Electrolysis in NYC: Permanent Hair Removal at SC Skin & Co

Electrolysis is the only FDA-recognized method of permanent hair removal, effective on all hair colors and skin tones — a meaningful distinction from laser hair removal, which relies on pigment contrast and is less effective on light or gray hair.

How Electrolysis Works

A fine probe is inserted into each individual hair follicle, delivering a small electrical current that destroys the follicle's ability to regrow hair. Because it targets the follicle directly rather than relying on pigment absorption, electrolysis works regardless of hair or skin color.

Electrolysis vs. Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal targets pigment in the hair shaft, which means it's largely ineffective on blonde, gray, or red hair, and carries some risk on deeper skin tones. Electrolysis, performed follicle by follicle, has no such limitation — though as a result, it is typically a more gradual process across multiple sessions.

Corley Collins, Licensed Electrologist

Electrolysis at SC Skin & Co is performed by Corley Collins, a licensed electrologist with dedicated training in follicle-level treatment — a specialized skill distinct from general aesthetics, since technique and probe placement directly affect both results and comfort.

What to Expect

Sessions are scheduled in a series, with frequency depending on the treatment area and hair growth cycle. Because hair grows in cycles, only actively growing follicles can be treated at a given session, which is why a course of treatments — rather than a single visit — is standard for permanent results.

For a permanent hair removal plan suited to your hair type and treatment area, schedule a consultation with Corley Collins at SC Skin & Co in Manhattan.