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26 Years Old, 1st Session on Right Leg... WILL UPDATE - Houston, TX
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I have very thick long body hair and finally...
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I have very thick long body hair and finally decided to have electrolysis done, this is my first session and these are my pictures. It does hurt more than expected but I have hopes that it will be worth it. I have read that within the 2nd CLEARING I will have 90% of the hair permanently removed... (not what my electrologist told me though just what I've read). I will keep updating every week with the updates and pictures.
Replies (9)
December 29, 2015
does this get rid of the discolored hair follicles ie strawberry legs???
December 29, 2015
I was told that it does; no matter your skin type/color or hair color/thickness.
May 6, 2016
Try Body Blendz or other coffee scrubs. Doing this twice a week really does help.
December 31, 2015
I've had 12 one-hour long treatments on my upper and bottom lip. It's very painful and costly. I'm getting discouraged because have yet to see results. I hope you get some soon.
January 15, 2016
I'm sorry you aren't seeing results; 12 hours if a lot of time for an area like the upper and lower lip. Have you thought about changing your electrologist?
January 15, 2016
Yes I've been going to Dermatone and thought that perhaps it's the electrologist. I did have a hysterectomy and am going through menopause. I do take hormone pills. Could that have anything to do with my results?
UPDATED FROM FlowersandGrass
2 months post
Been Close to 2 Months Now
It's been 2 months now, 1 hour to 1.25 hours each Saturday or at least 3 hours a month and still haven't gotten the lower part of my right leg done, only the FRONT of the lower leg has been treated thus far... It's frustrating, my skin is taking its time in completely healing (to where I don't see any red dots) but where the skin has been treated the hair that is coming back is minimal, maybe 20 hairs per square inch. Getting frustrated BC I thought it would be a lot faster (those where my best hopes anyways) but the process is slow and expensive. I'm hoping that a year passes and I have my legs 90% hair free!
Because the process is SOOOO slow I decided to post every 2 months; not even worth posting every week.
Because the process is SOOOO slow I decided to post every 2 months; not even worth posting every week.
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December 31, 2015
Hi there, thanks for your update -- your review really puts this procedure into perspective and it sounds like patience is required.
January 15, 2016
Hello can please uptade I'm so hairy like crazy laser did not work on me and want to try this but it's so expensive and slow do you think is worth it!?
January 15, 2016
If you have the patience, yes it's worth it; if you're an impatient person and want right away results on an area, specially a large area then I do not think it's worth it, you will be disappointed. It takes time and effort on your part to endure throughout the whole procedure. May I know which area or areas are you thinking of getting done? Just curious.
UPDATED FROM FlowersandGrass
3 months post
January 13th.
For personal and economical reasons I have put a stopped on the treatment but I wish to continue soon in the future. These are the pictures of my right leg and how it's healing.
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January 15, 2016
I'm sorry you didn't get the results you were hoping for. I too have yet to reap the benefits of what has been 16 hours of electrolysis on my upper and bottom lips. Part of me thinks that the hair is at least thinning out and the electrologist says its getting better.... It's a lot of money to spend and I was told that 6 hours would be sufficient. I'm going to go for a few more sessions and hope for the best. It's gotta start working one day, right?
January 15, 2016
Mm sorry you had to stop! Are those red spot normal when somebody get electrolysis!? How much money have you spend for that leg!
Omg I wish I didn't have all this hair I have it all around my body!
Omg I wish I didn't have all this hair I have it all around my body!
January 15, 2016
I've gotten little scabs but never got the red marks. The last time I went (one week ago from today) the woman spent an hour and 40 mins on my top lip alone!!! Well it's been 7 days and my lip is still numb. This has never happened before but the hair does seem that it's taking less time to grow back in. Some is definitely coming back but doesn't seem as thick. It's only been a week so I know that it's too soon to celebrate. At this point, I'd just be happy to have less hair. The hair is blonde and not exactly coarse but isn't thin either and if that grow it can real just under a 1/4 inch. It's so embarrassing. I'm not a candidate for laser because the hair is light colored but the hair on your legs looks dark. Have you looked into laser treatments instead? It's less painful and not as costly I've heard.
Welcome to the community, thanks so much for joining in and sharing your journey. I look forward to your updates.
Sorry to hear that you're finding the treatments painful, can you use numbing cream prior to the treatment?