The needle type of epilator (or epilation device) introduces a very fine wire into the skin at a point very close to the hair shaft, and into the actual hair follicle. An electric current is then introduced. This current travels down the fine wire, causing the hair root at the bottom of the follicle to be destroyed. Afterwards, the loosened hair is then removed with tweezers.

Electrolysis is a process where a medical device is used to generate a certain shortwave radio frequency, causing destruction to the hair growth cycle. This radio frequency is introduced via a very thin probe that gets inserted directly into the hair follicle. Due to the methods necessary to perform this type of treatment, some risks are present. These risks include possible infection from an unsterile needle and scarring that may result from an unskilled technician. The electrolysis process is actually considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be the only approved “permanent” hair removal method. This is due to the fact that the hair follicle is actually destroyed during the treatment process. However, a series of appointments over a designated period of time are usually required for the process to be considered successful and complete.

Very much like Needle Epilators, the Tweezer Epilator also uses an electric current to remove the hair. In this method, a tweezing device grasps the hair at a point very close to the skin. When energy is applied, an electric current from the tip of the tweezer travels down the length of the hair, and is introduced into the follicle. Results using this method of hair removal are sketchy at best. There is currently no information to establish the effectiveness of tweezer epilators for permanent hair removal.

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