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45yo Male, LHR of Face, Chest and Buttocks - Little Rock, AR
UPDATED FROM stb1969
22 days post
better every day
$1,000
definitely getting better by the day. still have some redness and a couple small scabs but looking much better. i actually think that despite a couple burns the laser improved my skin some. definitely lost a layer skin and what was underneath looks better. i definitely have smooth and hairy patches but its clear that if i can avoid burns that the final product will be good. also, the spa has been really helpful and we are going to switch to Yag laser for my face on subsequent treatments. i will also do a better job right afterwards of icing/skin care/managing inflammation.
UPDATED FROM stb1969
17 days post
day 15
still have persistent irritation, mostly under my chin with redness and swelling that extends to almost the bottom of my throat. seems like it got better for a couple days and then worsened again 2 days ago. facial hair coming out quickly now and i'd say 30-40% removed. pubic area less so, its at maybe 20%. face will look funny for a bit as part of the upper lip is done but part isn't. on the rest of my face the hair loss is less obvious.
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K
August 11, 2014
how much treatments did you have and what laser are you using
S
August 11, 2014
I've only had one treatment. not sure what laser they are using. I go back for another treatment in 2 weeks.
K
M
May 16, 2015
Ten months since your last post. Have you gone for more treatments or have you stopped last summer?
I've use a at-home IPL to remove the hairs from my jaw-line down. In about five months there isn't that much. It makes shaving a lot easier and I don't get bothered by shirt collars or swears getting caught on hairs around the neck. Obviously, the hairs under my chin are much tougher to get rid of, but there is much less there then what I had before.
UPDATED FROM stb1969
12 days post
day 10
best day so far. most of the swelling is gone, folliculitis healed up but still have fairly red skin and chin spots that blistered have some hypopigmentation. its not dramatic tho. i would say that i have 25% less facial hair but pubic area and buttocks maybe 15% less. dealing with burns for 10 days has been a definite bummer but looking at it today gives me hope that it will look really well when i'm done. wife loves the bare look down below, more than she thought she would. i think this will turn out well but a bit terrified to have my face done again. buttocks, chest and pubic area were about 500% less painful than doing my face. i will continue to caution guys that have a thick beard that it is unbelievably painful to have this done.
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K
August 6, 2014
hey i really am thinking of doing my face what is some advice u can give me ?
S
August 6, 2014
1. Prepare for pain. It hurts and will hurt for a while.
2. Only go someplace where there is a doctor. Go to a clinic, not a spa. If u have complications the spa will likely not have an MD there even tho they have a medical director listed on their website.
3. Understand that this can go horribly wrong and if it does then your face could have scarring or discoloration.
4. Definitely use numbing cream and before the procedure.
5. Have cold packs or ice at home and ice your face every 1-2hr for 10-15min to reduce swelling.
6. Purchase neova post laser cu3 and follow directions.
7. Buy some cetaphil wash and a couple packets of their wipes, use wipes to clean skin when u are about to reapply the neova ointment.
;8.have keflex on hand so if you develop folliculitis
8. Get your face done on a Thursday and take Friday off of work. Then stay inside for 3 days.
9. Do not get this done if u have something important for the next week. It's possible your face could be bright red and covered I whiteheads.
S
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