Finally made a move!

[Guest Robin Winter]

I've been dancing around the hair removal thing for a long time now, mostly due to the cost involved, but I finally took the plunge.....sort of.

I just sent an e-mail to the clinic I've chosen (after a LOT of research) requesting a consultation. I didn't tell them in the e-mail I was trans, but I suspect I'll have to during the consultation since they mention on the website that different medications can react with the lasers (did not know that). In any case, I'm not worried about that, I just need to get my foot in the door, because what I really need is just to make it real for myself, and a consultation will likely do that.

I said that I have a very tight budget and I'm hoping they can work with me to treat smaller areas per visit so that I can afford to go according to the best schedule, so we'll see what happens. I think they're closed on mondays though so I probably won't hear back until tomorrow.

Woot!

[Cyndee]

Good luck Shilo, may it go well for you. Beard shawdow = big YUK.

C Rae -

[Guest]

Good luck Shilo!

I could probably help you out though.

Oh, wait, BIC lighter, not good.

Huggs,

Joann

[Guest Robin Winter]

Good luck Shilo, may it go well for you. Beard shawdow = big YUK.

C Rae -

Thanks lol. Definitely big yuk. Some days I'm convinced I could pass if not for that. As long as I don't open my mouth......

[Cyndee]

Good luck Shilo, may it go well for you. Beard shawdow = big YUK.

C Rae -

Thanks lol. Definitely big yuk. Some days I'm convinced I could pass if not for that. As long as I don't open my mouth......

This one aspect of transition is really hard, and keeps me from full time at the moment. Count your blessing if laser works for you. I have to do electrolysis ( 2 hours / week).

[Guest Robin Winter]

Yeah, I think either is hit or miss. I've heard others say electrolysis didn't work at all for them, but laser worked a treat, so I think the effectiveness has more to do with the skill of the person treating you and the quality of the equipment than it does the actual method.

[Guest LizMarie]

There's the hair color thing too. Laser cannot do much on light or grey facial hairs. It needs the darker colors down at the root to reach and destroy the root. But yes, skill of the person treating you is also a huge thing. After just 5 months of electrolysis I can pass much more easily. I'm looking forward to the next 6 months, after which I expect mainly for the neck to be left as the last "big" area to tackle, along with ongoing maintenance of the other areas as new waves of growth come in.

Good luck!

[Guest Robin Winter]

Got a reply from them. My consultation is set for next thursday

[JJ]

That is great Shilo! Congratz on taking that step at last.

Can't wait to hear how the consultation goes

Johnny