Women with excessive hair growth on their face, chest and back have a hormone related condition called hirsutism, according to the Hormone Help Center. Hair removal methods that include waxing, plucking and shaving are only temporary and don't inhibit the hair from regrowing. To inhibit hair growth you have to address the underlying hormone problem or destroy the hair follicle so hair can't regrow. Addressing the hormonal condition takes time and doesn't inhibit hair growth right away. Electrolysis is the only method approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to permanently prevent hair regrowth.
Step 1
Make two doctor's appointments. First, talk to your primary care doctor about medical conditions and hormonal imbalances that cause your hair growth and could influence how successful your electrolysis treatments are.
Step 2
Make an appointment with a dermatologist to discuss your hair removal expectations and to determine if you're a good candidate for electrolysis. Create a treatment plan together that outlines the number of treatments you will need and the after care you will have to attend to.
Step 3
Prepare the skin in the areas around your excessive hair growth by avoiding tanning and sun exposure. Skip lotions, cosmetics, skin treatments, acne treatments and exfoliants for at least three days before your appointment, recommends Laser Elect electrolysis providers.
Step 4
Follow up with your dermatologist at your next scheduled appointment so your doctor can evaluate if your hair is growing back or if hair follicles that weren't active at the time of treatment are visible now.
Step 5
Attend additional treatments to remove any hair that comes in and hair that wasn't completely inhibited on your previous visits. Expect permanent results after your treatment course concludes.
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