What is Electrolysis?

The Gold Standard in Permanent Hair Removal

Electrolysis is a safe, time-tested method that treats all hair colors, all skin tones, and all hair types. Whether you are looking to treat fine facial fuzz, coarse body hair, or stubborn gray hairs, electrolysis delivers results where other methods cannot.

It is proudly recognized as the only method approved by the FDA for true permanent hair removal.

While it might sound like modern magic, the science is deeply established. First utilized in 1875 by ophthalmologist Dr. Charles E. Michel to treat ingrown eyelashes, electrolysis has more than 150 years of medical studies and clinical documentation proving its safety and ultimate effectiveness.

How Does It Work?

The process is incredibly precise. A ultra-thin, sterile filament is gently placed directly into the natural opening of your hair follicle (without ever piercing or puncturing the skin).

Next, a precise, controlled current is sent down the filament. This instantly targets and destroys the specialized growth cells and the papilla (the root) at the base of the follicle. Because the root is fully disabled, that specific hair is stopped entirely from growing back.

Areas We Treat

At Prime Electrolysis, we can safely treat virtually any area of the body (with the exception of the inside of the nose and the inner ear canal). Common treatment areas include:

  • Face & Neck: Cheeks, upper lip, chin, eyebrows, and hairline

  • Body: Back, chest, underarms, breasts, and stomach

  • Lower Body: Bikini line, thighs, and calves

  • Detail Areas: Fingers and toes

Your Personal Treatment Schedule

Because hair grows in distinct cycles—and electrolysis is most effective during the active growth phase—achieving permanent results requires a series of visits.

  • Frequency: Most clients come in once a week or every other week to start, carefully targeting new growth cycles as they appear.

  • Session Length: Treatments are highly flexible, lasting anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour or more depending on your goals.

The exact timeline varies from person to person based on hair density, previous hair removal methods, and consistency. The great news? Once your custom series of treatments is complete, that unwanted hair is gone forever.