Tips and Tricks
How to reduce pain, avoid scarring and get value out of your session
The best headstart Before your Session
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Try to let your hair grow between 1mm and 10mm from the skin. .
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Avoid caffeine 9 hours before
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Avoid sweating 9 hours before
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Avoid stress... if you can.
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Avoid makeup 9 hours before
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Avoid rigorous exercise 12 hours before.
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Avoid products containing retinol 2 days before.
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Drink lots of water and stay hydrated.
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Exfoliate! It clears the area and makes it a little easier to work with.
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Stay warm! When you're cold the body tightens muscles in the pores which can make the procedure more painful.
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1g Panadol (2 tablets) can be taken 1 hour before treatment
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400mg Ibuprofen (2 tablets) can be taken 1 hour before if not otherwise contraindicated by your past medical history.
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Numit or EMLA cream can be bought over the counter. Topical cream can be provided at no extra charge for longer sessions.
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At 1 hour prior, Apply a thick coat over the area to be treated and extending 1cm past the area to be treated. Layer should be so thick as to occlude vision of the skin.
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At 30 mins prior, apply a thinner coat and massage in moving in concentric circles.
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If the pain is too great, speak to your GP about either a stronger topical analgesic or the prescription of a weak opioid such as tramadol 50mg.
How to avoid pain and complication During your Session
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Distraction is the best analgesia. The treatment room is organised in such a way to allow your choice of streaming services.
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You are also welcome to listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks or have a friendly chat with your electrologist.
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A lot of pain and discomfort is anticipatory. If you spend time focussing on the discomfort it will likely make it worse.
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Never be afraid to take a break. Or talk to your electrologist about changing method or reducing treatment levels. Remember, you are in control. Everyone has different tolerance levels for discomfort and electrolysis needs to be an open dialogue to avoid complication.
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There is a balance of finding the 'working point'. Under treating an area will reduce the effectiveness of the treatment, but overtreatment will increase the likelihood of tissue damage and scarring.
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We understand some patients want to be as zealous as possible in their treatment and that is ok. We are happy to accommodate to a point and are transparent about intensity used. Just keep in mind It is better to ere on the side of undertreatment initially.
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Overtreatment is much more likely to occur if you put on a brave face and don't share how much pain you are in. It is ideal to work together with the electrologist to balance comfort and effectiveness. Try to visualise it as Effectiveness vs Comfort vs Complication Risk and always let your electrologist know how you feel. Electrolysis will always eventually be permanent, and retreating an area is common.
After your Session. Cleanliness is key
Our Primary concern post treatment is infection.​
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If concerned. Please check the 'Is this right" page or take a photograph and submit to admin@livemoreethicalbeauty.com for prompt review.
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If still concerned. Consult your doctor.
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In the 3 days immediately after treatment. Use natural Aloe Vera Gels without additives. The purpose of aloe vera gel is simply to provide a thick non-disruptive coat of gel over the wound surface to shield from bacteria ingress. Many establishments sell 'specially formulated' products that are not empirically tested and still rely on this principle.
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Avoid sprays, as many of these contain glycol or menthol or other additives that interrupt wound healing or even promote scarring.
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Avoid activities that increase blood flow for at minimum 3 days.
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Avoid activities that promote sweating for at minimum 3 days.
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This includes avoiding hot showers for 1 day.
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Avoid overuse of ibuprofen.
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Avoid applying makeup for 3 days.
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Avoid retinol products on the area for 5 days.
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After the first day, remember to apply sunscreen liberally, multiple times per day. Unless the area is red, inflamed or scabbing.
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These products that can later facilitate healing.
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Bio oil, fights hyperpigmentation and scarring. Do not use for 5 days after procedure.
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Rosehip oil, fights scarring, do not use for 5 days after procedure.
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Witch Hazel, Soothes and may promote faster healing.
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Sterex Apres care is an antimicrobial agent. Used to reduce bacteria growth in higher concentration areas such as the armpit or groin. It is recommended that those who have these areas treated apply Apres liberally and regularly.
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For those who have been treated in genital areas, Avoid sexual activity for 7 days post treatment.
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The Brand of aftercare product is much less important than the active and non active ingredient. You want to avoid products that have scents, preservatives and glycols. A product that sells itself as 100% pure is most desirable.