Electrical epilation

Electrical epilation

Electrical epilation is a skin therapy treatment to remove unwanted hair ‘definitively’. A tiny needle is used to treat the hairs one by one. The skin therapist slides the needle into the hair follicle and subsequently releases an electrical current for a few seconds. The current generates heat in the hair follicle, damaging and destroying the hair. After each treatment the hairs become thinner and weaker, and will eventually disappear.

Our dermatologists supervise all treatments and may also provide advice of your unwanted hair growth is due to medical causes.

Frequently asked questions about electrical epilation

Is electric epilation painful?

The treatment can be sensitive, especially in areas of thin or sensitive skin. Most people experience it as a brief tingling sensation. At MC Wetering, we always assess how comfortable you feel during the treatment so that we can take this into account whenever possible.

How many electric epilation treatments are needed?

Electric epilation requires several sessions, because hairs are in different growth phases. The exact amount varies from person to person and depends on hair growth and the area to be treated, among other things.

How long does an electric epilation treatment take?

The duration of a treatment depends on the area to be treated. A session usually lasts between 15 and 45 minutes. During an intake session, we will discuss what to expect.

Is the result of electric epilation permanent?

Yes, electric epilation is the method for permanent hair removal. Once a hair follicle is completely destroyed, no hair will grow back. Hair growth can never be stopped permanently, but epilation is one of the most permanent forms of hair removal.

Prices for electrical epilation

Per 15 minutes €30.00
Per 30 minutes €60.00
Per 30 minutes €90.00

Reimbursements

Many insurers reimburse the costs of laser and electrical epilation treatments for unwanted facial hair growth in full or in part if provided under medical supervision and if you have taken out supplementary health insurance that covers these treatments. You do not need to pay the statutory excess for treatments covered by supplementary insurance. The amounts reimbursed differ per insurer.
The costs of laser treatment for unwanted body hair are not covered by health insurers.