POSTED UNDER Electrolysis Reviews
26 Years Old, 1st Session on Right Leg... WILL UPDATE - Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM FlowersandGrass
4 months post
My Conclusion
$60
I stopped going to the weekly sessions and let the hair grow; to my surprise the parts that were treated the hair came back thicker and stronger, the part she had first treated is very different from the rest which makes me suspicious that she might of changed the settings while treating me which is very upsetting (she would mess with the machine throughout the treatment). Now when I shave I have very bad stuble where I had the treatments and can't seem to get a really close shave and the marks aren't going away. I spent around $500 for half of the lower leg and only one passing, for no results and now I'm more insecure than ever because of the scars. It COULD work for smaller body parts like the abdomen or the underarms and nipples but for the legs... I just wouldn't recommend. I would of spent thousands if I had seen results but what I got was the opposite.
Replies (5)
B
February 26, 2016
Also, for the marks left from the electrolysis, wearing sunscreen is essential in reducing scar formation.
F
February 26, 2016
Even if my legs don't see the light of day? I heard that sunscreen can prevent rinkles but if it works for scars I would wear it all over. Thank you for the tip!
B
February 27, 2016
You're welcome! I'd say if your legs are covered with clothes, than you're good! When there is trauma to the skin, it is really important that it heal completely prior to sun exposure. Not always realistic, but worth the effort of being diligent about sunscreen/clothing. I was attacked by a dog when I was 13 (face!), and the doctor wanted me out of the sun for a year to help with the scarring.
F
February 26, 2016
By the way I bought a Braun Silk-Epil, (a cheap one) it's been 7 years or more and still works great. Very happy with it but I can't seem to win the fight against ingrowns even though I exfoliate DAILY and have used products to prevent them. (I don't moaturize daily though, maybe that's the problem?)
N
March 30, 2016
Re: your first comment in this thread, moisturizing every day will help immensely. I get lots of ingrown stubble, chicken skin-like on my legs. Regular old Lubriderm does the trick and also makes my skin dewy, glowing.
W
July 16, 2016
Where did you go? I'm in Houston and looking at going to get electrolysis done!
B
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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S
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?
N
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!
S
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.
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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EG
December 31, 2015
Hi there, thanks for your update -- your review really puts this procedure into perspective and it sounds like patience is required.
F
N
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!?
F
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.
I use an epilator, it works really well — painful at first, but once you get going it's much easier to tolerate. I'm usually hair free for up to 4 weeks ( I think). It takes longer than shaving, but worth it.