Mansfield Electrolysis & Laser Clinic

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• What does the treatment involve?

  A fine probe is inserted into the hair follicle followed by a small charge of electricity which cauterises the root. This releases the hair and is then removed with tweezers.

  Over a period of time the root is rendered inactive and can no longer produce hairs.

• Will it hurt?

  A small amount of discomfort may be felt due to the heat generated within the hair follicle. This cannot be avoided. The majority of clients find this tolerable as the results far outweigh any temporary discomfort felt.

  Some reddening of the skin takes place and in most cases disappears after 30 mins depending on the skin type.

• How long does it take?

  Clearance rates vary from one client to another. Time is allocated to individual growths and full removal of superfluous hair at each sitting is generally recommended. Regular treatments are necessary to achieve the desired results.

  Overall we expect to treat an individual for a period of 2-2½ years for permanent removal. Prospective clients should remember hair does not grow over night and cannot be removed permanently within a small number of treatments. Most clients have suffered with the hair growth for many years.

• What results can I expect?

  After undergoing electrolysis and following the recommendations of the therapist regarding your individual needs, you can expect the permanent removal of unwanted hair.

  Results will be obvious as your treatment progresses and the level of time you initially start with reduces. This restores your confidence and knowledge that you made the correct decision.

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Thread veins on the legs are very common affecting over 60% of the female population. They vary in size from the very red lines that can only be seen clearly using a magnifying lamp through to dark purple networks of veins, difficult to conceal even with the highest denier stocking. Sclerotherapy has become established as the definitive treatment for medium to large sized veins on the legs, as it is extremely effective.

Sclerotherapy is a fine injection technique, which involves the introduction of a small quantity of sclerocing agent into the veins itself. The tip of a very fine needle is introduced just under the skin and the agent injected into the vein producing what is called the flush. The sclerosing agent irritates the lining of the vein damaging the vessel wall.

After effects

You may experience a pricking sensation as the procedure is being performed but it is very rare for any to experience pain. For 24-48 hours the area around the vein may be red and raised rather like a nettle rash. This quickly fades to leave a vein which darkens and becomes initially more obvious.

Darkening and blackening of the vein can last for two to three weeks and will obviously depend on the calibre of the vessel being injected-larger veins tend to be darker and blacker than the finer ones. Therefore the veins gradually start to disappear, with the whole process taking six to eight weeks.