Laser Hair Removal: Great Expierence Little Pain

[Guest Alice4016]

Well,

I just got back from my first laser hair removal session. I had both of my legs done from top to bottom, and all of my face. (I go back in 4 weeks for my Face and Arms, then 4 weeks later for Face and Legs, etc. etc. until it's done). The doctor was really nice (as I've noticed most in the medical profession to be towards transsexuals) and we talked/joked the whole time. I found out he plays piano, and he loves 60's "hippy" rock, so he's kicking around maybe jamming with us sometime...so that was a nice little extra. Anyway, for those of you worried about pain etc...it doesn't hurt at all...well a little. No more than a tattoo, and for sure not anymore than waxing (I don't know why but I've always found waxing to be very painful...). The worst spot is your upper lip, I teared up a little but nothing too bad. So...don't worry about the laser...its your friend!

Three more sessions then I should never have to shave my face again...that's such a great feeling!!

Peace, love, and health,

Alice

[Guest Keira]

Cool! I've had IPL laser hair removal on my upper lip and chin (the only places that I really needed it, luckily). The beauty therapist was about my age, and we were able to talk and get to know each other during the sessions, which kinda eased my nerves. You're right about the pain - it barely hurts at all! I jumped a little when the laser hit my upper hit, but that was about as bad as it got. And since I'm very pale skinned, the therapist was able to increase the intensity of the laser without risk of scarring, so I think I needed less sessions than I otherwise would have.

[Guest Isobelle Fox]

There's a place here in town that does that, and I've talked to them on the phone. I was curious. I shave a couple of times a day which is ridiculous and leaves my skin in terrible shape, but I prefer the hassle of that to having facial hair and have for a long time.

I was hoping when I called that they would be able to tell me roughly what it would cost, but they said they'd have to consult. The consultation is free, so I'll probably do that sometime, but its hard to get motivated, because once I find out what it costs, I am sure I won't be able to persue it for a loooong time, especially with therapy starting up again tomorrow.

They also told me that if your hair is too light the laser won't work. I have red hair, and my facial hair is pretty light, so I've worried that they'll just tell me that they can't do it at all. Blah. That would be horrible.

Anyway, its good to hear that its not too painful. I've got a couple of tattoos, so if its not worse than that I can take it ::laughs::

[Guest CharliTo]

*puts hands around chin* ....

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I think I need to find a new laser doctor :-\

I went through 4 treatments already, but it's still there :C I suppose I gotta finish them off w/ electrology...

Glad to hear it's not that painful for you. It hurts a lot for me since I never did things like tattooing...it hurts so much that I usually end up smiling and start laughing. (after about 20 min. of lasering).

Either way, it's different for anybody..and even if it does end up feeling painful like it is for me, it's waaaay~ worth it.

[Guest JoAnnDallas]

Isobelle Fox........there is suppose to be a new lazer that combines RF Energy with it and is suppose to work on blone hair, grey hair, white hair, and red hair.

[Guest Briahnna]

That's great that its not that painful. Honestly though my fear with lazer removal is I have always heard it doesn't work and for facial hair you have to do the electrolisys.

Maybe I will check out the local lazer spa's I have pretty dark hair and to get it removed in four sessions vs hundreds of hours would be great news. I am so sick of shaving just one more reminder of who I am not.

Love yall

Bria

[Guest Keira]

Honestly though my fear with lazer removal is I have always heard it doesn't work and for facial hair you have to do the electrolisys.

From what I was told during my consultation, laser treatment won't work properly if you have dark skin or very light hair. So if you're pale-skinned and dark-haired like me, it should be pretty successful.

[Guest citymermaid]

Alice I could hug you for bringing up this topic! I am getting my first session (the whole removal a birthday present from my mom) in September and have been very nervous about it. My best friend got it done and said it was horrible, but to be honest she has a very low threshold for pain so I always wondered. You relieved me to a degree and I thank you. *hugs*

- Melanie