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53 Yr Old, Laser Hair Removal from the Buttocks and Brazilian Including Perianal, Penis and Testicles. Weston, FL
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Let me start by saying I have been a fan of the...
Laidback53September 11, 2015
$950
Let me start by saying I have been a fan of the hairless form for many years. I started shaving my male anatomy probably in my mid 30's and fell in love with the clean feeling. That said I have over the last few years begun a waxing routine on my back and buttocks, still just shaving my frontal area. I recently tried a full male Brazilian waxing, biggest mistake of my life. The pain, though bearable was somewhat agonizing but the after effects were the real down side. I broke out all over my pubic region with white heads and then ingrown hairs, never had a problem with that in all my years of shaving. I never got the result and look I wanted as it took over a month to clear up and then had to deal with the ingrown hairs. This is why I decided to try Laser hair removal. I purchased two Groupons both with a 20% discount on the already reduced price which came to around $200 for each pkg, these were for a large area hair removal at two different locations in Weston, Biovital Med Spa and Weston Laser. Both establishments were professional and provided a consultation first and then provided the first session right after. I decided to try a full buttocks hair removal (Biovital) and a Full Brazilian (Weston).
The first session was for hair removal from the buttocks, and after discussing what area the hair would be removed from (basically the depth in the butt crack she would go) the procedure went very well with little discomfort. I have just recently completed my second treatment and all went well, no adverse reaction or discoloring to the treated area. My Technician was awesome and put me at ease and by the second appointemnt it was like disrobing for your doctor, no big deal. Highly recommended and the price could not be beat.
My next treatment was for the Brazilian, it was explained by the consultant that the Groupon did not cover treatment of the perianal area (deep butt crack) and the penis or testicles. In for penny in for a pound as the old saying goes. I shelled out an additional $550 to have those areas treated as well bringing my cost to $750. A little more that what I wanted to pay but to be clean and free from shaving I thought it might be worth it. The Technician which was different from the person I did the consultation with was once again very professional and put me at ease very quickly. She was a joy to chat with while doing the procedure and once again the session was done with very little discomfort. I wanted to note it was a new machine so my results may be a little skewed until they get the feel for the machine. I feel she did no go as deep into the areas that I paid extra for but it was only the first session, so I will reserve judgement for later on the extra costs.
The results on my buttocks from the first treatment were satisfactory but still with hair growth and areas needing to be shaved prior to going in for the 2nd treatment. I was not as impressed with the first treatement on my Brazilian as I still have plenty of hair growth prior to my second visit which is still a few weeks away. My penis and testicles still have quite a bit of hair on them, considering I am not an overly hairy person I was expecting more. I understand that hair grows in cycles so I am not judging the results yet but will continue to report my progress.
If anyone has any questions about my experinece please feel free to ask.
The first session was for hair removal from the buttocks, and after discussing what area the hair would be removed from (basically the depth in the butt crack she would go) the procedure went very well with little discomfort. I have just recently completed my second treatment and all went well, no adverse reaction or discoloring to the treated area. My Technician was awesome and put me at ease and by the second appointemnt it was like disrobing for your doctor, no big deal. Highly recommended and the price could not be beat.
My next treatment was for the Brazilian, it was explained by the consultant that the Groupon did not cover treatment of the perianal area (deep butt crack) and the penis or testicles. In for penny in for a pound as the old saying goes. I shelled out an additional $550 to have those areas treated as well bringing my cost to $750. A little more that what I wanted to pay but to be clean and free from shaving I thought it might be worth it. The Technician which was different from the person I did the consultation with was once again very professional and put me at ease very quickly. She was a joy to chat with while doing the procedure and once again the session was done with very little discomfort. I wanted to note it was a new machine so my results may be a little skewed until they get the feel for the machine. I feel she did no go as deep into the areas that I paid extra for but it was only the first session, so I will reserve judgement for later on the extra costs.
