electrolysis - electric hair removal

Dermato Aesthetic Clinic – Paris, 16^rd

Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal technique that treats hairs one by one with great precision. Unlike light-based technologies such as lasers, it is not affected by hair or skin color. It is therefore particularly suitable for white, blonde, red, fine, or downy hair, as well as for delicate areas of the face and body.
At Clinique Renécia, we use Apilus xCell Pro high-frequency technology, recognized for its precision, effectiveness and treatment comfort.
Electrolysis is a highly complementary method to laser hair removal. It allows, in particular, for the completion of a laser treatment protocol when some hairs persist, or for treating areas where laser treatment is not indicated, such as hormone-sensitive areas or very light hair.

What is electrolysis?

Electrolysis, also known as electrical hair removal, is a permanent hair removal technique that involves inserting a very thin filament into the hair follicle and then delivering a targeted electrical pulse to destroy the cells responsible for hair regrowth.
The treatment is done hair by hair. It is precisely this meticulous approach that allows for the treatment of very delicate areas, such as the face, chin, upper lip, neck, areolas or umbilical line.
Unlike laser hair removal, which targets the melanin in the hair, electrolysis acts directly on the hair follicle. It can therefore be used on all hair types: white, blonde, red, dark, fine, thick, localized downy hair, or residual regrowth after laser treatment.
This technique is also suitable for all skin phototypes, including matte, dark or tanned skin, subject to prior assessment.

Who is electrolysis for?

Electrolysis is for women and men who wish to treat localized hair growth permanently, especially when laser treatment is not indicated or does not provide a complete result.
It is particularly recommended for white, blond, red or very fine hairs; residual hairs after a laser hair removal protocol; sensitive areas of the face or neck; hormone-dependent areas; localized downy hair; paradoxical regrowth after laser; or even isolated hairs resistant to other hair removal techniques.
This method is ideal for patients who want a very precise, progressive and long-lasting treatment, with a fully personalized approach.

How does an electrolysis session work?

Before the session: personalized consultation

Before starting treatment, an initial consultation is necessary to assess your skin, hair, medical history and goals.

This consultation allows us to verify that electrolysis is indeed suitable for you, to identify the areas to be treated, and to explain the procedure. The healthcare professional will also be able to tell you the approximate number of sessions required, depending on hair density, type, and the area being treated.

Treatment procedure: step by step

The session begins with a thorough cleansing of the area to be treated. The skin is prepared to allow for a precise, comfortable and safe procedure.

The practitioner then inserts a very fine filament into the hair follicle, without piercing the skin. A high-frequency electrical pulse is delivered to the root to destroy the cells responsible for regrowth. The hair is then gently removed.

The process is repeated hair by hair across the entire treated area. The session duration varies depending on the area, hair density, and the patient's sensitivity. Some sessions may be short to treat a few isolated hairs; others may be longer when the area is larger or denser.

At the end of the session, a soothing cream is applied to calm the skin, limit redness and promote post-treatment comfort.

After the session: post-treatment care and advice

After an electrolysis session, slight redness, a sensation of heat, or small pink spots may appear on the treated area. These reactions are normal and temporary. They generally disappear within a few hours to a few days, depending on skin sensitivity and the area treated.

It is advisable to apply a soothing or repairing cream as recommended by the medical team, to avoid direct sun exposure for a few days, to apply SPF50 sunscreen to exposed areas, to avoid scrubs, retinoids, acids or irritating treatments for a few days, not to scratch or manipulate the treated area, and to avoid intense heat, sauna, steam room or very intense sport for 24 to 48 hours.

Following these guidelines helps to optimize recovery, limit irritation and preserve skin quality.

A proven high-frequency technology: Apilus xCell Pro

At Clinique Renécia, electrolysis is performed with the Apilus xCell Pro, a high-frequency technology developed by Apilus, a recognized player for over 40 years in the field of electrolysis and thermolysis.
The Apilus xCell Pro uses a frequency of 27,12 MHz. This high frequency allows for very precise energy delivery to the hair follicle, with controlled heat diffusion. The goal is to effectively target the hair root while minimizing heat buildup in surrounding tissues.
This precision allows for targeted action in the hair follicle, better tolerance during the session, a reduced sensation of heat, optimal respect for the skin and fine adaptation according to the area and type of hair.
The device also features intelligent programming that allows for adjusting settings based on several criteria: the area being treated, hair type, skin sensitivity, and the type of filament used. This personalization ensures a consistent, progressive, and safe treatment.

Apilus xCell Pro

The different areas that can be treated by electrolysis

Electrolysis can be used on many areas of the face and body, especially where precision is essential.
Face: upper lip, chin, cheeks, sideburns, neck, jawline, forehead or eyebrows as medically indicated.
Body: breast areolas, navel line, hands, fingers, toes, bikini line, armpits or small localized areas.
Specific areas: isolated hairs, white or blond hairs after laser, localized downy hair, paradoxical regrowth or hormone-sensitive areas.
The feasibility of the treatment is always assessed beforehand to ensure that the technique is suitable for your skin, hair, and the area concerned.

