• BEFORECARE

    • Discontinue hair removal methods, other than shaving.

    • Grow the hair out 3-5 days before treatment, long enough to easily grab with tweezers (not too long, especially for surgery prep work).

    • Hydrate! Drink 72 oz of water daily; especially the 3 days prior to treatment (not just the day-of). Consistent hydration helps electrolysis and supports the healing response after treatment.

    • Avoid caffeine a few hours before treatment (it is dehydrating and increases sensitivity).

    • Limit sun exposure 48 hours before (and after) treatment.

    AFTERCARE

    • Let the skin breathe; No makeup or fragranced lotions for 24 hours.

    • Do not touch the area (avoid introducing bacteria).

    • Avoid heat and sweating (such as saunas and excessive sun exposure).

    • Clean daily with a gentle soap and water.

    • Minor swelling / redness is typical and usually dissipates within a few hours, apply ice if needed.

    DURING THE COURSE OF TREATMENT

    • Avoid hair removal methods that pulls the hair out by the roots (tweezing, waxing, sugaring, threading, etc), or electrolysis will not be effective.

    • Use sunscreen regularly (SPF 30).

    • Do not use Retinoids (e.g. Retin-A) or HHAs (Hyaluronic Acid) within 7 days (before or after) of electrolysis.

    We do not endorse any specific products, however sensitive clients have reported the following to be helpful.

    BEFORE TREATMENT

    • An anti inflammatory (e.g. ibuprofen).

    • A topical desensitizing cream (e.g. Numb Skin 5% lidocaine cream) applied 45 minutes before treatment

    • For those prone to ingrown hairs, a gentle exfoliant 24-48 hours before treatment (e.g. Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder).

    AFTER TREATMENT

    • A zinc based topical cream (e.g. Neosporin or Bacitracin cream, not ointment), accelerating healing and reducing redness.