Large volume electrolysis is a procedure for removing hair. This procedure is common among transgender individuals.
Here, you can learn more about electrolysis, what to expect during the procedure and request a free consultation and estimate.
Transgender facial hair removal is a gender-affirming procedure that can make you feel more comfortable in your body and bring your inner beauty to life.
Large volume electrolysis is a common facial hair removal treatment for transgender people and is particularly beneficial for transgender women. It’s helpful for attaining the smooth, sophisticated, hair-free look you desire.
Furthermore, it is the only permanent solution for hair removal approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This procedure uses a probe and direct electric or shortwave radio current to damage the hair follicles. Our electrolysis protocol offers a painless way for transgender females to get rid of facial hair via numbing injections and sedation. A large volume electrolysis series is typically four to six sessions, and you can opt for two technicians to perform up to 15 hours of treatment in a single day.
Like any procedure, electrolysis begins with a consultation to determine your unique hair removal needs. Your electrologist will assess your hair and skin type and discuss whether you may experience any side effects after treatment. The actual procedure involves inserting a fine probe into each hair follicle and damaging the hair root with an electric current. Then, the electrologist will remove the hair using tweezers.
Patients undergo our exclusive comfort protocol for this procedure, meaning a physician administers intravenous sedation and numbs the treatment area with local anesthetic injections for a more comfortable experience. This protocol allows your electrologist(s) to work longer and cover more of the treatment areas. While traditional electrolysis requires several small sessions, large volume treatments allow patients to see results after a single session. This comfort protocol relaxes you and eases discomfort so that you can request longer services.
Your technician will apply numbing cream to the skin about 15-30 minutes before the physician administers the IV sedation and numbing injections. If you need additional numbing medication during the session, the area can be reinjected.
Once the comfort protocol is administered, the electrologist will insert a probe into each follicle, using direct and alternating current to heat and destroy the base of the follicle. After each session, you can opt to receive treatment enhancements which aid in skin repair and reduce swelling.
You can easily prepare for treatment in the days leading to the surgery. Follow these preparation steps:
For complete preparation instructions, contact our team.
We designed our a la carte hours to accommodate your individual facial hair removal sessions. Our experts will provide an estimate during your consultation of the time necessary to treat all or most of your facial hair during your first treatment. We’ll select the corresponding number of treatment days so that you know the approximate cost to expect. If we end up needing less time, you only pay for the hours worked (minimums apply). The number and duration of subsequent treatments can be better estimated after your initial session. Treatment enhancements such as pre- and post-treatment services are available for an additional fee.
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Clients who require approximately 45 hours for the first treatment can expect to need approximately five to six visits with a total of approximately 130 hours. Explore treatment info:
Note: Includes daily preparation charge. *Deposit due at time of scheduling. Balances are due on the date of treatment before the session begins. *Single dose of IV sedation before initial injections.
Clients who require approximately 30 hours for the first treatment can expect to need approximately five to six visits with a total of approximately 100 hours. Explore treatment info:
Note: Includes daily preparation charge. *Deposit due at time of scheduling. Balances are due on the date of treatment before the session begins. *Single dose of IV sedation before initial injections.
Clients who require approximately 15 hours for the first treatment can expect to need approximately three to four visits with a total of approximately 37 hours. Explore treatment info:
Note: Includes daily preparation charge. *Deposit due at time of scheduling. Balances are due on the date of treatment before the session begins. *Single dose of IV sedation before initial injections.
Clients can request half-day services for the following:
Note: Includes daily preparation charge. *Deposit due at time of scheduling. Balances are due on the date of treatment before the session begins. *Single dose of IV sedation before initial injections.
Choose from our two convenient Chicagoland locations below. Schedule a consultation with one of our experts to discuss your hair removal and skin care goals, and we’ll build the perfect treatment plan for you.
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