I've always struggled with facial hair, or the more endearing term "peach fuzz" on my face. I've tried threading once, only to breakout in the most incredible rash of small whiteheads across my entire face. The experience inflicted a month of healing time. Waxing offered a similar end result, with maybe only 3 weeks of each month looking somewhat decent before I needed another round. And the saga continues... I finally turned to bleaching exclusively for nearly 5 years. It was a tolerable solution. Not painful, quick, and cost effective. Although, in bright daylight the hair was strikingly apparent, and routine bleaching was drying out my skin. Applying a harsh chemical bleach to my face with wild abandon every four weeks was horrific and destructive, and far from a solution. After weeks of debate, I finally elected to take the plunge and try laser. I did my research, and met with Dr. Shy. He has the kindest nature and bedside manner. He patiently answered all of my questions with informed, fact-based insight. I went in for my first appointment expecting a similar reaction to that of threading or waxing, all the while thinking "beauty is pain", and I'll only have to endure the icky/healing phase for a while. I figured after 6 or so sessions I would be past the pain and the hair. However, I was completely WRONG. The process itself feels like a snapping rubber band across the surface of your face, but hardly painful. As compared to the rawness of waxing and threading I would say it was twice as fast with half the discomfort. I was hardly red afterwards. I went home in shock of how easy and painless it was. All the hair was GONE. Proof, gone. I have repeat sessions ahead to ensure we "got it all", but as for the immediate result, I was floored and totally overwhelmed by the impressive outcome. Trust Dr. Shy's direction. He won't steer you wrong. The office is conveniently located and easily accessible from two major freeways. Prices are incredibly fair.