Electroepilation is one of the ways to remove unwanted hair on the body. A simple mechanism of action on the follicle eliminates hair forever. This procedure is carried out in clinics, beauty salons by a specialist or at home. Professional devices remove hair on rough areas of the skin, face and in the intimate area. Inexpensive models are used for hair removal on arms and legs.
Needle method
The needle epilator works by supplying a charge of electric current to the vessels and the root of the follicle, which leads to their coagulation, and then to the gradual death of the hair. For this, metal needles with a thickness of less than 0.1 mm are used. Depending on the purpose, medical, insulated or gold needles are used. The former are made from a chromium-nickel alloy and are designed to remove hair on the arms and legs of patients with he althy skin and no contraindications. Isolated needles are coated with a Teflon compound and are used on skin areas with a reduced pain threshold. Needles with goldcoated for epilation of the skin of patients predisposed to allergic reactions.
Operation principle
The needle epilator acts on the hair follicle with alternating or direct current, depending on the principle of operation. The needle of the apparatus is inserted into the hair funnel towards the root, and then an electric current is applied to it. The bulb is cauterized, losing the ability to reproduce hair cells. The vessels feeding the hair root also undergo coagulation, which leads to a cessation of the supply of nutrients to the follicle. This is due to the physical and chemical processes of thermolysis and electrolysis.
Subspecies of needle hair removal
Depending on the model of the needle epilator used, the destruction of the hair follicle occurs with the help of thermolysis, electrolysis and Flash and Bland technologies based on their action.
Thermolysis is the process of coagulation of the follicle under the influence of high frequency alternating current. Acting instantly, cauterization destroys the hair follicle and leads to the cessation of hair growth. Large areas of skin can be treated in one procedure.
Electrolysis is a method of alkaline-acid destruction under the action of direct electric current according to the galvanic principle, while two electrodes act on the hair root - an anode and a cathode. Epilation is slower, but the process is less painful, and the beautician can remove hair in crooked hair funnels.
Modern technologies
Flash technology is based on thermolysis, but the device's needle is insulated along its entire length, except for the tip of the point. Alternating current acts on the root in the depth of the bulb, and the procedure becomes less painful. Reviews of needle electric epilators in various online stores say that after epilation using Flash technology, the skin looks less injured, heals quickly, but the result depends on the qualifications of the beautician. This method should not be used on the face or delicate areas of the skin.
Bland technology combines the positive qualities of thermolysis and electrolysis, as it combines two methods of hair removal.
Using the machine at home
Needle electroepilator - medical equipment, which is involved in the work of a specialist. In the process of epilation, the cosmetologist uses several parameters of the device - current strength, needle insertion depth, current supply time. These data and methods of working with the equipment are studied in cosmetology courses, and are also indicated in the instructions for the equipment.
By undertaking to use an electric epilator at home, a woman takes responsibility for the condition of her skin. The process of removing unwanted hair with the needle method is a rather traumatic procedure, which, if performed incorrectly, will lead to the appearance of small scars and bruising. Manufacturers of medical equipment, however, produce amateur, home-oriented electric epilators.
Contraindications and side effects
The use of a home needle epilator is contraindicated for pregnant women, while breastfeeding a child. Nervous, cardiovascular diseases, oncology and varicose veins are also on the list of contraindications. During fungal diseases of the skin and violation of the integrity of the integument, the use of the device is strictly prohibited. Do not use electric hair removal if you have a pacemaker, dental pins, or an intrauterine device.
After the procedure is completed, due to injury to the subcutaneous layer, a rash in the form of purulent pimples and redness is possible. The skin becomes more dense, rough, swollen. Micro scars, cracks, burns, pigmentation appear on the surface. Over time, when the skin recovers, the side effects of the procedure will disappear, the integument will acquire a he althy color and become smooth. If the needle is inserted incorrectly at the end of the procedure, large scars may appear, which will have to be polished. After a specialist, the risk of complications is minimal, and the skin returns to its normal state within a few days.
Bumblebee 1000 Model
"Bumblebee 1000" - a common model of a needle electric epilator for home use with tungsten filaments. The device is produced in Russia, its price is 32-38 thousand rubles. The model is easy to set up and manage, after switching on you can go directly to work. The manufacturer positions the device as an epilator-coagulator forsimple procedures on rough areas of the skin using Flash technology, including the removal of warts and spider veins. The "Bumblebee 1000" line is also represented by a separate coagulator for the removal of benign neoplasms of the skin. The device is supplied with detailed instructions, after studying which you can start epilating unwanted vegetation at home.
Buying a home epilator
It is not always clear where you can buy a needle epilator, which is medical equipment. Everything is much simpler - there are many online stores where this device is ordered. You can buy an epilator in offline stores, as well as their online versions. It makes sense to explore the offers of not only Russian, but also foreign sellers (AliExpress, Ebay). You can find a specialized medical equipment store and order an electric epilator there.
Because needle hair removal devices are expensive and permanently removed, there are cases of buying a used epilator from a person who no longer needs it. In this case, the price of the device will decrease by several thousand rubles. For example, the well-known needle electric epilator "Bumblebee" after first-hand will cost about 20-25 thousand rubles.
