Menopause is famously associated with hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes. However, Beverly Hills Hair Free Dallas also commonly treats menopausal women from North Texas and beyond. Our truly permanent approach to hair removal is a safe and efficient option for women in menopause who have hormonal fluctuations to blame for their newly excessive and coarse hair growth.
Why do I have all of this hair now?
As your body produces fewer female hormones and eventually stops producing estrogen and progesterone together, a healthy hormonal balance is disrupted. While you may not produce more male hormones, the female hormones no longer keep androgens in check. These imbalances are what lead to changes in how the hair follicles function. You may notice that fine vellus hair (“peach fuzz”) becomes more noticeable and thicker. Hairs may be particularly prominent in certain areas, such as the face, chest, back, and belly.
How do you treat this type of hair?
Our skilled electrologists use a specialized electrolysis called “multi-probe galvanic electrolysis.” It differs from the “standard” or traditional techniques, which use a single probe to treat each hair follicle. The multi-probe technique utilizes 16 to 32 probes to treat unwanted hair on the face and other areas. Since we use so many probes, treatment time is 30% to 40% less than conventional electrolysis. And, since the probe delivers electrical impulses to destroy stem cells inside targeted follicles, electrolysis supports permanent results. You do not need to undergo a lifetime of maintenance or touch-up treatments. The damaged, treated hair is gone for good.
Why is electrolysis the standard in treating menopausal women?
Lasers can reduce the thickness of hair, and the treated hair may grow back lighter and finer. However, it is also not a completely “one series of treatments and done forever” procedure. Maintenance treatments or touch-ups are still required to maintain a smooth appearance. The FDA recognizes electrolysis as the only way to permanently remove hair, not to reduce it temporarily.
Additionally, because lasers work by targeting the melanin pigment in the hair, they are best for individuals with darker hair and lighter skin. However, menopausal women often struggle with light or gray hair, so lasers are not an effective treatment for them (or for women of color). Electrolysis is appropriate for all skin types, tones, and hair colors because it targets the stem cells in the follicle—not the melanin in the hair.
Lastly, lasers can cause paradoxical hypertrichosis among women with excessive hair due to hormonal imbalances. This complication may eliminate existing hairs but causes hair to grow denser, coarser, and darker than before treatment. Electrolysis is not associated with these complications and is safe for many different types of women, including those with menopausal hirsutism and excess hair caused by endocrine disorders like PCOS.
How long does treatment take?
You can permanently be free of unwanted hair after just a few treatment sessions. The smaller the area to be treated, the fewer required treatment sessions. On average, patients can put this complication behind them in 18 to 24 months. Since hair grows in cycles, treatment is a process. But, our multi-probe approach supports efficient treatment without the risk and ongoing “maintenance.” To get started, schedule a consultation at Beverly Hills Hair Free Dallas. Serving North Texas and beyond, our team can be reached at (972) 886-5921.
Laser Hair Removal Isn’t for Everyone — Here’s Why!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Why laser can’t target light, gray, or white hair
• What makes multi-probe galvanic electrolysis a great alternative for permanent hair removal
• How skin tone, hair color, and other factors affect treatment success
• The safest way to choose the right hair removal method for your skin and goals
Get informed before you invest—understand your options, protect your skin, and find the treatment that truly works for you!
Did you know over 50% of the global population isn’t a candidate for laser hair removal? Why? Because after the age of 50, the majority of people begin to experience gray or salt and pepper hair. The laser can target light or gray hair. But here’s the good news. There is a solution. Multi-probe galvanic electrolysis is the only hair removal method that works on all hair colors, including gray, white, and blonde. It’s safe. It’s sciencebacked. And yes, it’s guaranteed. Beverly Hillsree is your laser alternative.