The results on my buttocks from the first treatment were satisfactory but still with hair growth and areas needing to be shaved prior to going in for the 2nd treatment. I was not as impressed with the first treatement on my Brazilian as I still have plenty of hair growth prior to my second visit which is still a few weeks away. My penis and testicles still have quite a bit of hair on them, considering I am not an overly hairy person I was expecting more. I understand that hair grows in cycles so I am not judging the results yet but will continue to report my progress.
If anyone has any questions about my experinece please feel free to ask.
Replies (21)
September 14, 2015
Do the while bumps where the hairs were ever go away on the pubic hair area? I've had one treatment a month ago at Sona Spa and while the hair reduction was very good, the bumps are there with no hairs in them. I guess I'll ask at my next appointment... But so far so good.
September 14, 2015
I think they will always be there to some degree as that is where the hair folicle was as well as pores for your skin. I nude sunbathe as well and find they are not really noticeable when tanned. I guess the question is, how raised are your bumps? When you get goose bumps they will be prominent but normally they are not noticeable at all.
September 15, 2015
I suntan nude, as well...that's why I asked. Since I'm on my second session for a brozillian of my own, I'm not supposed to tan that area...and it's killing me, but I'm trying to be good ;-) I have had a pretty good first result, probably 60% of the hair hasn't regrown, but there are definitely some areas I will point out to the technician when I go back for session two. I never did see that many hairs actually fall out, so I'll ask on the 22nd and report back.
September 16, 2015
Sounds like you are well on your way. My technician said to avoid the sun 2 weeks prior and after a treatment. I have followed that guideline and have had no problem. I finished my second butt treatment and am very happy to date. Maybe about 80% hair removal in that area. I still need to do my second Brazilian/Brozilian treatment as well as the perianal and [RS bleep] and ball area. Looks like about half the hair is gone from the groin but technician has some work to do on the penis and testicle area. Good luck with the rest of your treatments.
September 17, 2015
I wish I had done the butt cheeks, as well, but the bro-zillian was $950 and the butt was $950, so I think I'll wait on a Groupon for that. Insult to age seems to be having white pubic hair ;-( which the laser won't see, so I wish I had done this earlier. My treatment does include the happy trail, but I've tanned that, so may have to wait for winter... I have asked to keep the same technician so I will feel comfortable enough to be specifying showing areas missed around the shaft and on the scrotum, which I might be less comfortable with a different tech each time. All the techs where I am going are female, but mine is an RN and very professional. My treatment is beltline and 1-inch past the underwear line on the leg front and butt crack and scrotum and peritoneal area (if that description makes sense) some deals do more or less, like you had to pay extra for. I was worried about what to wear and pain, but after the first treatment, I wasn't red or sore afterwards, but the sting during was intense. I wore boxers, but it wouldn't have mattered for my after care, but some have described a painful next couple of days and taking Tylenol before or using numbing cream...I guess it depends on your skin, laser, skill of the tech, and power setting...so we'll see how repeatable she is this time!
September 17, 2015
I have not experienced any real pain during my treatments, but as mentioned I am not overly hairy. I am also blessed with very little grey/white hair for my age. My chest has a center patch of mixed and my side burns have a mix as well as a small mix throughout my head of hair. So I have not had to use numbing cream or had any real painful after effects. You have to watch the Groupons as a lot of the time they state for new patients only but some say you can go back to the same establishment as long as you haven't been treated in the last six months. Something to consider for long term plans. You can also try add ons to your pkg but only pay for single treatments. Where a 6 or 7 treatment pkg (my example) was $550 extra dollars for the perianal and [RS bleep] and balls as they say but you could buy a single treatment for $65. If your not overly hairy one or two treatments might do the job. I was not aware of this when I bought my pkg add on. I am glad you have commented as now I have someone else to follow on their journey as well. Not something for office chat.. :)
September 17, 2015
I love it kilroy44 "bro-zillian" -- so funny! Be sure to share your experience by writing a review as well. :)
September 17, 2015
I can't take credit for that...saw it on line someplace doing my research prior to committing to a laser anywhere close to important places...I'm sure I don't need to tell anyone here, but I encourage anyone to do with any of the procedures on this site. Laser hair removal is small potatoes compared to a tummy tuck, but it is still a medical procedure on your body. I went to three different places for a consult before I settled on a place in Nashville.
