Advanced Therapeutic Skin Care
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Advanced Therapeutic Skin Care
388 King St. East,, Kingston, Ontario
~ 613-546-5722
Welcome to Advanced Therapeutic Skin Care. Where looking natural only gets better!
SKIN WELLNESS: Clinical face & body treatments, Rx-Age management, hyperpigmentation,
Acne, Rosacea, Psoriasis Eczema, Diabetes Skin Disorder, Stress relief, cryotherapy
& vascular blemish removal, tattoo removal, permanent make-up, and micropigmenation.
In choosing your electrologist keep this in mind:
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1. Take as much care as you would in selecting a Doctor,
Dentist or any personal service.
2. A certificate of accredited school should be visible,
however, current membership in a provincial/National/International Association
both on display and dated; is essential.
3. The office and treatment area should be private.
4. Cleanliness is the obvious, however, you must enquire about how they comply with
INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS.
5. A consultation (by appointment) is important. Take advantage of this service
to ask questions and observe.
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More than a hundred years ago a doctor discovered a highly effective way to remove
troublesome eyelashes from a patient. Charles E. Michel, M.D., treated them with a
needle attached to a wire that he had connected to a dry cell battery.
Since that day in 1875, millions of men and women plagued by unwanted hair have
benefitted from his idea, now known as electrolysis.
Needle electrolysis is the only method of permanent hair removal.
Causes of unwanted hair
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If you have a bothersome, even embarrassing hair problem, you are not alone.
Superfluous hair is a problem that may affect as many as 90% of all men and women
to some degree. Heredity is the key culprit as well as medications and normal hormonal
changes at different stages of your life.
Systemic problems that alter the body’s hormone balance, may trigger an excess hair
growth. Stress can be a contributing factor. Any situation that stimulates the adrenal
glands can trigger hormonal reaction that can permanently cause fine, soft body hair
to grow in as coarse, noticeable dark hair. The services of a professional
electrologists are in greater demand as more men and women face stress in their daily
lives.
How electrolysis works
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The electrologist inserts a very fine needle alongside the hair in the hair follicle.
A minute amount of electrical current is then applied through this needle, which
destroys the hair root, permanently ending further hair growth. The skin is not
harmed or punctured in any way, and for most people the entire procedure causes very
little discomfort.
Infection control
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All electrolysis practitioners must have infection control procedures implemented in
their offices, including:
1. Sterile disposable needles
2. A sharps disposal unit
3. A steam autoclave or dry heat oven sterilizer.
4. Documented proof of the biological spore test monitoring of their sterilizer.
Electrolysis treatment programs
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Electrolysis treatment programs are designed to meet each individual’s needs.
Many factors determine the number and the length of treatments required, such as the
number of active hair follicles contained in the area of treatment, the sensitivity
and moisture content of the skin, the particular area to be treated, and the previous
methods of hair removal. Clients should ask their electrologists to provide them with
a treatment schedule on the first visit. Most clients find that a weekly session of
15-60 minutes is the most effective. The closer you adhere to your treatment schedule,
the more effective your treatment program will be in helping you free yourself of
superfluous hair forever.
After treatment care
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Electrolysis is a safe and effective method of permanent hair removal with few or
no side effects. It is perfectly normal for some slight reddening to occur along the
treated areas. This usually subsides within a few minutes to one hour. Occasionally
light scabbing, which is a natural part of the healing process, may appear.
This should be left alone and will disappear in a few days. Most electrologists
recommend the application of a good antibiotic cream or an antiseptic lotion to
enhance the healing process.
Many other hair removal methods provide only temporary relief to the problem of
unwanted hair. and in some, even compound the condition. Waxing and tweezing usually
strengthens the hair root, resulting in darker and thicker regrowth, and in some
cases, causes ingrown hairs.
When you consider the cost of electrolysis, add up a lifetime’s bills for razors,
creams, waxing, and the hours of your time spent pursuing temporary results.
Today’s fees are flexible enough to fit most budgets. In the case of electrolysis,
you pay for the professional service you receive. Competent quality treatment is
worth the investment.
