Electrolysis Practice Exam

Thermolysis is accomplished by using which type of frequency?

1. Low frequency

2. Medium frequency

3. High frequency

4. Direct current

The correct answer is: High frequency

Thermolysis is a method used in electrolysis that involves the application of high frequency to generate heat within the tissue. This heat is effective in destroying hair follicles without causing damage to the surrounding skin. The high frequency used in thermolysis creates a rapid oscillation of molecules, resulting in an increase in temperature at the hair root. It's important to note that while low and medium frequencies can also have applications in the field of electrolysis, they do not produce the same level of controlled heating necessary for effective thermolysis. Direct current, on the other hand, is primarily used in galvanic electrolysis, which operates on entirely different principles than thermolysis. Therefore, the use of high frequency is essential to achieve the desired thermal effects in hair removal through thermolysis.