Electrolysis hair removal in Netanya

Apilus XCell electrolysis treats each hair individually, which suits small areas and hair that other methods leave behind. Sessions follow the growth cycle and the sensitivity of the area.

Who is this treatment for?

Delicate, targeted areas: face, eyebrows, cheeks, chin, underarms and bikini line
Women, men and teenagers, depending on age and the area treated
Excess hair related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), alongside medical follow-up

Electrolysis versus laser, the difference worth knowing

This is the first question I am asked, and I answer it honestly: I do not perform laser hair removal. I work with electrolysis, and there is a professional reason for that, not just a preference.

Laser works by detecting the dark pigment in the hair. That means it is effective on dark hair on light skin, and less effective, sometimes not effective at all, on blonde, red, grey or white hair, which does not contain enough pigment for the laser to detect. On darker skin tones it also requires much more caution.

Electrolysis does not rely on the colour of the hair. It works on each follicle individually, so it can be used on blonde, red, grey or white hair and on a range of skin tones. The treatment is still adapted to the characteristics of the hair and the skin.

The price of that precision is time: each hair is treated individually, so electrolysis suits targeted areas and not hair removal from the whole leg. It is a treatment of precision, not of area.

Who it suits in particular

Electrolysis can be especially suitable when the hair is light and does not respond to laser, after a laser series that left individual hairs behind, or when precise treatment is needed in a small area of the face or body.

Another significant group is women with a hormonal background, above all polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), who deal with excess facial hair. It is important that I say this explicitly: electrolysis treats the existing hairs but does not balance the hormonal cause, so more treatments and ongoing maintenance may be needed. That is not a failure of the treatment, it is the reality of the condition.

The treatment suits women, men and teenagers, and is performed on delicate, targeted areas.

Face: chin, upper lip, cheeks and eyebrows
Underarms and bikini line
Blonde, red, grey or white hair that laser does not treat
Individual hairs left after a laser series
Excess hair with a hormonal background, including PCOS
All skin tones, including dark

About the Apilus XCell device

The device I work with is the Apilus XCell, which is listed in the FDA device database as a high-frequency, needle-type epilator. Its high operating frequency allows especially short pulses.

The short pulses allow fast, targeted work and may reduce the sensation of heat. Some clients describe a slight tingling, but the level of discomfort is individual and also depends on the area treated.

The treatment intensity is set afresh for each area and each client. The upper lip, for example, is far more sensitive than the underarm and receives completely different settings.

How many sessions are needed and why

Here it is important to understand something about hair: at any given moment only some of the hairs in an area are in the active growth phase, and that is the only phase in which the treatment is effective. The rest are in resting or shedding phases and simply have not appeared yet.

That is why electrolysis normally involves a series of sessions over time. Each hair needs to be treated when it reaches the appropriate growth phase. The number of sessions depends on the size of the area, the type and density of the hair and any relevant hormonal factors.

I do not state an exact number before I have seen the area. At the first session we assess the scope of the work and the right frequency together, and I keep you updated along the way.

Before and after the treatment

Before the treatment the hairs need to be visible, which means no plucking, waxing or tweezing in the area for the two weeks beforehand. Shaving, on the other hand, is allowed, because it does not remove the hair from the follicle. This is a point many women are surprised to discover.

After the treatment there may be mild redness and tiny dots in the area for a few hours up to a day. You will receive precise instructions: no make-up on the area on the first day, and no sun exposure, swimming pool or sauna for a few days.

Sun protection is especially important here, because treated skin is more prone to developing marks, and in our coastal area that is relevant almost all year round.

Electrolysis in Netanya, more than thirty years of experience

I have practised electrolysis at 25 Yehuda Halevi Street in Netanya since 1991, and I also teach courses in the field. This is a manual treatment in which the angle of insertion, the depth and the intensity are set for each hair individually, so experience, precision and judgement carry great weight.

Because electrolysis is a long treatment that requires regular visits over months, women come to me from Netanya and also from Herzliya, Kfar Saba, Ra'anana, Hod HaSharon and Hadera, usually after looking for a practitioner who works with the needle and not only with laser.

For an introductory meeting and an assessment of the area, send a WhatsApp message and I will get back to you.

Frequently asked questions

Questions and answers about the treatment

What is the difference between electrolysis and laser?

Laser detects the dark pigment in the hair, so it is mainly effective on dark hair and less so, or not at all, on blonde, red, grey or white hair. Electrolysis works on the hair follicle and does not depend on pigment at all, so it treats every hair colour and every skin tone. I work with electrolysis only and do not perform laser.

Does electrolysis hurt?

The Apilus XCell device allows work in short pulses, which may reduce the sensation of heat compared with traditional electrolysis. The sensation varies from person to person and from area to area, so I adjust the intensity at every treatment.

How many sessions are needed?

At any given moment only some of the hairs in an area are in the active growth phase, the only phase in which the treatment is effective, so the series is spread over months. The number depends on the size of the area, the type of hair and the hormonal situation, and I do not state it before I have seen the area.

Is the treatment suitable for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Yes. It is important to know that electrolysis treats the existing hairs but does not balance the hormonal cause, so more treatments and ongoing maintenance may be needed. That is the reality of the condition and not a failure of the treatment.

What must I avoid before the treatment?

Do not pluck, wax or tweeze the area in the two weeks beforehand. The hair needs to be in the follicle so that it can be treated. Shaving is allowed, because it does not remove the hair from the follicle.

Where do the treatments take place?

At 25 Yehuda Halevi Street in Netanya. I have practised electrolysis since 1991 and also teach courses in the field. Women come to me from Netanya and also from Herzliya, Kfar Saba, Ra'anana, Hod HaSharon and Hadera, usually after looking for a practitioner who works with the needle and not only with laser.

35+ Years of experience

1991 Established

Netanya Location

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I am Lisa Vinokur, a beauty therapist in Netanya

I moved from Uruguay to Israel on my own at the age of 16, bringing with me determination, curiosity and a love of aesthetics that remains part of my work today.

I qualified as a beauty therapist in 1991 and have continued to study and update my professional knowledge ever since. Every appointment begins with listening and a careful look at the skin rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.

My studies in natural medicine help me consider skincare in a wider context. They do not replace medical diagnosis or treatment, and I refer clients to a doctor whenever that is the responsible choice.

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Sunday-Thursday · 08:00-19:00 | Friday · 08:00-11:00 25 Yehuda Halevi Street, Netanya

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