Monroe Electrology

According to the business, electrology dates to 1875, when an ophthalmologist used electric current to permanently remove inverted eyelashes. Monroe Electrology practices this method today, with Leanne Monroe as owner and electrologist.

Electrology can be performed on nearly any part of the body and face, except inside the nose or deep in the ear canal. It works on any hair color or type, from fine vellus hair to dark or grey coarse hair. The business notes that electrology can be combined with laser when it is performed properly. Because permanent removal happens over a series of visits, some clients return for periodic maintenance appointments. The length of treatment depends on hair growth in the area, any previous hair removal methods and medical history, and is worked out at consultation.

Treatment is usually described as a feeling of warmth with a slight sting. Topical anesthetics are available for comfort, and stronger ones can be compounded with a prescription from a primary care provider. For sensitive areas that need a longer session, injectable nerve-blocking anesthetic is an option.

Hygiene is a central part of the process. Each client gets a new disposable probe, and the practitioner wears appropriate protective equipment. Tweezers are autoclaved, and a hospital-grade quaternary cleaner and an ultrasonic cleaner are used between clients.

The business does not book more clients than it can treat properly at one time and no longer keeps a cancellation list. It accepts most forms of payment, including credit and debit cards, and provides superbills with CPT and diagnosis codes for insurance purposes. Referrals come from a network of endocrinologists, dermatologists, medical esthetics clinics and others in the Puget Sound area. Hours are listed as 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Built around sterile, single-use equipment, strict cleaning between clients, and a planned series of treatments rather than a one-time visit.