What is the typical result when the hair follicle is not correctly targeted during electrolysis?

When the hair follicle is not correctly targeted during electrolysis, the typical result is hair regrowth. This occurs because the primary goal of electrolysis is to destroy the hair follicle with an electric current, rendering it incapable of producing new hair. If the follicle is not effectively targeted, either due to misplacement of the probe or insufficient current, the follicle may remain intact and functional, allowing hair to regrow in the treated area.

The other choices, while they can be potential outcomes of electrolysis under different circumstances, do not directly address the consequence of failing to target the hair follicle correctly. Immediate skin healing may occur after treatment, but it does not relate to the effectiveness of follicle destruction. Pigmentation changes and scarring may be results of inappropriate technique or skin reactions, but they do not reflect the specific problem of targeting the follicle itself. Therefore, focusing on the efficacy of destroying the follicle clarifies why hair regrowth is the most pertinent result in this scenario.