Electrolysis Techniques & Procedures Flashcards
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In thermolysis (RF) electrolysis, what destroys the hair follicle?
Answer: Heat generated by high-frequency alternating current
Thermolysis uses high-frequency alternating current (radio frequency) to generate heat within the follicle, coagulating and destroying the germinative cells.
Which modality is considered fastest for treating a large number of hairs per session?
Answer: Thermolysis (RF)
Thermolysis is the fastest modality because high-frequency current can destroy a follicle in a fraction of a second compared to the longer treatment times of galvanic or blend methods.
When using the blend method, what is the primary purpose of the galvanic current component?
Answer: To generate sodium hydroxide (lye) that chemically destroys the follicle
In the blend, galvanic direct current causes electrolysis of tissue fluids to form sodium hydroxide (lye), which chemically destroys follicular tissue.
A client's hair regrows thinner and lighter after several electrolysis sessions. This indicates:
Answer: Progressive damage to the follicle reducing its ability to produce a terminal hair
Gradual thinning and lightening of regrowth indicates cumulative damage to the follicle's papilla and matrix, which is a normal sign of effective treatment progression.
What does 'epilating current' refer to in electrolysis?
Answer: The intensity of current needed to destroy the follicle and release the hair
Epilating current is the specific level of electrical energy applied during treatment sufficient to damage the follicle enough that the hair slides out easily without resistance.
Which factor most directly determines the correct probe depth during an electrolysis insertion?
Answer: The angle and depth of the hair follicle
Proper probe depth is determined by following the natural angle and depth of the follicle so the probe tip reaches the germinal matrix where hair growth originates.
What is a 'telogen' hair and how does it affect electrolysis outcomes?
Answer: A resting-phase hair that may not be permanently destroyed in one treatment
Telogen hairs are in the resting phase with a shallower, club-shaped root, making them harder to epilate permanently because the germinal cells are less active and probe placement is more difficult.