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Hi all, Im really new here but just wanted to share with everyone because its really exciting. I just got my chest, abs, shoulders, back, underarms and hands lasered for the first time. OMG in certain areas it hurts so bad, for me it was my side that hurt the most, (I'm so sensitive there) but in some areas it doesnt hurt at all, can hardly even feel it. Im a really hairy person too so this is going to be so awesome. I didnt do my face for now I'm just going to stick to shaving and makeup for that. I still have a little apprehension going there for some reason. Peace and love to you all, bye :).

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You where apprehensive about going to the clinic doing your hair removal even after your first visit? I was nervous going in for my consultation but the people there where so nice that on my first visit I was totally at ease.

If you plan on getting HRT down the road you may not need to do a total body hair removal. SOme of those hairs are controlled by hormones. I think they will go away on their own.

If I'm completely wrong tell me now, because I'll need to get some more unwanted hair removed myself.

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Congrats!

I've been seeing an electro for few weeks and I'm going for laser on 10/1.

The electro has been great! - the sides of my face (which weren't very hairy to begin with) are almost smooth - now for the hard part - under the chin and upper lip.

It's a wonderful feeling - and one of your (and my) big first steps!

Kayleigh

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You where apprehensive about going to the clinic doing your hair removal even after your first visit? I was nervous going in for my consultation but the people there where so nice that on my first visit I was totally at ease.

If you plan on getting HRT down the road you may not need to do a total body hair removal. SOme of those hairs are controlled by hormones. I think they will go away on their own.

If I'm completely wrong tell me now, because I'll need to get some more unwanted hair removed myself.

This was my first time going, I did my consultation and first treatment today. Well about the HRT from what Ive heard it depends on genetics, everyone reacts to them differently. I'm not ready for HRT yet though, I'm still trying to figure it all out as I go. If I do start HRT it would probably be after I get my face lasered and electroed, I figure that permanent facial hair removal is the safer route for someone who is still unsure. Next thing I gotta do is book an appointment with a therapist...

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Congrats!

I've been seeing an electro for few weeks and I'm going for laser on 10/1.

The electro has been great! - the sides of my face (which weren't very hairy to begin with) are almost smooth - now for the hard part - under the chin and upper lip.

It's a wonderful feeling - and one of your (and my) big first steps!

Kayleigh

Thats awesome, I want to do my face so bad, I might start getting it done in a couple months depending on a few things though.. I have a bad feeling that it will take forever though, I have a super full beard that wont go away without a fight im sure, and then theres the electrolysis afterwards eeek that scares me.

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You where apprehensive about going to the clinic doing your hair removal even after your first visit? I was nervous going in for my consultation but the people there where so nice that on my first visit I was totally at ease.

If you plan on getting HRT down the road you may not need to do a total body hair removal. SOme of those hairs are controlled by hormones. I think they will go away on their own.

If I'm completely wrong tell me now, because I'll need to get some more unwanted hair removed myself.

Ohhh ha now I see what you mean. I meant that I am apprehensive about getting my face done not about going in for the laser work :)

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Ohhh ha now I see what you mean. I meant that I am apprehensive about getting my face done not about going in for the laser work :)

Ohhhhhhhhh, thats completely different. Don't remove your facial hair until you are sure. :D

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Thats awesome, I want to do my face so bad, I might start getting it done in a couple months depending on a few things though.. I have a bad feeling that it will take forever though, I have a super full beard that wont go away without a fight im sure, and then theres the electrolysis afterwards eeek that scares me.

Actually a laser session is about 45 minutes and you have one session ever 6 to 8 weeks for about 6 months. if you have dark hairs laser will be very effective in removing nearly all your hairs. Electrolysis would be basically just touchup work to remove the last stray hairs that grow back too fine to be detected by the laser anymore. Most probably that will be on your upper lip.

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Actually a laser session is about 45 minutes and you have one session ever 6 to 8 weeks for about 6 months. if you have dark hairs laser will be very effective in removing nearly all your hairs. Electrolysis would be basically just touchup work to remove the last stray hairs that grow back too fine to be detected by the laser anymore. Most probably that will be on your upper lip.

That is really good news for me, I have black hair and light colored skin which makes laser treatment very effective for me. I have heard though that facial hairs are harder to remove for some reason, does that statement hold any weight with anyone here? I don't see why facial hair would be different other than myabe because it is alot more dense than other areas of the body..

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That is really good news for me, I have black hair and light colored skin which makes laser treatment very effective for me. I have heard though that facial hairs are harder to remove for some reason, does that statement hold any weight with anyone here? I don't see why facial hair would be different other than myabe because it is alot more dense than other areas of the body..

:huh: It's no harder then removing any other hair on the body, but how long it takes depends on how much you have. Laser would by far be quicker then electrolysis though. But it is fricking expensive! My 5 session package was $1630 for the facial hair. They did let me break it down into two payments, thank God. They bill $114 per hour for electrolysis so it's cheaper up front but you would need so many sessions it works out to be about the same if not more then laser in the long run. These prices are for northern Virginia a few miles away from DC. If you live in a less expensive area your prices may be lower

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Wow Natalie $114.00 an hour for electrolysis, that is out of sight, i hope she uses the blend method. The price i pay is $80.00 an hour and that is quite high, there are shops that do it for $65.00 an hour but they are too far away.

I have had 9 laser sessions and it did get rid of just about all the dark hairs but i was left with white ones electrolysis was a must, after 21 electrolysis sessions my face and almost all my neck has been cleared but there still are hairs that pop up that she has to get.

I do have to say if you have light colored skin and dark hairs laser and then electrolysis is the way to go to.

Paula

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Wow Natalie $114.00 an hour for electrolysis, that is out of sight, i hope she uses the blend method. The price i pay is $80.00 an hour and that is quite high, there are shops that do it for $65.00 an hour but they are too far away.

I have had 9 laser sessions and it did get rid of just about all the dark hairs but i was left with white ones electrolysis was a must, after 21 electrolysis sessions my face and almost all my neck has been cleared but there still are hairs that pop up that she has to get.

I do have to say if you have light colored skin and dark hairs laser and then electrolysis is the way to go to.

Paula

Paula, keep in mind the Northern Virginia area is super super expensive, especially when it's right on the border of DC.

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