Electrolysis is the only FDA approved method of permanent hair removal. Each hair is treated individually, for an approach personalized to your unique body! Electrolysis is the umbrella term for treatments that use heat or electricity to destroy the blood supply and stem cells in each individual hair follicle. A small, flexible probe is inserted into a hair follicle for treatment so precise, it can even be used for eyebrow shaping.  Electrolysis can be performed on any skin color, any hair color, and any body area.

Electrolysis can also be referred to as Galvanic treatment. Galvanic uses electricity to create a chemical reaction with the salt and water that exist at the base of your hair follicle, which will then kill the follicle. Thermolysis uses alternating current to cause a microscopic vibration, which produces heat and cauterizes the base of the follicle. Blend uses both Galvanic and Thermolysis, and is very helpful for destroying the follicle of distorted hairs.

Similarly to laser hair removal, hair reduction is happening from the very first treatment, but because hair has different growth cycles, it takes time to see the results. Every appointment permanently eliminates hairs that are in the active growth phase. Medications, medical history, hormones and age all affect your hair growth, so it is very difficult to predict an accurate timeline.

Hair has three growth phases, and electrolysis permanently removes hairs when they are treated in the active phase. The anagen phase is the active growth phase of the hair. Catagen is the transitional phase of hair growth, where the hair is separating from the blood supply that makes it grow. Telogen is the resting period, the phase where the hair is separated and ready to be shed from your body.

The initial treatment will have the highest amount of hairs in the transitional and resting growth phases. You will achieve the best possible results by scheduling every 1-3 weeks. This way we know we are treating hairs in the active growth phase window.

No! One of the things that makes electrolysis so versatile is that every color of hair can be treated, resulting in permanent hair removal.

I am a proud LGBTQ+ ally, and comfortable working on any body, and any body area. My school had a large focus on Gender Confirming Surgery Prep (also referred to as SRS), and I have a lot of experience in that area. There is no room for hate here.

Yes! Everyone is welcome at Zaptitude Electrolysis. Beard shaping and Brazillian electrolysis are a very commonly sought out areas for treatment.

Every body is different, and every body reacts differently to electrolysis. For most people, the insertion of the probe into the follicle and the extraction of the hair are almost not felt at all. The treatment itself has been described as heat, poking, zapping or spiciness. Different body parts have different amounts of sensitivity, so we do our best to adjust settings to be both effective and comfortable at the same time.

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No. Electrolysis was invented before Laser Hair Removal, and has remained the only method of hair removal to be classified as "Permanent". Electrolysis targets individual hairs, which gives you complete control over which hairs will be permanently eliminated.

When laser hair removal was new to the market, it was considered to be the most effective option when treating unwanted hair. Now that time has passed for it to be studied, results vary. Hormonal type hair treated by laser can actually cause new, thicker hair growth instead of removing it. Laser energy can stimulate fine hairs to move from vellus (peach fuzz) to terminal (deep rooted, darker). Paradoxical hypertrichosis, also known as werewolf syndrome, is a real risk of laser treatments. The risks are increased if you have more melanated skin, darker hair, underlying hormonal conditions like PCOS, or if you have significant UV exposure after laser. 

Electrolysis has not only existed for longer than laser, but it is SO safe when done by a professional, that it has even been used on eye lashes. It is safe on any skin color, and any hair color.

Electrolysis is effective on any hair growth, but we do not treat inside the nose or ears. Because individual hairs are treated, it is a great option for permanent beard and eyebrow shaping. Fingers, toes, face, ears, back, belly, chest, bikini, brazillian, buttocks, legs are all available areas for treatment.

Yes. It is important to me to provide a safe, reassuring space. I am experienced in prepping for vaginoplasty, phalloplasty and breast augmentation surgeries. I offer dim lighting and a calming atmosphere because I am aware of the feelings that this type of care can evoke.

Some insurance companies are now providing coverage for electrolysis. With pre approval and a prior authorization from you Primary Care Practitioner, I am able to issue Super Bills for you to turn in for reimbursement of your treatment costs.

Yes! Ink from a tattoo is in between the layers of the skin, and our treatment does not affect the pigment.

Single use, disposable probes help guarantee the safety of your treatments. At Zaptitude, we use Sterex individually wrapped, sterile, stainless-steel probes. All of our reusable equipment is disinfected to Colorado medical standards.

Zaptitude Electrolysis holds a NPI (National Provider Identifier Number) so we can accept PCM/PCP referrals. Colorado does not allow electrologists to be in network providers so we cannot bill insurance directly. We can provide super bills to submit to insurance for your treatment costs to be reimbursed if electrolysis is covered under your insurance plan.

Please ensure you have a prior authorization on file from your provider.

Because Colorado is an unlicensed state, it is extremely important to ensure that any electrologist you choose has had a formal education. I enrolled at Utah School of Hair Removal in April of 2025, an accredited program with a full focus on Electrolysis. I have performed thousands of treatment hours on multiple brands of machines, and all range of skin types.

At Zaptitude Electrolysis, we use an Apilus Xcell, one of the best electrolysis machines on the market. We offer high quality pre and post care products, and focus on each individual’s unique skin care needs.

At Zaptitude, you are able to book and edit appointments online, and we are one of the few electrology clinics in Colorado Springs who are able to provide Super Bills for insurance reimbursement.