So I got electrolysis done in Abuja last week and wanted to share my experience with you.
What is it ?
Electrolysis is a method of removing hair permanently. It is done by passing a small, metal probe into the root of the hair follicle skin where the hair grows. Once the metal probe is inserted, a low-level electrical current passed the probe which destroys the hair follicle. This makes it impossible for hair to regrow from that specific follicle again.
Why did I choose electrolysis
First of all apart from the cosmetic issues of having hair on my face and neck (which doesn’t bother me). The reason I decided to have this done was due to ingrown hairs and hyperpigmentation. Because we have kinky hair when it grows out of the hair follicle after it has been cut, it can curl into itself. This means it is unable to grow out of the follicle straight, leading to bumps. Hyperpigmentation and scarring then result from my attempts to remove the painful ingrown hairs.
Unfortunately, even when I tweezed my hairs they still did not grow out properly and hyperpigmentation continued. This is one of the reasons I have done a series of chemical peels but need to deal with the cause, not the symptoms.
Procedure
Pre-procedure
I decided to have the procedure done at skin 101 Ng since I had already gone for my chemical peels. For the electrolysis, there is are 2 options less than 30 hairs and more than 30 hairs /1 hour. I chose to go for less than 30 hairs after consultation since the hairs I wanted to be removed were certainly not more than 30! I booked the procedure over the phone and paid via bank transfer to secure the appointment.
During the procedure
My session was scheduled for 10 am and I arrived 20/30 minutes early (I am always early). The doctor started with thoroughly cleansing the area using face wipes and alcohol respectively. She then applied a numbing agent to my neck and covered it with cling film to increase absorption (heat makes the skin more permeable). The numbing agent was left on for an hour for proper absorption.
After the hour the doctor began the process with one side of my neck. Now if you are squeamish this is the part to skip. To destroy the hair follicles, she inserted a fine metal probe into each hair follicle basically like threading a needle. Once the probe was in the follicle a pulse of electric current was turned on. This pulse was done between 3 – 7 times for each follicle. I counted! The process was then repeated for every single hair on my neck. So you can imagine it took some time.
Post Procedure
Immediately after the process, there was swelling and bumps at each hair follicle. This was normal would last for up to a week before it would subside. This is not unexpected because you have had a controlled burn inside your hair follicles which needs time to heal. The doctor applied sunscreen on the area and provided a burn ointment. The ointment was to be applied every morning and night until the area healed.
How painful was it?
First I have a high pain threshold so take what I say with a grain of salt. From my experience, the probe going into the hair follicle felt like a pinprick. However, the pain from the electric current was slightly more and felt like the pain was turned up. So it would wax and wane with each pulse. I would day the pain level was a 5-6 on a scale of 1- 10 manageable.
Follow Up
It’s been about 5 days since I had the procedure and although my neck feels bumpy it looks normal. I still use ointment daily as told in combination with my regular skincare regimen. My next appointment is scheduled in 6 weeks for a repeat I will explain why on another post.
Key tips
- Don’t wear makeup because the area will have to be cleaned
- The process will last longer than you expected so don’t
- Come an hour earlier so that the numbing agent can be applied
COST:
- N40, 000 less than 30 hairs
- N80, 000 more than 30 hairs/more than an hour
Where :
Skin101 clinic in Abuja, you can check out their website or give them a call to find out more
Results
I can’t say yet since I haven’t completed the required number of sessions, but so far I am happy. I will certainly keep you updated. Are you considering the procedure and have a specific question? Let me know in the comments below.
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Thanks for explaining that there will probably be swelling and bumps at each hair follicle so I’m prepared for it. I want to get all my leg hair removed for good. I’m glad you mentioned coming an hour early so for the numbing agent. That’ll be really important for me since I have such a low pain tolerance.
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So happy to help, the numbing agent works really well so the pain is more like a sting. Getting your whole leg done will take whole lit of time, have you explored laser? Although it is not permanent it does giver significant hair reduction and will be faster than electrolysis
Thanks for letting us know… Been looking for a place to get my facial hairs (on my next actually….) Done with for good.. PS: I really don’t care about my few strands too but being a lady with PCOD, I just have fears they might increase with time and then having to deal with these bumps that erupts after shaving and tweezing is one hell of a thing…… I’ll probably checkout Skin101 clinic when I resume( school at abj).. Much love😍😍
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Hi Gift i am so happy it was helpful. Let me know how it goes
Would like to know if there’s a branch in lagos, and the address if yes.
