Does Hair Electrolysis Hurt?

Hair electrolysis is not a painless procedure. It involves sending an electrical current through a probe and into the hair follicle. The purpose of the current is to destroy the follicle so it no longer grows hair.

In order to accomplish this, there must be a significant amount of electricity. It usually feels like a small, consistent pinch, though each person's tolerance to pain is different. Some may find it quite painful while others barely notice.

The current isn't high enough to hurt you internally; however, your skin can be burned or scarred from misuse, so it's very important that the machine be used as instructed. Even when used appropriately, some may be unable to continue treatments because they're so painful.

To gauge your pain tolerance level you may want to start out having a small area treated and proceed based on how you respond. This will let you know if you can go through with the procedure without experiencing too much pain.

If the pain is something you can handle, continue on with the treatment. If it's too much for you, you may want to look into alternative treatments, such as waxing or plucking. There's no sense in putting yourself through something that causes that much discomfort.

For most people the pain caused from hair electrolysis is minimal and can be tolerated. Once you've undergone a treatment session or two, and know what to expect, the experience will become more manageable. Whatever you do, don't let the concern for potential pain cause you to change your mind without first giving the treatments a try.

For more on Hair Electrolysis and a description of hair removal side effects please visit Hair Electrolysis Guide.