Electrolysis ... Feeling Beautiful All Over: 
In today's world, a woman's body image is important to her sense of well-being. Feeling beautiful all over - having smooth, hair-free skin plays a large part in this image. A woman's confidence and self-esteem can be affected by unwanted hair, especially on the breast. Electrolysis can help you attain the self-image of the beautiful woman you are.

Yes, this is a very common area of unwanted hair for women of all ages. However, the subject is seldom discussed, as most women find it extremely difficult to talk about. Electrolysis treatments can safely and permanently remove breast hairs.

Yes, all hairs can be removed from the breasts; it is not unusual to have hair growing from the areola.

Tweezing does cause hairs to become coarser over time and it hides the true amount of hair you have. All the hairs must grow before they can be permanently removed, so it is impossible for the electrologist to tell you exactly how many treatments you will need. Be sure to follow the electrologist's recommended schedule of treatments. This is essential in achieving permanency as quickly as possible.

Repeated tweezing and shaving, plus the fact that clothes are worn tight over this area, can contribute to hairs being trapped beneath the skin. Ingrown hairs can successfully be eliminated; in time, this will alleviate any irritation you may have experienced.

It is generally advised that a woman should not have breast treatments during the last trimester of her pregnancy.

Electrolysis ... To Reveal Your Natural Beauty
Lifetime changes bring great joy, invaluable life experience and an ageless elegance. As we age, we want to maintain our signature look regardless of what life brings. If you feel that excess facial or body hair is concealing your beauty, there is a way to get the hair-free look you deserve. Electrolysis - safe, permanent hair removal - can reveal the full extent of your beauty. Without question, you will love the smooth, healthy look you can achieve with permanent hair removal.

At your consultation, we will go through a thorough health history. This will help us figure out a possible reason why this hair came on suddenly. Among the questions will be:

• Do you have thyroid problems?

• Are you diabetic?

• Have you had menstrual or ovarian problems?

• What medications do you take?

• Do you have a family history of unwanted hair?

• Some studies show women have symptoms of menopause 10 years before they reach menopause - could this be the cause?

As electrologists, we cannot diagnose, but we can ask you questions that will help you have further discussions with your physician. Regardless of the cause, we can permanently remove the unwanted hair.

There are many of us with unwanted hair. In fact, most likely, your electrologist has spent many hours receiving electrolysis treatments. His/her compassion comes from walking in your shoes. I believe there are more of us with unwanted hair than without!

An endocrinologist (hormone specialist) may be the person to help you. When women are overweight, have trouble losing weight, have irregular or no periods, and hair in the male pattern area (which you have described), they should be evaluated by a specialist. These are classic signs of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Again, electrologists cannot diagnose, but we can recognize what is not normal. If you do have PCOS, we can permanently remove the unwanted facial and body hair.

Treatment depends on the symptoms.

If weight is an issue, the most successful eating pattern is following a diabetic healthy eating plan. When choosing carbs, make sure they are complex carbs that don't raise your blood sugar.

If you develop unwanted hair, electrolysis will get rid of the unwanted hair permanently.

To address the medical issues, sometimes medications are prescribed by your physician.

Dr. Jeffrey Redmond, a NY endocrinologist, has told the Electrology profession that some people's bodies are more sensitive to circulating hormones. So just because your blood levels have come back "normal," it does not mean that they are normal for YOU! As hard as it may seem, go back and have another conversation with your endocrinologist. We must each be an active advocate for our own health.

Many medications can cause hair growth or hair loss. Talk with your pharmacist about each medication you are on and also how your medications interact.