Electrolysis hair removal in Lancaster
If you have hairs that laser cannot treat, such as grey or white hairs, electrolysis may be an option. The clinic uses an Apilus electrolysis system, and each hair is treated individually.
Quick answer
Electrolysis is a hair-removal treatment that uses a very fine probe to deliver electrical energy into individual hair follicles. At Naomi Waite Aesthetics in Lancaster it is used as a permanent hair-removal pathway, especially for grey, white, blonde, red and residual hairs that light-based hair removal cannot effectively target.
What is electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a professional hair-removal treatment that works on one hair follicle at a time. The clinic uses an Apilus electrolysis system, which is part of its wider electrolysis capability.
It is used as a permanent hair-removal pathway, and it is especially useful for hairs that light-based hair removal cannot effectively target, such as grey, white, blonde and red hairs.
How electrolysis works
A very fine probe is used to deliver electrical energy into an individual hair follicle, with the aim of destroying the part of the follicle that grows the hair.
Because it works hair by hair, electrolysis does not depend on the pigment (melanin) in the hair in the same way that laser hair removal does. That is why it can be used for hair colours that laser cannot effectively treat.
What electrolysis can help with
Electrolysis is the clinic's route for hair that laser cannot effectively treat. It may be considered for:
- Grey and white hair
- Blonde and red hair
- Residual hairs left after laser hair removal
- Hairs on the face and body, assessed at consultation
Is electrolysis right for me?
Electrolysis may suit you if your unwanted hair is grey, white, blonde or red, or if you have stray hairs left after laser. Laser hair removal relies on pigment in the hair, so it does not work effectively on white or grey hair.
People choose electrolysis for many reasons, including unwanted hair linked to hormonal changes such as PCOS or menopause. The clinic welcomes clients of every gender, including the trans community, and your practitioner will ask about your hair, skin and medical history before recommending a plan.
What happens during treatment
Your first appointment is a consultation, where your practitioner looks at the hairs you want treated, asks about your medical history and explains how a plan might look for you. You will also be told how to prepare the area before your first session.
During the session, each hair is treated individually with the fine probe, so the length of an appointment depends on the area and how many hairs there are. Your practitioner will check on your comfort throughout.
Downtime and aftercare
Some people notice temporary redness, tenderness or swelling in the treated area afterwards. How long this lasts varies, so we do not quote a fixed recovery time, and your practitioner will explain what to expect.
Your aftercare will be based on these principles:
- Keep the treated area clean
- Do not touch, pick or scratch the treated skin
- Protect the area from the sun
- Follow your written aftercare advice
- Contact the clinic if anything concerns you
Electrolysis compared with laser hair removal
Electrolysis and laser hair removal have different roles. Laser is the clinic's core route for pigmented hair, while electrolysis treats hair that laser cannot effectively target and can finish residual hairs after a laser course. The right choice depends on your hair, your skin and your assessment.
Results
Every hair is treated individually, so the number of sessions you need varies with the area, the number of hairs and how your hair responds. We do not promise a set timescale, and your practitioner will give you a realistic view at consultation.
Where we show before and after photographs, they are of real clients, not stock or manufacturer images.
Electrolysis prices in Lancaster
The cost of electrolysis depends on the area being treated and the length of each session. Current prices are listed on our prices page, and your practitioner will confirm the cost for you at consultation.
Electrolysis: frequently asked questions
The questions people ask most before booking electrolysis hair removal. Anything else can be covered at your consultation.
Related treatments and guides
These pages cover grey and white hair and the clinic's other hair-removal options.
- Grey and white hair
- Alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser hair removal
- Diode laser hair removal
- IPL hair removal
- Advanced electrolysis for blemishes
How electrolysis differs from laser hair removal
| Feature | Electrolysis | Laser hair removal |
|---|---|---|
| How hair is treated | One follicle at a time, with a very fine probe | With laser energy absorbed by pigment in the hair |
| Depends on hair pigment (melanin) | Not in the same way as laser | Yes |
| Hair it suits | Including grey, white, blonde, red and residual hairs | Pigmented hair |
| How the outcome is described | Permanent hair-removal pathway | Long-term hair reduction |
Frequently asked questions
Electrolysis is a hair-removal treatment in which a very fine probe delivers electrical energy into individual hair follicles to destroy the part that grows hair. At Naomi Waite Aesthetics in Lancaster it is used as a permanent hair-removal pathway, especially for grey, white, blonde, red and residual hairs that light-based hair removal cannot effectively target. The clinic uses an Apilus electrolysis system.
Sensation varies with the area, the thickness of the hair and your own sensitivity. Some people describe it as a quick pinch, similar to tweezing, while others find it more noticeable. Your practitioner will talk to you about comfort before you start and will check on you throughout the session.
The number of sessions varies from person to person, depending on how many hairs you have, the area being treated and how your hair responds. Because each hair is treated individually, your practitioner will plan your sessions around the area and the number of hairs. You will receive a personalised plan at consultation, and it is reviewed as you go.
Some people notice temporary redness, tenderness or swelling in the treated area, and occasionally small spots. How long this lasts varies, so we do not quote a fixed downtime. You will be given aftercare to follow, including keeping the area clean, not picking it and protecting it from the sun.
Suitability depends on your medical history, your skin, any medication you take and the area to be treated, and your practitioner will go through this at consultation. Let the clinic know about any health conditions or medications, and whether you have a history of cold sores. If electrolysis is not the right choice, your practitioner will explain why and suggest an alternative.
The price depends on the area being treated and how long each session takes. Current prices are listed on our prices page, and your practitioner will confirm the cost of your plan at your consultation in Lancaster.
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