Is Electrolysis Really Permanent? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’ve researched hair removal, you’ve probably seen the word permanent thrown around a lot. But what does it actually mean when it comes to electrolysis?

Electrolysis is the only FDA-approved method of permanent hair removal. That means once a follicle is treated effectively, it will never grow hair again.

That said, hormones, medications, and genetics can cause new hairs to appear in untreated follicles over time. This doesn’t mean electrolysis didn’t work — it means your body is still producing new hair in other follicles.

The takeaway: the treated hairs are gone forever, and with consistency, you’ll notice less and less regrowth until your skin is smooth and hair-free. Permanent doesn’t mean instant — it means that with patience, your results last a lifetime.