September 16, 2015
I thought I could edit my post but it just reposted a new one. When I finish my review for the 2nd phase of treatment I will add the lase types.
September 18, 2015
Thank you so much for sharing your story :) I am seriously thinking about doing the boyzillian! I hope it doesn't hurt as much
September 18, 2015
As described in compared to waxing it is a walk in the park. Even if you compare the cost over time waxing will be equal to the laser or surpass it depending how long you stick with waxing. Each laser is different, some require numbing cream but the new ones don't. I have used 2 of the newer ones with only a slight tingling or hot sensation on occasion. If it is something you want to so permanently I am all for the laser vice waxing.
UPDATED FROM Laidback53
1 month post
Getting closer to 2nd treatment Brozilian.
Laidback53September 22, 2015
A lot of the hair has fallen out and just a quick shave to reduce the new hair growing in. I will have the technician focus a little more on the shaft of the penis and testicles on my next appointment. Just to let everyone know the laser I ma using for this area is the Candela Gentle Pro Max Laser and for my buttocks is the Candela Laser. The Gentle Pro Max is more of a warming to hot sensation for hair removal and the Candela crackles a little when it hits a hair in the follicle. Both lasers are very low on the pain scale, have not needed numbing cream or anything so far.
UPDATED FROM Laidback53
2 months post
My continuing Saga of Laser Hair Removal. Butt, Perianal, Penis and Brozilian.
Laidback53October 28, 2015
So I have recently completed my 2nd treatment for the Brozilain, anus, [RS bleep] and balls and my 3rd treatment for the buttocks. Let me correct some info that I had previously stated. The laser they are using on my butt is the Candela Gentle Pro Max and for the Brozilian is a Diode machine. I don't know what type because the technician did not know the name and the website for the company claim they use a Candela. So not sure anymore as to the machine at Weston.
Let's talk about treatment, the 2nd treatment for the crotch, anus, [RS bleep] and balls went fairly well. I still have patches where the hair had regrown near my penis shaft and groin area. While the first treatment seemed relatively pain free, this changed slightly and varied on my pain scale from about a 4 in some area and reaching about a 6 in other areas. No numbing cream was applied. The pain was not continuous and varied when hitting spots that still had hair growth. I still have four more treatments on my Groupon and have noticed that I still have a slight amount of hair coming in on the groin, shaft of my penis, anus and other areas. Over all I am happy with the amount of hair removal so far but not so keen on the new pain thing though.
My 3rd treatment for my buttocks went very well also. Almost no hair left but my technician said that they are required to do all 6 treatments. There were a few spots that registered on the pain meter at about a 3 or 4 out of 10, once again from painless to a few spots making me jump, she explained that the level of the machine is increased slightly at each visit. My bum is very smooth though I don't think I will need to shave before my next treatment.
Just wanted to finish off by saying that both the Weston and Biovital technicians that I have are great. I understand the discomfort level doing sensitive areas as well as the need to get in there sometimes and move stuff around may make the patient as well as the technician uncomfortable. With that said, I think my Weston Tech will have her work cut out for her and my pain scale will still be registering while we try to hit those awkward areas and try to come to terms with holding my junk for her and moving things out of the way to get at those hard to reach areas. I will update as my adventure continues.
My apologies to anyone who jumped in for laser hair removal on my remarks of being pain free early on. It is not that bad but there are times that you want to let out a little scream to say the least.
