Frequently Asked Questions
Does electrolysis hurt?
It feels like brief heat or a small prick at each follicle, and most people tolerate it without anaesthesia. Sensitivity depends on the area; topical numbing cream is available for delicate zones. Short sessions (lip, chin) are very manageable.
What's the difference between electrolysis and laser?
Laser reduces hair but needs dark hair on light skin — it cannot treat grey, blonde, red or fine hormonal hair. Electrolysis by thermolysis treats each follicle individually regardless of colour, and is the only method recognised as permanent. Many clients come after years of laser, to finish what it couldn't.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the area, density and hormonal factors: hair grows in cycles and each follicle must be treated in its active phase. Small areas (lip, chin) show change within a few short sessions; at your first visit you get an honest estimate with your personal plan.
Is it safe? Are there any contraindications?
Yes: electrolysis has been used for over a century, and at Silk Studio every probe is sterile and single-use. Not recommended with a pacemaker, during pregnancy, or on broken skin — message me on WhatsApp and we'll check your case for free before you book.
How do I prepare for the session?
Let the hair grow to 2–3 mm and don't pluck or bleach in the weeks before — cutting or shaving is fine. Arrive with clean skin, no creams on the area. That's all.
What aftercare is needed?
For 48 hours: no sun, sauna, pool or make-up on the treated area, and don't touch any small scabs — they're part of normal healing. You leave each session with written aftercare.
Does it work on hormonal hair growth (hirsutism)?
Yes — this is exactly where electrolysis is irreplaceable. Hormonal hair (hirsutism, PCOS, menopause) responds poorly to laser, which can even paradoxically stimulate it; thermolysis permanently disables each follicle whatever the hair's colour or thickness.
Is electrolysis for men too?
Of course. The most common requests: permanently defining the beard line on the neck, the brow, shoulders and back. Same method, same precision — follicle by follicle with thermolysis.