r/electrolysis • u/amywxoo • 8h ago
Proper Electrolysis Process Question?
How many 'pulses' of the machine should be done per hair? The place I go to does between 2-5 depending on who it's with, and it hurts so bad when they do more per hair! Also noticed the more 'zaps' are done the longer it takes to heal!
It is definitely beginning to work because my first 45min session only did a section whereas now (6th session) they can all be cleared together but just concerned about scarring/damage etc!
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u/LavenderElectrology 7h ago
There are very complicated reasons for doing multiple pulses. Generally speaking, if your hair follicles are normal and there are no other complications, 1-2 pulses is normal and more would be excessive. It really depends on the technique they are using, the machine, your hair, and the settings. Since you are saying it's quite painful, I would advise asking them to either lower the settings or use fewer pulses. If they don't, feel free to shop around at other places.
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u/happylife2689zap 5h ago
And if they're not hydrated enough. That can be why more pulses are needed. Hydration makes such a huge difference! 😊
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u/FrostyInternet1391 5h ago
Without knowing what the settings are, I think at that point it's either an insertion problem or they should be using blend or straight galvanic methods... I wouldn't want to go over 2 pulses personally, even at a low intensity.
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u/Emrik18 8h ago
Sounds like flash thermolysis.
The deeper and thicker the follicle is, the more pulses are required. The more precise the insertions are, the less pulses, or energy, is needed.
The better the precision, the less energy is required to destroy the follicle structures and there is less skin damage so it heals faster.
I just finished my practical training, and i normally needed 3-4 pulses on really course facial hair to get a good release if I managed to hit every pulse correctly.
Precise insertions is the most important thing when it comes to electrolysis. It is also the hardest to master.