (shortwave)
Thermolysis uses AC high-frequency current to rapidly generate heat in the follicle, allowing faster treatment than galvanic or blend methods.
What skin sensation do clients typically feel during thermolysis electrolysis on the face?
Answer: A brief, sharp heat sensation or stinging
Thermolysis generates heat in the follicle, causing clients to feel a brief pricking or heat sensation during each insertion.