Let's talk about treatment, the 2nd treatment for the crotch, anus, [RS bleep] and balls went fairly well. I still have patches where the hair had regrown near my penis shaft and groin area. While the first treatment seemed relatively pain free, this changed slightly and varied on my pain scale from about a 4 in some area and reaching about a 6 in other areas. No numbing cream was applied. The pain was not continuous and varied when hitting spots that still had hair growth. I still have four more treatments on my Groupon and have noticed that I still have a slight amount of hair coming in on the groin, shaft of my penis, anus and other areas. Over all I am happy with the amount of hair removal so far but not so keen on the new pain thing though.
My 3rd treatment for my buttocks went very well also. Almost no hair left but my technician said that they are required to do all 6 treatments. There were a few spots that registered on the pain meter at about a 3 or 4 out of 10, once again from painless to a few spots making me jump, she explained that the level of the machine is increased slightly at each visit. My bum is very smooth though I don't think I will need to shave before my next treatment.
Just wanted to finish off by saying that both the Weston and Biovital technicians that I have are great. I understand the discomfort level doing sensitive areas as well as the need to get in there sometimes and move stuff around may make the patient as well as the technician uncomfortable. With that said, I think my Weston Tech will have her work cut out for her and my pain scale will still be registering while we try to hit those awkward areas and try to come to terms with holding my junk for her and moving things out of the way to get at those hard to reach areas. I will update as my adventure continues.
My apologies to anyone who jumped in for laser hair removal on my remarks of being pain free early on. It is not that bad but there are times that you want to let out a little scream to say the least.
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October 30, 2015
Thanks so much for keeping your review updated, sorry to hear the treatments are getting more painful --otherwise it sounds like you're progressing well with your removal. I look forward to more updates, hopefully you will be completely hair-free soon!
October 30, 2015
Almost hair free in all those unique areas, next will be my back. I do miss my nude sunbathing though. Oh well once everything is done back in the sun... :)
October 30, 2015
I bought my third Groupon for a different facility for one large area and one small area for $201.00, so I will use it for my complete back (once again I am fairly light when it comes to hair) and am not sure what small area to have done. My hair is light on my lower back and mostly on the sides towards my upper back.
December 4, 2015
Hello Eva, Best of the Holiday Season to you and yours. I am not overly hairy so when it comes to my back I guess you could call it patchy. My primary areas that concern me are my lower sides and back hips and around the shoulders down to about the arm pit levels.
December 4, 2015
Happy holidays to you as well Laidback53! I wish you well as you continue your hair removal journey. ☺
January 28, 2016
I am a female, and, unfortunately, genetically hairy. So I have had a lot of Laser/IPL. One technician said that if you shave the area to be treated immediately before treatment it will hurt a lot more than if you shave it 3-4 or more hours earlier. Yes, I think she is right, from the multiple treatments that I have had, both shaving myself, and leaving it for the technician.
January 28, 2016
I usually shave a few days out before going in for a treatment, especially now as the hair is pretty sparse.. I shaved almost a week out before I went in for my 4th Brozilian laser, as the groin area is pretty clear I wanted the technician to see where I was getting hair growth still. She politely chastised me for the amount of growth on my anal area. I explained I only have two treatments left so I wanted to make sure you could see where the hair was growing. I feel for the extra $500 + dollars I paid for my penis, shaft and anus, it was an area that needed to be focused on. As mentioned before, I only have two treatments left on my pkg so I need her to get in there and "get er done"... Yes it still hurts every so often but that is part of the process, I feel for you as my technician has described the discomfort some of her female patients go through on the sensitive areas. Good luck with your future treatments. As an FYI, my butt is clean and smooth and have now had two treatments on my back as well.
March 18, 2021
That's a lovely butt.
Hope it's been pounded well.
Hope it's been pounded well.
Thank you for paying it forward and sharing your experience -- great results! Do you know what laser was used for your treatments?
Thanks for your reply -- if you wouldn't mind updating that information in your review, that would be helpful for others. :)