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Transdermal

The Transdermal technique of hair removal is a combination of a number of other hair removal methods. The method has its origin in the galvanic tweezer technology with a variation of using an electrode gel and cotton swab which again was followed from the industry of non-surgical facial toning. The Transdermal technique involves the cleaning of the targeted area by applying an electrode gel on it. A cotton swab is then attached to the negative outlet of the device, passing DC current into the specific area. To complete the circuit, the positive electrode is attached to the client. This is done primarily to allow the flow of the electrons.

Though based on the technology of electrolysis, Transdermal differs essentially from electrolysis in the application of electrical current in a localized manner using patches or topical instruments such as cotton swabs or tweezers instead of using the needle to pass on the current for destroying hair follicles. A chemical reaction takes place inside the follicle tissue due to this current which changes the natural salt water to sodium hydroxide, a highly corrosive substance. This chemical by-product and not the electric current, damages the hair producing tissues eventually.

The sensation of Transdermal electrolysis differs from one person to another including the area on which it is being performed. While some experience a feeling of warmth accompanied by a mild tingling, some feel very little discomfort. As the current starts effecting, it enables the operator to ease the hair from its follicle easily and without causing much pain to the patient. A healing ointment is applied after each session of treatment

The number of patches that can be used for one Transdermal session depends on the model of the equipment. A maximum of four patches can be used at a time while using the most advanced model. The largest available patch used for Transdermal measures up to 4x4 inches. This covers up approximately 60 square inches of the total area of treatment. Usually, per square inch of human skin has almost 70 to 100 active hairs. Therefore a standard Transdermal session of 45 to 60 minutes means that a well over 5,000 hairs have been administered by the technician.

Depending on the size of the treatment area you may need to attend at least one session every week in the initial stage (first 2 to 4 weeks). Gradually the gap can be increased by making it one session in every two weeks. The final stage may require a session in every three to four weeks. The duration of the sessions also tend to get shorter with time and as the results start showing.

The current output range of the equipment can be from 640 microamperes to 3000 microamperes. The high levels of the current twitch the facial muscles and may also cause redness of the skin as the current passes directly through the skin. However, the redness goes away once the treatment is over but may take some time before they disappear. Development of blisters and scabs are also reported as some of the side effects of the higher current outputs. There are no documents submitted to the FDA, testifying the permanent results of the technique till now.