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Electrolysis Center - El Paso, TX

El Paso Dermatologist Doctors for Electrolysis

Type of Physician: Dermatologist

What is a Dermatologist?

A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars.

Specialty: Dermatology

Common Name: Skin Doctor

Dermatologist Doctors in El Paso *

El Paso Dermatology & Skin
Jana Simpson
11700 Murchison Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 544-3254

El Paso Dermatology & Skin
Michael Simpson
11700 Murchison Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 544-3254

Peter S Herman & Karen Herman MDs
Peter S Herman
2100 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 544-3800

Peter S Herman & Karen Herman MDs
Karen L Herman
2100 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 544-3800

Sun City Dermatology
Adrian Guevara
4545 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 351-7546

Cheryl A Kosarek MD
Cheryl A Kosarek
7300 Remcon Cir
STE STE 100
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 225-0144

Mt View Dermatology
Mark Peake
8820 Gateway Blvd N
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 759-7700

Mt View Dermatology
Christy Shaffer
8820 Gateway Blvd N
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 759-7700

Hector L Franco MD
Hector L Franco
10500 Vista Del Sol Dr
STE C
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 598-1959

Clinton A King MD
Clinton A King
10657 Vista Del Sol Dr
STE A
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 598-3943

El Paso, Texas

El Paso is home to the University of Texas at El Paso (founded in 1914 as The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy, and later, Texas Western College; its present name dates from 1967) and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso. Fort Bliss, one of the largest military complexes of the United States Army, lies to the east and northeast of the city, with training areas extending north into New Mexico, up to the White Sands Missile Range and neighboring Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo. The Franklin Mountains extend into El Paso from the north and nearly divide the city into two sections, the western half forming the beginnings of the Mesilla Valley and with the eastern slopes connecting in the central business district at the south end of the mountain range.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso)

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Electrolysis

What Causes Unwanted Hair Growth?

Hair growth is the result of heredity and hormonal levels. Also, some drugs, temporary methods of hair removal, and some illnesses can stimulate hair growth. Usually, hair growth is desirable. But when the hair is the wrong part of your body -- a woman's upper lip or chin or bikini line, for example -- you may be considering electrolysis.

How Many Electrolysis Treatments Will I Need?

Since many factors influence hair growth, you will need to return for several electrolysis visits. The total number of sessions needed to remove hair permanently from a particular area will vary from person to person. Most clients return once a week or every other week, as necessary. But the unwanted hair will be gone forever once the series of treatments have been completed. Each treatment lasts between 15 minutes and one hour.

Myths About Electrolysis

Electrolysis is painful. The truth is, electrolysis usually does not cause much discomfort. Modern electrolysis methods have reduced the discomfort to a mere tingling. A topical anesthetic may be used in some cases.

The electric tweezer method is permanent. The truth is, the Food and Drug Administration and the American Medical Association recognize only electrolysis as a permanent method of removing hair. In fact, some states prohibit those who use the electric tweezer -- which can also be purchased for consumer use -- from claiming it provides permanent hair removal.

Temporary methods of hair removal can be better. Chemical depilatories (liquids or creams) are often used to remove body hair. These products contain irritating chemicals, and can be time-consuming and messy. Likewise, bleaches contain harsh chemicals and do little to disguise dark hair. They may also discolor the skin. Waxing is another temporary method of hair ...

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Hair Removal Strategies

There are several ways to remove your unwanted hair, including over-the-counter methods and those administered under a doctor's care. With most of these methods, the hair eventually grows back.

Shaving

Your hair growth rate will determine how often you have to shave the affected region. Shaving is best for legs, arms or facial hair. However, this hair removal method can cause ingrown hairs in the pubic region.

Plucking

Plucking is the most painful method, but may be the most worthwhile when there are just a few hairs you want to remove. Examples include reshaping your eyebrows or pulling out those few stray hairs that may appear on your face, especially for a woman. You should not use this hair removal method for large areas because it can cause ingrown hairs or scarring.

Depilation

Be cautious when selecting hair removal creams over-the-counter: All creams are not the same....

Emergency Contact for El Paso

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police Dept 915-832-4400
  • Fire Department (915) 771-1000

Nearby El Paso Hospitals *

Las Palmas Medical Center
1801 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915)521-1200

Providence Memorial Hospital
2001 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915)577-6011

Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital
2311 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915)545-1823

Sierra Medical Center
1625 Medical Center Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915)747-4000

El Paso Specialty Hospital
1755 Curie Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915)544-3636

Sierra Providence Physical Rehabilitation Hospital
1740 Curie Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915)577-8500

Las Palmas Rehabilitation Hospital
300 Waymore Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915)577-2600

University Medical Center of El Paso
4815 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915)544-1200

El Paso VA Healthcare System
5001 N Piedras St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915)564-6100

Del Sol Medical Center
10301 Gateway Blvd W
El Paso, TX 79925
(915)595-9000

Peak Psychiatric Hospital
5065 McNutt Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(505)589-3000

Physicians Hospital
1416 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915)598-4240

Sierra Providence East Medical Center
3280 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915)832-2692

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