It is completely natural to wonder whether electrolysis hurts. The honest answer is that most clients find it very manageable, describing a brief warmth or a light pinch with each insertion rather than sharp pain.
How it feels varies from person to person and area to area, and there is a lot we can do to keep you comfortable throughout.
How it feels
With each insertion you may notice a small, quick sensation as the energy is applied. Sensitive areas, such as the upper lip, tend to feel more noticeable than others, and different methods can feel slightly different, with heat-based thermolysis feeling more like a quick warmth and galvanic feeling more gradual.
Settings are adjusted to your comfort, and because treatment is precise, any sensation is brief and localised.
Keeping you comfortable
Adjusting energy settings and working at a pace that suits you.
Choosing the method and probe best matched to the area being treated.
Breaking longer sessions into comfortable stages, especially on sensitive areas.
Talking you through what to expect so there are no surprises.
Aftercare essentials
Straight after treatment the skin may look slightly red or feel warm. This is a normal response and usually settles within a few hours to a day.
Keep the area clean and avoid touching or picking at it.
Avoid makeup on treated facial skin for the rest of the day.
Avoid heat, sun exposure, swimming and intense exercise for around 24 to 48 hours.
Protect the area from the sun and use sun protection as it heals.
Follow the personalised aftercare guidance given at your appointment.