Thea Bernstein Electrolysis

The practice has offered electrolysis to men and women across the East and West San Fernando Valley for more than 35 years. Its work centers on permanent hair removal, which the practice describes as the only permanent method of hair removal.

Electrolysis places a fine needle into each follicle opening without breaking the skin, then uses heat and galvanic current to loosen the hair. Because hairs cycle through growth in about three-month periods, the site notes that removal during the first month of growth gives the best result. Most clients need multiple appointments, and the site says the full course may take about two years, depending on the individual. Clients may feel a slight sting when the machine is switched on, and any redness or small bumps usually settle within 15 to 30 minutes.

Sessions are booked in 15-minute increments, from a quarter hour up to a full hour. A complimentary consultation is available before treatment, and questions or consultation requests can be sent through the website contact form or by phone. The office sits inside a health practice on Ventura Boulevard, and the business does not accept credit cards.

The practice explains the process and realistic expected results before treatment begins, and it encourages clients to seek second opinions.