PCOS Electrolysis — Permanent Hair Removal for Hormonal Hair Growth
The only method that permanently eliminates PCOS-related hair — no matter what your hormones do next.
If you have PCOS, you already know that waxing, threading, and shaving are a never-ending cycle. Laser usually isn't the answer either — most PCOS clients spend thousands on laser, see partial results, and watch the hair come back. That's not a failure on your part. It's how PCOS works.
Electrolysis is different. It permanently destroys each individual hair follicle — and once a follicle is destroyed, it cannot produce hair again, regardless of what your hormones do afterward. Bare Hair Electrolysis in Riverton, Utah specializes in this exact problem, and Em has helped many clients with PCOS achieve permanent results that other methods couldn't deliver.
What Is PCOS Electrolysis?
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) causes elevated androgens — male-pattern hormones — in women and people assigned female at birth. These androgens stimulate hair follicles in areas like the chin, upper lip, neck, cheeks, sideburns, and chest to produce coarse, dark terminal hair. This is called hirsutism, and it affects roughly 70–80% of people with PCOS.
Electrolysis works by inserting a hair-fine probe into each follicle opening and delivering a small electrical current that permanently destroys the follicle's ability to produce hair. Unlike laser — which damages follicles using light energy and only works on dark, coarse hair in people with lighter skin — electrolysis works on every hair color and every skin tone. More importantly, it actually destroys the follicle rather than just damaging it.
This distinction matters enormously for PCOS. Because PCOS involves ongoing hormonal stimulation, even laser-damaged follicles can recover and produce hair again over time. A fully destroyed follicle cannot.
How It Works
Your first visit starts with a free consultation. Em will ask about your PCOS history, any medications you're on (Metformin, spironolactone, birth control, etc.), your treatment history with other methods, and your goals. She'll give you an honest, realistic assessment of what electrolysis can accomplish for your specific case and timeline.
Sessions are booked by time — typically 30 to 90 minutes depending on the treatment area. Em works systematically through the area in each session, treating as many active follicles as possible. Because hair grows in cycles, you'll need multiple sessions spaced several weeks apart to catch follicles in their active growth phase.
With PCOS, treatment requires more patience than average because new follicles can be hormonally activated between sessions. Em is honest about this from the start. But each follicle that's been treated is permanently gone — so even as new hairs appear over time, the overall density steadily decreases session by session.
Who Is It For?
PCOS electrolysis at Bare Hair Electrolysis is for:
- Women with PCOS growing chin, upper lip, neck, or sideburn hair — the most common pattern, and the one laser most consistently fails to permanently resolve
- Clients on hormonal management (birth control, spironolactone, Metformin) — electrolysis works alongside your medical treatment and doesn't interfere with it
- Clients who've already tried laser and seen the hair return — this is one of the most common reasons PCOS clients come to electrolysis. It's not too late to switch.
- Clients with insulin resistance or adrenal-related hirsutism — electrolysis works regardless of the hormonal driver
- Anyone with PCOS-related hair who also has light-colored or fine hairs — laser cannot treat these. Electrolysis treats every hair color.
- Clients with darker skin tones — laser is risky on deeper skin. Electrolysis is safe for everyone.
What Results Can You Expect?
Results from electrolysis for PCOS are permanent at the follicle level — every treated follicle is destroyed and cannot regrow hair. In practice, PCOS clients typically see:
- Significant reduction in hair density after 6–10 sessions on a given area
- A visible change in coarseness — hormonal stimulation of new follicles tends to produce finer hair than existing follicles
- Meaningful clearing of a targeted area (upper lip, chin) within 12–24 months of regular sessions
- A shift from constant daily maintenance to occasional, manageable upkeep as treatment progresses
Em is upfront that PCOS treatment takes longer than non-hormonal cases, and that new hairs may continue to appear as your hormones activate new follicles. But every treated follicle is permanent progress — and clients consistently report that their relationship with the mirror changes dramatically even partway through treatment.
Pricing
PCOS electrolysis sessions are priced by time, with no area surcharges:
Free consultations are always available for new clients. Most PCOS clients start with 30- or 60-minute sessions on a regular schedule (every 2–4 weeks) and adjust from there. There are no packages, memberships, or hidden fees.
$30
15 min
$45
30 min
$80
1 hour
$115
90 min
$150
2 hours
$220
3 hours
Free consultations always available for new clients. No packages, no memberships, no hidden fees.
Why Bare Hair Electrolysis?
Em doesn't overpromise. She's had the same honest conversation with dozens of PCOS clients: this isn't a quick fix, it requires commitment, and it will take longer than treating non-hormonal hair. But it works — and no other method can say the same.
She's familiar with the discouragement many PCOS clients bring into the studio after spending money on laser, trying threading for years, or feeling like nothing is ever going to work. She takes that history seriously. Consultations are always free, always honest, and never pressured.
Bare Hair Electrolysis is at 2364 W 12600 S, Suite 2D, Riverton, Utah — inside NABB Permanent Makeup. Serving all of Salt Lake County and Utah County.
Frequently Asked Questions — PCOS Electrolysis
Why doesn't laser work for PCOS hair?
Laser damages hair follicles using light energy, but it doesn't always permanently destroy them — especially in a hormonally active environment. PCOS causes ongoing androgen stimulation, which can reactivate partially damaged follicles and cause hair to regrow. Additionally, PCOS-related hair often includes light-colored, fine, or vellus hairs that laser cannot treat at all. Electrolysis destroys each follicle completely and works on every hair type.
Will electrolysis stop working if my PCOS gets worse?
No. Once a follicle is destroyed by electrolysis, it cannot regenerate — regardless of your hormone levels. If PCOS activates new follicles, those can be treated in future sessions. But treated follicles are permanently gone. Over time, consistent electrolysis measurably reduces the overall density of hair even in active PCOS.
I'm on spironolactone and birth control for PCOS. Should I wait to start electrolysis?
No — you can start electrolysis at any time, including while on hormonal management. In fact, some clients find that hormonal therapy slightly slows the activation of new follicles, which can make electrolysis more efficient. There is no reason to delay starting.
How long will it take to clear my chin and upper lip with PCOS?
For PCOS-related facial hair, realistic timelines are 18–30 months of regular sessions for significant clearing. The exact timeline depends on your hair density, how frequently you can come in, and how active your PCOS is. Em will give you a specific estimate at your consultation. Visible progress typically happens within the first 3–5 sessions.
Does electrolysis work on the fine, light hairs that come with PCOS?
Yes. Electrolysis works on every hair color including blonde, white, gray, and fine vellus hairs that laser cannot treat. This is one of the major reasons PCOS clients switch from laser to electrolysis — the fine, light-colored hairs that remain after laser treatment can only be permanently removed with electrolysis.
I've been managing my facial hair for 10 years. Is it too late to start?
It is never too late to start electrolysis. The follicles you've been managing for years are still there, still treatable, and still destroyable. Many clients in their 40s, 50s, and beyond have achieved full clearance of areas they'd been managing their entire adult lives. The timeline to clear is the same regardless of how long the hair has been there.
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