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Electrolysis Center - Victoria, TX

Victoria 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 Victoria *

Frederick F Lykes MD PA
Frederick F Lykes
303 E Airline Rd
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 575-8203

Gary Forrest Cox MD
Gary Forrest Cox
2705 Hospital Dr
STE 100
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 574-4700

Roy J Aimone MD
Roy J Aimone
4402 N Laurent St
STE A
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 578-3549

Ronald J Cochran MD
Ronald J Cochran
1918 W Loop St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-1800

Melissa Kainer Erwin MD
Melissa Kainer-Erwin
206 W Monseratte St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-9933

South Texas Skin Cancer Ctr
Richard L DeVillez
1300 3rd St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 882-5560

South Texas Skin Cancer Ctr
Wayne A Fagan
1300 3rd St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 882-5560

Donald L Iden MD
Donald L Iden
4521 S Staples
STE 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 993-9363

Carmen C Casas MD
Carmen C Casas
5756 S Staples
STE J-1
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-1001

Beverly L Held MD
Beverly L Held
5756 S Staples
STE J-2
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 993-3190

Cathy Cole-Perez MD
Cathy Cole-Perez
5920 Saratoga Blvd
STE 400
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 993-7546

Magnon & Ross MDs
Robert J Magnon
1342 E Walnut
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-1648

Magnon & Ross MDs
Kim M Ross
1342 E Walnut
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-1648

Lone Star State Dermatology Clinic
Jean-Denis Boucher
441 Highway 71 W
STE E
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-5033

Austin Skin Institute
Daniel J Ladd
3101 Hwy 71 East
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 451-0139

Eric Adelman DO PA
Eric Adrien Adelman
1320 Wonder World Dr
STE 108
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-3376

Dermatology & Skin Laser Center
Ana L Rodriguez
1340 Wonder World Dr
STE 2301
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-1411

Walter C Anderson III MD
Walter C Anderson
901A Loop 337
New Braunfels Dermatology
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-1786

John Tieman MD
John Tieman
1584 E Common St
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 609-4700

Victoria, Texas

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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 Victoria

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Victoria Hospitals *

DeTar Hospital Navarro
506 E San Antonio St
Victoria, TX 77901
(361)575-7441

Triumph Hospital
506 E San Antonio St
Victoria, TX 77901
(361)575-1445

Citizens Medical Center
2701 Hospital Dr
Victoria, TX 77901
(361)573-9181

DeTar Hospital North
101 Medical Dr
Victoria, TX 77904
(361)573-6100

Victoria Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
102 Medical Dr
Victoria, TX 77904
(361)576-6200

Devereux Victoria Center
120 David Wade Dr
Victoria, TX 77905
(361)575-8271

Jackson HealthCare Center
1013 S Wells St
Edna, TX 77957
(361)782-5241

Memorial Medical Center Port Lavaca
815 N Virginia St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361)552-6713

Cuero Communty Hospital
2550 N Espanade St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361)275-6191

Yoakum Community Hospital
1200 Carl Ramert Dr
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361)293-2321

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