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Beauty is a concept everyone understands, yet it is expressed differently by each individual. Your definition of beauty is based on your personal insight into who you are.
Trans people often seek ways to bring their outward appearance into line with their internal sense of self. Doing so can improve not only your personal satisfaction with your appearance, but also raise the level of confidence with which you interact with others. You may find, as many others have, that permanent hair removal can help you look more like the person you know yourself to be.
Electrolysis is the only hair removal method approved by the FDA to call itself permanent hair removal. It is safe and effective for all types and colors of skin and hair.
Yes. Electrologists serve many members of the trans community and understand the importance of using your correct name and pronouns, respecting your privacy and confidentiality, and working to support your goals. We may also be able to refer you to trans-friendly MDs, cosmetologists, estheticians, massage therapists, etc., if you wish.
In general, only what you choose to share. If your plans include hormone therapy or surgeries, please do let your electrologist know. It is important to ensure that your electrolysis treatments occur at the right point in your process.
Answers to general questions about electrolysis are available on the FAQ page.
The information above is provided courtesy of American Electrology Association.
Curly and coarse hairs are more prone to become ingrown or cause raised bumps on your skin. These types of hair are often associated with darker skin tones, resulting in fewer options for safe and effective hair removal. Fortunately, electrolysis - the only permanent hair-removal method - works on all skin tones and all types of hair.
The breast area is especially prone to ingrown hairs. Repeated tweezing , shaving, and the tendency to wear tight-fitting bras and other clothing over this area, can contribute to hairs being trapped beneath the skin. Electrolysis can safely and gently eliminate hairs in these sensitive areas.
PCOS affects 1 out of every 10 people with ovaries, many of whom go undiagnosed. For diagnosis and treatment of PCOS, you will need to see an endocrinologist (hormone specialist). For the unwanted hair, the solution is electrolysis.
Dark skin is a challenge for some hair removal methods, but not for electrolysis. If you've heard that your skin tone means that you are not a candidate for hair removal treatments, then you need to speak to an electrologist.
Hormones fluctuate due to age, pregnancy, medical conditions, and even some medications. These fluctuations can cause unwanted hair growth. Electrolysis can help.
Permanent hair removal can be a critical factor for bringing your external appearance into line with your internal sense of self. Electrolysis is the only method permitted by the FDA to call itself permanent hair removal.
Some men just naturally have too much body hair for their own sense of style or their partner's aesthetic taste. If you're not someone who cheerfully puts up with a time-consuming hair maintenance routine, you've found the permanent hair removal solution for men: electrolysis.
