Electrolysis Phila Permanent Hair Removal Free Consultation

Last Updated:Monday April 21, 2008

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and FAQ's

History of Kree Electrolysis.

In 1916 Paul N. Kree, of New York, developed the multiple needle (6) technique for galvanic electrolysis. He was instrumental in the increased marketing of electrolysis services to the general public. The Kree Company dominated the performance and teaching of electrolysis in North America until the late 1970's.

Electrolysis equipment became much more reliable and simple to use with the development of transistorized equipment. Computerized electrolysis equipment became smaller, more reliable, and easier to use. Modern health issues stimulated the development of pre-sterilized, disposable needles. As we approach the twenty-first century, standardized training and improved equipment makes electrolysis more popular and more accessible to people around the world

For permanent hair removal Electrolysis has proven it's effectiveness and has been utilized by women and men for at least 100 years.

Women and men have sought the Kree Electrolysis procedure to obtain skin free of unwanted hair.

At MaryAlices Place, the Shortwave/Thermolysis Kree method of electrolysis is used. Shortwave current was introduced in the 1940's for permanent removal of unwanted hair and as an alternative to the very slow and cumbersome multiple needle galvanic method.

The shortwave method proved to be much faster and equally as effective as the galvanic method. It was proven to be so effective and popular that the multiple needle galvanic method has all but disappeared and is rarely used anymore.

Shortwave electrolysis requires only one needle or filament which is inserted directly into the follicle. A small amount of current is then applied to the inside of the follicle to cauterize the generative tissues. With treatments the papilla (the bulb which nourishes the hair and enables it to grow) is destroyed and the hair will cease to grow.

Q & A

Q. Can permanent hair removal be achieved by Kree Electrolysis?

A. Yes. Electrolysis disrupts the processes that cause hair to grow.

Q. Can I expect hair to return following electrolysis?

A. It has been my experience that the condition of re-growth when it occurs in the great majority of cases is due to the body's natural tendency to 'grow hair'. With each subsequent treatment the hairs treated become softer and finer at first and then begin to appear in a much weaker and slower form. What once would have been the equivalent of a 'beard' becomes 'a few sprouts of hairs (if the course of treatment prescribed for your specific hair problem is followed.)

Q. Does the treatment cause discomfort?

A. You will feel a sensation of warmth which is the currant going into the hair follicle. This breaks up the papilla (the bulb at the end of the hair itself) enabling the hair to be removed. However any discomfort should be discussed with the electrologist who can make adjustments to ease your discomfort level. Generally most clients of Electrolysis find their treatments to be very comfortable and relaxing.

Q. Will I suffer any ill effects?

A. Everybody's skin is different. I have had no problems with patients over the last twenty years. Some temporary redness or soreness has been reported but even the few clients who have reported this effect return for additional treatments. The discomfort and embarrassment of having hair on the face, upper lip and chin is far more discomforting for those who want to look and feel good about their appearance.

Q. What medical precautions do you recommend?

If you have a medical condition such as diabetes or are on blood thinners or medications you certainly should reference your intention to have these treatments with your medical doctor. Your Electrologist will have you sign a release form if your Physician gives you the 'O.K.'

Q. Do you use needles?

A. Yes. An electrically charged probe that is finer then the hair itself is used to destroy the hair follicles bulb which nourishes the hair and makes it grow. I use only stainless steel, pre-sterilized, disposable needles. Tweezers are sterilized prior to every treatment.

Q. What areas of the body do you remove hair from?

A. Generally we can remove hair from most external areas of the body. However, if at the discretion of the electrologist, the skin is unsuitable for her skills you will be informed of same.

Q. How much will a consultation with you cost.

A. No Consultation Fee.

Q. What do you charge for a session?

A. See Appointments/fees.

Q. How many sessions will I need?

A. This depends on many factors including the size of the area being treated, the density of the hair, the thickness of the hair, the existence of ingrown hair as well as curved or distorted hair follicles (either hereditary or caused by repeated tweezing and waxing), the client’s tolerance, the client’s age and medical history.

Hair grows in 3 phases: Anagen, Catagen and Telogen.
Anagen - The hair is active, growing and visible above the skin.
Catagen - The growth process stopped. The hair is ready to shed.
Telogen: - This is the resting stage. Hair in this stage is called "bed" or "club" hair.
These hairs fall out daily.
The hairs most easily treated are in the first phase (Anagen). It is very important that treatments are done on a regular basis so that the cells never have the chance to regain their strength.
The word "permanent" should not be confused with "immediate". Permanent removal of active hair follicles is accomplished in a series of treatments required over a period of time. Weekly or bi-weekly sessions are the most effective and are determined by the size of the area and the amount of hairs to be worked on.
Adhering to a recommended schedule will result in the most effective treatment of permanent hair removal.
Clients will notice their hairs becoming finer, lighter in color and taking longer to re-grow.
Visits becoming shorter in duration and spaced further apart.

The number of treatments required varies with each client. Clients that follow the recommended treatment schedule usually accomplish their goal in approximately 10 to 18 months. Some improvement should be observed within several months after initiating treatment, provided the patient follows the recommended treatment schedule. Factors such as hair growth cycles, the quantity and structure of hair presented, previous use of temporary hair removal methods, heredity, hormone function, normal physiologic changes, certain medications and stress may influence the treatment program. It is very important to adhere to the recommended treatment program set up by your Electrologist. Keeping regular appointments upon commencing electrolysis will reduce the length and frequency of the electrolysis sessions and permanent results will be achieved in the shortest time period.

Q. What are your understandings about laser hair removal?

A. For over 150 years, Electrolysis has been recognized and recommended as the ONLY safe and permanent method of hair removal by the American Medical Association and the Food and Drug Administration.

Needle-type Electrolysis is the only method that has been approved by the FDA for the right to claim permanent hair removal and has been used safely and effectively for over 100 years.
Many very unethical claims are being made that Laser has been approved as permanent by the FDA. Laser has not been approved for permanence!

Laser hair removal is a complex issue that is battering about the FDA . But don't take my word for it. For those that wish to explore the question of laser devices and FDA clearance see Website at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/databases.html under the 510(k) database or contact the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Consumer Staff, at 1-888-INFO-FDA or 301-827-3990, fax your request to 301-443-9535 or send an e-mail to: DSMA@cdrh.fda.gov. The controversy is too complex for me.

It is my general non lawyer, non-physician understanding that FDA clearance for general permission to market their devices does not permit them to advertise the lasers for hair removal, even though hair removal may be a by-product of any cleared laser procedure. Some manufacturers may not claim that laser hair removal is either painless or permanent unless the FDA determines that there is sufficient supporting data. Several manufacturers have received FDA permission to claim permanent reduction, but not permanent removal for their lasers. This means only that their lasers will permanently reduce the total number of body hairs, rather then permanently remove all hair.

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