What is Laser Hair Removal like?

Question

I've been planning to have it done as soon as i get enough money. I would like for those who have had it done to tell me their experience and results.

Answer 1

Only thing I can suggest for you is to try and get a highly recommended one.  Do a lot of research on the place/person before you get it.

I watched this segment on the Tyra Banks show on beauty disasters, and there was these few women who talked about how she wanted to get laser hair removal treatment.  She was talking about how it burned horribly when they started, and how all she ended up was brick-like permanent imprint burns on her skin where they lasered her.  And she wasn't able to track them down.

Answer 2

I had it done recently. I thought it was going to be painless. I got there for my consultation and the doctor told me it was going to feel like snapping a rubber band. She told me some people came in early to have a topical anesthetic put on and I blew it off and said lets just do it. About 15 minutes in, I was kicking myself for not going with the anesthetic. Being snapped repeatedly by a big rubber band was a perfect way for her to describe it to me because that's exactly what it felt like. She blew cold air on the spots she was doing to make it feel better, which helps...a little. Afterward the area was red and blotchy (which I read is normal), and only some of the hair fell out right away. She told me the rest would release within a few days and fall out. It takes about 6 or so treatments before you're completely hair free in the area you get done because after it kills the active hair follicles, the inactive ones start to grow. I'll be honest, I expected instant gratification when I went in and definitely didn't get it but after a few days my redness went away and the blotchy went down and even though its not perfect yet, I'm planning on going back for my next treatment.

It cost 225 for my first treatment, but i was told after my 3rd, it cut to half price.

Here's a couple facts for you that I found out by talking to my doctor, and doing research.

- It works best on people with light skin, and dark hair. People with dark skin can experience pigment change, and people with light  hair dont really get results. The place I went to wont even take people who have light/blond hair to get rid of because the results are so low.

- Results are best on stubble. I was told to stop shaving 1-3 days before going in. (depending on how fast your hair grows). hair that's too long will block your hair follicles from really absorbing the laser.

Expect to smell burning hair, because that's what theyre doing.

After treatment you're supposed to stay out of the sun as much as possible for the first week or so. When You have to go in the sun, apply sunblock, spf 30 or stronger, and remember to re apply every hour or so. Also make sure you purchase a good moisturizer, AND ice packs. Both will help in your redness/swelling. (I was told this by the doctor).

Answer 3

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