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“Didn't Work for Me , Tried Many Things - Perth, Australia”

AusKat

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Spent: $1,000 in Perth, Australia

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Posted 10 Aug 2011

I attended an IPL clinic 5 times.
I have idiopathic hirsutism (genetic, I don't have any PCOS or hormonal disorders) where my hair follicles are extremely sensitive to testosterone.

I was recommended by my endocrinologist to try IPL.

I found IPL pretty disapointing, because it was very expensive, costing $200 a time for a 5 minute proceedure, and I only got it done to my chin. It also led to redness and some very small scars. The hairs would grow back again within 3 days. The doctor was very enthusiastic and convinced if I kept coming back it would eventually work, but I wasn't convinced.

I have also been on the pill and cyproterone for the last 3 years neither of which have made any significant difference.

But the good news is...I have started dutasteride 6 months ago which has been very effective. I used to have to shave my chin and neck every day, but now I only have to pluck my a few very sparse hairs every 3-4 days. It works pretty similar to Vaniqa cream, but it works all over my body, not just my chin. It did take about 4 months for me to start noticing the difference. I hope that gives some of you out there some hope :)

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BrittB 11 Aug 2011

Hi Aus,

I'm sorry, that does sound like a lot of money, especially with no results. I am glad, however, you did find something that worked. Please keep us updated if you try something else.

thanks,

-Britt

Elegance forever 12 Aug 2011

I highly recommend you try and learn yourself Indian threading for your face or other parts of your body you can reach. You can buy 100% sanitised cotton specifically for threading, from Ebay. It's the ancient art of hair removal, no chemicals, effective, no scabbing or downside. Upside is it's soooo cheap for you to do! Look on you tube for some demos and practice practice practice, don't give up. Try it out on your own legs, or brave friends legs. The IPL machine might not be up to par for the treatment you need. As there are so many IPL machines out there some stronger than others. I simply adore the therapy of Indian threading. Especially for the brows and facial hair. All the best in sorting yourself out.
Regards Patricia

Dahlia405 8 Oct 2011

Hi I am from Perth too! Im still waiting to see restults thou.. I'm so sorry you had to waste your money but I know from others and even the clinic told me that it DOES NOT work on hormonal hair! You have been given bad advice from an un-informed Dr and deceived by the clinic you went to! My clinic is in Maddington called Caliente, and thats one of the first thing they said to me.. Sorry you got ripped off :(

Dahlia405 8 Oct 2011

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