Electrology

In electrolysis, a qualified professional called an electrologist slides a hair-thin, solid metal probe into each hair follicle without puncturing the skin (when inserted properly).

The success depends on the skill of the electrologist, the type of hair being removed, the condition of the skin and the pain threshold of the client.

Galvanic electrolysis was first reported in medical literature in 1875 by ophthalmologist Charles Michel as a method for removing ingrown eyelashes.

[1] A galvanic hair remover is essentially a positive ground power supply that delivers 0–3 milliamperes through the body.

However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared laser can only claim to reduce hair growth, not permanently remove it.