Hi,

I have a low forehead and when I was about 13 I used to wear my hair pulled back. Then I started to get to 16 I was using tongs on the front of my hair. The result is that I had sparse, broken hairs which I ended up shaving. Now my hair is nearly black and my skin is pale so ever since I have sparse, broken, dark stubble around my hairline which I have to pluck every day. Even then it is still visible. I am looking to get electrolysis to permanently get rid of it but was wondering how many treatments I might need, will I have to grow the hair out and will it leave any redness/side effects? Thanks!

You'd have to ask the Tech about how many treatments and the cost. Yes, electrolysis causes redness and swelling when it's first performed. It's also a continuous process and needs touch ups.

"Hairline electrolysis is another procedure used to remove hair and reshape the hairline. Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal method, yet it is a relatively painful and time-consuming method. The procedure is performed by an electrologist, which is a person who is certified to perform electrolysis procedures. During an electrolysis session, a thin needle is inserted into the opening of the hair follicle. The thin needle passes an electrical current to the hair follicle and destroys it. Because electrolysis works by destroying one hair follicle at a time, it takes many hours to change the shape of a hairline. Depending on the amount of hair removal that is required, a person may require 10, 100 or more electrolysis sessions. Each electrolysis session typically takes 15 minutes to one hour. Some electrologists apply a topical numbing agent to the skin prior to electrolysis treatment to minimize pain."

Changing a Hair Line | eHow.com