What are the results ?

The results of electrolysis are gradual. Each session treats the hairs present and accessible at the time of the appointment. Since not all hairs are at the same stage of their growth cycle, several sessions are necessary to achieve a lasting and complete reduction in hair growth.
Immediately after the session, the skin may show some redness or small pink spots. These signs are temporary and correspond to the skin's normal reaction after treatment.
Over the course of the sessions, regrowth becomes progressively weaker. Hairs treated correctly will not grow back, but new hairs may gradually appear according to their growth cycle. This is why the treatment is built up over time, with regular sessions tailored to each area.
After a complete protocol, the goal is a definitive and significant reduction of treated hair, with clearer, smoother skin free from unwanted regrowth.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for electrolysis

Electrolysis is indicated for white, blond, red, fine or dark hairs, residual hairs after laser hair removal, isolated hairs, sensitive areas of the face, hormone-dependent areas, small areas of the body, paradoxical regrowth and situations in which laser is not or no longer indicated.

It can also be offered as a complement to laser treatment in order to finalize a result, particularly when some light or resistant hairs persist.

Contraindications for electrolysis

Electrolysis may be contraindicated or require precautions in certain situations:

• active skin infection on the area to be treated;
• lesions, wounds, significant irritation or fragile skin;
• active herpes on the affected area;
• history of hypertrophic or keloid scars depending on the area;
• pacemaker or implanted electronic device;
• pregnancy or breastfeeding;
• intensive dermatological treatment in progress;
• impaired wound healing;
• recent or upcoming sun exposure on the treated area.

A preliminary assessment allows us to confirm the indication and adapt the protocol safely.

Laser hair removal and electrolysis: A winning synergy

The combination of laser hair removal and electrolysis provides a particularly comprehensive and effective approach to hair removal. The laser acts in a targeted and efficient manner on dark hairs in the growth phase, rapidly reducing overall hair density over large areas. Electrolysis, meanwhile, complements the laser treatment by addressing lighter, white, or laser-resistant hairs, as well as isolated regrowth. This synergy optimizes results for all hair types and areas, leading to more even, long-lasting, and truly personalized hair removal for each patient.

Prices for an electrolysis session - electric hair removal

Electrolysis hair removal – 15 minutes

1 session: 60 €

5 sessions: 250 €

Electrolysis hair removal – 30 minutes

1 session: 100 €

5 sessions: 400 €

Electrolysis hair removal – 45 minutes

1 session: 140 €

5 sessions: 600 €

Electrolysis hair removal – 60 minutes

1 session: 180 €

5 sessions: 800 €

Electrolysis Paris

Are you interested in electrolysis treatment in Paris and would like to obtain more information about this treatment?

Make an appointment with a doctor at our dermato-aesthetic clinic to do an assessment and establish a treatment protocol.

You can contact us :

By phone at +01 42 89 64 18
By email to contact@renecia.fr
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faq

What is electrolysis?

Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal technique that treats each hair individually. A very fine filament is inserted into the hair follicle, and then a targeted electrical pulse destroys the cells responsible for regrowth.

What is the difference between electrolysis and laser?

The laser targets the melanin in the hair. It is therefore particularly effective on dark hair, but less suitable for white, blond, red or very fine hair.
Electrolysis, on the other hand, acts directly on the hair follicle. It can therefore treat all hair types, regardless of color, and all skin phototypes.

Is electrolysis truly permanent?

Yes, electrolysis is considered a permanent hair removal method when properly indicated and performed. Effectively treated hairs do not grow back. However, several sessions are necessary because not all hairs are visible or active at the same time.

Is it painful?

The sensation varies depending on the area and each patient's sensitivity. Electrolysis can cause a feeling of heat or tingling at the moment of the pulse. Apilus xCell Pro's high-frequency technology allows for precise treatment and limits heat diffusion on the surface, thus improving treatment comfort.

Can white hairs be treated?

Yes. That's actually one of the main indications for electrolysis. White hairs don't respond to laser treatment because they don't contain enough melanin. Electrolysis allows them to be treated directly at the follicle level.

Is there a social exclusion after the session?

There is usually no significant downtime. Slight redness or small pink spots may appear on the treated area, but these will gradually disappear. On some sensitive areas, the skin may remain marked for a few days.

Is electrolysis suitable for dark or olive skin?

Yes. As electrolysis does not target melanin, it can be used on all skin phototypes, including matte or dark skin, subject to prior assessment.

Why choose electrolysis at Clinique Renécia?

At Clinique Renécia, electrolysis is performed with the Apilus xCell Pro, a leading high-frequency technology that allows for precise, progressive, and personalized treatment. Each protocol is tailored to the area, hair type, skin sensitivity, and patient goals, with particular attention paid to comfort, safety, and the quality of the results.

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