Thanks
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Hi there isn’t a branch in Lagos but there is Laserderm clinic at 240 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island
There is bel fiore clinic in lagos..i wanted to go there because i thought there wasn’t any one in abuja that does electrolysis..now i heard of this and im so happy..thank you
Author
You are so welcome, i know this is a problem issue for so many women
Pls what do you mean by a significant reduction in hair as per laser removal and what is the cost for laser hair removal
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Hi Gabriel, I mean that it is not permanent the hair growth will reduce significantly (almost to nothing ) but there will be some slight regrowth which may need repeat sessions every 6-8 months. Only electrolysis is permanent because it destroys the individual follicles
Please I want the electrolysis
Hi,
I must say this is an informative post. People often looks for electrolysis hair removal and wants to know about it. Useful information for new users. Can to know about many facts about electrolysis here.
Thanks
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You are welcome and thanks for your kind words
Hello, good evening..o just came across your review and i must say im impressed…please i would really like if you tell more about this…i am a 17 old girl with hirsutism and being with chin hair makes me feel depressed and suicidal..please ill like to know about your progress is going and how to book an appointment with them
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Hello there Pamela,I can only imagine how badly you feel especially since you are so young. I would suggest you reach out to them on instagram @skin101ng and they will be able to answer all your questions https://www.instagram.com/skin101ng/
There is Hope , new solutions to solve hair.
what’s the phone numbers to contact you
Author
Hi, Pamela, I don’t provide the hair removal service i have provided links to the facilities that do.
Hello, I just wanted to ask that how long do you in between each sessions ?
Author
About 6-8 weeks between each session
Hi… How many seasons do you have to do all together?
Author
I don’t understand your question
Thanks so much for sharing,pls I will like you to update us,do u think it is a good investment,I am presently in Lagos,my chin hairs are increasing and it is really depressing.In Lagos there are outfits like Clinic aesthetic taking advantage,I messaged them stating clearly what I want,electrolysis hair removal,they told me to make an appointment,i paid for consultation,imagine my surprise when I got there and was told they do not offer that service,it was heartbreaking,I felt so cheated,they didn’t refund or apologise,I didn’t even stay up to 10mins.I hope anyone here can point me in the right direction in Lagos.
Hi, so how did it go eventually? Give us update na.
You said 6-8 weeks between sessions, but how many sessions in total were/are needed?
Electrolysis is now available in Enugu at Beauty Blinks Aesthetics. I got mine done there but less painful.
Author
That is fantastic! I am happy to hear that these services are becoming available nation wide
Less painful? Hope they did it well? Please your observations, has the facials hair grew up again? Please respond… Thanks
Author
Yes they did a good job, the pain level was medium but i also used a topical numbing cream . And the hairs didn’t grow back
Pls how many session of electrolysis was required
Author
A minimum of 3 sessions but it could be more depending on your hair
Did you have any scares or pigmentation? Am considering doing my same place but really scared of worsening my face situation with pigmentation
Author
No scares, there will be some slight pigmentation but it will had easily
Pls how much was it done
Author
It varies and depends on where you go (N55K per session )
Pls what’s their handle
Author
skin101ng
How much did you get it done for
Author
Hi the cost is on the post
Please can this electrolysis be done on a male to permanently remove hair on a large surface in a male moustache
Author
Yes, it can but I suggest laser removal instead of electrolysis because each hair has to be individually treated and if you have a full moustache that is a lot. Laser on the other hand will treat a larger surface area and is less painful. But talk to the doctor who will administer the procedure to decide which one will be best for you.
Please I’m a guy and I have facial hair growing largely towards my eyes and this has really been giving me the whole tough time, I have been searching for where electrolysis method of hair removal is done and thank God I came across this. Please I don’t want to use laser method, so can they use this electrolysis method for me and for the repeated sessions do they insert the Probe back into the hair pores that were inserted before In the previous sessions including swollen ones
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Hi Ray , the session are done at least 1 month apart so they sweling has gone down. And no they dont reinsert the needle in the same place if the hairs are ”killed” . So they only redo it on the pores that still have hairs
Hi. I know the price has increased since you did it dating back to 2019. But, I want to ask. Is it per session you’d have to pay that amount?
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Yes it is per session and you need at least 4 and yes the price has gone up
Author
it depends on where you go. The price is around n 80,000 per session
Please, how long is the session and total of how many hairs are removed per each session?
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It dppends on what you have paid for , of you want more hairs removed it cost more and lasts longer
Will the hair grow back again?
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For most people it wont. Mine didnt grow back
Pls where is their location I would like to visit them
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The location is in the post
Hello i hope you get this message at the right time,i just found your comment on the electrolysis procedure you did,please can i ask if you can no longer find the few strands of hair on your chin and if the procedure has finally worked for you or not ??
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Hi there arent any more significant hairs