FAQ

Hereditary

Hormonal imbalance

Some medications (drug side effects)

Stress

Some temporary hair removal methods

The average treatment ranges from 20 minutes to one hour or more. The length of each appointment depends upon the amount of hair that needs to be removed. Due to factors including hair growth cycles, heredity, medical conditions, hormones, medications and previous use of temporary hair removal methods, the number of treatments required to permanently remove hair varies with each client.

This is a common concern, so for that reason, you may book an Assessment. This allows you to experience what treatments feel like, see how your skin will react, and learn about the growth cycles of the hair and its destruction. Thus allowing you to make an informed decision.

There are a variety of temporary hair removal methods to choose from, but they all require frequent, almost constant, maintenance and some will actually cause additional excess hair growth. You also may be contributing to additional skin irritations as well.

Yes! Some medical insurance plans cover Electrolysis Treatments when performed by a Certified Professional Electrologist. Electrolysis Treatments under Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is one known to me. This is the plan that provides coverage for the Canadian Military and Federal Government Employees (must be seen by a Physiologist or Psychiatrist to provide a letter for coverage to commence).Some medical plans have a Health Care Spending section that clients use to cover Electrolysis Treatments. Electrolysis, performed on Facial Hair only is covered on your Income tax under Medical Expense. Must be accompanied by signed receipts provide from your Certified Professional Electrologist.