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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Bird on September 28, 2010, 03:03:15 PM

Title: About electrolysis
Post by: Bird on September 28, 2010, 03:03:15 PM
In my town, there ins't a dermatologist who does electrolysis. There is, however, a clinic where a biomedic professional does it.

I know a bit of her curriculum, but not much, and her website is very presentable. I am unsure though if biomedics are qualified enough for this. Has anyone had good or bad experiences?
Title: Re: About electrolysis
Post by: pebbles on September 28, 2010, 06:22:39 PM
Normally you have to do a specific electrologist course and be qualified to specifically perform electrolysis. Anyone can earn one provided they do the course from beauticians/dermatologists/biomedics ect.
Title: Re: About electrolysis
Post by: K8 on September 28, 2010, 06:48:28 PM
I think that in the US the requirements vary by state.  I have used an electrolysis tech with very good results.  She has a nice touch and it's fun talking with her while she causes pain to my face. :P  I'm not sure what her qualifications are other than she went through the training and has years of experience, but she's not a doctor.

I would be wary of doctors, but that's just me. ::)  I'd much rather a nurse give me a shot than a doctor.  I have no experience with electrolygists other than my own.

- Kate