1. Welcome to Queen Anne Medical Electrolysis

2. What is Electrolysis? It’s a method of permanent hair removal It’s the only method of hair removal that’s FDA approved It can be done on any area of the body. As long as we can see the hair, we can remove it.

3. How is Electrolysis Done? We insert a delicate sterile probe into the hair follicle We apply a tiny amount of electric current to the follicle The hair is gently removed (not plucked) with tweezers.

4. We keep you safe… By adhering to national standards established by the American Electrology Association and the Center for Disease Control. We autoclave (sterilize) our tweezers on site. We use pre-sterilized, single use, disposable probes; disposable non-Latex examination gloves; freshly laundered linens and careful hand washing procedures.

5. What Method of Electrolysis is Used? At Queen Anne Medical Electrolysis, we use the “Blend Method,” Combining Thermolysis – Alternating Current which destroys the hair follicle by heat, And the Galvanic Method – Direct Current which causes a chemical destruction of the follicle.

6. Does it hurt? For some people, no For others, YES! The sensation may feel like heat or stinging Some areas of the body are very sensitive, e.g., the upper lip But we can use prescription strength numbing medication to help you.

7. You can help yourself by… Drinking plenty of water before and after electrolysis treatments Limit your caffeine intake, particularly coffee and black tea which can dehydrate you.

8. How many treatments will I need? This is determined by many factors: The length of your treatments (15 minutes to 90 minute sessions are common) Frequency of treatments (weekly recommended) Location, volume, texture of your hair Temporary methods of hair removal used in the past Your skin’s reaction to treatment And, of course, your personal goals for hair removal!

9. Will the hair grow back? Hairs treated in the Anagen Phase will be eliminated, or at least weakened – growing back lightly, and permanently removed at a later session Hairs that are under the skin surface will be treated at a later visit – when we can see them, and that may take several weeks.

10. How will my skin look and feel right after treatment? Here are common reactions: Mild swelling or puffiness Erythema (pinkness) Warmth Slight burning or stinging Small red spots on treatment areas. BUT ALL OF THESE CAN BE HELPED BY ICE PACKS, 1% CORTISONE CREAM, OR ALOE LOTION!

11. And we will give you a page of thorough aftercare instructions before you leave.

12. What are my other options? Method of Hair Removal Tweezing Waxing Sugaring Mechanical Plucking Bleaching Shaving Electronic Tweezers Depilatories (chemical) Possible Disadvantages Temporary – go on indefinitely, and may even stimulate growth Can cause ingrown and infected hair follicles Can be irritating to skin

13. What about laser? Laser is not FDA approved as a method for permanent hair removal, and Laser cannot remove hairs that are blond, red, white, or gray.

14. We hope we can be of help! Queen Anne Medical Electrolysis 200 W. Mercer #104 Seattle, WA 98119 Phone 206.281.7163 www.QueenAnneMedicalAssociates.com