POSTED UNDER Electrolysis Reviews
30 Year Old with PCOS, Recently Started with Electrolysis on Chin and Neck Area. Norway, NO
UPDATED FROM LeleD
Almost two months in, photo update
LeleDOctober 21, 2015
WORTH IT
So the hair on the chin is now growing really really thin, light and it's spread quite apart. We are now moving on towards the neck. Photos from the left and the right side - left side was last treated about two weeks ago and left one just yesterday. It's pretty easy to tell which is which even though I haven't noted it.
UPDATED FROM LeleD
Some photos one month in
LeleDOctober 12, 2015
It's a pity I do not have before photos. One month in and quite a lot of the hair has cleared out, and the regrowth is much thinner and more scarce. The skin is taking it a but harsh as the treatments are twice a week, but I am not concerned about that too much yet.
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UPDATED FROM LeleD
Almost a month in, I can see results!
LeleDSeptember 25, 2015
I have been regularly going to my treatments, twice per week. I am very happy with my specialist! And I can already see reduced hair growth on the areas treated. Hair that does come out is much thinner and grows out slowly. I have had to cut the regrown hair only twice after I begun the treatments, which says a lot about the growth speed and extent.
I would like to get some advice about dealing with the pain though. I am taking some painkillers before the treatment, but that does not work. Are numbing creams actually safe to use? I have read that they are not recommendable for irritated skin (ex. pimples, wounds, etc) and I have heard some bad experiences with using them whilst undergoing electrolysis (extreme swelling and breakouts).
I would appreciate any advice, as it is really difficult to deal with the pain.
Thanks!
P.S. I will upload photos after the next session, so next week.
I would like to get some advice about dealing with the pain though. I am taking some painkillers before the treatment, but that does not work. Are numbing creams actually safe to use? I have read that they are not recommendable for irritated skin (ex. pimples, wounds, etc) and I have heard some bad experiences with using them whilst undergoing electrolysis (extreme swelling and breakouts).
I would appreciate any advice, as it is really difficult to deal with the pain.
Thanks!
P.S. I will upload photos after the next session, so next week.
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September 26, 2015
Thanks for the update, I am so glad that you're seeing results. I look forward to you photo update! Enjoy your weekend!
March 3, 2016
An rx for Lidocaine is what worked for me. Apply it 1 hr before appointment and place Saran Wrap type film over top so it penetrates. This will numb the area and reduce redness...it did for me anyway.
Good luck!
Good luck!
There are things you can do as well. Aloe is good, witch hazel, soak in Epsom salt for a few days to help inflammation. I do a couple of table spoons in warm water with a wash cloth for about 5 min for 3 days.
I would avoid make up for an entire week after treatment due to the reaction you are getting.
Most importantly wear sunscreen to avoid scarring. Really be diligent about it.
Also you can Ice the area right after treatment. I would focus on minimizing inflammatory reactions to the treatment and avoid any scarring. ;)
I’m sorry but reactions as I see in these photos are absolutely not normal.