During the electrolysis hair removal procedure, your cosmetic surgeon will place a tiny needle into a hair follicle and an electrical pulse will be sent through the needle. If the treated hair follicle is in the active growth stage at the time of treatment, it won’t grow again.

Side effects include pain, redness, or swelling. In some instances scabs may result and cause infection or scarring. People with darker skin pigmentation can develop dark or light spots around the treated areas that may or may not be permanent.