PERMANANCE ELECTROLYSIS
4110 Redwood Rd suite 101, Oakland, California 94619, United States
Pre & Post Appointment Care & Information
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT…
Please follow these guidelines to ensure the best treatment:
- Stop any tweezing, waxing or epilating in the area you would like treated. We need to be able to grab the hair with a tweezer to remove it after it's been treated.
- If you are currently shaving, stop shaving the area you wish to treat about 2 – 4 days before your appointment. The hair you wish to be treated must be long enough for the electrologist to tweeze.
- Dehydrated follicles are more difficult to treat. Drink plenty of water starting at least 24 hours before your appointment.
- Stimulants can affect sensitivity. Avoid drinking caffeine the day of your appointment.
- Stress and anxiety can heighten your sensitivity. Get a good night’s sleep the night before your appointment, take a deep breath and relax. Many clients enjoy listening to music or an audio book to help them relax during treatment.
- For pain relief, Ibuprofen is available over the counter. Take the recommended dose 30-60 minutes before your session starts and this will help numb nerve endings. NOTE: Aspirin isn’t recommended due to its ability to thin blood and potentially cause bleeding.
- Some lidocaine topical anesthetic creams are available online and over the counter in 4-5%. Creams work by being absorbed into the layers of skin being treated so that there is less of a sensation during the treatment. Follow the guidelines when applying lidocaine cream to ensure that it works correctly. NOTE: It's important not to exceed recommended product application and dosage as it may cause certain side effects.
After your appointment...
- Always treat the area like an open wound, even if there are no adverse effects.
- Do not touch the treated area unless cleaning to avoid infection. Complications and infection are often the result of dirty hands!
- Clean the area with a good antibacterial soap.
- Avoid products containing perfumes and/or alcohol as they will irritate and dry out your skin. A mild astringent such as witch-hazel may be used if needed.
- Do not expose area to the sun or tanning for 72 hours to avoid pigmentation. If you must be in the sun, protect the area by covering and always wear sunscreen.
- Do not wear makeup for 24 hours. Mineral or medicated makeup is okay if absolutely necessary.
- Normal side effects are redness, swelling and tenderness; occasionally tiny scabs may appear. This is completely normal. Do not pick or scratch the area as scarring may occur.
- Underarms: Do not use deodorant for 24 hours.
- Stop tweezing, waxing and/or epilating the treated area. The less you do with your hair between treatments, the better. However for one’s sanity, this is not always possible. If there are only a few hairs that really bother you, clip each individual hair with small scissors. If there is more hair than can be managed this way, shaving is acceptable.
- Follow the treatment plan prescribed by your electrologist. Electrolysis is a process that takes time, patience and dedication. The reward of hair free skin makes it all worth it!
Contraindications
We cannot treat:
- Warts
- Broken Skin
- Sunburned skin
- Cold Sores
- Herpes- Must be on medication and not currently having an outbreak on the area of concern.
you must have a doctor's note approving electrolysis prior to your first appointment.
If you have any of the following:
- Diabetes
- Heart Conditions
- Metal Implants (pacemakers, pins, rods, plates, etc.)
- Stimulator (brain, bladder, cochlear etc.)
- Any disease or medication that may cause slow healing or fragile skin.
- Any other health issue that may raise concern. WHEN IN DOUBT, GET A NOTE.