The Treatment Procedure:  Microlysis works in three easy steps. During each 'electrophoresis' phase, a highly conductive electrolytic gel (containing anti-growth substances) is placed on the hair growth area. It is then massaged across the skin with the electrified micro-head attachment.

Electrons (which are emitted by the micro-head) carry the anti-hair growth substances through the highly resistant dermal barrier, right into the tissue.

PHASE 1. Salicylic acid complex (commonly used by Physicians for wart removal) is applied for 60 seconds. The acid complex penetrates deeply into the follicle pore and adjacent epidermal tissues where it gently dissolves the papilla cells responsible for growth.

PHASE 2. Anti-androgen complex (containing synthetic cimetidine and sabal serrulata plant sterol) is sent into the tissues and down the follicle shaft by electrophoresis for 60 seconds. These substances are proven to block androgen receptors and interrupt hormonal signals which instruct the hair to grow.(1)

PHASE 3. Sodium hydroxide gel is applied for 60 seconds, which will neutralize surface pH following the salicylic acid (phase 1) application to reduce visible trauma of the epidermis while simultaneously traumatizing the microvasculum and papilla matrix deep within the shaft.

Outstanding Short-Term Results:  At first glance, Microlysis may appear somewhat similar to Transdermal Electrolysis; however, the two treatments could not be more different. Transdermal traumatizes the hair growth tissues by way of a negative charge (thereby creating sodium hydroxide inside the follicle shaft).

Microlysis uses a positive charge, which creates a very mild chemical change in the tissue by producing hydrochloric acid. The HCl does have some minor impact on the lower follicle tissues; however, the salicylic acid in the phase 1 gel produces far more traumatization to the entire hair follicle itself. Both HCl and salicylic acid work in unison (having acidic pH and overall chemical properties) for the massive damage to hair growth tissues deep inside the dermal layers.

Microlysis and Transdermal could be somewhat equal in overall results if the Microlysis treatment used only the first phase (salicylic acid).

Where Microlysis shows its superiority is in the anti-androgen (phase 2) complex application. The bio-active sterols and synthetic anti-androgens are pushed through the skin into tissues where the hair growth is supported. These anti-androgenic compounds block the hormonal signals which instruct the hair to grow, thereby shutting down the actual growth process on a genetic level.

This creates a vastly improved short-term result, which is a major factor when keeping your patient motivated to continue the treatment program at your salon.

The faster they see results, the less likely they will 'dropout' from your practice. A full 90% of patient dropouts under normal electrolysis occur within the first 60 days.